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Nicky Addeo, singer-songwriter much loved by his family, friends and fans, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on June 6 in the presence of his family. Nicky was an icon of the Jersey Shore music scene and praised by many for his exceptional voice. Among his legions of admirers were Bruce Springsteen and his lifetime friend Danny DeVito. His music has played a role in several films. A lover and singer of opera, and an expert in its history, Nicky was often asked by families to ...

    Thomas Anthony “Tony” Maher, age 71, passed away May 22nd, 2026 on the island of Ambergris Caye, Belize.  He was born May 17th, 1955, in Gilford Surrey, England, a son of the late Kathleen and Sean Maher.  Tony was raised in the town of Kilmaquage, Ireland, outside Dunmore East. He completed an Engineering Degree from Trinity College Dublin. During this time he spent his summers working in New York City where his love for America blossomed. He ...

Walter J. Erwin of Wall Township, NJ age 77 was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 24, 1948 and passed away on May 14, 2026 in Leesburg, Florida. He was the son of Ruth and Daniel Erwin. Walter was loved for his humor, kindness and love of his dogs. He loved to travel with his loving wife Jan to Italy. He is survived by his sons, Thomas and Walter, Jr., his daughter Theresa, his grandchildren, Tyler, Dominic, Vincent, Damian and Alexas, his great granddaughter, Ivy Mae. Walter ...

Tracy Madonia (née Mellaci), formerly of Kenilworth, passed away peacefully at home on May 16th, 2026 wrapped in love and surrounded by her devoted family. Born with a pink and sparkly personality in the summer of 1970, Tracy was raised in Long Branch, NJ. She graduated from Long Branch High School and attended Brookdale Community College. Tracy dedicated more than 35 years to a career in dentistry, a field she loved not only for the work itself, but for the people she cared for ...

Nicola Minniti, Sr., formerly of Long Branch, was known lovingly to all as Nick, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, after a brief illness. He leaves behind a life defined by love, laughter, and a warmth that could brighten even the most ordinary day. Born on September 5, 1959, in Newark, New Jersey, Nick carried that unmistakable Jersey energy wherever he went. He had a gift for bringing life into any room, often arriving with a joke, a story, or a well-timed grin already at the ready. ...

Robert Edmonds, affectionately known as Joe, was born on June 29, 1942, to George and Ora Edmond. As one of eight children, he grew up on Orchard Street in Matawan, New Jersey, where he was surrounded by family and friends. It was there that his early love of music began to flourish, setting the foundation for a lifelong passion that would shape both his personal and professional journey. Through private piano instruction at home, he learned a wide range of musical styles and techniques, ...

Nancy Gualtieri, 76, of Oakhurst, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2026. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, she was the beloved daughter of the late Louis and Emilia Critelli. Nancy dedicated much of her life to her passion for cosmetology, sharing her knowledge and talent as an instructor, while inspiring countless students along the way. Outside of her career, she found great joy in life’s simple pleasures—cooking meals for those she loved, tending to her ...

Maria Maddalena Grandinetti, formerly of West Long Branch, NJ, passed away on April 9, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving and kind woman whose life was marked by her family, her faith and quiet strength. Born in Andretta, Italy on February 5, 1949, she came to the United States in 1960 and settled in Long Branch, NJ. Maria was a graduate of Long Branch Highschool and pursued courses at both Monmouth College and Brookdale Community College. She served as a Patient ...