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Anthony J. Mustillo - May 10, 1942 - April 08, 2024

Departed: 04/08/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Natale Grisancich - December 25, 1925 - April 05, 2024

Departed: 04/05/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Richard Fletcher - June 17, 1998 - April 03, 2024

Departed: 04/03/2024 (Monroe Twp)

Obituary Preview: Richard Fletcher, 25, passed away at his residence on Wednesday April 3, 2024 in Monroe Township, NJ. Richard was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and resided around the country as a military child, before moving to Monroe Township, NJ in 2019. Richard was a maintenance mechanic at Hello Fresh. Richard enjoyed computers and computer programming. He proudly served as a volunteer firefighter for five years with the South Berkeley Volunteer Fire Company in Inwood, West Virginia. Richard is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Raymond Fletcher and his maternal grandfather, Clifford Bowers.Richard is survived by his father, Richard Fletcher and his wife Nicole, his mother, Samantha Samsel and her husband Jay, his siblings, Alex Fletcher and Christianna Fletcher, his paternal grandmother, Christine Hall, his maternal grandmother, Lynn Beavers, his maternal Aunt and Uncle, Farrest and Jennifer Valenzia, cousins Azra, Frankie, and Cain Valenzia, Paternal Uncles Raymond Fletcher, Robert Fletcher, and Bruce Johann, and extended family members and friends.

Richard Fletcher, 25, passed away at his residence on Wednesday April 3, 2024 in Monroe Township, NJ. Richard was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and resided around the country as a military child, before moving to Monroe Township, NJ in 2019. Richard was a maintenance mechanic at Hello Fresh. Richard enjoyed computers and computer programming. He proudly served as a volunteer firefighter for five years with the South Berkeley Volunteer Fire Company in Inwood, West Virginia.

Richard is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Raymond Fletcher and his maternal grandfather, Clifford Bowers.

Richard is survived by his father, Richard Fletcher and his wife Nicole, his mother, Samantha Samsel and her husband Jay, his siblings, Alex Fletcher and Christianna Fletcher, his paternal grandmother, Christine Hall, his maternal grandmother, Lynn Beavers, his maternal Aunt and Uncle, Farrest and Jennifer Valenzia, cousins Azra, Frankie, and Cain Valenzia, Paternal Uncles Raymond Fletcher, Robert Fletcher, and Bruce Johann, and extended family members and friends.

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Howard Lee Edwards - October 23, 1952 - March 29, 2024

Departed: 03/29/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Judith Nicoll - December 08, 1941 - March 23, 2024

Departed: 03/23/2024 (Monroe Twp)

Obituary Preview: Judith (Connolly) Nicoll 82, of Monroe Twp., passed away on Saturday March 23, 2024 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Judith was born in Newark and raised in Bergen County where she lived before moving to Monroe Twp. in 1966. She was employed as an LPN for Princeton Nursing Home for 14 years and then worked for various private practices until her retirement in 2020. Judith was a life member in both the Monroe Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. #1 Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies Auxiliary of the NJ State Fireman's Association.Judith was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Nicoll (2013), her son Richard J. Nicoll (2016) and her sister Noreen VanWinkle.She is survived by her two daughters: Barbara Kish of Manalapan and Pamela Dunn and her husband James of Bayville, five grandchildren: Kevin, Michael, Joseph, Kristina and Matthew, her sister-in-law Roberta Walker and her husband William of Vero Beach, FL and her best friend of over 50 years Rose Morgan of Monroe Twp.Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Wednesday March 27, 2024 and 10-11am on Thursday March 28, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. - 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 - 732-521-0555. A catholic blessing will be 11am on Thursday at the conclusion of the visiting hours followed by interment in Valleau Cemetery - 660 East Glen Ave.., Ridgewood, NJ 07450.For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made in Judith's memory to the Monroe Twp. Fire Dept. #1 - 467 Spotswood Englishtown Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 (Please be sure to indicate in the memo of the check "In memory of Judith Nicoll") or the American Diabetes Association - www.diabetes.org.

Judith (Connolly) Nicoll 82, of Monroe Twp., passed away on Saturday March 23, 2024 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Judith was born in Newark and raised in Bergen County where she lived before moving to Monroe Twp. in 1966. She was employed as an LPN for Princeton Nursing Home for 14 years and then worked for various private practices until her retirement in 2020. Judith was a life member in both the Monroe Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. #1 Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies Auxiliary of the NJ State Fireman's Association.

Judith was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Nicoll (2013), her son Richard J. Nicoll (2016) and her sister Noreen VanWinkle.

She is survived by her two daughters: Barbara Kish of Manalapan and Pamela Dunn and her husband James of Bayville, five grandchildren: Kevin, Michael, Joseph, Kristina and Matthew, her sister-in-law Roberta Walker and her husband William of Vero Beach, FL and her best friend of over 50 years Rose Morgan of Monroe Twp.

Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Wednesday March 27, 2024 and 10-11am on Thursday March 28, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. - 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 - 732-521-0555. A catholic blessing will be 11am on Thursday at the conclusion of the visiting hours followed by interment in Valleau Cemetery - 660 East Glen Ave.., Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made in Judith's memory to the Monroe Twp. Fire Dept. #1 - 467 Spotswood Englishtown Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 (Please be sure to indicate in the memo of the check "In memory of Judith Nicoll") or the American Diabetes Association - www.diabetes.org.

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Walter J. Obal - October 02, 1932 - March 22, 2024

Departed: 03/22/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Joseph Louis Molinaro - September 23, 1950 - March 19, 2024

Departed: 03/19/2024 (Monroe Twp)

Obituary Preview: Joseph L. Molinaro, 73 of Spotswood, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2024 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Joseph was born in Montclair and raised in Bloomfield. He moved to Edison in 1984 where he lived for 40 years before moving to Spotswood 3 years ago. Joseph was a parts manager for 40 years until his retirement. He was a car enthusiast and could build and fix anything. Everyone knew him as "Joe Fix It". Most of all Joseph enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending all of their events. He also loved vacationing in Florida and the Jersey Shore.Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Louis Molinaro, Jr.He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Antonia "Toni" (LaMonica) Molinaro of Spotswood, two sons: Joseph L. Molinaro, Jr. and his wife Nichole of Monroe Twp., and Anthony Molinaro and his wife Candice of Milltown, two daughters: Jennifer Rajner and her husband Alex of Edison and Stacie Afonso and her husband Brian of East Brunswick, his sister, Carol Mango of Manahawkin and his brother, Ronald Molinaro of Florida and 11 grandchildren: Tyler, Isabella, Mia, Glorianna, Brody, Gianna, Ava, Jameson, Emma, Dylan and Maximus Joseph. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Visitation will be 12:00 - 5:00 pm on Sunday March 24, 2024 and 9:00 - 9:45 am on Monday March 25, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. - 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 - 732-521-0555. Funeral services will begin at 9:45 am on Monday from the funeral home. A funeral liturgy will be 10:30 am at Immaculate Conception RC Church - 23 Manalapan Rd., Spotswood, NJ 08884 followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery - 340 Ridge Rd., North Arlington, NJ 07031.For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made in Joseph's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - www.stjude.org or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - www.mskcc.org.

Joseph L. Molinaro, 73 of Spotswood, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2024 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Joseph was born in Montclair and raised in Bloomfield. He moved to Edison in 1984 where he lived for 40 years before moving to Spotswood 3 years ago. Joseph was a parts manager for 40 years until his retirement. He was a car enthusiast and could build and fix anything. Everyone knew him as "Joe Fix It". Most of all Joseph enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending all of their events. He also loved vacationing in Florida and the Jersey Shore.

Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Louis Molinaro, Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Antonia "Toni" (LaMonica) Molinaro of Spotswood, two sons: Joseph L. Molinaro, Jr. and his wife Nichole of Monroe Twp., and Anthony Molinaro and his wife Candice of Milltown, two daughters: Jennifer Rajner and her husband Alex of Edison and Stacie Afonso and her husband Brian of East Brunswick, his sister, Carol Mango of Manahawkin and his brother, Ronald Molinaro of Florida and 11 grandchildren: Tyler, Isabella, Mia, Glorianna, Brody, Gianna, Ava, Jameson, Emma, Dylan and Maximus Joseph. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation will be 12:00 - 5:00 pm on Sunday March 24, 2024 and 9:00 - 9:45 am on Monday March 25, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. - 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 - 732-521-0555. Funeral services will begin at 9:45 am on Monday from the funeral home. A funeral liturgy will be 10:30 am at Immaculate Conception RC Church - 23 Manalapan Rd., Spotswood, NJ 08884 followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery - 340 Ridge Rd., North Arlington, NJ 07031.

For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made in Joseph's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - www.stjude.org or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - www.mskcc.org.

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Louis S. Lavell - January 31, 1944 - March 13, 2024

Departed: 03/13/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Antoinette Reale - March 25, 1930 - March 09, 2024

Departed: 03/09/2024 (Monroe Twp)

Obituary Preview: Antoinette Massimino Reale, 93, known to everyone simply as Ann, passed away March 9, 2024, at the Monroe Village Assisted Living Center. She was born to Frank and Lucia Massimino in Brooklyn, New York, back when the neighborhood bordered streams and apple orchards.Ann was a public servant for nearly four decades. She spent most of her working life at the King’s County Surrogate’s Court, starting as a judicial secretary and rising to head clerk. She was really good at her job, but family was always her top priority. Ann married Joe Calabrese and together they had four children. Later, she married Pete Reale, welcoming his children into her heart, and they enjoyed life altogether in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. As her family grew, Ann’s greatest joy came from being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their giggles and hugs were her sunshine.Ann was a force to be reckoned with on the bowling lanes and with a Wii controller. She loved the game and played it competitively, always giving it her all. Ann was an avid traveler and enjoyed frequent trips across the United States and Europe. Ann’s Sicilian roots and Catholic faith were a big part of who she was. She expressed that pride through her cooking and baking for friends and family. In her later years, Monroe became her home, where she made close friends and picked up hobbies like vegetable gardening, puzzles, and delving deeper into her passion for reading through audiobooks.Ann is predeceased by her daughter Victoria, her parents, her husband of 20 years Pete. As we say goodbye to Ann, we remember her love and strength. She leaves behind a big family who will miss her dearly. Ann is survived by her children (and their spouses): Joanne Calabrese, Stephen (Lia) Calabrese, Lucinda (Gary) Kaiser, Peter (Joanne) Reale, and Frank (Josephine) Reale; her 12 grandchildren; her 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In honor of her memory, her family asks for donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering giving.mskcc.org in lieu of flowers. A celebration of her life will be held at Nativity on Wednesday, March 13, at 10 am. Ann’s light will continue to shine bright in our hearts.Live stream the funeral mass please visit https://boxcast.tv/view/reale-funeral-mass-duowewerofiqqhcqkkf6

