In Memoriam

Tom Dorick

Tom Dorick

Thomas “Tom” Edward Dorick, 86, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Born on May 26, 1939, in Red Bank, New Jersey, he was the son of Louis M. and Elsie Dorick. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard and...

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Gary Verwilt

Gary Verwilt

The Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of 46 year member, firefighter Gary Verwilt. Firemen's Fair goers may remember Gary as the "voice" of the Fair - he joyfully reprised that role in the 50/50 booth during a visit from Florida a few years ago. He also...

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Geraldine Tilton

Geraldine Tilton

The Fair Haven Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of 27 year member Geraldine (Geri) Tilton. Geri served as a member of the Fire Police and Auxiliary and could always be found with a smile in the Super 50-50 Booth during the Fair. Her late husband, Harvey...

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Ann Dupree

Ann Dupree

The Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of 66 year Auxiliary Life Member Ann Dupree. In her 66 years of service, Ann not only volunteered as a member and President of the Auxiliary, she also served as a member of the Fire Police….

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Garry Allers

Garry Allers

The Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of 31 year member Garry Allers. Services will be announced at a later time. Please see the following link to photos from Garry's time at the FHFD. Additional photos are welcome. Please contact Katy...

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Barbara Malinconico

Barbara Malinconico

The FHFC regrets to announce the passing of 65-year auxiliary member Barbara Malinconico. Viewing this Thursday, October 17th, 10-11am at First United Methodist Church in Freehold, with a service immediately to follow, then burial at Fairview Cemetery. If you are able...

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Carl Preston, Jr.

Carl Preston, Jr.

The Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of 1991 Fire Chief, Carl Preston, Jr., a 41 year member. Carl was also the "Stockroom" chairman for many years at the Firemen's Fair, making sure all game booths ran smoothly. Carl and his wife Cindy were here just a...

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Richard Wayne Post

Richard Wayne Post

The Fair Haven Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of 53 year member Richard Post.  Memorial services will be private, as per his family. Katy Frissora & the media committee graciously assembled from Rich's involvements in town over the years.   Photo...

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Harvey Tilton, Sr.

Harvey Tilton, Sr.

Harvey C. Tilton Jr. from Rumson, New Jersey passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 22, 2024 at the age of 89. Harvey was born in 1934 in Rumson to Elizabeth and Harvey Tilton, Sr. It is here where he grew up, attended the town...

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Harold ‘Hap” Albert

Harold ‘Hap” Albert

The Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of 32 year member and Life member of the Fire Police, Harold 'Hap" Albert. Services will be Thursday, October 5th from 10am to 1pm at John E Day Funeral Home in Red Bank, with Fire Services at 12:30. We will miss Hap,...

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Frank A. Scalzo

Frank A. Scalzo

Frank A. Scalzo was called home on 7/3/23. Born and raised in Rumson, he resided in Fair Haven for over 50 years. Frank graduated from R-FH RHS in ’69 and attended Florida State University. He served in Vietnam in the Air Force and was later deployed oversees as a...

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Francis Dwight Havens

Francis Dwight Havens

Francis Dwight Havens, age 74, of Jonesborough, passed away February 21, 2023 surrounded by his children. Dwight was born to Althea and Clarence Havens in Red Bank, NJ. At a young age he fell in love with fishing, a pastime he enjoyed with his grandfather, father, and...

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John P. “Smokey” Felsmann

John P. “Smokey” Felsmann

John P. "Smokey" Felsmann John P. “Smokey” Felsmann passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 5, 2022. John was a life-long resident of Fair Haven, a community he was proud to serve for 59 years. He graduated from Red Bank Catholic in 1960 and served...

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James (Jim) F. Butler Jr.

James (Jim) F. Butler Jr.

The Fair Haven Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of Life Member, Ex-President, & 56 year Fire Department member, James (Jim) F. Butler Jr. Services to be announced at a later date. He will be missed tremendously. Thoughts are with his family and all his...

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Jane A Croft

Jane A Croft

The Fair Haven Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of 62 year Auxiliary member Jane Croft. https://www.johnedayfuneralhome.com/tributes/Jane-Croft Services to be announced at a later date. Jane A Croft May 6, 1932 ~ March 7, 2022 (age 89) Jane A. Croft, 89, a...

