Obituaries - Thompson Memorial Home

Thomas J. Canzoneri

Thomas J. Canzoneri, 83, of Little Silver, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2022.

Thomas was a supervisor for the Ford Motor Company in Teterboro, NJ. He was also a volunteer fireman with the Emerson NJ Fire Department.

A loving father and grandfather, Thomas also loved cars, music, gardening, home improvement projects and his wife Maureen.

Thomas is predeceased by his sister Judith Canzoneri. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Maureen; his sons Kevin Canzoneri & his wife Michelle and Craig Canzoneri & his wife Shelly; his stepchildren Arthur Seitter & his wife Ellen and Margaret Riker; grandchildren Katherine E. Riker, John C. Riker, Edward W. Riker, Olivia Seitter, Michael Canzoneri, Josh Canzoneri, Jesse Canzoneri; and great grandchild Hunter Canzoneri.

Donald Noble Gill

Donald Noble Gill, 86, of Shrewsbury Borough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family.

Raised in Ridley Park, PA, Don was a star athlete in high school, most notably as pitcher of the baseball team. After graduating Penn State University, he attended medical school at Temple University, the same institution where his father became a dentist years earlier. It was at Temple that Don met his wife Arlene, with whom he would go on to share his life for almost 60 years.

Eileen Donohoe

Eileen Donohoe, 74 of Red Bank, NJ, departed us on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was born in County Cavan, Ireland, in 1947. Eileen was predeceased by her sister Mary. She is survived by her sisters Noeleen Cooney and her husband Packie, and Susan; her brother Hugh and his wife Bridget; her nieces Mary, Noel and Siobhan; nephews Kevin, Seamus, Pareig and Mark; many grandnephews and nieces all of Ireland; her life-long friend Patricia Kiely and family; and her cousins Peg Lelivelt, Maureen Carter and Susan Delaney who will miss her greatly.

She immigrated to the US in 1965 and settled in New York for many years before moving to Red Bank in 1998. Eileen Spent her entire career in banking. Eileen was always ready to go anywhere with you and was a generous, loyal friend. She was a great conversationalist, liked to discuss politics and found a friend in everyone. Going to the “Y”, Red Hats, Senior Groups, Broadway Shows and the Casinos were great fun for her.

Ronald E. Seaman Jr.

Ronald E. Seaman Jr. passed away suddenly but peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. Ronnie had a keen wit and a kind heart. He was a loving father, fun sidekick, music lover, nature enthusiast and a devout Christian.

Although he lived in Bergen County for many years, he never lost his love for the Jersey Shore. From an early age he had a particular fondness for the Navesink River. He spent childhood summers quietly fishing and crabbing on the sparkling water, and later, when he was old enough, you could spot his bright orange hat in the cattails while he hunted ducks in the cold early mornings.

Ronnie was a graduate of Holy Cross School, Ranney School and Fairleigh-Dickinson University. He was a natural encyclopedia of knowledge and a bit of a health nut who could still appreciate the benefits of a perfectly executed croissant or banana cream pie.

Donald Christian Gates

Donald Christian Gates, 72, of Atlantic Highlands, NJ, passed away on January 21, 2022, due to complications from Covid.

Donald, known to friends and family as "Don," was born in Brooklyn, NY, to his adoring parents, Capt. Donald W. Gates and Margit Gates both deceased. As a young man, Don was very active in the Boy Scouts of America, including the Order of the Arrow and a trip to Philmont, Colorado. He graduated Springfield High School in Springfield, PA, and Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA. In 1979, he married his wife of forty-two years Nancy (Cassone) and they made their home in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. He enjoyed a long career as a Health and Safety Engineer, DEP, in Trenton, NJ, and subsequently as a consultant for the DEP, before the effects of a kidney disease required him to eliminate the long commute to Trenton. Prior to the DEP, Don enjoyed the most rewarding job of his career as Technical Photographer, Mason Hanger, EPA at Naval Station Earle in Leonardo, NJ.