Antoinette Massimino Reale, 93, known to everyone simply as Ann, passed away March 9, 2024, at the Monroe Village Assisted Living Center. She was born to Frank and Lucia Massimino in Brooklyn, New York, back when the neighborhood bordered streams and apple orchards.

Ann was a public servant for nearly four decades. She spent most of her working life at the King’s County Surrogate’s Court, starting as a judicial secretary and rising to head clerk. She was really good at her job, but family was always her top priority. Ann married Joe Calabrese and together they had four children. Later, she married Pete Reale, welcoming his children into her heart, and they enjoyed life altogether in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. As her family grew, Ann’s greatest joy came from being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their giggles and hugs were her sunshine.

Ann was a force to be reckoned with on the bowling lanes and with a Wii controller. She loved the game and played it competitively, always giving it her all. Ann was an avid traveler and enjoyed frequent trips across the United States and Europe. Ann’s Sicilian roots and Catholic faith were a big part of who she was. She expressed that pride through her cooking and baking for friends and family. In her later years, Monroe became her home, where she made close friends and picked up hobbies like vegetable gardening, puzzles, and delving deeper into her passion for reading through audiobooks.

Ann is predeceased by her daughter Victoria, her parents, her husband of 20 years Pete. As we say goodbye to Ann, we remember her love and strength. She leaves behind a big family who will miss her dearly. Ann is survived by her children (and their spouses): Joanne Calabrese, Stephen (Lia) Calabrese, Lucinda (Gary) Kaiser, Peter (Joanne) Reale, and Frank (Josephine) Reale; her 12 grandchildren; her 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In honor of her memory, her family asks for donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering giving.mskcc.org in lieu of flowers. A celebration of her life will be held at Nativity on Wednesday, March 13, at 10 am. Ann’s light will continue to shine bright in our hearts. Live stream the funeral mass please visit https://boxcast.tv/view/reale-funeral-mass-duowewerofiqqhcqkkf6

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Carole Skowronski - December 06, 1944 - March 05, 2024

Departed: 03/05/2024 (Monroe Twp)

Obituary Preview: Carole Skowronski passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2024, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by loved ones. She was 79 years old. Carole was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, later moving to Staten Island, New York and finally to Monroe Township, New Jersey. Carole was a Sales Consultant for Tourneau in Manhattan, NY before retiring in mid 2007. Carole ADORED spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were her life and she was the world to them. Carole especially enjoyed going on adventures with her YAYAs.To know Carole was a blessing, as well as having her love and devotion. Carole was a warm, sincere and loving individual. Carole left a handprint on all the hearts she touched. Her faith in God was like no other, attending mass weekly.Carole was predeceased by her husband, Richard Skowronski in 1989.Carole is survived by her son Richard Skowronski and his wife Maria Skowronski, and daughter Karyn Kirsch. As well as her 7 grandchildren, Gianna, Angelina, Gabrielle, Francesca, Ariana, Joseph and Jonathan. Also survived by her brothers Santo Nicotra and wife Ava Nicotra, and Anthony Nicotra and wife Tina Nicotra.Visitation will be 2-6 pm on Sunday March 10, 2024 and 8:45-9:15 am on Monday March 11, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. - 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 - 732-521-0555. Funeral services will begin at 9:15 am on Monday from the funeral home. A funeral liturgy will be 10 am at Nativity of Our Lord RC Church - 185 Applegarth Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery - 361 Sharrott Ave., Staten Island, NY 10309.

Carole Skowronski passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2024, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by loved ones. She was 79 years old. Carole was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, later moving to Staten Island, New York and finally to Monroe Township, New Jersey. Carole was a Sales Consultant for Tourneau in Manhattan, NY before retiring in mid 2007. Carole ADORED spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were her life and she was the world to them. Carole especially enjoyed going on adventures with her YAYAs.

To know Carole was a blessing, as well as having her love and devotion. Carole was a warm, sincere and loving individual. Carole left a handprint on all the hearts she touched. Her faith in God was like no other, attending mass weekly.

Carole was predeceased by her husband, Richard Skowronski in 1989.

