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Herman “John” Ferullo – warm-hearted husband, father, uncle and friend – passed away at home on Monday, January 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. John, as he was called by most, was born in Newark, NJ, the third of Eva and Herman Ferullo’s five children. He grew up in Newark and Point Pleasant, NJ before becoming a long-time resident of Brick,NJ and later, West Long Branch, NJ. John retired to Conway, SC in 2021. A graduate of Point Pleasant Boro...

Marianne Vincelli, of Long Branch, NJ, passed away peacefully at home, on April 14, 2024, in Ocean Township, NJ, at the age of 78. She was born on May 29, 1945, in Long Branch, NJ. Marianne attended Long Branch High School.  She retired from Continental/CNA Insurance Company, Neptune then Cranbury, NJ, in 1994, where she was a Database Analyst. Prior to Continental/CNA, she worked as an Insurance Claims Specialist at DeCamp Camassa Insurance/Real Estate in West Long Branch, NJ. ...

Claire Diane (Fontana) Farrell passed away surrounded by her family and loved ones on Friday, April 12, 2024. Claire was born in Jersey City on October 21, 1937 and later resided in Iselin, NJ; Toms River, NJ; Clearwater, FL; and Tinton Falls, NJ. Her family was her life. Claire is predeceased by her parents, Richard and Mildred Fontana, and her husband, William Farrell. Surviving are her siblings, Shirley Miller of Clearwater, FL and Richard Fontana and his wife, Eileen, of Jackson,...

Mary "Pat" Patricia Collum (nee Houlihan) passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, in Oceanport, NJ, at the age of 88. She was born on June 11, 1935 in New York, New York, to the late Michael and Kathleen Houlihan. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She cherished spending time with her Irish group, engaging in their outings, and indulging in word games and crossword puzzles. Mary lived a vibrant life filled with joy and will be deeply missed by her...

Damiano Foderaro, age 90 of Oakhurst, NJ died on April 3 2024 at his son's home in Sandpoint, Idaho, where he was convalescing. He was born in Long Branch, New Jersey to the late Rocco Foderaro and Mary Pascucci. He met and married his lifelong soulmate of almost 60 years, Pauline Procopio on October 18, 1958. He had joined the US Army in 1956 and served two years in Transportation in Stuttgart, Germany, where he learned to cut hair.  He passed the Barber's exam and cut hair in...

Manuel "Manny" Bagagem, 67, pedaled his final mile to the great beyond on March 29, 2024, in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Born on August 16, 1956, in the scenic town of Rebolaria, Portugal, Manny's journey took him from the rolling hills of his birthplace to the close-knit communities of New Jersey. A master of spokes and sprockets, Manny was a bicycle mechanic whose passion for two wheels was only surpassed by his love for laughter and lending a hand. His knack for brightening...

John Alphonse Marrotta departed this world for eternal peace and paradise on March 31, 2024, from his cherished community in Jupiter, Florida. A committed man of faith, his unexpected passing on Easter Sunday, the holiest of days, is a testament to the purity of his soul and close communion with God. John’s life began on July 22, 1937, in Long Branch, New Jersey as the second of four children and sole brother to three sisters he profoundly adored. The loss of John’s father at the...

James M. Alexander, age 92, of Monmouth Beach, died peacefully on April 4, 2024.  Born in Red Bank, he lived in Monmouth Beach for the past 60 years, and recently at The Chelsea at Tinton Falls Assisted Living. He was a United States Army veteran, a member of the Monmouth Beach Fire Department, and parishioner of the Roman Catholic Church of the Precious Blood in Monmouth Beach.  He obtained a Masters Degree in engineering from Newark College of Engineering, and was a graduate of...

  Gregg Steven Stropoli, born on October 15, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, passed away on March 27, 2024, at the age of 62 in Howell, NJ. When he was healthy, he was an avid tennis player. He loved his family and his dogs and cats. He adored his two grandchildren. Gregg is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan (nee Tracey), his daughter Meghan (Michael) Vacchiano, his grandchildren Tessa and Nicholas Vacchiano and his mother, Mary Ann Priolo. He is also survived by his brother Eric...

  Diego Henrique Ferreira, 37, of Long Branch, NJ, passed away on March 26, 2024. He was born on October 17, 1986, in Carmo do Paranaiba, Brazil. Diego was a devoted father, husband, and worker, known for his huge heart and unwavering dedication. He was a manager at DG General Construction, where he played a significant role and was considered the heart of the company. Prior to that, he worked at Itú, specializing in custom woodwork. Diego cherished spending time with his...