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William D. Copeland

William D. Copeland

The Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of 26 year Fire Police member, William "Bill" Copeland. Many in our community will recognize Bill as he kept them safe at countless scenes...whether at an emergency or at a Spaghetti Dinner or Halloween Parade. Kids...

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John J. “Jack” Butler

John J. “Jack” Butler

John J. "Jack" Butler John J. "Jack" Butler, 88, formerly of Fair Haven, NJ passed away on March 11, 2021. He was born in Long Branch, NJ on August 2, 1932 to the late James F. and Beatrice (Touhy) Butler and lived in Fair Haven for most of his life. Jack worked as a...

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Thomas N. Brounley

Thomas N. Brounley

Thomas N. Brounley of Fair Haven, NJ passed away peacefully in his sleep February 14, 2021. He was 82 years old. Born to Richard and Barbara “Babs” Brounley, he spent his early childhood in Little Silver, NJ with his twin brother Dr. David W. Brounley of Cincinnati,...

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Myles Kirk Standish

Myles Kirk Standish

Myles Kirk Standish of Oxford, PA, passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson's Disease on December 11, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Regina Standish. As he was known, Kirk was born in the Bronx, NY, in 1936 to Lucile and Myles Standish....

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Jeanette Choma

Jeanette Choma

Fair Haven Fire Department and Fair Haven Fire Department Auxiliary regrets to announce the passing of 58 year Auxiliary member Jeanette A. Choma. https://www.thompsonmemorial.net/index.php/obituaries/1403-jeanette-a-choma Jeanette A. Choma of Middletown, NJ,...

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Bill Lang, Jr.

Bill Lang, Jr.

Fair Haven Fire Department and Fair Haven First Aid Squad regrets to announce the passing of Fire Department Life Member, two time Fire Department Ex-Chief (1968 & 1974), First Aid Ex-Captain (1972), and former Borough of Fair Haven Fire Marshal William (Bill)...

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Nancy Hartman

Nancy Hartman

Fair Haven Fire Department and First Aid Squad regrets to announce the passing of 9 year Social Member and EMT Nancy Hartman. Nancy D. Hartman, long time Fair Haven resident, lost her battle with ALS on September 7, 2020, at home with her loving husband Larry by her...

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John Measley

John Measley

Fair Haven Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of 21 year social member John L. Measley. Fire Department services will be announced later tonight. https://www.thompsonmemorial.net/index.php/obituaries/1314-john-l-measley John L. Measley, March 11, 1925 -...

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Jean Kern

Jean Kern

It is with deep regret the Fair Haven Fire Department announces the passing of 69 year Auxiliary member Jean Kern.

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Leon Lamberson, Jr.

Leon Lamberson, Jr.

Fair Haven Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of brother firefighter, Leon "Peanut" Lamberson.  Leon served the Fire Department for 54 years. Leon Lamberson, 89, of Fair Haven, NJ passed away on Friday May, 22,2020 at Jersey Shore Medical Center due to...

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William “Bill” E. Leonard

William “Bill” E. Leonard

William “Bill” E. Leonard, 82, of Fair Haven, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Bill was born in Jersey City to the late William M. and Margaret L. (née Hoffman) Leonard, and had previously lived in Atlantic Highlands and Red Bank before moving...

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Craig Haese

Craig Haese

Craig Haese, passed away on December 8, 2019.  He was the son of Fred and Hazel Haese.  He grew up in Woodridge and then the family moved to Colts Neck.  He graduated from Freehold High School and Monmouth University in 1970 where he met his future wife and sidekick...

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Bill Overman

Bill Overman

The Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 regrets to announce the passing of 52 year brother fireman and 34 year Fire Police member Bill Overman. Bill was a three-time Fire Police Captain who joined FHFD June 1st in 1967 and later joined Fire Police January 1st in...

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Jeanette Allers

Jeanette Allers

Jeanette M. Allers Fair Haven - Jeanette M. Allers, 79, of Fair Haven, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2019, with her husband by her side. Jeanette was born in Passaic, NJ, to Douglas and Charlotte Miller. They moved to Belford, NJ and Jeanette graduated...