Carole is survived by her son Richard Skowronski and his wife Maria Skowronski, and daughter Karyn Kirsch. As well as her 7 grandchildren, Gianna, Angelina, Gabrielle, Francesca, Ariana, Joseph and Jonathan. Also survived by her brothers Santo Nicotra and wife Ava Nicotra, and Anthony Nicotra and wife Tina Nicotra.

Visitation will be 2-6 pm on Sunday March 10, 2024 and 8:45-9:15 am on Monday March 11, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. - 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 - 732-521-0555. Funeral services will begin at 9:15 am on Monday from the funeral home. A funeral liturgy will be 10 am at Nativity of Our Lord RC Church - 185 Applegarth Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery - 361 Sharrott Ave., Staten Island, NY 10309.

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Lazzaro Pappagallo - January 19, 1935 - March 04, 2024

Departed: 03/04/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Marianne Kinney - September 23, 1934 - March 03, 2024

Departed: 03/03/2024 (Monroe Twp)

Obituary Preview: Marianne Kinney, 89, of Monroe Twp. passed away on Sunday March 3, 2024 at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro. Marianne was born in Jersey City. She received a BA from St. Elizabeth’s College at Convent Station and a Master’s Degree from Kean University in Union. She taught in the New Jersey schools, both parochial and public, for 45 years before retiring in October, 1999. Marianne was a member of Seton Associates, a satellite of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth and the Rossmoor Computer Club. Marianne was preceded in death by her brothers: Edmund J. Kinney and his wife Mollie P. Kinney and John Stewart Kinney and her sister, Helen M. Ziegler.She is survived by 9 nieces and nephews: Edmund R. Kinney and his wife Brigida of West Islip, NY, Jeffrey T. Kinney and his wife Pauline of Ridge, NY, Gregory J. Kinney of Arvada, CO, Michelle Kinney-Woodburn and her husband Richard of Yucaipa, CA, Stewart J. Kinney and his wife Terry of Westminster, CO, Karen Ziegler-Bonee of Macon, GA, Keith A. Ziegler of Arvada, CO, Kelly Z. Ellegard and her husband Robert of Sun City, AZ and Clifford Ziegler and his wife Melinda of Macon, GA. Also surviving are many grand nieces and nephews and extended family members.Visitation will be 9-10 am on Thursday March 7, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. - 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831. Funeral services will begin at 10 am at the conclusion of the visiting hours. A funeral liturgy will be 10:30 am at St. James the Less RC Church - 36 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg, NJ 08831 followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made in Marianne's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - www.stjude.org.

Marianne Kinney, 89, of Monroe Twp. passed away on Sunday March 3, 2024 at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro. Marianne was born in Jersey City. She received a BA from St. Elizabeth’s College at Convent Station and a Master’s Degree from Kean University in Union. She taught in the New Jersey schools, both parochial and public, for 45 years before retiring in October, 1999. Marianne was a member of Seton Associates, a satellite of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth and the Rossmoor Computer Club.

Marianne was preceded in death by her brothers: Edmund J. Kinney and his wife Mollie P. Kinney and John Stewart Kinney and her sister, Helen M. Ziegler.

She is survived by 9 nieces and nephews: Edmund R. Kinney and his wife Brigida of West Islip, NY, Jeffrey T. Kinney and his wife Pauline of Ridge, NY, Gregory J. Kinney of Arvada, CO, Michelle Kinney-Woodburn and her husband Richard of Yucaipa, CA, Stewart J. Kinney and his wife Terry of Westminster, CO, Karen Ziegler-Bonee of Macon, GA, Keith A. Ziegler of Arvada, CO, Kelly Z. Ellegard and her husband Robert of Sun City, AZ and Clifford Ziegler and his wife Melinda of Macon, GA. Also surviving are many grand nieces and nephews and extended family members.

Visitation will be 9-10 am on Thursday March 7, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. - 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831. Funeral services will begin at 10 am at the conclusion of the visiting hours. A funeral liturgy will be 10:30 am at St. James the Less RC Church - 36 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg, NJ 08831 followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made in Marianne's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - www.stjude.org.

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Robert A Winkler - January 08, 1942 - March 02, 2024

Departed: 03/02/2024 (Monroe Twp)

Obituary Preview: Robert A. Winkler, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 2, 2024 at his residence in North Brunswick. Bob was born in New Brunswick and raised in North Brunswick where he lived for his entire life. He retired from Lease Line in North Brunswick as vice president of maintenance after over 30 years of employment. Bob was a car and truck enthusiast. He was passionate about all vehicles, especially his Corvette and he loved working on cars and helping others with their cars, even in retirement. He enjoyed going to car shows and swap meets and loved vacationing at his family's home in the Outer Banks since the late 1970's. Most of all Bob was a dedicated husband, father and Poppi.Bob is survived by his loving wife of almost 56 years, Ann Louise (Balcerski) Winkler, his son, Michael Winkler and his wife Susanne, all of North Brunswick, his daughter, Laraine Rizk and her husband Michael of Milltown, his brother, Ronald Winkler and his wife Susan of Florida and four grandchildren: Bryan, Carolina and Robbie Winkler and Jackson Rizk. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Visitation will be 4-8 pm on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. - 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831. A blessing will be offered at 7:30 pm during the visiting hours. Cremation is private.

