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PARK PRESS SATURDAY, JAN. 16, 2010 ASBURY A12 www.app.com OBITUARIES Additional Deerfield, and Peter Perez and his wife Brenda of Irvine, and his two cherished grandsons, Michael and Benjamin Perez. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, with Military Honors at 7:30 p.m.

at the Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Service, 2652 Highway 138, Wall, at the Route 18 north entrance. On Monday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m., services will be held from the funeral home, followed by an 11 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Catharine Roman Catholic Church, 215 Essex Spring Lake.

To send a message of condolence to the family, visit our website site at www.JohnsonFuneralHome NJ.com. CONSTANCE ALICE RIHA AGE: 81 NEPTUNE Constance Alice Riha nee Zigmund, 81, of Neptune, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at home. She was born in Belleville to William and Mary Zigmund on Sept. 11, 1928.

She attended school in Newark and graduated from Eastside High School in 1946. She married Joseph Louis Riha on Feb. 15, 1947. After her marriage, Connie lived in Belleville, North Arlington and Neptune. She worked as a bookkeeper for Grand Union in Clifton and North Arlington.

Connie is predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph L. Riha; and her brother, Christopher Zigmund. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Diane L. Donovan and her companion John Sarlo and Judy L. Riha and her wife Julie L.

Jones; her "adopted" daughters, Sharon Marquardt and Sharon Wolowitz; her grandsons, Joseph and his wife Tara, and Matthew and Timothy; and her greatgrandson, William Joseph. She also leaves behind her sister, Eileen Mascitello and Lorraine Bodzioch. She will be missed and cherished by her partner of 15 years, Paul Mahr of Neptune, as well as a large family of nieces, nephews and close friends. Friends and family are invited to visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Ely Funeral Home, Neptune. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Asbury Park, followed the entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Labre Indians, P.O. Box 216, Ashland, MT 59003. Condolences may also be made online at www.elyfuneralhome.com.

ELLEN ROSENDAHL AGE: 68 MANASQUAN Ellen Rosendahl, 68, of Manasquan, passed away suddenly Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, in Delray Beach, Fla. She died surrounded by her loving family and friends. Ellen was predeceased by her husband, John H. Rosendahl Sr.

She is survived by her daughter, Kristen Gerhard; son, John H. Rosendahl son-inlaw, Peter C. Gerhard; daughter-in-law, Tracy Rosendahl; her grandchildren, Peter C. Gerhard II, Madison Leigh Gerhard, John Anders Rosendahl, and Harry Wyatt Rosendahl; her mother, Virginia Munro; her sister, Lynn Goodman; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and her circle of friends whose love for her was only surpassed by her love for them. Remember Ellen with the sparkle in her eye and the bounce in her step.

She touched us all with her enthusiastic love of life, her strong spirit, and her loving nature. We will all miss her dearly. Memorial services will be held between the hours of 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan.

21 at Volk Master Memorials Cemetery and Civic Memorials Mausoleums Bronze Markers Monumentsed Since 1939 Creating Loving Tributes That Last Forever Toms River NJ Tim Doerr 300 Mile Rt. 37 East East of Hooper Marian Muoio Westfield, NJ (732) 349-2350 524 Central Ave. (908) 233-2350 Corner of Park Street Serving All Faiths and All Cemeteries In New Jersey obituaries, A13 MONMOUTH ROY E. BENDER AGE: 52 ASBURY PARK Roy E. Bender, 52, of Asbury Park, passed away Thursday, Jan.

14, 2010, at home. He was born in Neptune and was a lifelong resident of Asbury Park. He was an auto painter and detailer for Shore Auto Brokers, Asbury Park. Surviving are his mother, Jeanette Bender of Asbury Park; two brothers, Dale Bender of Asbury Park, and David Bender of Red Bank; two sisters, Gale Lee Pucci and husband Richard of Neptune, and Lisa Bender of Asbury Park; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Francioni, Taylor and Lopez Funeral Home, Neptune, is in charge of arrangements. SHIRLEY A. HARRISON AGE: 79 WEST LONG BRANCH Shirley A. Harrison, 79, of West Long Branch, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch.

