Obituaries
Mary M. Brown
Jun 12, 2025
Mary M. Brown (nee Angarano), age 88, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 with her daughter Patricia and granddaughter Melissa at her side.
Born May 6, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, Mary lived in Brooklyn prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 2002. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Brooklyn, NY as...
John A. Rekatsinas
Jun 11, 2025
John A. Rekatsinas
June 19, 1981 - June 11, 2025
John A. Rekatsinas lived his life as a man who showed up and provided immeasurable support for his family. He unexpectedly passed away at age 43, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
John was born in Livingston, NJ and lived in Roselle, NJ prior to residing in Barnegat, NJ for the last 6 years. Those...
John E. Hiros
Jun 8, 2025
John E. “Hatch” Hiros
June 8, 2025
John E. Hiros, a resident of New Lisbon for five decades, passed away Sunday with his caring family by his side at the age of 86. Born and raised in Cleveland to John C. and Viola his parents. After a stellar High School career in football, he was recruited to play on the collegiate level...
Brian J. Schmidt
Jun 3, 2025
Brian J. Schmidt, age 53, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Born in Toms River, NJ, Brian was a life-long resident of Manahawkin. He was a graduate of Southern Regional High School and Lincoln Technical Institute. He worked as a diesel mechanic for over 25 years for Ford Motors, most recently at All American Ford, Point...
Salvatore J. LaPrete
May 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Salvatore J. LaPrete, who departed this life on May 9, 2025 at the age of 90. A loving father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend, Sal was the very embodiment of what it means to be a family man.
Born on November 23, 1934 in Jersey City, New...
Patricia Anne Roy
May 2, 2025
Patricia Anne Roy (Mattoon), age 74 of Mayetta passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 2, 2025. Born on June 20, 1950 in Montclair, NJ to the late Gordon D and Dorothy L Mattoon, Patricia resided in Marlboro, NJ before moving to Beach Haven Gardens, NJ in the mid 1950’s. Patti was a 1968 graduate of Southern Regional High...
Jesse Zangakis
Apr 28, 2025
Jesse Zangakis, age 38, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.
Jesse was born May 5, 1986, in Franklin Square, Long Island, NY. He was employed by Meadowbrook Carting as a Truck Driver. He is survived by his grandmother, Stephanie Zangakis of Manahawkin, NJ.
A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 6pm to 9pm...
Joshua W. Hennedy
Apr 27, 2025
Joshua Wagih Hennedy, age 28, of Middletown, OH passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Born on February 25, 1997, in Staten Island, NY, he lived in Barnegat, NJ prior to Middletown OH where he resided since 2021. Joshua proudly served his country on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, infantry division, from 2016 to 2020, achieving the rank of...
Marie J. Salerno
Apr 23, 2025
Marie J. Salerno, age 88, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Born June 10, 1936 in Utica, NY, she lived in Mooretown, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 46 years. Marie proudly served her country in the United States Navy during the Korean war. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by General...
Frances Cecilia Alfano
Apr 23, 2025
Frances Cecilia Alfano, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Inspira Hospital, NJ Health Hospice & Palliative Care, Vineland. She was born in Newark, NJ, lived in Lyndhurst for 27 years, retired to Toms River and was a resident of Manahawkin, NJ since 2008. Frances anticipated mild winters and would journey to Jensen Beach, Florida, where she...
Mary T. Ryan
Apr 21, 2025
Mary T. Ryan (nee Sweeney), age 93, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Born January 31, 1932 in Bronx, NY, Mary lived in Hoboken, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1960. She married. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Stafford Township Elementary School as a Cook. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s...
Anna E. Kappes
Apr 19, 2025
,Anna E. Kappes (nee Zolezi), age 87, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at home with her family at her side.
Born December 24, 1937, in Jersey City, NJ, Anna lived in West New York, NJ and North Bergen, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 2000. Prior to her retirement she was employed by Dr....
Norma Jean Giancone
Apr 8, 2025
Norma Jean Giancone (nee Birchall), age 93, of Barnegat, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Born May 25, 1931 in Camden, NJ, she lived in Howell, NJ from 1966 to 1988, Manahawkin, NJ from 1988 to 2000 prior to Barnegat where she resided since 2000. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, NJ as a...
John F. Vanderslice
Apr 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John F. Vanderslice, who left us on April 3, 2025. at the age of 83. John was born on July 27, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA.
John lived a life full of love, joy, and generosity. He was the Chief Operating Officer of Aydin Corporation and dedicated his life to family,...
George C. Hennessy
Mar 29, 2025
George C. Hennessy, age 61, of Warren Grove, NJ passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Born June 13, 1963 in Trenton, NJ, he lived in Manahawkin, NJ prior to Warren Grove where he resided for the last 25 years. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ as a Union Elevator...
Rosemarie “Babe” J. Crane
Mar 29, 2025
Rosemarie “Babe” J. Crane, (nee Stafford) 91, of Manahawkin, passed away on March 29, 2025 with her family by her side.
Babe was born on January 31, 1934 in her family home in Fairview N.J. to parents Vera and Joseph Stafford. She was the youngest of five children, and with four older brothers she quickly earned the nickname “Babe;” she proudly...
Walter G. Mulvihill Jr.
Mar 20, 2025
Walter G. Mulvihill, Jr., age 78, of Barnegat, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Born September 7, 1946 in Newark, NJ, he lived in Manahawkin prior to Barnegat where he resided for the last 7 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he...
Pamela Corrado
Mar 15, 2025
Pamela Corrado, age 74, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at home in Manahawkin.
Pamela was born December 19, 1950. She lived in Kearny, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 9 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Prudential Insurance Co., Newark, NJ as a Computer Operator. She was a member...
Maryann Cilmi
Mar 6, 2025
Maryann Cilmi (nee Riscica)
Age 76, of Marlboro, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Maryann was born on September 28, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY, and resided there until she moved with her husband Tom and their children to Marlboro, NJ in 1980. Maryann was an active parishioner and volunteer at St. Gabriel’s...
Bruce Alan Ciangetti
Mar 1, 2025
Bruce A. “Rocker” Ciangetti, 75, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 at home. Rocker was known for his upbeat, boisterous personality, his love of music and sports, and his devotion to his closest friends - who were family to Rocker. Anyone who knew Rocker loved the man. His personality, like the man himself, was HUGE. Rocker...