Robert A. Winkler, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 2, 2024 at his residence in North Brunswick. Bob was born in New Brunswick and raised in North Brunswick where he lived for his entire life. He retired from Lease Line in North Brunswick as vice president of maintenance after over 30 years of employment. Bob was a car and truck enthusiast. He was passionate about all vehicles, especially his Corvette and he loved working on cars and helping others with their cars, even in retirement. He enjoyed going to car shows and swap meets and loved vacationing at his family's home in the Outer Banks since the late 1970's. Most of all Bob was a dedicated husband, father and Poppi.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of almost 56 years, Ann Louise (Balcerski) Winkler, his son, Michael Winkler and his wife Susanne, all of North Brunswick, his daughter, Laraine Rizk and her husband Michael of Milltown, his brother, Ronald Winkler and his wife Susan of Florida and four grandchildren: Bryan, Carolina and Robbie Winkler and Jackson Rizk. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation will be 4-8 pm on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. - 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831. A blessing will be offered at 7:30 pm during the visiting hours. Cremation is private.

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Daniel W. Brix - November 04, 1993 - February 21, 2024

Departed: 02/21/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Richard Del Priore - October 30, 1939 - February 19, 2024

Departed: 02/19/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Dorothy Halasnik - April 07, 1924 - February 17, 2024

Departed: 02/17/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Betty M. Cortese - November 09, 1932 - February 05, 2024

Departed: 02/05/2024 (Monroe Twp)

Obituary Preview: Betty M. (Ciani) Cortese passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro. She was 91 years old. Betty was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. She later lived in Brooklyn for 40 years before moving to Greenbriar @ Whittingham, Monroe Twp. in 1994. She was an Administrative Assistant for the International Marine Underwriters in New York City for 15 years until her retirement in 1991. Betty was a multi-talented woman. She was a great cook and host well known for her cookies. Above all, she was a wonderful mother and a loving wife. She will be greatly missed.She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph I. Cortese, Jr. in 2011.She is survived by three sons, John J. Cortese and his wife Patricia of East Windsor, Robert J. Cortese and his wife Rosemarie of Monroe Twp., and Joseph R. Cortese and his wife Elena of Bloomfield, three siblings, Robert Ciani of New York, Florence Trovato of Florida, and Lillian Fornabio of Florida, five grandchildren, John, Jr. and his wife Scarlet, Anthony and his wife Jennifer, Robert, Thomas, and Danielle, four great-grandchildren, Donovan, Diego, Sean, and Camila, and many other extended family members.Visitation will be from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Thursday, February 8, 2024, and from 11:00 am to 11:30 am on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. 205 Rhode Hall Rd. Monroe Twp., NJ 08831, 732-521-0555. Funeral services will begin from the funeral home at 11:30 am. A funeral service will take place at 12:00 pm at Calvary Chapel Crossfields, 15 Half Acre Rd. Jamesburg, NJ 08831 followed by Entombment in Woodbridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Woodbridge.

Betty M. (Ciani) Cortese passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro. She was 91 years old. Betty was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. She later lived in Brooklyn for 40 years before moving to Greenbriar @ Whittingham, Monroe Twp. in 1994. She was an Administrative Assistant for the International Marine Underwriters in New York City for 15 years until her retirement in 1991. Betty was a multi-talented woman. She was a great cook and host well known for her cookies. Above all, she was a wonderful mother and a loving wife. She will be greatly missed.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph I. Cortese, Jr. in 2011.

She is survived by three sons, John J. Cortese and his wife Patricia of East Windsor, Robert J. Cortese and his wife Rosemarie of Monroe Twp., and Joseph R. Cortese and his wife Elena of Bloomfield, three siblings, Robert Ciani of New York, Florence Trovato of Florida, and Lillian Fornabio of Florida, five grandchildren, John, Jr. and his wife Scarlet, Anthony and his wife Jennifer, Robert, Thomas, and Danielle, four great-grandchildren, Donovan, Diego, Sean, and Camila, and many other extended family members.

Visitation will be from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Thursday, February 8, 2024, and from 11:00 am to 11:30 am on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. 205 Rhode Hall Rd. Monroe Twp., NJ 08831, 732-521-0555. Funeral services will begin from the funeral home at 11:30 am. A funeral service will take place at 12:00 pm at Calvary Chapel Crossfields, 15 Half Acre Rd. Jamesburg, NJ 08831 followed by Entombment in Woodbridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Woodbridge.

