Obituaries - Keyport & Matawan, NJ

Margaret Loretta Gillard (nee: O’Brien), 80, a 53 year resident of Hazlet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Beloved wife of 58 years of Robert C. Gillard. Loving mother of Barbara Gillard, Margaret Bader and husband William, Anna Gillard, Jeanne Roby and husband Ronald and Mary Gillard. Cherished grandmother of Robert Gillard and wife Meaghan, Christopher Roby and wife Megan, Amanda Bader and fiancé Kyle Roman, Delaney Bader, Antonio Acuna-Gillard, Anna...

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John   R. Parisi, 67, of Aberdeen, NJ , formerly of Staten Island, NY, passed away suddenly on October 9, 2019. John was born in Staten Island to John R. and Sylvia (Cappuccio) Parisi. He retired in 2007 as a Sergeant at the State of NY Institute for Basic Research after 34 years of service. John was predeceased by his father, father-in-law, Russell Warren, sister-in-law, India Warren-Turner and brother-in-law, Roger Dixon. He is survived by his loving wife, Sonia...

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Helen S. Brown, age 93, of Hazlet, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Frederick W. Brown. Loving mother of Frederick W. Brown, Susan Brown and Sandra Brown. Cherished grandmother of 3 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by 1 grandson, 2 great-grandchildren and 3 sisters. Visiting Friday, 9/13, 10-12 at Bedle Funeral Home, 61 Broad Street, Keyport. A Service will commence at 11:30am and private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers,...

KELLY ANN SWEENY, Age 54, of Matawan, Point Pleasant and Seaside Park departed this Earth into the Arms of the Angels and God on September 5, 2019. All who knew her loved and admired her amazing spirit. Kelly was a beautiful soul who’s light shone too bright for this world and only wanted peace and happiness for everyone. She will be remembered for her infectious sense of humor, vivacious nature, beautiful smile and amazing singing voice among her many talents. She wanted so much out...

Nanci was born in 1938 in Boston, Mass to the parents of Col. Henry A. Kind and Janet P. Kind. She was the oldest of three girls – survived by Jean Roeder of Houston, TX and Judy Holderman of Pueblo, CO. Nanci traveled extensively in her youth as a child raised in a military family. Her family moved several times throughout Europe, Hawaii and Army bases across the USA. As a child, she and her two sisters spent their summers on the barefoot beaches of Cape Cod. In 1961 Nanci married...

Leonard J. DeToma, Sr., 91, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Born in Bronx, NY to the late Michael and Anna (nee Grieco) DeToma. Leonard honorably served in the US Army from 1946 to 1947. He was the recipient of the WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal Japan. Beloved husband of 54 years of the late Carolyn M. DeToma, who predeceased him in 2006. Loving father of Leonard J. DeToma, Jr. and wife Rosemarie of Old Bridge, NJ, Carole Michele Nadar and husband Dr. Anbu Nadar...

Bernard I. Michaeli, 73, of Matawan, passed away on August 18, 2019. Bernard was born in Newark, NJ to Bernard and Ellen (Pearson) Michaeli. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from New Jersey City University. Bernard was employed by the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation for 43 years as a Senior Environmental Specialist. He served over 50 years and was a life member of Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company. Bernard also served for the NJ Forest Fire Services for...

Arthur P. “Artie” Compitello, 59, long-time resident of Laurence Harbor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Born in Manhattan to the late Michael and Dorothy Compitello, Artie worked for over 20 years at the Hudson County Jail in Kearny, and as a bus driver for Academy Bus. Artie was a dedicated family man, his children and grandchildren were his world. A beloved friend to many, Artie will always be remembered as a #1 Dallas Cowboys Fan! Artie is the beloved father of...