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U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Jamie Riley

U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Jamie Riley

Hearts are broken in Fair Haven as we mourn the tragic loss of one of our hometown heroes, U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Jamie Riley. Keep his family, friends and fellow soldiers in your thoughts & prayers, including FHFD Life Member/Ex-Chief (grandfather) John Riley...

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Angelo DePonti

Angelo DePonti

Red Bank - Angelo DePonti, 89, of Red Bank passed away on December 29, 2018. He was born in Red Bank to the late James and Anna (Cecero) DePonte. Angelo proudly served in the United States Marines during World War II and the Korean War. He was a 66 year life member...

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Christian Bertell

Christian Bertell

The Fair Haven Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of 30 year member, three time Fire Police  President, Fire Police Captain (1992) and Life Member, Christian Bertell.  A Memorial Gathering will take place at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank, from...

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Joe Truex

Joe Truex

Little Silver - Joseph B. Truex, Sr., 54, of Little Silver passed away Wednesday, June 6th. He was born in Oceanport to Raymond and Rita. Joe was a civically minded individual who constantly gave back to his community serving 16 years and a three time Captain of the...

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Ruth A. Sonnichsen Binaco, Memorial

Ruth A. Sonnichsen Binaco, Memorial

The Fair Haven Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of 45 year Auxiliary member Ruth Binaco.  There will be no Fire Company services. Ruth A. Sonnichsen Binaco of Fair Haven, aged 88 years, passed away on April 24, 2018 at Bayside Manor Assisted Living in...

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Robert Donald Frank

Robert Donald Frank

Fair Haven - So much of the life of Robert Donald Frank - known to many as Don, or Donny - was lived in serving others. His passing on Wednesday, January 23rd will be deeply felt by his family, and by the community of Fair Haven. A life-long resident of Fair Haven,...

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George Edward Chandler

George Edward Chandler

George Edward Chandler Jr., 92, passed away on Jan. 22 at NJ Fireman’s Home in Boonton. He was born May 19, 1923 in Fair Haven, where he lived for most of his life. He graduated from Rumson Fair Haven High School where he participated in track and football. George...

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Thomas A. Vetterl

Thomas A. Vetterl

Thomas A. Vetterl, 93, of Tequesta, FL, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2015. Mr. Vetterl was born in Paterson, NJ. He spent most of his life in Red Bank and Fair Haven, NJ before moving permanently to Florida. Mr. Vetterl was a member of the Church of Nativity,...

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Brenda R. Cassanese

Brenda R. Cassanese

Brenda R. Cassanese AGE: 92 • Fair Haven Brenda R. Cassanese, 92, of Fair Haven, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Riverview Hospital in Red Bank. She was the daughter of the late M. Floyd and Nellie Smith and a fourth generation resident of Fair Haven. Brenda...

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Robert J. Henne

Robert J. Henne

Robert J. Henne, 23, of Fair Haven passed away Monday, March 23rd, 2015. He was civically minded from a very early age and was always helping others. Robert was a member of the Monmouth County 200 Club recognized for saving a man's life at a young age and played...

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Robert J. Henne

Robert J. Henne

Robert J. Henne, 23, of Fair Haven passed away Monday, March 23rd, 2015. He was civically minded from a very early age and was always helping others. Robert was a member of the Monmouth County 200 Club recognized for saving a man's life at a young age and played...

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Warren W. Chandler

Warren W. Chandler

Warren W. Chandler: AGE: 89 • Fair Haven Warren "Chum" W. Chandler, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015. A lifelong resident of Fair Haven, he served his country proudly during WWII in the U.S. Navy, South Pacific. Chum was a 65 year member of the Fair Haven Fire...

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John J. Toomey Bequeathment

John J. Toomey Bequeathment

The late John J. Toomey was a dedicated 37 year honorary First Aid Squad member who did not hesitate to help the Squad out in countless ways. His love for the Squad continued after he passed in 2014 with a very generous bequeathment that allowed the Squad to purchase...

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Mildred L. Kollock 

Mildred L. Kollock 

Mildred L. Kollock AGE: 89 • Little Silver Mildred L. Kollock, 89, of Little Silver, passed away on Dec. 29, 2014 of natural causes. Millie was born on March 14, 1925 in Cannelton, IN to Wallace and Mary Jarboe. She graduated from Tell City H.S. in 1943. On April 10,...