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Nancy E. Gaydos - May 11, 1959 - February 03, 2024

Departed: 02/03/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Anthony J. Aschettino - April 13, 1978 - February 02, 2024

Departed: 02/02/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Ann E. Meagher - September 04, 1935 - February 01, 2024

Departed: 02/01/2024 (Monroe Twp)

Obituary Preview: Ann Elizabeth Meagher, 88, of Edison, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Ann was married to her husband Jack for 65 years until he passed away in 2021. Their marriage was truly loving and happy and set a shining example of what a good marriage should be for their seven children.Born in Newark, she resided in Edison for 65 years. A devout Catholic, she was a parishioner of Guardian Angels RC Church in Edison and most recently Saint Cecilias in South Brunswick. She was employed as a Scheduling Officer for Rutgers University, where she made life-long friendships.She enjoyed watching game shows and Hallmark movies. Cooking wasn’t her strong suit, as her children frequently pointed out to her, so she never said no to going out for dinner. Ann was a decent poker player and enjoyed her nightly Crown Royal on the rocks with a cherry. She loved vacationing in Maine with Jack. And she looked forward to summers when she could swim in her pool. Most of all Ann treasured spending time with her family, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She was the matriarch of the family and will be greatly missed.Ann is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, her son-in-law, Charles LaSala in 2006, grandson, Nicholas LaSala, and daughter-in-law, Jody both in 2020; and her parents, Edward and Anna.She is survived by seven children, Mary Ann Gibilisco and her husband Paul, of South Brunswick, John Meagher and his wife Katie, of North Brunswick, Cathleen Alessi and her husband Robert, of South Brunswick, Thomas Meagher and his wife Theresa, of Edison, Christopher Meagher and his wife Diane, of Edison, James Meagher of Monroe Twp., & Michael Meagher and his wife Jacque of Spotswood; 17 grandchildren, Jack and his husband Thanh, Tommy, Bobby and his wife Lauren, Jimmy, Michael, Melissa and her husband George, Nicole and her fiancé Michael, Corey and his wife Brittany, LeiAnn and her husband Alex, Christopher and his wife Laura, Sean and his wife Jill, Kaleigh and her husband Dan, Kevin and his fiance Alexa, Amanda and her fiancé Lowell, Kyle, Jessica and Amber; and 6 great-grandchildren, AJ, Kendall, George, Teddy, Kiera, Penelope, and Nathan.Visitation will be on Monday, February 5, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc., 205 Rhode Hall Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831.The funeral will take place on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 9:15 from the funeral home followed by a 10:00 am funeral Mass at St. Cecilia RC Church, 10 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, NJ. Cremation is private.

Ann Elizabeth Meagher, 88, of Edison, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Ann was married to her husband Jack for 65 years until he passed away in 2021. Their marriage was truly loving and happy and set a shining example of what a good marriage should be for their seven children.

Born in Newark, she resided in Edison for 65 years. A devout Catholic, she was a parishioner of Guardian Angels RC Church in Edison and most recently Saint Cecilias in South Brunswick. She was employed as a Scheduling Officer for Rutgers University, where she made life-long friendships.

She enjoyed watching game shows and Hallmark movies. Cooking wasn’t her strong suit, as her children frequently pointed out to her, so she never said no to going out for dinner. Ann was a decent poker player and enjoyed her nightly Crown Royal on the rocks with a cherry. She loved vacationing in Maine with Jack. And she looked forward to summers when she could swim in her pool. Most of all Ann treasured spending time with her family, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She was the matriarch of the family and will be greatly missed.

Ann is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, her son-in-law, Charles LaSala in 2006, grandson, Nicholas LaSala, and daughter-in-law, Jody both in 2020; and her parents, Edward and Anna.

She is survived by seven children, Mary Ann Gibilisco and her husband Paul, of South Brunswick, John Meagher and his wife Katie, of North Brunswick, Cathleen Alessi and her husband Robert, of South Brunswick, Thomas Meagher and his wife Theresa, of Edison, Christopher Meagher and his wife Diane, of Edison, James Meagher of Monroe Twp., & Michael Meagher and his wife Jacque of Spotswood; 17 grandchildren, Jack and his husband Thanh, Tommy, Bobby and his wife Lauren, Jimmy, Michael, Melissa and her husband George, Nicole and her fiancé Michael, Corey and his wife Brittany, LeiAnn and her husband Alex, Christopher and his wife Laura, Sean and his wife Jill, Kaleigh and her husband Dan, Kevin and his fiance Alexa, Amanda and her fiancé Lowell, Kyle, Jessica and Amber; and 6 great-grandchildren, AJ, Kendall, George, Teddy, Kiera, Penelope, and Nathan.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 5, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc., 205 Rhode Hall Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831.

The funeral will take place on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 9:15 from the funeral home followed by a 10:00 am funeral Mass at St. Cecilia RC Church, 10 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, NJ. Cremation is private.

