Obituaries

James, “Jimmy” Brambilla, 80, passed peacefully on June 20, 2025, at home.

Born James Francis Brambilla on January 11, 1945, in Jersey City, New Jersey. He grew up in Hoboken where he met the love of his life, his wife of 58 years, Mercedes “Merrie” Brambilla. They married in 1966 after he joined the Navy to proudly serve his country from 1965 – 1969 in the Vietnam War. After returning home, the couple settled in Fair Haven where they raised their three children. He began his 44-year career in 1969 with the Jersey City Medical Center where he became Chief Stationary Engineer. He completed his career at the Hall of Records in Newark, New Jersey. He was most proud of his decades-long teaching career for Local 68 International Union of Operating Engineers and the Monmouth County Vocational School where he taught Low Pressure Boiler Operation.

Maryann passed peacefully at home on June 16, 2025 with her husband Thomas and sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Dominique, Edward, and Timothy. She is also survived by her sister Judy (John) Bardon and sister-in-law Anne Mary (Jim) McCullough and brothers-in-law Neil (Jill) Devine and Matthew (Joan) Devine. She was also blessed with 10 nieces and nephews, and 10 grand nieces and nephews.

A true New Jerseyian, Maryann was born in Jersey City, grew up in Neptune, went to Saint Rose HS and Lehigh University and played pitcher and shortstop for the varsity softball teams.  Upon graduation, (Class of 1980) with her mechanical engineering degree, she worked many years for Exxon/Infinuem in Linden, NJ.  There she excelled, including contributions to teams with multiple recognized US patents.

David Clark Stevens, Sr., 87, of Mooresville, NC passed away on April 10, 2025, peacefully with his family by his side.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, David was the only child of Margaret Clark and Dr. Charles Henry Stevens, Jr., PhD. He attended The Hill School (Pottstown, PA) and Highland Park (NJ) high school where he was a three-sport athlete excelling in football, basketball, and baseball. David graduated from Rutgers University in 1960 where he was a member of the Zeta Psi fraternity and Queens Guard Precision Rifle Drill Team, while also serving as a cadet in the Air Force ROTC Program. Following graduation, he married his college sweetheart, Sandra (nee Dunbar).

During his career, he held various sales and corporate management roles with American Can Co., Black & Decker, Hilti, and Olin Corporation. His corporate journey meant numerous relocations along the East Coast from Maryland to Massachusetts until finally settling in New Canaan, CT in 1976 where the family called home for the next twenty-three years.

With full hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of Michael James Burns, age 78—a devoted husband, loving father, proud “Pop Pop,” and loyal friend. Michael passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by the family he so deeply cherished.

The eldest of nine children born to Joan P. and James D. Burns, Michael was born on February 19th, 1947, in Bronx, NY. He was raised on Staten Island, NY, and there he met his lifelong love, Marianne (née Murray). After graduating from New Dorp High School in 1965, Michael entered Officer Candidate School (OCS) for the U.S. Army. After graduating OCS, Michael and Marianne were married, and were stationed in Butzbach, Germany where they welcomed their first child, Heather. Upon their return to the US, they resided on Staten Island, NY and Jackson, NJ, and soon welcomed Irish twin sons, Danny and Christian. Michael continued his service in the U.S. Army Reserves while stationed as the commanding officer at Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook, NJ and there began a lifelong connection to “The Hook.” A new job led Michael and Marianne to Crystal Lake, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, where they welcomed their third son Colin. Michael and Marianne spent a decade in Crystal Lake and made countless friends, notably, his long-time best friend, Jim Ritterbusch. In 1983, Michael’s job brought the family back to the east coast, and settled in Fair Haven, NJ for the remainder of his days.

Affectionately known as “DooDoo” to his adoring grandchildren, John Anthony Bermingham passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, just weeks after celebrating his 61st birthday.

Born and raised in Rathfarnham, Ireland. John brought his boundless charm, wit, and warmth to the United States. Where he met the love of his life and best friend of 39 years, Tara. Together, they built a beautiful family and a life full of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories.

John was the devoted son of his late parents Nora and Donal Bermingham and a beloved brother to Mary, Declan, Anne, Edel, and his late brother Donal. He was the proud and loving father of Erin and Garrett Yaeger, Shane and Katherine Bermingham, Daniel and Martha Bermingham. Cherished grandfather of Maeve, Leo, Kieran, Hugh Bear, Matilda, and Harper. He will be missed by his in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends here and abroad.

Marie Roche Quigley, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Fair Haven on Sunday, June 8th.

Marie was born in Queens, New York on April 7, 1934 to Thomas and Clare Roche (Conerty). Her father was a lawyer and her mother a schoolteacher. Marie married Richard F. Quigley, Jr. in 1958 and together they welcomed six children:

Kevin, Patricia, Brian, Kieran, Brendan and Terence. The marriage ended in divorce and Marie went back to school and became a Registered Nurse. She raised her family in Lindenhurst, on Long Island, and worked for many years at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore.

Thomas William Wuensch, Sr., 73, of Middletown, NJ, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. Tom was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, on July 26, 1951, to his parents, Joseph and Marion Wuensch. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Paggioli; his son, Thomas Jr., and his wife, Jacqueline; his daughter, Jessica Strange and her husband, Casey; his sister, Patricia, his step-son, Sean McSwegan, and his six grandchildren, Sofia, Thomas III, Ian, Stellina, Benjamin, and Colette. Tom was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Carolyn Pylilo and Joseph P. Wuensch Sr.

Virginia “Ginnie” Goff Frohnert passed away on May 31, 2025, in Shrewsbury, New Jersey.  She was born Estelle Virginia Goff on February 25, 1924, in Elgin, Illinois, the youngest daughter of Dean S. Goff and Maria Estanislao Hernandez. She married George P. Frohnert in South Gate, California on January 2, 1946. 

Ginnie was preceded in death by her husband George Frohnert, her parents and her six siblings: Margaret “Lillian” Collins (Winn), Carlos Dean Goff, Beatriz “Geri” Anton (Steve), Consuelo “Connie” Meyer (Paul), Dorotea “Dora” Vance (Arden), and Frederico “Freddie” Goff (Janelle).  She is survived by one daughter, Kathryn Cummings (Mark) and two granddaughters, Laurel and Nicole Cummings. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as her very dear friend Kathy Maher.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Walter K. Maurer. Walter passed peacefully on May 31, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Walter was born on May 3, 1949 in Red Bank, a town he called home for many years until he eventually settled in Shrewsbury where he raised his family for 40 years. More recently, he was a resident of Tinton Falls where he resided for the past six years.

Gerald F. Murphy, 80, known as Jerry, and “Murf” to some, passed away on May 22, 2025, in Naples, Florida. Originally from Middletown, New Jersey, Jerry spent the majority of his life in the Two-River area before moving to Naples in 2009 with his beloved wife, Marie, who predeceased him in 2012.

Jerry was proud to be part of the first graduating class of Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in Lincroft, NJ, in 1963. He started his working life as a bank teller and went on to have a successful career in commercial banking beginning with the Keansburg Middletown National Bank. He participated in the opening of the Shrewsbury State Bank serving as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. He went on to serve as the Senior Vice President of the V.S. Hovnanian Group and President of Hovnanian Realty.  Jerry was an organizing founder of Tinton Falls State Bank, having served as Chairman and Director prior to its sale to Commerce Bank. He also served as Vice Chairman and Director of Commerce Bank Shore until its merger with TD Bank.