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JOSEPHINE MARIE INTROMASSO, 82, of TOMS RIVER, died Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She had worked as a waitress for twenty six years until retiring. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she had lived there, moving to Bayonne in 1971 then to Toms River in 2000. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Francis Intromasso, Sr. in 1998 and by her brothers, Joseph Muniz and Francis Joseph Muniz who died on May 26, 2007. Surviving are two sons, Christopher Intromasso of Toms River and Joseph F. Intromasso, Jr., of North Arlington, a daughter, Michele Intromasso-Busanic of Sayreville, two grandchildren, Paula Busanic and Gina Busanic and one great grandchild, Marcella Busanic. A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, June 7th at 10:30 AM at the Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, N. J. with burial following. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Wednesday from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
JOSEPH MACCANICO, 87, of SPRING LAKE, died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at the Shorrock Gardens Care Center, Brick. He had worked as a leather cutter for McGregor Sportswear, United Sheep Lined and Robert Lewis until retiring. Mr. Maccanico was a veteran of WW II, serving in Europe. He extended his military service, serving as secretary to the Adjutant, stationed in Germany. A graduate of Neptune High School. Joe loved music, especially opera and symphony. He was predeceased by his parents, Nicola and Concetta Rici Maccanico and by his siblings, Susie Scannapieco, Nick Maccanico, Helen Chidnese and Americo Maccanico. Surviving are three sisters, Celeste DeCapua and her husband, Frank, of Neptune, Rose Norris of Brick Township and Viola Elgrim of San Jose, CA. He is also survived by his best friends, Al Biondi and Robert Zoino and his family and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial
was offered on Wednesday, June 20th at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Asbury Avenue at Pine Street, Asbury Park with interment following at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Neptune. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, 805 Pine St., Asbury Park, N. J. 07712 would be appreciated.
EDITH EDZENGA TRAVERS, 97, of Lambertville, formerly of OCEAN GROVE, died Thursday, June 28, 2007, at her daughter's home in Lambertville. She had worked as a primary school teacher for Garfield School System, Garfield, NJ until retiring. Mrs. Travers was a member of the auxiliary to the VFW Post 1333, Asbury Park. Born in Garfield, she lived there before moving to Ocean Grove in 1976 then to Lambertville in 2002. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Edward Travers in 1977. Surviving are two daughters, Janet A. Travers of Bloomfield and Robin L. Horsnall of Lambertville and two grandchildren. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time.
STEPHEN WIELERT, 84, of NEPTUNE, died Friday, June 29, 2007, at the Neptune Rehabilitation & Care Center, Neptune. He was a mathematics teacher for the Manasquan Board of Education for 27 years until retiring in 1986. Mr. Wielert was a member of the Ocean Grove Auditorium Ushers Association for more than 60 years. He received his bachelors degree from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia and his masters degree from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. Born in Baltimore, MD, he summered in Ocean Grove before moving there and then settled in Neptune in 1955. Surviving are his wife, Katherine A. Hoefeld Wielert, a son, Thomas Wielert of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and two daughters, Kathryn Wielert of Bloomfield and Nancy Wielert of Miami, FL. A funeral service was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Friday morning, July 6th at 11:00 with interment following at the Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. There are no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at the Hamilton United Methodist Church, Neptune at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Meridian Hospice 4900 Route 33 Suite 200 Neptune, NJ 07753, 732-751-5139, or to Hamilton United Methodist Church 858 Old Corlies Avenue, Neptune, NJ 07753 would be appreciated.
ROBERT D. EDELSON, 66, of Ocean Grove, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in his beloved Ocean Grove, New Jersey, following a lengthy struggle with cancer. A lifelong New Jersey resident, Robert was born in Neptune, grew up in Interlaken, and spent the majority of his adult life in Ocean Township and Ocean Grove. Robert received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Lafayette College, Easton, PA where he was a brother of Phi Kappa Tau. He continued his education at the New Jersey Institute of Technology where he earned a Master’s degree. His professional career began with Autodynamics, where he rose to become their President. Later, he went into private management consulting, and most recently worked for Lucent Technologies. Robert spent 35 years as a volunteer with the American Heart Association. During this time he served in many roles including being a member and Chairman of the Board of the New Jersey Affiliate. He also helped to form the Heritage Affiliate, and served on their board. Robert was recognized for his contributions in 1993 with the Howard W. Dayton Award. His other interests outside of work were numerous and varied. As a founding member of the Citizens for Wesley Lake, and a member of the Wesley Lake Commission, he received the Swan Award acknowledging his role in establishing a plan for reviving and revitalizing the lake. Through the years, Robert also found time to pursue his creative interests through Boy Scout leadership, the Oakhurst First United Methodist Church Arts Council, and playing trumpet with the Shore Concert and Ocean Grove Summer bands.
