Thomas W. Bonello

Thomas W. Bonello, 90, of Oceanport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Tom was born and raised in Long Branch; he graduated from Long Branch High School. Following high school, he started his apprenticeship with the local bricklayers union and quickly established a reputation as a master craftsman in his trade. Tom married the …
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Renee Becker Swartz

Renée Becker Swartz, beloved mother, grandmother, presidential appointee, pioneer of the Monmouth County Library system, and cunning tennis player peacefully passed away on May 14, 2026 at the age of 91. Born in Newark to Dr. Sidney and Adeline Becker, Renée graduated as valedictorian of her class at Keyport High School at the age of …
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Clifford Alfred Bailey

Important Notice – Change of service date. Mr. Bailey’s Mass of Christian burial has been postponed.  Updated service information will be published once finalized.

Kristy Rodriguez

Kristy Rodriguez passed suddenly on May 1, 2026 with family by her side. Kristy was a life-long New Jersey resident of Long Branch before settling in Brick Township.  Kristy loved her family, animals, the Mets and the Giants. She loved traveling to Philadelphia for cheesesteaks and Atlantic City.  Kristy’s fiery spirit always kept people on …
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Arlyne LeSchack

Arlyne LeSchack, 80, of Jackson Heights and Sea Bright, passed away on May 6, 2026, at Elmhurst Hospital Center in Elmhurst. Arlyne was a devoted educator who spent 25 years teaching elementary school for the New York City Board of Education. She was especially passionate about helping children develop strong reading skills and a lifelong …
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Margaret Ann Tuzzio

Margaret Ann Tuzzio, 92, of Stuart, Florida, formerly of Long Branch, New Jersey, affectionately known as “Nan” or “Mom,” passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at Palm City Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Palm City, Florida.   Born on November 23, 1933, Margaret was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Perri) Mazza and …
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Martha Francis Schwartz Kurzweil

Martha Francis Schwartz Kurzweil, affectionately known as “Mopsy” to so many who loved her, passed away peacefully, on May 2, 2026 with her family by her side. Born on July 8, 1936, in New York to the late George Schwartz and the late Irma Manheimer Schwartz, Martha lived a life defined by fierce independence, unwavering …
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Barbara A. Maggio

Barbara Ann Maggio December 23, 1932 – April 29, 2026 Barbara Ann Maggio, 93, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2026. Born on December 23, 1932, Barbara lived a full and vibrant life marked by unwavering love for her family and friends. In May 1955, Barbara married her soulmate, Thomas P. Maggio, beginning a …
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Maria A. Bruno

Maria A. Bruno, an intelligent, lively woman of deep faith passed away, April 28, 2026 in her home in  Brick Township at the age of 93 after a short period of declining health. Born on October 3, 1932 in Newark and raised in Long Branch, Maria graduated Red Bank Catholic in 1950.  She graduated Kean …
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Heath Allem

Heath Allem, 57, of Oceanport, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Monmouth Medical Center. Heath loved to spend time out on his motorcycle. He also enjoyed his work as an arborist. Known as “Tree Man,” there was never a tree too tall for him to climb. He is preceded in death by his …
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