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Rocco Morrongiello, 95, passed away on September 10th, 2021 in his son’s home and surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness. Rocco was a resident of Shadow Lake Village, Red Bank, NJ, where he lived for almost 30 years with his beloved life partner, Barbara Fox, who predeceased him in 2017.  He lived in Hazlet, NJ, with his cherished wife of 40 years, Dorothy (Di Pippo), and their three children, until Dottie’s passing in 1990. His son, Anthony Morrongiello...

Bryan Thomas Dotson, 62 passed away on December 17th, 2020, at Delray Memorial Hospital in Delray Beach Florida, with his mother and family by his side. He was born on May 19th, 1958, in San Francisco California. Bryan graduated from Long Branch High school in 1976 and lived in Long Branch until 1994 when he moved to Delray Beach Florida. He worked as a Manager and Chef at the Hilton Inn in Eatontown and had a passion for cooking. His signature dish was stuffed mushrooms which he brought to...

Donald Taylor Vaughan, Jr., a resident of Oceanport, NJ, died September 10, 2021. Don was born September 25, 1949 in Neptune, NJ but lived most of his life in Oceanport, NJ.  He went to Shore Regional High School. Don attended Drexel University where he received a BS in Humanities and Social Science.  In 2003, he achieved his MBA from University of Phoenix. He worked as a project manager, most recently for the MTA, designing radio systems. He was also a Fellow in the Radio Club of...

  Joseph DeLeonardo, affectionately known as “Uncle Joe”, age 66 of West Long Branch, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Born and raised in Jersey City, Joe moved to West Long Branch over 40 years ago. Joe attended Monmouth College where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English while also minoring in theater.  Theater and live performances were things that Joe enjoyed immensely. He made lifelong friendships through performing in and directing shows...

John Stephen Hopkins, 63, of North Palm Beach, FL, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020.  Born in Neptune, NJ on August 14, 1956 to Donald and Maureen, John grew up in Oakhurst and West Long Branch, NJ, before moving to Florida in 1979. John graduated from Shore Regional High School in 1974.  He became a volunteer firefighter in West Long Branch and worked as a police dispatcher.  He moved to Florida in 1979, joining the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.  John retired...

Cheryl Ann Gervolino, 64, of West Long Branch, passed away peacefully September 2, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Cherie was born September 18th, 1956, in Long Branch, New Jersey, to Marion and Michael Manzi. She attended Long Branch High School, where she proudly performed in the color guard for the Long Branch High School band. Cherie deeply loved her children and family dog Oliver. She enjoyed gardening and viewing wildlife. She loved animals,...

Maria Jose Vieira Espanhol Gomes passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born in Abrantes, Portugal on January 3, 1939 to Benjamim and Custodia Espanhol. Maria was a Radiology Technician in Portugal prior to moving her family to the United States in 1985. She is predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Abel Gomes. She was a loving and devoted mother to Maria Da Luz Carvalho, Lurdes Silva, Ana Samudio, Jack Gomes, Rosa Frazao, Leandro Gomes and Sergio...

Edith Ann Parkin FitzGerald passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021. Known as “Edie” she was born in San Diego on May 14th, 1934 to Alice and Ernest Parkin.  She was pre-deceased by her older sister, Dorothy Parkin Amacker and her brother, John David Parkin. Always a free-spirited California girl, Edie brought sunshine, happiness and good vibes to all she encountered. Edie enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Chula Vista, California, before graduating from UC Berkeley and...

Thomas R. Carretta Sr. passed away on August 29, 2021 at the age of 86. Born and raised in Long Brach, he moved to West Long Branch in 1977. He remained in West Long Branch with his beloved wife Anne and their 3 sons: Thomas R. Jr., John and David. He was also a loving grandfather to his 5 grandchildren, Samantha, Nicholas, Alexis, Daniel and Thomas. Thomas served honorably in the US Army from 1958 to 1964. He worked at the Charms Factory on Heck St. in Asbury Park and later for the US...

James Quinn age 64 of Long Branch NJ passed away unexpectedly Sunday August 29, 2021. Born in New York City, son of Anne and James Quinn. He attended Monmouth University. Jim worked at the Mercantile Exchange for many years before becoming a self-employed craftsman, he loved to work with his hands. He loved gardening, cars, motorcycles, and tennis, but spending many hours fishing at West End beach was his passion. He was predeceased by his parents Anne and James Quinn. Survived by his...