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On June 13, 2021, God called Tara Antoinette Aliotta into his arms. Tara was born on October 23, 1958 in Long Branch, NJ, and she resided in Lakewood NJ. Tara attended Monmouth University, and graduated with a master’s degree in early childhood education. Tara’s career began as a preschool teacher at Star of the Sea School in Long Branch, NJ, as well as Oakhurst Country Day School in Oakhurst, NJ. She later worked at the Shadowbrook restaurant in Shrewsbury, NJ as an event...

Raffaele DeLeonardis, age 50 of Eatontown, died on Monday, June 14, 2021. He was born on June 23, 1970 in Putignano, Italy and came to the United States when he was 4 years old with his parents Onofrio and Maria. They settled in Burbank, California where they welcomed his sister Lucia. Raffaele attended elementary school at Robert Bellarmine Catholic School in Burbank, CA in and Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Ca in 1988. He graduated Cum Laud from Loyola Marymount...

"What you have deep in your heart can not be lost in death"  Johann Wolfgang v. Goethe” Lino Rafael Lopez-Luna, age 51 of Highlands died on June 12, 2021 at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. Born in Lima Peru, he had lived in Davie FL, NJ, Everett, WA before moving to the Highlands 3 month ago. Lino was a Senior Cyber Security Engineer for John Hancock in New York.  Though Cyber Security was his passion, he was an art, music, and history...

Adelina Tomas passed away on June 14th, 2021 at the Jersey Shore Nursing Home of natural causes. Adelina is survived by her son, Jose Tomas, daughter, Celeste Tomas, and her grandchildren, Kelly Tomas, Sara Tomas, and Michael Fink. Adelina was born in Portugal and immigrated to Long Branch, United States over 40 years ago. Adelina worked in a Clothing Factory and made many friends over the years. Adelina's passions were gardening and cooking. Visitation will be on Thursday June 17,...

Joseph Edward Denker III, age 50, of Eatontown, NJ died Friday, June 11, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.  Joseph’s two sons were his pride and joy.  He was a loving father, husband, brother, son, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.  His authentic nature allowed him to form meaningful connections with everyone he met.  All who knew him will forever remember him as Billy Idol’s biggest fan.  Joseph found peace in the rain,...

Marianne Donnelly Caruso passed away on November 29, 2020 at the age of 63 after a long and hard fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born June 4, 1957,  she is the oldest of seven children and is survived by her mother Susan Donnelly of Hazlet; her loving husband of 37 years, Tony Caruso of Hazlet; two sons Anthony Caruso of Hazlet and Michael Caruso of Baltimore, MD; two granddaughters, Madeline and Calianna Caruso; five brothers, Don Donnelly (Ileana) of Hazlet, Michael...

Wilma Jones Reece passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021 at Sunnyside Manor, Wall Township, New Jersey, with her family by her side. She was age 84 when she went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Wilma is survived by her daughter, Deborah J. Jones (R. Jay Ritchie), stepsons Glenn Reece Jr., Gary (Sandra) Reece, and Mark (Susan) Reece; and two grandchildren, Emily Rampe, Sheryl Huskey, and great grandchildren, Sophie and Nicholas. Her sister, Shirley (Steve) Hart, and...

Ralph Anthony DeFazio passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021 after a long illness at the age of 73. Ralph born in Long Branch, New Jersey but was currently a resident of Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Many of his high school classmates will remember him by his nickname “Snakebite”. Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Rose Rippandelli DeFazio and Anthony G. DeFazio. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Errico DeFazio, a daughter, Dina Katherine Skowrenski, and...

John Frank Evichin, age 65, of Hawley died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale. Mr. Evichin was born October 3, 1955 in Long Branch, NJ and was the son of the late Frank George and Helen (Alexander) Evichin. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a son, Sean Fisher and a sister, Jan Gsell and brother-in-law, Harry Phillips. He grew up in Long Branch, NJ and was proud to have made Rowland, PA his forever home with his family. John served as a Seaman in...

Maryann Lancia, 71 a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to everyone of Manalapan died peacefully on May 23, 2021 at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. She loved all her family and partner AnnMarie Meijide for 30 years. Maryann might be gone but never forgotten in all of our hearts. She was a special women God has sent his invitation to his special angel to join him. She now joins her mother Dorothy, father Frank, brothers, Frank and Johnny Boy and sister Carol...