Mrs. Harrison was born in Ocean Grove and lived in Elberon before moving to West Long Branch in 1950. She was a member of the Oakhurst United Methodist Church, Oakhurst. Mrs. Harrison was the past president of the Junior Womens Club of Long Branch.

Mrs. Harrison was a cashier for N.J. Bell Telephone before retiring in 1987. She and her husband Paul enjoyed the many cruises that they took together. Her children and grandchildren will always remember her as a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

Surviving are her husband, A. Paul Harrison; a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Maureen Harrison of Oceanport; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathy and Trevor Gaskell of West Long Branch, Terry Harrison of Freehold, and Holly and Christopher Geiling of West Long Branch; her grandchildren, Heather Gaskell, Marianne Fiore, Brittany and Chelsea Fodero, Kelly and Shannon Harrison; a sister, Joan Davidson, Kapolei, HI; and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Dr. Edward N. Harrison of Long Branch.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Woolley Funeral Home, 10 Morrell St. at Broadway, Long Branch. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 18 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 1600 Highway 22, Union NJ, 07083, www.lungusa.org. You may light a candle of condolence by visiting www.woolleyfh.com.

10 Morrell St. Woolley Long Branch, NJ 07740 a Moley, My NJ Le 3071 No 732-229-0122 ROSEMARIE HASSELL AGE: 62 UNION BEACH Rosemarie Hassell, 62, of Union Beach, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was born in Neptune and resided there before moving to Union Beach 25 years ago. She was a school bus driver for the past 15 years, most In Remembrance Ronald L.

Haynes Ronnie, two years ago God called you to share with him his perfect joy and love forever. Our great love begets great pain. My heart and soul are torn in two; Thirty -eight years wasn't long enough. I anticipate a souls melding embrace beyond belief someday when I greet your sainted self in Heaven! "Requiescat in Pace Christi!" Your Steve Forever! recently with Unlimited Bus Company, Keyport. Rosemarie was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Rose Emmons Barone Sr.

She is survived by her husband, Dean Hassell; two daughters, Samantha Radcliffe and her husband Kevin, and Kelly Hassell, all of Union Beach; two sisters, Ann Kemerle and her husband Gabi, and Linda Barone; two brothers, James and Pat Barone; one grandson, Albert Torres III; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, and 10 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 18, with an 11 a.m. service at the funeral home. Entombment to follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Keyport.

To submit online condolences to the family or for directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com. 361 Maple Place Keyport, NJ 0773 Michael N. De License Biasi 732-264-1352 4311 Ma WAY MICHAEL R. "PAPA" PENTZ AGE: 62 KEYPORT Michael R. "Papa" Pentz, 62, of Keyport, died Thursday, Jan.

14, 2010, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived in Keyport for many years. He was employed by Marin Management at McDonalds in Union Beach for 20 years. Prior to that, he was a furrier at Meisel-Peston, Brooklyn from 1975 to 1989. Mike was a communicant of the Church of St.

Ann, Keansburg and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Bayshore Council He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970. He was predeceased by his father, Michael Pentz, in 1995; his mother, Catherine M. Pentz, on Jan. 29, 2008; and his daughter, Deborah Pentz, on Feb.

25. 2008. Surviving are his wife, Martha "Marty" Pentz of Keyport; two daughters, Laurie Pentz and Cathy Pentz of Keyport; a grandson, John Michael Anthony Kiernan; a sister and brother-in-law, Joanne and Dennis Brown of Westchester, and many nieces and nephews. Visiting will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Jan. 18 at Laurel Funeral Home, 201 Laurel West Keansburg. The funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan.

19 at the funeral home, followed by a 10:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Ann, Keansburg. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. PETER PEREZ AGE: 86 SPRING LAKE Peter Perez, 86, of Spring Lake, died Thursday, Jan.