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Brian J. Bonura - May 11, 1964 - January 31, 2024

Departed: 01/31/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Albert J. Previte - May 16, 1933 - January 30, 2024

Departed: 01/30/2024 (Monroe Twp)

Obituary Preview: Albert J. Previte, 90, passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2024 at his residence in Monroe Township, NJ. Albert was born in Anita, PA. He resided in New Brunswick, Somerset, and North Brunswick before moving to Monroe Township, NJ in 1995. Albert proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Korean War. He was a sheet metal mechanic, with Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 27 for forty two years, retiring in 1995. Albert exercised every day; he enjoyed running and lifting weights, he was an avid sports fan and liked to watch all sports, especially football and golf. In his younger years Albert participated in bowling leagues with his brother Tony and friends and a couples league with his wife. Albert enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. He was a parishioner of St. James the Less RC Church and a member of the Italian American Senior Culture Club. Family meant everything to him and he cherished the time he got to spend with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Albert was the youngest of twelve children and was preceded in death by his five brothers, six sisters, and his son-in-law, Michael Loree. Albert is survived by his loving wife of sixty seven years, Joan Previte of Monroe Township, NJ, his three sons, Joseph Previte and his wife Gail of Millstone Twp., NJ, Frank Previte and his partner Kari Moe of Hillsborough, NJ, Michael Previte and his wife Mary of Beachwood, NJ, his daughter, Michele Loree of Franklin Park, NJ, his five grandchildren, Kristie Smith and her husband Brian, Luke Previte and his wife Samantha, Devon Martone and her husband Brandon, Cameron Previte, Jesse Previte, his five great grandchildren, Hudson, Caden, Sienna Rose, Reagan and Kinsley. Also surviving are many extended family members, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday February 2, 2024 and from 8:15am to 8:45am on Saturday February 3, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, 205 Rhode Hall Road Monroe Twp., NJ 08831, 732-521-0555. Funeral Services will begin at 8:45am on Saturday from the funeral home. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 9:30am at St. James the Less RC Church, 36 Lincoln Avenue Jamesburg NJ. Interment will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Brunswick, NJ. Memorial donations in Albert’s name can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org or a charity of your choice.

Albert J. Previte, 90, passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2024 at his residence in Monroe Township, NJ. Albert was born in Anita, PA. He resided in New Brunswick, Somerset, and North Brunswick before moving to Monroe Township, NJ in 1995.

Albert proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Korean War. He was a sheet metal mechanic, with Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 27 for forty two years, retiring in 1995. Albert exercised every day; he enjoyed running and lifting weights, he was an avid sports fan and liked to watch all sports, especially football and golf. In his younger years Albert participated in bowling leagues with his brother Tony and friends and a couples league with his wife. Albert enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. He was a parishioner of St. James the Less RC Church and a member of the Italian American Senior Culture Club. Family meant everything to him and he cherished the time he got to spend with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Albert was the youngest of twelve children and was preceded in death by his five brothers, six sisters, and his son-in-law, Michael Loree.

Albert is survived by his loving wife of sixty seven years, Joan Previte of Monroe Township, NJ, his three sons, Joseph Previte and his wife Gail of Millstone Twp., NJ, Frank Previte and his partner Kari Moe of Hillsborough, NJ, Michael Previte and his wife Mary of Beachwood, NJ, his daughter, Michele Loree of Franklin Park, NJ, his five grandchildren, Kristie Smith and her husband Brian, Luke Previte and his wife Samantha, Devon Martone and her husband Brandon, Cameron Previte, Jesse Previte, his five great grandchildren, Hudson, Caden, Sienna Rose, Reagan and Kinsley. Also surviving are many extended family members, nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday February 2, 2024 and from 8:15am to 8:45am on Saturday February 3, 2024 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, 205 Rhode Hall Road Monroe Twp., NJ 08831, 732-521-0555. Funeral Services will begin at 8:45am on Saturday from the funeral home. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 9:30am at St. James the Less RC Church, 36 Lincoln Avenue Jamesburg NJ. Interment will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Brunswick, NJ.

Memorial donations in Albert’s name can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org or a charity of your choice.

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James Farino - January 04, 1970 - January 30, 2024

Departed: 01/30/2024 (Monroe Twp)

