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Marie “Connie” Flannery, age 81 of Oakhurst, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Jersey Shore Center in Eatontown. Born and raised in Manhattan, she moved to Oakhurst 60 years ago. She was a computer board inspector at EAI for over 40 years. Connie was a parishioner of St. Jerome Church of the Parish of Our Lady of Hope in West Long Branch.  She was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 2018 and her brother Steve Gambino I n 2004. Surviving is her daughter Lori Flannery of...

Mary Ellen Bova, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31st, with her son and daughter by her side.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio to Ralph J. and Josephine Reynolds.  Mary spent the early part of her life in Louisville, Kentucky, graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and Ursuline College where she attended on a full scholarship. Mary absolutely loved reading...by 5th grade, she had read all the books in her grammar school's library, so her teachers took her to the high...

Telma Cristina Ruano Morales, 33 of Long Branch, moved on to eternal rest on July 24th, 2020 in Matawan, New Jersey. She was born in Guatemala and lived throughout New Jersey during her teenage and adult years. Cristi graduated from Long Branch High School in 2005 and was a personal banker. She was a devoted partner, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, niece, and friend. Cristi was the rock of her family, and her immense generosity, kindness, and gentleness will always be remembered in the...

Sergio Guevara, age 72 of Long Branch, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey in Lakewood, NJ after his 6 years-long battle with lung disease. Sergio was born to Maria del Carmen Guevara and Alejandro Martinez. Sergio was born and raised in San Miguel, El Salvador and moved to the United States in the 1980’s. Sergio moved to NJ looking for a better life and new opportunities. Sergio settled in Long Branch where he met the...

Barbara J. La Brecque, age 87 of Rumson, died peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2020, with her loving daughters by her side. Barbara grew up in Due West, South Carolina where she graduated from Erskine College to become a well-loved teacher. She was a communicant of ARP Presbyterian Church in Due West and later a member of St. George’s By the River in Rumson. Bobbi loved teaching and writing children’s stories, including many Bible stories using little animals to teach heartwarming...

Maria A. Pereira, age 91 of Long Branch, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Monmouth Care Center in Long Branch. Born and raised in Fatima, Portugal, she moved to Long Branch in 1977. Maria was a parishioner of Christ the King Parish in Long Branch and worked for the Ocean Place Hilton, Long Branch in the housekeeping department for 17 years before retiring. She was predeceased by her husband Antonio in 2000. Surviving are two sons, Mario Pereira of Eatontown and Fernando Pereira of Long...

Philip (Phil) Joseph Eager Jr., 85 of Monmouth Beach passed away on July 1, 2020. Philip was born in Long Branch to Philip J. Eager Sr. and Margaret Larkin Eager on April 19, 1935. Phil was predeceased by his sisters Patricia Eager, Madeline Nies, and Mary Johnson. Phil is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Gannon Eager of Monmouth Beach and his three sons, Philip J. Eager III, Michael J. Eager (wife, Catherine), Matthew J. Eager (wife, Ana) and daughter, Kelly Eager Zweig (husband,...

Ethiern Gonzalez, 60, of Long Branch, passed away peacefully in his home on June 28, 2020.  He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and moved to Long Branch at the age of 10 years old. He graduated from Long Branch High School and Brookdale Community College. He worked at CECOM Fort Monmouth as a Computer Specialist for approximately 25 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was predeceased by his parents Julio and Laura Gonzalez. Surviving are his...

Michael DeStefano, 86, of Brick, NJ, passed away peacefully in his home on June 24, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he and his family moved to Staten Island in 1966. In 1994, he and his family then moved to Brick, NJ, where he spent the rest of his life. He served our country honorably in the US Army during the Korean War and continued his service proudly, retiring from the US Army National Guard in 1993. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was an avid stamp and postcard collector...

Theresa M. Farese, age 87 of Monmouth Beach and Lakewood died on June 27, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Albert and Marie Farese and is survived by her cousins Janice Cecere, Gail Londino, Connie Johnson, Edward Cerato and Marlene Weiner, her nephews Thomas and Joseph Cecere and her nieces Donna Casmento, Teresa Fernicola, Michele Giordano, Doctors Edward, Victor and John Manzella, Lynn Decker, Lisa Chase, Edward Cerato, Cheryl Manfra, Alyse Riehl, Elizabeth Wynn and many...