Obituaries

Joseph C. Pignataro

Obituaries Joseph C. Pignataro

Mr. Pignataro, 86, of Shrewsbury died Oct. 25 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Newark, he resided in Shrewsbury for more than 40 years. He worked part time in circulation at the Asbury Park Press, Lakewood. Prior to that, he was vice president of operations at Edmund Associates, Newark and Atlanta, for 36 years. He was a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank, and a former communicant of Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fair Haven Council. Mr. Pignataro is survived by his wife, LaVerne Hege Pignataro; three sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph C. and Mary Pignataro of Spring Lake Heights, and Robert J. and Marge Pignataro, and Donald P. and Trish Pignataro, all of Shrewsbury; and nine grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Oct. 31 at 9 a.m. at St. James Church. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Shrewsbury First Aid, P.O. Box 262, Shrewsbury 07702.

Gerald Francis Wyndorf

Mr. Wyndorf, 84, of Red Bank died Oct. 13 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was born in Atlantic Highlands and had been a resident of Red Bank for the past 54 years. Mr. Wyndorf was employed at Rassas Brothers Pontiac, Shrewsbury; Dorn’s Camera Shop, Red Bank; and Camera Showplace, Hazlet, prior to his retirement. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. He was a volunteer for several years at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and playing golf. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Ottman Wyndorf, in 1985. He is survived by three sons, Gerald W. Wyndorf of Hong Kong and Rowayton, Conn., and David A. Wyndorf and Peter D. Wyndorf, both of Red Bank; five daughters, Susan Anne Wolf of Essex, Conn., Jan E. Lipert of Red Bank, Robin A. Madell of the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen, Carrie E. Wyndorf of Red Bank, and Elizabeth Janson of North Andover, Mass.; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. James Church. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury 07702.

Adrian Winsor Rose

Mr. Rose, 92, of Poncha Springs, Colo., died Sept. 30 at home. Born and raised in Red Bank, he resided in Monmouth Beach, Ohio, and Florida before moving to Poncha Springs. He worked at Jersey Central Railroad, and in sales for several years, prior to his retirement. He enjoyed time with his family, reading, music, and the outdoors. He was predeceased by his wife, Dagmar M. Johnson; two sisters, Grace and Vera; and eight brothers, Vernon, Elmer, Wilford, Elton, Nelson, Melvin, Raymond and Theodore. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Wilbur Richardson, and Audrey and Chet Ebner; a son, Stephen Rose; a sister, Elva Wolcott; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at The United Methodist Church of Salida, Colo. Arrangements were by Lewis and Glen Funeral Home, Colorado. Memorial donations may be made to The United Methodist Church of Salida, 228 W. Fourth St., Salida, CO 81201.

Florence Costabile Criscuolo

Mrs. Criscuolo, 80, of the Parlin section of Sayreville died Oct. 11 in Carriage House Manor, Sayreville. Her husband, Salvatore L. Criscuolo, died in 1995. Surviving are a daughter, Lucille Penn of Parlin; a son, Fred Criscuolo of San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Louis Costabile of Gilroy, Calif.; two sisters, Lena Catello of Long Branch and Helen Rescigno of Eatontown; and four grandchildren. A Mass was offered at Sacred Heart Church, South Amboy. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.