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Patricia A. Topfer

Patricia A. Topfer

Patricia A. Topfer, 77, a 52 year Fair Haven resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. Pat was born in Long Branch to Alan and Lois (Megill) Gornee. Pat was a 50 year member and past Grand Royal Matron of the Order of...

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Madeline Bruder Robbins

Madeline Bruder Robbins

Bonita Springs, FLA Madeline RobbinsMadeline Bruder Robbins, 92, of Bonita Springs, FL, died peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2014 at the Life Care Center in Estero. She was born on October 9, 1921 in Kearny, NJ, daughter of Philip and Anne McNamara Bruder, and sister...

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John F. Croft

John F. Croft

John F. Croft AGE: 84 • Fair Haven John F. Croft John F. "Jack" Croft, 84, a 64 year Fair Haven resident passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 at Riverview Medical Center. Jack was born in Little Silver to Leroy and Bessie (Francis) Croft. He attended Red Bank High...

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Louis Hartman

Louis Hartman

April 23, 2014 - Louis W. Hartman Louis Wesley Hartman, age 84 of Fair Haven, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 23rd. Louis was a woodworker for the US Government at Ft. Monmouth, Eatontown, NJ, retiring in 1994. Louis was a social member of the Fair Haven...

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A. Fred Maffeo

A. Fred Maffeo

A Fred Maffeo, 86 of West Long Branch passed away peacefully, Friday August 1st at Meridian at Wall. Our dad was a lucky man. The loves of his life were his children, their husbands and his grandchildren. His love of God was without question, his faith sustained him...

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Carl R. Becker

Carl R. Becker

Published in Asbury Park Press Carl R. Becker, 84, a lifelong resident of Fair Haven, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013. Carl's family owned and operated Oscar Becker and Sons in Fair Haven. For 10 years, Carl was a mechanic for Acme Amusement in Red Bank. Carl was...

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James T. Buckley Jr.

James T. Buckley Jr.

Published in Asbury Park Press on June 29, 2013 James T. Buckley Jr., 93, of Tinton Falls, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013, at home. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Fair Haven, NJ for 56 years before moving to Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls eight years...

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John M. Haney

John M. Haney

Published in Asbury Park Press on June 30, 2013 John M. Haney, 67, of Fair Haven, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Born in Lakewood, NJ, to the Rev. Sanford M. Haney and Lois Salisbury Haney, John moved to Fair Haven in 1974, where he and his...

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Dorothy V. Connor

Dorothy V. Connor

Published in Asbury Park Press from June 12 to June 14, 2013 Dorothy V. Connor AGE: 90 • formerly of Fair Haven Dorothy V. Connor, 90, formerly of Fair Haven, died Monday, June 10, 2013 at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation in Shrewsbury. She was born in...

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Elsie Eunice Brett McIlray

Elsie Eunice Brett McIlray

Posted by the Asbury Park Press December 7, 2012 Elsie Eunice Brett McIlray, Scottsdale, Ariz. Elsie, of Scottsdale, AZ was born in Middletown, NJ on Dec. 15, 1919 to the late Herbert John Brett and Minnie Morris Brett. She died in Scottsdale on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012....

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Mary Ellen Pryor Connor

Mary Ellen Pryor Connor

Published in Asbury Park Press on September 28, 2012 Mary Ellen Pryor Connor AGE: 78 • Barnwell, S.C. Mrs. Mary Ellen Pryor Connor, 78, widow of John Joseph Connor passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at University Hospital, Augusta GA. Mrs. Connor was born on Dec....

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Grace S. Robbins-Reichwein

Posted by the Asbury Park Press August 1, 2012 Grace S. Robbins-Reichwein AGE: 87, Marlton, NJ Grace S. Robbins-Reichwein, 87, of Marlton, on July 30, 2012. Wife of the late William R. Robbins and the late Frank Reichwein. Beloved mother of William Robbins (Kathi) and...

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Americo “Mitty” DeFazio

Americo “Mitty” DeFazio

Posted by the Asbury Park Press May 11, 2012 Americo "Mitty" V. DeFazio AGE: 90 • Fair Haven Americo "Mitty" V. DeFazio, 90, of Fair Haven, died peacefully, with his daughter-in-law by his side, on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at St. Barnabas Hospice in Long Branch. Mitty...

