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Obituaries from 2003
ALEX P. MISTRETTA, 29, of Jackson, died in a skiing accident Jan. 31 at Central Vermont Medial Center, Vermont. Born in Livingston, he had lived in Marlboro before moving to Jackson two years ago. Mr. Mistretta was vice president of Jeffrey Craig Entertainment Co., Marlboro. He was a 1991 graduate of St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel. He was a communicant of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Jackson. Mr. Mistretta is survived by his wife, Danielle; two sons, Alex John "AJ" and Jake, both at home; his mother, Jeanette "JJ" Mistretta of Freehold; his father and his wife, John and Linda Mistretta of Nutley; his paternal grandmother, Mary Mistretta of Rockaway; a brother, Gregg Mistretta of Howell; and a stepsister, Dana Suman of Jacksonville, Fla. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Marlboro, followed by entombment at St. Gabriel’s Mausoleum, Marlboro. Memorial donations may be made to the Mistretta Children’s 529 College Trust Fund, c/o Jeffrey Craig Entertainment, 1121 Campus Drive West, Morganville 07751.
ADA WEISMAN, 91, of Freehold Township died Jan. 29 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Max Weisman, in 1947. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lisa Weisman, Freehold, and two grandchildren. Interment
at B’nai Israel Cemetery, Tinton Falls.
MICHAEL J. KNAUP, 67, of Freehold Township, died Jan. 31 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Freehold Township in 1985. Mr. Knaup was a program analyst at General Motors, New York City, for 20 years before retiring in 1982. After his retirement, he worked part time as a patients’ account associate in the Patient Financial Services Department at CentraState Medical Center for eight years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a former member, third degree, of the Knights of Columbus LaSalle Lodge No. 454, Brooklyn. Mr. Knaup is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Edward Carroll of Freehold Township; one nephew; two nieces; five grandnieces and grandnephews; and his friend, Charlotte Thomas of Freehold Township. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church, Freehold Township. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Monmouth Unit, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury 07702.
MICHAEL V. TRANI, 92, of Howell died Jan. 31 at home. Born in Hoboken, he lived in Union City before moving to Howell ten years ago. He was co-owner of A&S Trani Sportswear in Union City before he retired. He was a communicant of St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church in Freehold. He was a lifetime member and trustee of Elks Lodge 1357, Union City, and longtime chairman of the Elks’ Crippled Children’s Committee. He is survived by his wife, Rose; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ernestine and Flavio Ricelli of Freehold, Carmella and Ralph Errico of Maywood, and Mary and Raymond Nasto of New Milford; ten grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Freehold, followed by entombment at St. Gabriel’s Mausoleum, Marlboro. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
JOHN F. ESCHBACH, 80, of Highlands died Feb. 6 at Hospice Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Jersey City, he was a longtime resident of Highlands. He was a retired lieutenant in security at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport, for 15 years. Prior to that, he worked out of Operating Engineers Local No. 825, Newark. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, attaining the rank of technician 5th grade, and received the Bronze Star. He is survived by his former wife, Valeria Eschbach of the Belford section of Middletown; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia and James Corridon of Middletown, Joyce McElven of Howell, Carol and Tim Bingaman of Centerville, Ohio, and Peggy Eschbach of Belford; and four grandchildren.
JOHN "SEAN" McCOBB, 75, of Freehold, died Feb. 7 at home. Born in Blackwood, West Australia, he had lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., and East Brunswick before moving to Freehold in 1962. Mr. McCobb was a systems analyst for the Xerox Corp., Princeton. He also owned and operated Best Impressions Printing, Freehold. He served aboard the USS Eberle during World War II. He was a graduate of St. John’s University, New York. Mr. McCobb was a former Boy Scout troop master; a member of Freehold Council No. 1672 Knights of Columbus, Freehold; and a co-founder of the St. Rose of Lima Boys Basketball League. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Freehold, where he served as choir director for 20 years. He was predeceased by a sister, Rosaleen Buckel, Whittier, Calif. Mr. McCobb is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Hopkins McCobb; three sons, Kieren McCobb of Milltown, Patrick McCobb of Freehold and Timothy McCobb of Toms River; three daughters, Maureen Whitley of Eugene, Ore., Colleen McCobb of Sarasota, Fla., and Kathleen McCobb of Asbury Park; a brother, James P. McCobb of Bradenton, Fla.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church, followed by interment at the parish cemetery, Freehold Township. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1905.
LOUIS J. BORRIELLO, 82, of Hamilton died Feb. 1 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton. Born in Brooklyn, he was a resident of the Trenton-Hamilton area for many years. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Ronald Friedman of East Windsor; and two granddaughters. Interment
was at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick 08902.
ARNOLD G. CARLSEN, 90, of Middletown died Feb. 1 at Bayshore Health Care Center, Holmdel. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided in Oradell, Montclair and Colts Neck before moving to Middletown in 1978. Mr. Carlsen was a retired salesman for Phillips Roofing and Siding, Wanamassa section of Ocean Township, where he was employed 18 years. He also owned and operated Carlsen Home Modernizing, Hackensack. He was an exempt fireman for the Oradell Fire Department and a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Thomas More Council, Westwood. He was predeceased by two brothers, Charles Carlsen and Vincent Carlsen; and two sisters, Mae Alford and Belle Gazolla. He is survived by his wife, Florence Pypec Carlsen; three daughters, Patricia McCulloch of Onancock, Va., Christine Ely of Franklin Lakes, and Ann Lorraine Nantz of Westport, Conn.; his son, Kenneth Carlsen of North Beach; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A funeral liturgy was held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Colts Neck, followed by burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly.
RICHARD ENRIGHT, 73, of Eatontown died Jan. 24 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold. Born in New York City, he resided in Queens, N.Y., and Old Bridge before moving to Eatontown 10 years ago. He was a chauffeur at K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Red Bank, for 10 years, retiring in 1992. He was also an instructor for the U.S. Roller Skating Association, and a professional photographer in Monmouth County. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Robert Ciolek of Howell; three brothers, Vincent and Terrence Enright of Florida, and Ronald Enright of Oregon; and three granddaughters. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church, Freehold Township. Interment
was at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold.
JOSHUA CHARLES LESSER and JACQUELINE MORGAN LESSER, newborn twins, died Jan. 4, shortly after birth, at Copper Hospital, Camden. Surviving are their parents, Drs. Gregory and Erica Lesser of Marlton; their grandparents, Nancy and Ronald Lane of Manalapan, and Alan and Nancy Lesser of Allendale; their great-grandparents, Mollie and Joseph Strum of Queens, N.Y.; and aunts Vicki Lane of Manalapan, Pam Wasserman of Oakland, and Marci Lesser of Arlington, Va. A graveside service was held at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Woodbridge.
