Obituaries

Mary Rose Celeste

Mary Rose Celeste

Nov 4, 2024

Mary Rose Celeste, age 89, of Brick, NJ passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. 

Born April 1, 1935 in Newark, NJ, she lived in Roseland, NJ prior to Brick where she resided since 1999. Mary loved spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her parents, Phillip and Mary (Villaggio) Longo, her husband Angelo E. Celeste...

Kenneth G. Petersen

Kenneth G. Petersen

Nov 2, 2024

Kenneth George Petersen away on November 2, 2024 in Manahawkin, New Jersey, at the age of 65. 

Born in Brooklyn, New York Ken lived a life marked by his gregarious spirit, unwavering work ethic, and commitment to family, friends, and his community.

Ken was the beloved son of Florence and Leslie Petersen, both of whom predeceased him. He grew up alongside his...

Richard Czajkowski

Richard Czajkowski

Oct 31, 2024

Richard Czajkowski, 81 of Manahawkin, NJ passed peacefully at home Thursday, October 31, 2024. 

Rich was born and raised in the Iron Bound Section of Newark, NJ where he met his wife Rose (Salzano) Czajkowski in 1966. They eventually settled in the Fords section of Woodbridge to raise their family. Their love of the water and boating brought he and his...

John A. Milne

John A. Milne

Oct 27, 2024

John “Jack” Arthur Milne, age 83, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Born in Staten Island, NY, at Sunnyside Hospital in Mariners Harbor, Jack lived in Staten Island until 1993 and simultaneously resided in Flemington, NJ, from 1992, until 2006. He resided full-time in Manahawkin from 2006 until the present.

Jack attended the College of Staten Island where...

Barbara E. Thompson

Barbara E. Thompson

Oct 20, 2024

Barbara E. Thompson (nee Sowma), age 73, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ. 

Born February 12, 1951, in Queens, NY, she was raised and lived in Clifton, NJ, moving to Barnegat, NJ, prior to Manahawkin, where she resided for the last 25 years. Before her retirement, Barbara was employed...

Richard K. Neeld

Richard K. Neeld

Oct 18, 2024

Richard K. Neeld, age 92 of Manahawkin went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2024.

Born in Trenton, NJ, he lived in Plainfield, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 1992. Along with being a devoted husband to his wife Janet of 64 years and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, he was a member of the...

Fredrick P. Seeber

Fredrick P. Seeber

Oct 17, 2024

Fredrick P. Seeber, a 54-year resident of Manahawkin and former Stafford councilman, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on July 14, 1941, in Jersey City, Dr. Seeber devoted his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the cultivation of future generations of scientists. 

A distinguished professor emeritus of physics and an internationally recognized expert in...

Angela Joan Vicaro

Angela Joan Vicaro

Oct 17, 2024

Angela J Vicaro October 24, 1943 -October 17, 2024 

Angela (Russo) Vicaro or “Joanie” as she was known to her family was born in Newark NJ and lived in Belleville and Nutley, NJ with her husband, Demetrio Vicaro a Navy World War II Veteran, who predeceased her after 36 years of marriage. Angela relocated to Manahawkin, NJ after his death. She...

Quinten N. Hofmann

Quinten N. Hofmann

Oct 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Quinten Hofmann announce his passing on October 4, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

Quinten was a graduate of Southern Regional High School. He was a well-liked local general contractor on Long Beach Island and the surrounding area. His favorite pass time was being on his boat fishing with...

Evelyn Bigotto

Evelyn Bigotto

Oct 2, 2024

Evelyn Bigotto (nee Petronella), age 81, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. 

Born October 14, 1942 in Newark, NJ, where she was raised, and she lived in Livingston and East Hanover, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 24 years. She attended and was a graduate of Irvington High School. Prior to her retirement,...

Dorothy "Dot" E. Bennert

Dorothy "Dot" E. Bennert

Sep 24, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” E. Bennert, age 101, of Surf City, NJ passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. 

She was born December 25, 1922 to George and Dorothea Riley in Jersey City, NJ. At the age of four, the family moved to Livingston, NJ. She graduated from West Orange High School after which she worked for Monroe Calculating Machine Company. She enjoyed...

Ike Torres III

Ike Torres III

Sep 23, 2024

Ike Torres III, age 34, of Hollywood, FL passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.

Ike was born November 15, 1989, in Jersey City, NJ. He was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Ike loved anything mechanical and was an avid car enthusiast. 

He is predeceased by his father Ike Torres Jr., his maternal grandfather Raymond E. Sheppard, and his paternal grandparents,...

Charles "Chuck" M. Nolan

Charles "Chuck" M. Nolan

Sep 20, 2024

Charles “Chuck” M. Nolan, age 63, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away early Friday morning, September 20, 2024 at home in Manahawkin.  

Born October 17, 1960, in Paterson, NJ, he lived in Totowa NJ until the age of 19, then moved to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 45 years. Chuck was a self-employed general contractor working under the company name...

Mary "Marylin" Reed

Mary "Marylin" Reed

Sep 19, 2024

Mary “Marylin” Reed, age 92, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin. 

She was born in Jersey City, NJ, where she lived for 61 years. She then moved to her shore dream house in Beach Haven West, NJ where she resided for the last 31 years. 

Prior to her retirement, she worked...

Barbara E. Flynn

Barbara E. Flynn

Sep 18, 2024

Barbara Edith Flynn, 79, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, in Barnegat Twp, NJ. 

Born in Philadelphia, PA and predeceased by her parents, George and Edith Goldacker and her brother George Goldacker III. She and her husband, Scott, raised their family in Surf City & Warren Grove, NJ, where she was employed as an account manager in the medical field....

Stanley Esposito

Stanley Esposito

Sep 15, 2024

Stanley Esposito of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on September 15, 2024 at the age of 97. 

He was born in Ocean City on March 31, 1927. Stan served in the United States Navy in during World War II and again in the Korean War. Stan was a car enthusiast, so much so, that he owned and operated, for many years, a...

Robert James Milne

Robert James Milne

Sep 4, 2024

Robert James Milne, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 with his family by his side.

At the convenience of the family, all services are private. A full obituary will follow. Please check back with us. Thank you.

Gerald William Conklin

Gerald William Conklin

Aug 26, 2024

Gerald William Conklin, age 70, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at home with his family by his side. 

At the convenience of the family, all services are private.

A full obituary will follow. Please check back with us. Thank you.

Victor S. Brescia

Victor S. Brescia

Aug 25, 2024

Victor S. Brescia, 92 yrs. old, of Manahawkin NJ, passed away August 25th, 2024 surrounded by his family. He left this earth to join his beloved wife, parents, and dogs.Victor, also nicknamed ‘Brush’ by his friends growing up, was born in Jersey City, NJ. He is predeceased by his parents: Giosue Brescia and Justina Brescia and by his beloved wife Marie...

Robert S. Zerbe

Robert S. Zerbe

Aug 18, 2024

Robert Stanley Zerbe, age 76, of Barnegat Light, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at home with his wife by his side.

Robert was born December 6, 1947 in Abington, PA. He was a graduate of Penn State University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine where he earned his VMD degree. He was employed by...