Jul 18, 2023

Paul William Switaj, 77, of Holmdel, passed away Tuesday, July 18 th , surrounded by his family.

He was the son of the late Grace (Spinelli) and Joseph Switaj.

Born and raised in Jersey City, Paul was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School and St. Peter's College. Paul's dedication to serving his country led...

Jul 17, 2023

Julius Messina (Jules) 94, passed away at home on July 17, 2023 with his loving and devoted wife and daughter at his side. He was born in Irvington, NJ and lived in Lincroft, NJ in the home he built & loved for the past 66 years. Jules had a strong work ethic. He was a project manager for Kaslow...

Jul 14, 2023

Linda's life story will be published shortly.

Jul 13, 2023

Gary Francis Rupert passed away on Thursday, July 13th, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born in New York, NY, on March 2nd, 1954 to Elizabeth & Joseph Rupert. Gary attended New Hyde Park Memorial High School and graduated in 1971. Following graduation, Gary attended Hofstra University and then went on to work at Bankers Trust...

Jul 8, 2023

MaryEllen Grace King, 29, of Holmdel, died peacefully on July 8, 2023, with her loving family at her side.

MaryEllen was a lifelong resident of Monmouth County. She was loving, sensitive, delightful, and joyful, and treasured being around family. MaryEllen enjoyed everything Disney, especially Mary Poppins and Fantasia. She delighted in Nancy Drew audio books, ladies' gossip,...

Jul 8, 2023

Saverio "Sam" M. DeFilippis, 92, of Holmdel, passed away peacefully Saturday July 8 th .

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Sam and his wife, Diana moved to Holmdel in 2000.  Sam serviced his country honorably in the U.S. Army.  Sam was the owner and operator of Sam's Trucking, a meat broker.

Sam enjoyed playing Blackjack...

Jul 7, 2023

Dorothy "Dottie" A. Fodero, 89, a longtime resident of Leonardo, died at her home on Friday July 7 th .

Before continuing, pour yourself a drink—Dottie would have insisted.

Dottie was a kind, generous, welcoming, loyal, independent, and nurturing woman who loved her family (and extended family), friends and incredible neighbors "so very much." Not...

Jul 4, 2023

Frances (Jessie Lee) Sharpe Gittell came into this world in Beaumont Texas on December 7, 1923, surrounded by loving parents and many older siblings.  She left us very peacefully on July 4, 2023 surrounded by her daughter, her son and his wife.

Frances has been graciously cared for at the Chelsea at Brick for years and most...

Jul 4, 2023

Arlene A. Massa, 81, of Freehold, passed away on Tuesday surrounded by her family.

Arlene was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she would graduate from her local high school and shortly after she would marry the love of her life, James, and the two would settle in Brooklyn. Arlene was a dedicated mother to her children...

Jul 1, 2023

Caroline N. Soriano, 89 of West Long Branch died on Saturday July 1 st at her home.

Mrs. Soriano was born in Montgomery, Alabama and had lived in New Orleans, where she was the city junior tennis champion. Playing tennis is where she met her future husband Dominic Soriano who was playing on the college tennis team....

Jul 1, 2023

William S. Gross, of Tinton Falls, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023.  William was 67 years old.

In 1955, William was born in Newark, New Jersey to the late Rita and William Gross.  He was the second child, and the first son, of Rita and William's eight children. He was raised in Ocean Township, graduated from...

Jul 1, 2023

Anna Marie Cincotta, 92, of Brooklyn, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Anna was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where she married the love of her life, Joseph in 1954 and raised their family.

Anna enjoyed crocheting, cooking, baking, gardening, and making chocolate but most important to her was...

Jun 29, 2023

Mary Ann Houschild, a resident of Oceanport for over 60 years, peacefully passed away on June 29 th , 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on April 9 th , 1929, in Hammonton, New Jersey, Mary Ann grew up on a farm with older brothers, Louis, Anthony and Vincent. Mary Ann would talk about the fun adventures of farm...

Jun 26, 2023

Filippo Marini, Sr., 88, of Langhorne, PA, passed away on Monday, June 26.

He was born in 1934 to the late Maria and Agostino Marini in Torrice, Italy, where he was raised.

At 19 years old, Filippo moved to America in search of a better life. He met the love of his life, Lina, and...

Jun 26, 2023

Thomasina Felicetti, 85, of Manalapan, passed away at her home on Monday surrounded by her family.

Thomasina was born and raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. She married the love of her life, Frank Felicetti Jr., in 1958 and the two would settle in Staten Island to raise their young family.

Thomasina enjoyed cruises to the Caribbean,...

Jun 26, 2023

James V. Jones, 92, of Holmdel, died on Monday, June 26.

James was born in 1931 to the late Louise and James Jones in Manhattan, where he was also raised. He began working from an early age at Schaefer Beer, then General Electric, and finally Metro-North Railroad, where he was a conductor for over 37 years before...

Jun 25, 2023

Linda M. Esposito, 64, of Morganville, died on Sunday, June 25.

Linda was born and raised in Freeport, NY.

She was an excellent cook and baker. Linda had a big heart and loved animals. She also loved the outdoors. Most of all, she loved being a grandmother, and held her proudest title "Gaga".

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Jun 19, 2023

Giuseppe Valenti, 84, of Colts Neck, New Jersey died on Monday, June 19.

Giuseppe was born in Castellammare Del Golfo, Italy to the late Lucrezia and Gaspare Valenti.

He was raised in Italy, and from a very early age worked with his father on the family's farm. In his late twenties, he immigrated to the...

Jun 17, 2023

Joan E. Zak, 81 of Holmdel, died on Saturday, June 17.

She was born in 1941 to the late Elizabeth and Alfred Blomquist in the Bronx, and at the age of 13, moved to Middletown with her family. Joan was in the first graduating class of Middletown North, and then went on to attend Elizabeth General Nursing...

Jun 15, 2023

Anthony F. Carbone, of Old Bridge, passed away Thursday at Bayshore Medical Center.

Anthony is predeceased by his children Angela Carbone and Anthony Carbone.

Anthony is survived by his loving wife Grace Carbone, his daughter-in-law Shari Carbone and many loving nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

A memorial mass will be offered...