Nicholas James Glassman

Nick Glassman of Fair Haven, NJ passed away unexpectedly on January 20^th, 2022.

Born in 2001in New York City, Nick graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, NJ where he excelled in academics and was currently attending Providence College in Providence, NJ.

Nick was passionate about sports, having played both football and baseball through middle school. An avid Yankee and Giants fan, he was a regular attendee at Yankee and Met Life Stadiums with friends and family alike. In the Winter, Nick could be found snowboarding in Utah or Vermont and in the Summer, golfing at Navesink Country Club or boating on Lake George and in Long Beach Island. A devoted friend, brother and cousin; those who knew Nick knew of his generous personality, his bright outlook on life and his desire to help each person he met. Nick always had time for others; always giving. His most cherished times were spent with his family and friends.

Beverly Meryl Sommers

Beverly Meryl Sommers (nee Berke) left us on 1/22/22, at the age of 79. She was born in Orange, NJ, on Dec. 5^th, 1942 and grew up in Middletown, NJ. She then resided in Highlands, NJ for 45 years. Meryl was a 1964 graduate of Trenton College with a major in elementary education achieving two master’s degree at a later time. She worked as an elementary school teacher in Middletown, NJ until she retired. She also worked part-time for many years at Sands Beach Club.

Raymond Taylor, Sr.

Raymond Taylor, Sr., of Fair Haven, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 98. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, Raymond moved to Fair Haven in his youth, where he would later marry Elizabeth Howard also of Fair Haven.

As a young man, Raymond served in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Fort Dix and various other locations and later enlisted in the U.S. Army. During World War II, he served in the Alaskan Aleutian Islands and he was stationed in Australia while serving in the Pacific Theater. He also did service during the Korean War, finishing his military service with the rank of sergeant first class, and receiving a distinguished service medal, a Korean War commemorative medal, and other awards. He was an active member, and commander, of Veterans of Foreign Wars and The American Legion.

Following his military career, Raymond returned to Fair Haven and worked as a custodian at Markham Place School in Little Silver, NJ for 37 years. Raymond was a true provider for his family and loved to stay busy, so he took on extra work in various other jobs, including custodial work at a local law office and employment at the Frank J. Perri Luncheonette and Delicatessen on River Road.

Antoinette M. Sexton

Antoinette Marie Sexton (nee Leon) passed away peacefully during an afternoon nap in Allegria at Ocean Grove on 1/16/22. She was born in Hoboken, NJ, where she met her future husband James Joseph Sexton when they were 5 years old. They were married for almost 58 years until his death in 2005. She lived most of her life in Hudson County where she worked in a variety of clerical and book keeping positions. She moved to Monmouth County when she was 85 and lived on her own until she decided she was tired of cooking and moved to an assisted living facility.

She celebrated her 100^th birthday in 2021.

Clinton Vail Kuehl

Clinton Vail Kuehl of Shrewsbury, New Jersey died on January 11, 2022 at the age of 75.

Clinton grew up in Rumson, NJ, graduated from Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School and served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years.

As a young man, he established the Clinton Kuehl Construction Company, becoming a highly respected building contractor in Monmouth County for 50 years. He used his gifts to envision, draft, and execute designs with precision and skill.

Judith Hoyt Dorn

Judith Hoyt Dorn, 78, of Ocean Township, formerly of Little Silver, died peacefully at home on January 11 after a long illness. Born in Rumson, NJ, she graduated from Rumson-Fair Haven High School and the University of Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene program.

Throughout her career as a hygienist, she worked for several local practices, most recently with Drs. Gardiner and DiTuri in Shrewsbury.

Judy was known for her warm personality and giving heart, regularly putting herself before others. Over the years, she volunteered with the Little Silver First Aid Squad; at the Red Bank Salvation Army; and as a Reading Buddy at the Red Bank Primary School.

A member of the First Presbyterian Church at Rumson for her entire life, Judy enjoyed the fellowship and faith the church community shared. Her hours of volunteer work with the church and its community reflect the strong faith she carried throughout her life.