Kim Mazzara

On February 3rd, a kind soul was unfortunately lost too soon. Kim Mazzara, 58, of Marlboro, unexpectedly passed away due to health complications. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Kim was able to make her mark starting with excelling academically, as well as inevitably beginning to flourish in the workforce while finishing off her high …
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Melba May Blessing

Melba May Blessing, 89, of Red Bank, died on Monday, February 3. She was born in Corinto, Nicaragua to the late Eva and Patrick Blessing. Melba was a traveler. She traveled throughout Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Panama to name a few. Melba met her husband George in Panama, where they married before moving to …
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George J Menake

George Menake, 82, of Colts Neck passed away on Saturday, February 1st. George was born in Brooklyn, NY to his parents, James and Margaret Menake (nee Buzolich.) George was a Hostler for the New York City Mounted Police before retiring. George was a protector and a provider for his family. He was very hardworking and …
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Linda Marie Persico

Linda Persico, 75, of Marlboro, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening. Linda has resided in NJ for the past few years but was a true Brooklyn girl at heart. She was born and raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn where she married and raised her own family as well. Linda is survived by her children Jay Persico …
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Laura Connelly

Laura Connelly (Cheeseman), 65, of Middletown, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on January 26th after courageously battling ovarian cancer for several years. Laura was born on January 24, 1960, to Rosetta and William Cheeseman in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1978. Laura met her loving husband of 45 years, …
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Chinlon Lin

Chinlon Lin, of Holmdel, passed away on Saturday, December 28th, at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife Helen Lin, children Thomas Lin (Jennifer Shin) and Daniel Lin (Catherine Chen), and two grandsons (Dylan and Cayden). Born in Chiayi, Taiwan, the son of Lin Bing Chuen and Tseng Show Zhe, he attended …
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Sadie “Sabina” Vulpis

Sadie Vulpis, also known as Sabina, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at the age of 98. Born on October 28, 1926, in Queens, NY, Sadie lived a life filled with love, faith, and a deep connection to her family and religion. Sadie was the beloved wife of the late Dominick Vulpis, with whom …
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Anne E. Strozak

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Anne Elizabeth Strozak, who left us on December 18, 2024, at the age of 49. A cherished daughter, sister, aunt, niece, neighbor, and friend, Annie touched the lives of everyone she met with her incredible joy, boundless heart, and infectious love for life. Born on …
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Frank L. Pento

Frank L. Pento, 87, of Holmdel, died on Thursday, December 12. Frank was born and raised in Queens, NY to the late Rosaria (Rose) and Masamino (Sam) Pinto in 1937. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School, and received his Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from CCNY (Class Salutatorian), and Master’s in Electrical Engineering from NYU. He …
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Frank Paul Santomauro

Frank Paul Santomauro, 71, of Freehold, died on Saturday, November 30. Frank was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to the late Pauline and Emiddio Santomauro. He graduated from Bishop Ford Catholic High School, and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in physics from Brooklyn College. Frank moved to California at an early age …
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