14, 2010. Born in Westfield, he was raised in Spain. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy. During his service in World War II, Mr.

Perez was serving on the U.S.S. Hazelwood in the vicinity of Okinawa when their ship was attacked by a suicide plane and bomb. Mr. Perez along with members of the crew battled the fires and enemy while returning to port. Mr.

Perez was awarded the America Theatre Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Victory Ribbon with 10 Stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 Stars, and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his discharge from the Navy, Mr. Perez was employed with General Bearings of Clark as a machine specifications operator for many years before retiring 20 years ago. Mr. Perez is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mercedes Garcia Perez; his loving sons, Raoul Perez and his wife Corrine of Leber Funeral Home, 789 Teaneck Road, Teaneck.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at The First Presbyterian Church of Hackensack, 64 Passaic Hackensack. The family requests that donations be made in her memory to The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, 360 Essex Suite 301, Hackensack, NJ 07601. For more information, visit volkleberfuneralhome.com.

SHANNON RYAN TORPHY AGE: 79 OCEAN TOWNSHIP Shannon Torphy (nee Ryan), 79, of Ocean Township, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Lincoln, Shannon was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Autumn M. Ryan and grew up in Massachusetts.

She was schooled in Washington, D.C. and China, earning a bachelor's degree in geology, before marrying the love of her life and moving, eventually to Colts Neck. Predeceased by her husband, William A. Torphy, in 2006, she had recently relocated to Ocean Township. Shannon was a loving mother and grandmother, enjoyed the ocean and collecting cooking recipes.

At times a cartographer, camper and explorer, she lived a full and interesting life. Surviving Shannon are her three sons, William Timothy and Cormac Torphy; her daughter, Sheelagh Zaklukiewicz, and her grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Maureen, Shannon, Kelsey and Caragh, as well as several nieces, nephews throughout the country. She is also survived by her home companion and friend, Adjoe "Tiki" Dufie. Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, is taking care of arrangements. There will be no calling hours.

A memorial service to celebrate Shannon's life will be held at a future date to be announced. Shannon very much loved animals and appreciated those that cared for them. Donations in memoriam may be made to the Associated Humane Societies Popcorn Park Zoo, P.O. Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731-0043 (http://www.ahscares.org). HELEN M.

JOHNSON AGE: 89 NEPTUNE Helen M. Johnson, 89, of Neptune, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Neptune Rehabilitation, Neptune. She was born in Langhorn, Pa. and has lived in Neptune for many years.

Helen worked as a seamstress but devoted most of her life to caring for her family. She was predeceased by her mother, Clara C. Smith. Helen is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Clara Chapman of Neptune; her grandchildren, Tom Chapman and his wife Eileen of Asbury Park, Diane Field and her husband Dennis of Tinton Falls, and Dawn Dilloian and her husband Doug of Tinton Falls; five great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. funeral will be private for the family.

The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Ely Funeral Home, Neptune. Condolences may be made online at www.elyfuneralhome.com. Ely Funeral Home Michael J. Neptune, 3516 Ely, 732-918-6650 Hwy. NJ 35 NJ 07753 Lic.

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Ely, NJ Lic. 4729 OCEAN ANDRAS EGRI AGE: 72 LAKEHURST Andras Egri, 72, of Lakehurst, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at home. Andras worked in the Landscaping and Grounds Dept. at Great Adventure, Jackson before retiring.

He loved gardening and spending time with his family. Born in Hungary, he came to the U.S. in 1956 to New York City, lived in Passaic before moving to Lakehurst 39 years ago. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Irene Egri; a son, George Andy of Manchester; three daughters, Elizabeth Maria and Julia Helen, both of Lakehurst, and Erika of Hungry; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 19, with memorial services at 8:15 p.m. at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, 119 Union Lakehurst. BRENDA ARANEO-PASKITTI AGE: 49 JACKSON Brenda Araneo-Paskitti, 49, of Jackson, formerly of Old Bridge, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010.

