Obituaries

Victor Kuz

Victor Kuz

Apr 9, 2017

Victor Kuz, 92, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. He was born in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Victor was a production engineer for Madame Alexander Dolls in New York City, NY. He was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1944 to 1946. He was a communicant of St....

Joanne Close

Joanne Close

Apr 7, 2017

Joanne Close, of Forked River, passed away on April 7, 2017 in Toms River.At the request of her family, all services will be held privately.

Margaret E O'Neill

Margaret E O'Neill

Apr 6, 2017

Margaret E O'Neill, 86, of Whiting passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ. She was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, living there most of her life, before moving to Whiting in 2003. She worked for Elizabeth General Hospital for 41 years retiring in 1992. Margaret was predeceased by her beloved husband, Howard II,...

Louis J. Cunningham

Louis J. Cunningham

Mar 30, 2017

Louis J. Cunningham, 82, passed away on Thursday, March 30th, surrounded by his family in his home in Whiting, NJ. Born in Stapleton, NY, Louis married Ann Flynn in St. Patrick's Church, Richmond Town, NY. They were happily married for 59 years. They raised 5 children in Annadale, NY and relocated to Whiting, NJ. In his early years Louis was...

Antonio Basirico

Antonio Basirico

Mar 26, 2017

Antonio Basirico, 83, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at home. Born in Sicily, Italy, he lived in Old Bridge for 45 years before moving to Whiting 14 years ago. Antonio was the manager of D.B. Brown Meat Company in Cranford for 42 years, retiring in 1999. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He...

Mary B Dwyer

Mary B Dwyer

Mar 26, 2017

Mary B. Dwyer, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at home. Born in New York City, she lived there before moving to Whiting 15 years ago. Mary was a restaurant manager for The Saloon in New York City. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Whiting. Mary was predeceased by two grandchildren, Ryan McKnight and...

Carol E Melchior

Carol E Melchior

Mar 24, 2017

Carol Edith Melchior, of Whiting, NJ, formally of Avenel, was born in Newark on February 2, 1933. On Friday, March 24th, she passed into the presence of her Lord. She is survived by Arthur, her husband of 62 years. Carol had three children: Donna Collins and her husband, R. Michael, Donald Melchior and his wife, Rosie, and Carol Murphy and...

Gerald "Jerry" Cafro

Gerald "Jerry" Cafro

Mar 22, 2017

Jerry Cafro, 73, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his home in Sebastian, Florida. Born in Newark, NJ, he split his time between his two residences in Sebastian, FL and Whiting, NJ. Jerry worked as a truck driver for Preston Trucking, Woodbridge, NJ. He was an avid fisherman and belonged to the Sebastian Fishing Club in Florida....

Annamarie Dolack

Annamarie Dolack

Mar 21, 2017

AnnaMarie Dolack, 77, of Whiting, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Born in Passaic, NJ, she lived in Randolph before moving to The Meadows of Lake Ridge, Whiting in 2000. AnnaMarie was a Registered Nurse at Dover General Hospital, Dover, NJ for 28 years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of the Rosary...

Noel Van Dyke

Noel Van Dyke

Mar 18, 2017

Noel Van Dyke, 89, of Whiting, passed away, Saturday, March 18, 2017, peaceful at home. Born in North Brunswick, NJ, he lived in Somerset, NJ before moving to Whiting in 2003. Noel owned and operated Van's Auto Repairs, New Brunswick, for 40 years retiring in 2001. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his beloved wife of...

Kenneth M. Hamilton

Kenneth M. Hamilton

Mar 16, 2017

Kenneth M. Hamilton, 87, of Whiting, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at home. Born in Flushing, NY, he lived in Whitestone, Queens before moving to Whiting 29 years ago. Kenneth was a Store Manager for A&P Grocery Store in New York City for 40 years, retiring in 1989. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Whiting....

Gina Madigan

Gina Madigan

Mar 16, 2017

Gina Madigan, passed away on Thursday, March 16. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 24, from 2-4pm with a funeral service at 3:30pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Neptune.

Dana Renee O'Hagan

Dana Renee O'Hagan

Mar 5, 2017

Dana Renee OHagan, age 30, of Ocean Gate, passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017 at home. Born in Toms River, she lived in South Toms River and Pennsylvania before moving to Ocean Gate. Dana loved the beach, dogs, hip hop music, being outside, hanging with loved ones, and making everyone laugh. She loved her Father, Mother, and her children...

Wayne E Brodesser

Wayne E Brodesser

Mar 2, 2017

Wayne E. Brodesser, 78, of Whiting, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Bronx, NY, he lived there and Mt. Kisco, NY before moving to Whiting in 2000. Wayne worked as an accountant in banking. He was a member of the Bowling League of Pine Ridge South and enjoyed going to Atlantic City....

Eleanor B Luehrs

Eleanor B Luehrs

Feb 28, 2017

Eleanor B. Luehrs, age 92, of Whiting, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Born in Pontiac, NY, she lived in Jackson and Toms River before moving to Whiting. Eleanor was a Teacher and Librarian with the Jackson School District for 25 years before retiring in 1987. She was an active member of the Living...

A. Perez

A. Perez

Feb 27, 2017

Mr. A. Perez of Forked River, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 27, 2017. At the request of his family, all services were held privately.

Joseph R "Joe" Twardus

Joseph R "Joe" Twardus

Feb 23, 2017

Joseph R Twardus, 80, of Whiting, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he lived in South Brunswick, before moving to Whiting in 2000. Joseph was a 20 year mechanic for Wood Pine Construction, Mt Holly, NJ retiring in 2000. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church,...

Msgr. Joseph C. Shenrock

Msgr. Joseph C. Shenrock

Feb 23, 2017

Msgr. Joseph C. Shenrock, 90, a priest of the Diocese of Trenton for 63 years, and served as pastor, ecumenist, historian, scholar and author, passed away, Thursday February 23, 2017. He was born on October 4, 1926 in Oxford, NJ, to Joseph and Bertha Shenrock. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Eileen and Nick Bayliss of Oxford, NJ;...

Harold J. Rea, Jr.

Harold J. Rea, Jr.

Feb 23, 2017

Harold J. Rea, Jr., 71, of Whiting, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at home. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Bayonne, Somerville and Silver Ridge in Toms River before moving to Whiting 3 years ago. Harold was a self-employed furniture refinisher in Bayonne. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Harold was predeceased by his...

Michael "Mike" Bruno

Michael "Mike" Bruno

Feb 23, 2017

Michael Bruno, 78, of Whiting, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at AristaCare at Whiting. Born in Bronx, NY, he lived in Ridgefield, NJ before moving to Whiting in 2003. Michael was a self-employed house painter for his own business, 'Michael Bruno House Painting' retiring in 2003. He was a US Air Force Veteran. Michael is survived by his beloved...