Richard Rizzo, Sr.

Richard Rizzo, Sr., of Freehold, NJ, passed peacefully in his sleep on April 6, 2018.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, he is survived by his children Richard Rizzo, Jr. and Dana Catapano; his two grandchildren Christian and Tyler; his daughter-in-law Danielle and his sister, Marie Mehl.  He is also survived by his long-time partner, Debby Hemschoot, and her five adoring grandchildren.

Richard worked at MSC for 30 years and was Manager of Customer Service for MSC in Port Newark, NJ.

Roger W. LeValley

Roger W. LeValley, 83, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2018.  He was born in Long Branch to Lawrence and Ruth (Thompson) LeValley.  Before and into his teen years, he was an accomplished roller skater and performed ballroom dancing on roller skates at the Singing Wheels Arena in Shrewsbury (now the World Market).  He graduated from Shrewsbury Borough School in 1949 and Red Bank High School in 1953.  He was a Shrewsbury resident all of his life.

Roger started his business career with Progressive Life Insurance Company, Red Bank, during his senior year in high school.  After thirty-six years of service with Progressive, he retired in 1989 as Senior Vice President and Secretary of the company.  He then pursued his hobby of floral designing on a full-time basis; having done so on a part-time basis for over fifty years.  For the last ten of his active retirement years, he was a crossing guard for the Borough of Little Silver. 

Patricia McAdams Aberle

Patricia McAdams Aberle, born  in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Helen S. Trautner McAdams and the late Ignatius McAdams, passed away at age 83 on April 2, 2018 in Sunnyside Manor, Wall. Patricia was proud to have attended Little Flower High School and Loyola University.

Patricia was predeceased by her beloved siblings, Ignatius McAdams, Helen Foley and Susanna Kling. She is survived by her 5 sons, Stephen, Michael, Matthew, Timothy, and James; 2 daughters, Patricia Aberle and Susan Gullion; daughters-in-law Ulrike, Kristen and Jean, son-in-law Tom Gullion, 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  Patricia is survived by her former husband of 25 years, Stephen P. Aberle, Sr. of So. Carolina.  She is also survived by Martin Nesbitt whom she loved very much.  

Helen Ann (Houston) Decker

Helen Ann (Houston) Decker, 89, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2018 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ, following a long illness. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she then resided in Convent Station, before settling in her summer home in Monmouth Beach, where she has lived for the past 20 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Robert S. and Helen L. (Engel) Houston; her husband, Kenneth M. Decker, Sr.; her brothers, Edward K. and Robert E. Houston; and her sisters-in-law, Sue and Joan Houston. Surviving are her two daughters and sons-in law, Kathryn M. Decker-Scheetz and Thomas and Anne C. Bogner and Joseph, all of Monmouth Beach; her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth M. Decker, Jr. and Linda of Far Hills; her four grandchildren, J. Matthew Bogner and Danielle of West Long Branch, Elizabeth A. Bogner of Monmouth Beach, K.M. Jake Decker of Far Hills, and Helen Ann D. Scheetz of New York City; and her three great-grandchildren, Francesca and James Bogner and Nicodemus Bogner-Booth.

Americo "Rick" DeNoia

Americo “Rick” DeNoia – Prominent Monmouth County Lawyer

Americo “Rick” DeNoia, 66, died after a short illness at Riverview Medical Center on March 22, 2018.  He was born in Summit New Jersey in 1951, the son of the late Americo and Angelina DeNoia. He graduated Summit High School in 1969. He then went on to college at the University Of Virginia, from where he graduated in 1974. While at UVA he was President of his fraternity. He earned his law degree cum laude from Seton Hall University in 1978.  After passing the bar, he started his law practice in Monmouth County initially in a group practice and then later in solo practice in Red Bank NJ.

Craig C. Sergeant

Craig C. Sergeant passed away unexpectedly on March 22 at the age of 71 in New Brunswick, NJ. Craig was born in 1946 to Raymond and Dorothy Clarke Sergeant in Red Bank, NJ. He grew up in Red Bank, graduated from Red Bank High School in 1964 and then from Albright College in Pennsylvania in 1968. He lived his entire adulthood in three different homes in Fair Haven, NJ, a town he adored and planned to never leave. 

Craig was known among his family members and friends for his dedication to his family and his close and loving relationship with his wife, Pamela. Pam was his high school sweetheart and best friend. They were happily enjoying and celebrating their 50th year of marriage. Their relationship exemplified a model for love and respect. He was dedicated to his three children and six grandchildren. He enjoyed being involved in their lives and activities, perennially the consummate fan, audience member, coach and teacher. 

Henry A. Diodato

Henry A. Diodato, 77, of Red Bank, NJ, passed away on March 10, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. As he departed this life, he was surrounded by his loving daughters. 

Henry is a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Henry’s military service was followed by a long career with Linden Motor Freight and Stavola Construction. He will be remembered for his amazing sense of humor, his love of 50’s music earning him the nickname “The Big Bopper,” enjoying a good cigar, and being a devoted husband, father,  and grandfather. 

Walter T. Wolejsza

Walter T. Wolejsza, 92, was reunited with his wife, Ann, on March 7, 2018. He was born and raised in Brooklyn and resided in Lincroft for the past 59 years. He met Ann while working in the Defense Industry in the 1940’s. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War 2in the Philippines. He served in the Korean Conflict as well. 

Walter worked for New York Telephone Company and later retired from Lucent. He was a Life Member of the Lincroft Fire Company. Walter was also a Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He had a passion for golf, bowling, and was an avid sports fan.

Marian Ryan Kittel Tuttle

Marian Ryan Kittell Tuttle, 94, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2018, at home.  She was born in NYC to John and Clementine Ryan and lived in Monmouth Beach and Oceanport most of her life.  Marian attended and graduated from Monmouth Beach Grammar School, graduated from Long Branch High School in 1941 and Newark State Teacher’s College in 1948.  She was an elementary school teacher and educator who taught primary grades in Elizabeth, West Long Branch and Monmouth Beach before retiring in 1985.  

Marian was also a well known watercolor artist.  Many of her works are in private collections nationwide. 

Richard L. Bennett SR

Richard L. "Pop-Pop" Bennett SR, 88 of Fair Haven, passed away after a brief illness on February 28, 2018 at Riverview Hospital in Red Bank. He was born at Riverview Hospital, Red Bank, "when it was a house".  Richard was a lifelong resident of the Two River area and would frequently comment how much he enjoyed growing up there, especially with sailing memories on the Navesink River, as well as lifeguarding at Ship Ahoy and Sandlass Beach Club. He attended Rumson Fair Haven High School, and graduated Red Bank Regional High School. He attended the Peddie School as well as Bucknell University. He retired as president of the J.C. Williams Outdoor Advertising Company in Asbury Park.

Edmund (Ed) E. Matejczyk

Edmund (Ed) E. Matejczyk, 67 of Sea Bright, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18 at Monmouth Medical Long Branch.  Ed was born in Holyhead, Anglesey, North Wales, GB, the Son of the late Peter and Hilda (Ellard) Matejczyk.  Raised in Rumson, he graduated from Rumson Fair Haven High School.  He was well known in the area for his honesty, reliability and admirable dock building skills.

Ed loved his Chris Craft Dory and going on fishing trips.  He enjoyed horse racing, watching the NY Giants and golfing with friends.  Ed had a passion for cooking and loved to whip up amazing meals for all.

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