Robert was pre-deceased by his father, Dr. Samuel Edelson, and his mother, Catherine Margaret Edelson. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Anne Eagen Edelson, and two sons, Lawrence S. Edelson and his wife, Paula Catherine, of Fairfield, VT and Christopher T. Edelson and his wife, Dr. Mary Kate O’Hare, of South Orange. He is also survived by a brother Paul Edelson and his wife, Marjorie, of Oakhurst, a sister, Eleanor Millar, of West Allenhurst, and a granddaughter, Mila Anne Edelson.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 17th at 10:00 AM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove with interment following at Monmouth Memorial Park Tinton Falls. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 7 - 9.
ALMA M. GRIFFIN, 88, of BRADLEY BEACH, died peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.
She was a bank teller for the PNC Bank until retiring in 1984. Mrs. Griffin was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove, the church’s United Methodist Women, its Adult Fellowship and she volunteered with the food pantry. She loved ice cream, walking, family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis E. Griffin in 1986. Surviving are a daughter, Helen, and her husband, John Stocum, a granddaughter, Beverly, and her husband, Joshua Burns, a grandson, Jonathan Stocum, and his wife, Jessica, two great grandchildren, Joshua and Jack Burns, and two sisters, Carolyn Peters and Ruth Hilldale. A graveside service was held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 18th at the Monmouth Memorial Park, Route 33, Tinton Falls, with burial following. There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Aviation Ministry of Steve Quigg, Wings of Caring, Inc., 416 Red Hill Road, Pequea, PA 17565 would be appreciated.
JOHN E. ROBINSON, 78, of ASBURY PARK, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Jersey Shore Center, Eatontown. He worked for Braddocks in Eatontown for 15 years. Mr. Robinson was president of the Ocean Grove Shuffleboard Association and an avid softball player, bowler and an ardent player for the Neptune Seniors Bridge Club. He was a 1946 graduate of Matawan High School and a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove. Born in Newark, he lived in Matawan for 35 years before moving to Asbury Park. Surviving are his step-brother, Richard R. Robinson and his wife, Patricia, of Hackettstown, a niece, Cindy J. Robinson of Hackettstown and a nephew, Gary Robinson of San Francisco, CA. Friends were invited to call on Friday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. Interment
was private.
PHILOMENA GURRIERI, 85, of RED BANK, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Chapin Hill at Red Bank. She had worked as a housekeeper for the Holiday Inn Jetport, Elizabeth, until retiring. She was predeceased by her husband John S. Gurrieri in 1984 and by her son John S., Jr. in 1963. Surviving are a son Joseph Gurrieri and his companion Ludmilla Broadway of Neptune. A graveside service was held at St. Gertrude's Cemetery, 53 Inman Avenue, Colonia on Thursday morning, September 14th at 11:00 AM with burial following. There were no calling hours.
THOMAS FORSYTH, 82, of BRICK, entered into eternal life Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007. Born in Kearny, he lived in Pequannock and Ocean Grove before moving to Brick. After graduation from Kearny High School, he joined the Navy and served with the Seabees attached to the Marines in the Pacific Theater throughout World War II.
Upon returning home, he served an apprenticeship in the Carpenters Union, working as a journeyman and job supervisor for O'Malley Construction Co. before taking ownership of the company in 1966 and operating as a general contractor until his retirement in 1995.
Mr. Forsyth was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Agnes Walsh, his brother, John, and his sister, Jeanne Corrigan, with one surviving brother, Ernest, and his wife, Rosemary. Surviving are his loving wife, Gladys Perry Forsyth, and five children, a son, Thomas, and his wife, Cindy, and their sons, Tom, Jason and Dennis; a son, Stephen, a daughter, Linda Forsyth Koroski, and her husband, Mace, and their sons, Daniel Hall, Christopher Hall, Eric Hall and Ethan Koroski, a twin daughter, Laura Forsyth Campbell, and her husband, Douglas, and their children, Jennifer, Ryan, Erin, Nicole and Emily; a twin daughter, Barbara Forsyth Victor, and her husband, Fred, and their daughters, Ashley and Madison.
Tom was an avid fisherman and in later years liked to describe himself as a "Tough Old Scotsman, " but we knew him as a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather and a man who gave to his country, his work and his family the full measure!
The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Ave., Ocean Grove. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the First Presbyterian Church of Belmar, 9th Avenue and E Street. Interment
followed at the Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury, NJ 07702, would be appreciated.
