All Obituaries

Patrick Callaghan passed away October 18th 2021 at the age of 71. Patrick was born and raised in Kearny, NJ. He was a graduate of Essex Catholic High School and served in the New Jersey National Guard attaining the rank of Supply Sergeant. Patrick married the love of his life, Sharon, and they moved to Forked River where they raised their family. Patrick worked a tireless career in auto sales for multiple new car dealerships and ultimately retired after owning, and operating, his own used...

Arthur F. “Skip” Miklosey, of Forked River, was born in Perth Amboy on April 11, 1937 to Frank and Kathleen Kirk Miklosey. After earning a degree in economics from West Virginia Wesleyan, Skip spent most of his career in manufacturing and specialized in materials management, and also served in NJ Army National Guard from 1959 to 1965 as a tank driver and a cook.  He began as a purchasing agent at Lockheed, and then at Electronics Associates Incorporated (‘EAI’)...

Joseph G Kopec age 74 of Lanoka Harbor died Thursday, September 30, 2021, peacefully. He was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ and moved to Lacey Township in 1985.Joseph worked for Chevron and the school system for many years. Mr. Kopec loved going out on his boat and enjoyed classic cars. He loved crabbing and taking walks by the water with his wife by the Barnegat Light House. Every morning he looked forward to meeting his friends for a cup of coffee at the local 7-11 while scratching off...

Shaun J. Moss, 54, of Manahawkin, NJ has passed away peacefully surrounded with his loving girlfriend of 18 years by his side, Debbie on September 29th, 2021. He was born in Homestead, Florida, on November 20th, 1966, to his mother Patricia and his late father, William Moss. He is survived by his girlfriend Debbie Garcia, his daughter Megan Garcia, his mother Patricia, his brother Scott, his wife Barbara and their children Madison and Maverick. He is also survived by his cousins, Erika,...

Michael, 69, passed away peacefully the morning of September 26th.  Michael was born and raised in South Orange, New Jersey on March 9th, 1952. He was the son of Carmen and Helen Iantosca.  He graduated from Columbia High School in 1970 and went on to Belknap College in New Hampshire where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business. Michael was a talented athlete and had a successful college career playing point guard for the Belknap basketball team.  He had a long...

Joseph C Leo. November 23, 1950 (age 70) to September 23, 2021. Joe was born in Elizabeth, NJ, grew up in Roselle Park, NJ and graduated from Roselle Park High class of 1968.   He enlisted in the US Navy and served as a Seabee in Viet Nam, Midway Island and in the Philippines.  Reenlisted in Naval Reserves, retired, after 20+ years, at the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was a member of The Last Patrol, a group of veterans that walked from Washington DC...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MaryLou Gardner (Vesey), age 86, of Toms River. She passed away at Jersey Shore Hospital on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. MaryLou was born in Hoboken, NJ. She worked at 21 Plus & JD's Italian Ice, which she loved. Her clients and co-workers became family. Above all else, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and, to many, a caring friend.    MaryLou is survived by her children Carol Miller,...

Albert U. Ingenito, 77, of Forked River, died, Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at his son’s home in Hillsborough, NJ. Albert proudly and honorably served his country in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Old Guard of Forked River Chapter 19 and volunteered at the Lacey Food Bank.  Albert was a communicant of the Church of Saint Pius X, Forked River. He was employed as an Assistant Credit Manager with Allied Beverage Group, Elizabeth, NJ before retiring...

Dot Ruddy (McDevitt) 92 years old of Surf City NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, PA was called home to heaven on Tuesday August 24, 2021, where she will be reunited with her husband, William Ruddy, and her parents; John McDevitt and Kathryn (Diamond) and her siblings; Thomas McDevitt, Michael McDevitt, John McDevitt, Kathrine (Goehl), Margaret McDevitt, Ann McDevitt, Charles "Chick" McDevitt, Theresa (Flannery), James McDevitt and Gerald McDevitt.   Survived by her sister Mary...

Corinne Mary Fitzgerald passed away at the age of 96 on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 after a two half year battle with cancer. She was born in Brooklyn, NY before moving to Monmouth County to raise her family. She then moved to Whiting, NJ before residing in Ormond Beach, Florida. Corinne leaves behind a legacy with countless memories filled with many family members and friends. She loved getting all dolled up and going out dancing. Her talents were endless including floral arranging,...