Surviving are Brenda's father, William of Jackson; brother, Bill of Nyack, N.Y.; and sister, Suzanne of Aberdeen. Also surviving are Brenda's husband, Bob; daughters, Katie and Rachel; and son, Bobby. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan.

17 at the George S. Hassler Funeral Home, 980 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson. Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18 at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, 123 White Oak Old Bridge Township.

Interment will follow in Forrest Green Park Cemetery, Texas Road, Morganville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paskitti education fund for the children. For further information and directions, please visit www.hasslerfuneralhome.com. CATHERINE M. CIPRIANO AGE: 76 LAKEWOOD Catherine M.

Cipriano, 76, of Four Seasons, Lakewood, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. She was a bookkeeper with State Farm Insurance Wayne for 24 years before retiring in 1996. Born in Clifton, Mrs. Cipriano lived in Wayne prior to moving to Lakewood 11 years ago.

Mrs. Cipriano was a parishioner of St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, Brick, as well as an eucharistic minister at the church and a member of their Miriam Group. Surviving are her husband, Charles; and her brother, Robert Van Hoven of Manchester. Visiting hours are from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. Funeral services will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan.

18 from the funeral home, followed by a 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Dominic's R.C. Church, Brick. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Paterson.

EUGENE T. GRATH AGE: 80 FORKED RIVER Eugene T. Grath, 80, of Forked River, formerly of Passaic, died on January 14, 2010. Born and raised in Passaic, Mr. Grath lived there until 1992 when he retired to Forked River NJ.

Before retiring, he had been employed as a Window Clerk with the US Post Office in Passaic. Prior employment was as Proprietor for many years of the Jeffersonian Luncheonette (Gene's), formerly located at 423 Broadway in Passaic. Mr. Grath was a veteran of the United States Army serving as an MP (Military Police) officer during World War II. He was a 1952 graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree.

He was a member of the ELKS Lodge in Lacey Township, NJ. Mr. Grath was predeceased by his wife, Jean (nee Shraga); a brother, William Grath; and his two sisters: Muriel Plocinski and Katherine Sulborski. He is survived by his sons: William T. Grath of Ramsey and Craig E.

Grath of Forked River; his daughters: Patricia A. Grath-Centi of Parsippany and Kathleen J. Grath-McNamara of Fairfield; a brother, Richard Grath of Brick Township; eight grandchildren; and his companion of nine years, Francine von Dreusche, of Forked River. Funeral services will be Tuesday 10:30 am at the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Interment to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.

Visiting Monday from 3-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Deborah Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 820, Browns Mills, New Jersey 08015 would be appreciated. Please visit www.bizub.com for driving directions and online condolences. NICHOLAS JOHN HOOLKO SR.

AGE: 85 BRICK Nicholas John Hoolko 85, of Brick, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at home. Born in Summit, he lived in Livingston from 1966 prior to moving to Brick 16 years ago. He was a self-employed general contractor owner of The Remodeling Company. Nicholas served as a staff sergeant with the U.S.

Army Air Force during World War II, where he was a POW. He was awarded numerous medals, including the Purple Heart and the Prisoner of War medal. Most recently in November, he was awarded a second Distinguished Service Medal from the State of N.J. and The POWMIA Medal. He was a member of the V.F.W.

Post 8867, Brick. He is survived by a wife, Renee Ann (Walko) Hoolko; a son, Nicholas daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and John Maloney and Cheryl and Daniel Gorab; grandchildren, Skylar, Sierra and Daniel Gorab; and a sister, Ola Downey. He is also survived by his companion, Dorothy Jackson. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan.

17 at Weatherhead Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Road, Brick and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18 at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Livingston.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Philomena R.C. Church, Livingston. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the V.F.W. Post 373 Adamston Road, Brick, NJ 08723, would be appreciated. Express your APP.com/obituaries View Monmouth Ocean's comprehensive list of death notices and obituaries. APP.com FROM THE JERSEY SHORE TO YOU.