JENNIE L. LISTA ZAMBRANO, 95, of Long Branch died July 10 at Virtua Berlin Hospital, Berlin. Born in Long Branch, she was a lifelong resident. Mrs. Zambrano was a legal secretary at the Supreme Court of Monmouth County, retiring 28 years ago. She was a communicant of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Long Branch, where she was a member of its Rosary Altar Society and Holy Trinity Seniors. She was predeceased by her husband, Patsy Zambrano, in 1958. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Zambrano of Brick and Janet Hunt of Somerdale; a sister, Lucille Azzaretto of Long Branch; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Long Branch. Interment was at Mount Carmel Cemetery, West Long Branch. Arrangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch.
JEAN AUGUSTE AVEDIKIAN, 77, of Colts Neck died July 8 at the Victoria Heath Care Center, Matawan. Born in Marseilles, France, he lived in Rutherford before moving to Colts Neck in 1968. Mr. Avedikian was employed at Precision Hard Chrome Co., Rahway, for 35 years, retiring 14 years ago. He was a parishioner of St. Stepanos Armenian Church, Long Branch. He enjoyed time with his family and friends. Mr. Avedikian was predeceased by his wife, Pauline Manoogian Avedikian, in 2002. He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Mitchell and Donna Avedikian of West Long Branch, and Douglas Avedikian of Brick; a sister, Marie Balian of Canada; and two grandchildren. A funeral service was held at St. Stepanos Armenian Church, followed by interment at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. Arrangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch.
ALLAN J. BLAKE, 66, of Long Branch died July 8 at home. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he resided in Westwood before moving to Long Branch 13 years ago. Mr. Blake was executive vice president of sales at Ultimate Display Industries, New York City, for eight years, retiring in 2001. He served with the U.S. Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Laurel; two sons, David and Larry; a daughter, Elise; his mother, Ida; a sister, Paula; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., CW6, Long Branch 07740; or CHEMOcare of Westfield, 231 North Ave., Westfield, 07090.
JOSEPHINE ROSE ZIMMERMAN, 78, of the Lincroft section of Middletown, died July 9 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Elizabeth, she lived in Roselle before moving to Lincroft 46 years ago. Mrs. Zimmerman was employed at the Monmouth County Board of Social Services, Freehold, for 25 years before her retirement. She was an active parishioner and teacher of religious instruction for several years at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church, Lincroft. She was a member and past president of the St. Ann Guild and was active in senior citizen groups. Mrs. Zimmerman was predeceased by her husband, Edward H. Zimmerman; and a granddaughter, Cynthia Gunther. She is survived by a son, Edward H. Zimmerman Jr. of Holmdel; three daughters, Patricia Ray of Middletown, Karen Busichio of Long Branch, and Joanne Zimmerman of Vineland; two sisters, Elizabeth Brady of Kenilworth, and Frances Brodin of Scotch Plains; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church, Lincroft, followed by interment at Holmdel Cemetery.
JOSEPH S. MINCHILLI, 60, of North Brunswick died April 21 at home. Born in Jersey City, he resided there before moving to North Brunswick 30 years ago. He was self-employed. Prior to that, he was a customer service representative in New York City, and worked in the collection department at various Fleet Bank branches. He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a communicant of St. Mary of Mount Virgin Roman Catholic Church, New Brunswick. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Soyka Minchilli of North Brunswick; his daughter, Elizabeth Minchilli of North Brunswick; his mother, Betty Impalli Minchilli of Ocean Township; and two sisters, Loretta Marchitto and Frances Cuthbert, both Ocean Township.