Obituaries

Jul 12, 2020

Jul 11, 2020

 

Stephen Patrick Gilley, II 10/23/64 – 7/11/20

Pat Gilley, 55 of Tuckerton, NJ passed away on July 11 surrounded by family.  Pat grew up in Basking Ridge, NJ.  He moved to Tuckerton many years ago.  He loved being a chef.  Fishing was his favorite past time along with spending time with his granddaughter, Olivia.  He was a longtime member...

Jul 10, 2020

Robert Joseph Lyons, 55 of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on June 5, 2020. Born in Elizabeth, NJ he lived in Sayreville, NJ and Old Bridge, NJ before moving to Manahawkin 20 years ago. Robert worked as a plant manager of Cogentrix Energy in Lakewood, NJ and had his “Gold Seal” in Boiler Operation and also worked per diem for Hackensack...

Jul 6, 2020

Irene Prata (nee Szabo), 85 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 6, 2020 at SOCH in Manahawkin NJ. Irene was born in Brooklyn, NY then moved to Eatontown NJ and then finally to Little Egg Harbor NJ. She was married for 65 years to her beloved husband Peter D. Prata.

Irene is predeceased...

Jun 30, 2020

Rocco Compitello, 91 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday June 30, 2020. Rocco was born and spent time living and working in Hoboken, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ 45 years ago. He retired as a coffee blender for Maxwell House Coffee in Hoboken, NJ and was a Communicant...

Jun 24, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Christie, 83, passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2020.

Larry was born in Kearny NJ on July 24, 1936 to George and Margaret (Powers) Christie. Larry attended Kearny High School and after graduation enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served our country well.

Larry retired from Singer Kearfott after 29 years of working in Finance.

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Jun 20, 2020

Jun 16, 2020

Joseph “Joey” Olivier, 19 of Little Egg Harbor passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 16th, 2020. Joey was born in Toms River, NJ and was a lifetime resident of Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Joey was a graduate of Pinelands regional High School and was involved in youth football. He enjoyed hanging out with friends and family and playing video games,...

Jun 16, 2020

Robert Stewart, 71 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Tuesday June 16th, 2020. Robert was born and lived in Philadelphia, PA until moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ in 1995. Robert served our country in the United State Marines and worked as a bailiff for many years. He enjoyed watching game shows and court TV, but most of...

Jun 16, 2020

Ann DeRitter Somes, 98, passed away peacefully at home in Mystic Islands (Little Egg Harbor), NJ on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. She was born Anna May Hall on September 11, 1921 in Greenport, Long Island, NY to Raymond and Esther Hall. The family lived in Paterson, and then moved to Hawthorne, NJ where she attended Lincoln Elementary and graduated Hawthorne...

Jun 15, 2020

Primina “Pat” Curci, 99, of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020. She was born in North Bergen and grew up in both Fairlawn, NJ, and Como, Italy where she was sent to live with her Grandmother during the Great Depression. After returning to Fairlawn, she lived with her parents until her father died.  She went...

Jun 10, 2020

John Reynolds, 73 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Wednesday June 10th, 2020. Born in Irwin, PA, John spent time living in Toms River, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ in 1996. John served our nation in the United States Navy for 20 years as a Military Police Officer and was a member of...

Jun 9, 2020

Joan E. Brady, 81 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Tuesday June 9, 2020 in the company of her loving family. 

Joan was born and raised in San Francisco, CA and spent time living in Southern California, Indiana, Chicago, IL, Bronx, NY and then to Hazlet, NJ for 34 years before settling into Little Egg Harbor...

Jun 8, 2020

Virge Tullus Bon, 65 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Monday June 8th, 2020. Virge was born, raised and lived in Bridgeton, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ in 1983. She was the organist for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Little Egg Harbor and devoted her life to the church. She prided herself...

Jun 7, 2020

Donald Patrick “Pat” Evans, 69 of Ventnor City, NJ passed away on Sunday June 7. 2020. Born in Somers Point, NJ Pat spent his lifetime living in Ventnor and Little Egg Harbor, NJ. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, boating and being on the beach. He also loved the Philadelphia Eagles and  enjoyed playing fantasy football.

Pat was predeceased...

Jun 4, 2020

Muriel A. Burroughs, 96 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at Seacrest Nursing Facility on Thursday June 4th, 2020. Muriel was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in East Newark and Ideal Beach, NJ. She raised her family in Butler, NJ and retired to Mystic Island in 1984. She loved the beach, travelling to lighthouses up and down...

Jun 3, 2020

Elizabeth Ann P. (Betty) Freeman Zihala – 92

Betty Zihala died peacefully on June 3, 2020 at the Southern Ocean County Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ.

She was born in Newark, NJ and resided in nearby West Orange for over 50 years. Betty was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Busold) and Joseph P. Freeman.

Betty married Robert W. Zihala in...

May 30, 2020

James “Jim” Cairoli was are born in Jersey City August 5, 1936 grew up in Union city attended Edison grammar school, Saint peters prep high school and graduated NJIT,  New Jersey Institute of Technology, with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. 

Jim married his childhood sweetheart Marian, they had two sons Craig, who pre-deceased him, and Jeff.  He has officially seven...

May 27, 2020

Linda Orr, 79 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Wednesday May 27, 2020.  Born in Lorain, OH she lived in Kentucky and West Virginia before moving to Little Egg Harbor 10 years ago.  Linda worked as a school teacher, a radio announcer, producer, and writer and also a singer and song writer. She was a member...

May 20, 2020

Joseph Michael Forgach, Jr., 57 of Bass River Twp., NJ passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2020. Joseph was born in Atlantic City, NJ and was a Lifetime resident of the area. He worked for 32 years as a metal fabricator for Lakehurst Naval Base and was a member of the 7 Deadly Sins Hunting Club in New Gretna, NJ...