Obituary Preview: James Farino was born on January 4, 1970 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He spent most of his life growing up in Jamesburg, New Jersey and graduated from Monroe Township High School in 1988. Jim, as he was known by those close to him, earned a BA in psychology from Rutgers University and teaching certificates in both psychology and English. During his college years, he worked for Rutgers as an academic researcher for a nationally-funded research program where he conducted public health surveys aimed at discovering effective educational strategies for the prevention of HIV infection. Jim then continued his education at The College of New Jersey completing 34 graduate credits in secondary education and worked as a graduate assistant at TCNJ as a technology instructor for undergraduate education students.Jim found great meaning working as an educator in many different capacities. He served as a resident advisor at Passages Youth Shelter in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where he taught life skills and ran an outdoor adventure program. Jim taught high school juniors and seniors an undergraduate-level course in psychology at Old Bridge High School in a program sponsored by Fairleigh Dickinson University and the Middle College Program. He also taught English at Franklin High School. After he and his wife Katie hosted a Japanese exchange student, Jim developed an effective ESL program he used to teach Japanese students.Jim was a long-standing member of Mensa and Triple Nine Society. Through Mensa, Jim spent time as a testing coordinator, gifted children’s coordinator, and SIGHT (Service for Information, Guidance, and Hospitality to Travelers) coordinator for Central New Jersey. He also enjoyed attending a Mensa world gathering and many regional gatherings.Jim valued physical culture: he earned his black belt in Shotokan karate, trained in kickboxing, won a semi-professional kickboxing tournament, studied Korean two-handed long-sword fencing, played rugby, and spent countless hours in the gym.Jim took his wife Katie on incredible adventures starting with a life-changing European backpacking trip in their late teens. Later they traveled to Italy, Denmark, Greece, Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Montreal. After spending so much time in Italy, it felt like a second home to them both. Out of love for his wife, Jim and Katie hiked many New England trails; Mt. Washington in New Hampshire; Mt. Vettore and the Sibillini Mountains in Abruzzo, Italy; and Mt. Olympus in Greece. Passionate about The Bard’s Tale video game, Jim hiked through the Scottish Highlands and ventured to Skara Brae, the stone-built neolithic settlement that inspired the fictional world of the fantasy role-playing game.Jim was also passionate about celebrating 30 days of Christmas, smoking his briar pipes, drinking craft beer, visiting New England breweries, reading Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes canon, and sharing his love of board games with others. Jim was in fifth grade and Katie was in fourth grade when they first met. He gave her the precious gift of 44 years of his life filled with his invaluable discussions, brilliant ideas, constant laughter, uncompromising support, and undying love.Despite facing numerous health challenges, Jim lived a heroic existence. He passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.He is survived by his mother Dorothy Farino; his sisters Angela and Sharon; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Sara Mennona and Ben White, Joseph and Kathy Mennona, and Anthony and Jill Mennona; his nephews JR and Monty; his niece Amelia; his niece Allie, her husband Joe, and their daughter Anastasia; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Joseph and Maryanne Mennona. Jim was predeceased by his father James Henry Farino.

James Farino was born on January 4, 1970 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He spent most of his life growing up in Jamesburg, New Jersey and graduated from Monroe Township High School in 1988. Jim, as he was known by those close to him, earned a BA in psychology from Rutgers University and teaching certificates in both psychology and English. During his college years, he worked for Rutgers as an academic researcher for a nationally-funded research program where he conducted public health surveys aimed at discovering effective educational strategies for the prevention of HIV infection. Jim then continued his education at The College of New Jersey completing 34 graduate credits in secondary education and worked as a graduate assistant at TCNJ as a technology instructor for undergraduate education students.

Jim found great meaning working as an educator in many different capacities. He served as a resident advisor at Passages Youth Shelter in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where he taught life skills and ran an outdoor adventure program. Jim taught high school juniors and seniors an undergraduate-level course in psychology at Old Bridge High School in a program sponsored by Fairleigh Dickinson University and the Middle College Program. He also taught English at Franklin High School. After he and his wife Katie hosted a Japanese exchange student, Jim developed an effective ESL program he used to teach Japanese students.

Jim was a long-standing member of Mensa and Triple Nine Society. Through Mensa, Jim spent time as a testing coordinator, gifted children’s coordinator, and SIGHT (Service for Information, Guidance, and Hospitality to Travelers) coordinator for Central New Jersey. He also enjoyed attending a Mensa world gathering and many regional gatherings.

Jim valued physical culture: he earned his black belt in Shotokan karate, trained in kickboxing, won a semi-professional kickboxing tournament, studied Korean two-handed long-sword fencing, played rugby, and spent countless hours in the gym.

Jim took his wife Katie on incredible adventures starting with a life-changing European backpacking trip in their late teens. Later they traveled to Italy, Denmark, Greece, Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Montreal. After spending so much time in Italy, it felt like a second home to them both. Out of love for his wife, Jim and Katie hiked many New England trails; Mt. Washington in New Hampshire; Mt. Vettore and the Sibillini Mountains in Abruzzo, Italy; and Mt. Olympus in Greece. Passionate about The Bard’s Tale video game, Jim hiked through the Scottish Highlands and ventured to Skara Brae, the stone-built neolithic settlement that inspired the fictional world of the fantasy role-playing game.

Jim was also passionate about celebrating 30 days of Christmas, smoking his briar pipes, drinking craft beer, visiting New England breweries, reading Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes canon, and sharing his love of board games with others.

Jim was in fifth grade and Katie was in fourth grade when they first met. He gave her the precious gift of 44 years of his life filled with his invaluable discussions, brilliant ideas, constant laughter, uncompromising support, and undying love.

Despite facing numerous health challenges, Jim lived a heroic existence. He passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

He is survived by his mother Dorothy Farino; his sisters Angela and Sharon; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Sara Mennona and Ben White, Joseph and Kathy Mennona, and Anthony and Jill Mennona; his nephews JR and Monty; his niece Amelia; his niece Allie, her husband Joe, and their daughter Anastasia; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Joseph and Maryanne Mennona. Jim was predeceased by his father James Henry Farino.

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Jeffrey Martin Vega - March 18, 1967 - January 28, 2024

Departed: 01/28/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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Barbara Ann Sandoli - September 21, 1940 - January 21, 2024

Departed: 01/21/2024 (Monroe Twp)

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An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It's usually published in a newspaper, online obituary platform, or funeral home website to inform friends, family, and community members of the person's passing.

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