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Alice (Nanny) Matthews

Alice (Nanny) Matthews

AGE: 93 • Boca Raton, Fla. Alice (Nanny) Matthews, 93, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in her home at Brighton Gardens in Boca Raton, Fla. She was predeceased in death by her beloved husband, Robert, in 2004. Alice is survived by her sons, Thomas and Robert;...

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Geraldine Brennan

Geraldine Brennan

Published in Asbury Park Press on July 31, 2011 Geraldine Brennan, 99, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Bayshore Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Holmdel. She lived in Fair Haven for most of her life where she was the owner of Colonial House...

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Michael Christopher DeFazio

Michael Christopher DeFazio

Published in Asbury Park Press on July 6, 2011 Michael Christopher DeFazio, 52, of Freehold, formerly of Fair Haven, passed away suddenly Friday, July 1, 2011, while on a fishing trip in Maryland with his wife, Debbie. Michael was the owner and operator of DeFazio...

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Jean F. Crozier

Jean F. Crozier

Posted by the Asbury Park Press, May 24, 2011 Jean F. Crozier, 87, of Tinton Falls, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011. A New Jersey native, Jean lived in Fair Haven for over fifty years, before moving to Tinton Falls ten years ago. She was a former communicant of...

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John Edward McCue

John Edward McCue

Posted by the Asbury Park Press December 26, 2009 JOHN EDWARD MCCUE AGE: 49 LONG BRANCH John Edward McCue, 49, of Long Branch, passed away Wednesday Dec. 23rd, at his home. Mr. McCue was employed by the Borough of Fair Haven, working for many years in the Department...

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ROY W. NELSON

ROY W. NELSON

ROY W. NELSON AGE: 88 FORMERLY OF WILKES-BARRE, PA Roy W. Nelson, 88, formerly of Wilkes-Barre passed away Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 in Birchwood Nursing and rehabilitations center in Naticoke Pa. He was born February 2, 1921 in Arlington NJ and was the son of the late...

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Betty Jane Thomas Acker

Betty Jane Thomas Acker

AGE: 84 FAIR HAVEN Betty Jane Thomas Acker, age 84, born in East Orange, NJ, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend has left us on Monday, July 27, 2009. Betty has gone to join her parents, William and Anne Thomas; her brother, William Thomas and her...

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Charles N. Morrison

Published in the Asbury Park Press on 3/28/2009 CHARLES N. MORRISON AGE: 67 MIDDLETOWN Charles N. Morrison, 67, of Middletown, formerly of Red Bank and Rumson, died Thursday, March 26, 2009. He was born in Tulsa, Okla. He served in the U.S. Navy, was an Oceanographic...

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GERARD J. “JERRY” LE CARDI

GERARD J. “JERRY” LE CARDI

GERARD J. "JERRY" LE CARDI AGE: 77 FAIR HAVEN Gerard J. "Jerry" LeCardi, 77, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Jerry was born in Richmond, Staten Island, N.Y. to Celestine and Elizabeth Sanicola LeCardi. He resided in Concord,...

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William J. Feeny

William J. Feeny

WILLIAM J. FEENY AGE: 78 William J. Feeny, 78, formerly of Fair Haven, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Edgewater, Fla. Born in Long Branch, he lived most of his life in Fair Haven before moving to Florida 20 years ago. He retired in 1985 from the Electronics Command at...

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MARTIN J. SCANLON

MARTIN J. SCANLON

MARTIN J. SCANLON AGE: 79 FAIR HAVEN Martin J. Scanlon, 79, of Fair Haven, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 20, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a sales representative for Gordon Bernard Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, retiring in 2002. Martin served with the...

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ELINOR E. “SUE” BENNETT

ELINOR E. “SUE” BENNETT

Posted by the Asbury Park Press December 12, 2008 ELINOR E. "SUE" BENNETT AGE: 71 FAIR HAVEN Elinor E. "Sue" Bennett, 71, of Fair Haven died Friday, Dec. 19, at the Meridian Nursing facility in Shrewsbury after battling lung cancer. Sue was a 50 year member of the...

