It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Kathryn DiGiovanni in her home at the age of 104 1/2.  Her mind was sharp until the very end.  She looked decades younger than her age, she read two books a week and watched "Jeopardy" faithfully. She was born to Frederick Buccino and Mary Gerard in Newark, NJ on August 22, 1919.   She met the love of her life, Vincent DiGiovanni, at 16.  Theirs was a marriage of great love and...

Peter (Pete) McKee Gale, 77, died in his home on Friday, April 5th, 2024 following a long period of illness. Peter was born and raised in Red Bank, NJ, moved to Little Silver, NJ in 1970, where he lived for fifty years before returning to Red Bank in 2020. Born to Clarence S. Gale and Helen McKee Gale on February 12th, 1947, he was eldest brother to Patricia Bryer, Pamela Malhotra, Priscilla Gettis, and Paul Gale. He was married to former spouse Lynn Marie Gale at the United States...

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John W. Sensakovic, 77, of Lincroft passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at JFK Medical Center, Edison, He was born and raised in Perth Amboy and settled in Lincroft in 1983. John worked as an infectious disease specialist, Director of Infection Control department at JFK medical center, Corporate Director of Medical Education at Saint Michael’s Medical Center, Director of Nosocomial Disease Laboratory at Saint Michael’s, and Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education at Seton Hall...

Joseph “Joe” M. Oliver, 74, passed away peacefully in Lake Helen, Florida on April 7th, 2024. Born in Newark, NJ on November 1st, 1949, Joe attended St. Lucy’s Elementary School and Barringer High School before eventually being drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Quang Tri Province from August 1969 to August 1970 and was proud to have served his country. He earned several prestigious awards during his military service, including a Bronze Star, an Army...

James (Jim) Thomas Brunner “Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed, so very dear.” It is with great sadness that the family of James Thomas Brunner announce that he left this earth far too soon on December 7th, 2023. True to character, his passing was the classic Irish exit with no long difficult goodbyes. After a valiant battle with cancer, he went quickly and peacefully, sparing his family...

Theresa J. Gambacorta, born June 7 1933, our beloved “Grammy,” devoted family woman, proud grandmother and great grandmother, passed away with her family and caretakers Lilly and Jeanne by her side on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Theresa was predeceased by her parents Mary and Theresa Ferraro (nee Amato) and James Ferraro as well as her loving husband of 68 years, Thomas Gambacorta and her loving daughter Donna Gambacorta Hakim. She is survived by her daughter, Deidre Baker and her...

Carlos O. Guzman, 65, of Rumson, passed away on April 6, 2024. Carlos was born in Jackson Heights, NY to Carlos and Margot (Fleiner) Guzman. He attended Montclair University for one year where he played football and then transferred to and graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL to pursue his dream of becoming a trained pilot. Carlos loved sports, relaxing on the beach and travelling extensively with his family. Most recently he was employed in sales for...

Eleanor Julia “Ellie” Lucchese, 90, of Colts Neck, formerly of Lincroft, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024. Ellie was born in Manhattan, NY to John and Concetta (Porcaro) Palmieri. She was a graduate of St. Patrick Cathedral High School in Manhattan. Ellie was a longtime communicant of St. Leo the Great RC Church in Lincroft. She loved dancing and loved life and was a proud participant in Senior Olympics. Ellie loved time with her children, grandchildren and...