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ETHEL A. MC GUIRE

ETHEL A. MC GUIRE

ETHEL A. MC GUIRE AGE: 81 FAIR HAVEN Ethel A. McGuire, 81, of Fair Haven, was born Sept. 13, 1927 to Olga Anlauf and Karl Rank and passed away Sunday, Nov. 23. She graduated from Union High School, Union, after which she attended Monmouth Memorial Hospital School of...

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Richard “Dick” E. Pettigrew, Sr.

Richard “Dick” E. Pettigrew, Sr.

RICHARD "DICK" E. PETTIGREW SR., 82, of FAIR HAVEN, died Thursday, Sept. 27, at his home. Born in Scranton, Pa., he had been a lifelong resident of Fair Haven, where he had been a member and former chief of the Fair Haven Fire Department since 1953. He was a member of...

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FRANCIS “FRANK” XAVIER MOYNAHAN

FRANCIS “FRANK” XAVIER MOYNAHAN

FRANCIS "FRANK" XAVIER MOYNAHAN, 81, of FAIR HAVEN, passed away Monday, May 5, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, with members of his family by his side. Frank was a lifelong resident of Fair Haven. He attended Rumson High School and graduated from a two-year...

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Charles F. Meyer

Charles F. Meyer

CHARLES F. MEYER, 88, of the Whiting section of MANCHESTER, died Sunday, April 6. Mr. Meyer was born in Yonkers, N.Y. He lived in Fair Haven for 34 years before moving to Crestwood Village in 1986. He moved to The Pines at Whiting in 2000. He was a precision...

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Cornelius J. “Niel” Briody

Cornelius J. “Niel” Briody

CORNELIUS J. "NIEL" BRIODY, 86, of TINTON FALLS, died Friday, April 4, at Sea Brook Village, Tinton Falls. He was a co-owner of Briody's Restaurant's in Rumson and Jersey City for 37 years with his brother, Joseph Briody Sr., retiring in 1985. He was past president of...

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Mary P. Scalzo

Mary P. Scalzo

MARY P. SCALZO, 77, of FAIR HAVEN, passed away Tuesday, March 13, at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation at Red Bank. Mary was born in Fair Haven and resided all of her life in the Fair Haven and Rumson area. She was retired from the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High...

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Thomas C. Coakley

Thomas C. Coakley

THOMAS C. COAKLEY, 75, of FAIR HAVEN, passed away Thursday, March 6 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank surrounded by his family. Thomas was a resident of Fair Haven for forty-two years. During the Korean Conflict, Thomas served his country with the US Army from...

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Cora W. Kacen

Cora W. Kacen

CORA W. KACEN, 82, of FAIR HAVEN, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. She was born in Long Branch and was a lifelong resident of Fair Haven. Cora was a platform manager for Wachovia Bank, Red Bank for 25 years. Cora was involved in her...

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James W. Connor

James W. Connor

On 08/19/07 JAMES W. CONNOR, 86, of MIDDLETOWN, previously of Fair Haven, died Friday, Aug. 17, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy. Mr. Connor served his country honorably as a member of the US Navy during WWII on the carrier USS Swannee serving in the Pacific...

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Catherine “Margie” Pryor

Catherine “Margie” Pryor

CATHERINE "MARGIE" PRYOR, 72, of LONG BRANCH, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Chapin Hill, Red Bank. Margie was born in Red Bank and had previously lived in Fair Haven before moving to Long Branch 24 years ago. Margie worked for MOCEANS of Long Branch, which is an...

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Hugh Gordon Blake

Hugh Gordon Blake

HUGH GORDON BLAKE, 81, of FAIR HAVEN Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 03/2/07 HUGH GORDON BLAKE, 81, of FAIR HAVEN, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Newton, Mass., he attended grade school and high school in Great Neck,...

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John H. Davis

John H. Davis

JOHN H. DAVIS, 67, of RUMSON, died Sunday, Nov. 19, at his home on the Shrewsbury River. A leading scientist and executive at AT&T Bell Laboratories, John was a pioneer of digital networks and telecommunications, a beloved husband and father, a devoted paramedic...

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Bernard “Bud” Dupree

Bernard “Bud” Dupree

Dad’s Dash Several months ago a friend of mine at work sent me a poem, one that had been floating around the Internet. As I was thinking of the remarks I wanted to make today, that poem came to mind. In this poem, it talks about the two dates on a headstone: one for...

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