Margaret "Peggy" Helen O’Donnell
Mrs. O’Donnell of Shadow Lake Village, Red Bank, died Feb. 21 at Rahway Hospital. Born in Bayonne, she resided in Matawan for many years before moving to Shadow Lake Village 20 years ago. She was a telephone operator at Verizon, formerly AT&T and NJ Bell, for 32 years, retiring in 1979. She was a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank, and a former communicant of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Keyport. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, the Monmouth County Symphony Auxiliary, and Shadow Lake Socializers and Democratic Club. Mrs. O’Donnell is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Myra and Edward Francy of Middletown; one nephew and one niece; and one grandniece. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. James Church, followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Keyport. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.
Gertrude E. DeCresce
Mrs. DeCresce, 85, of Rumson died Feb. 26 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Jersey City, she resided there prior to moving to Rumson 37 years ago. She was a physical education teacher at Raritan High School before her retirement. She was a member of the New Jersey Education Association and a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. She enjoyed traveling worldwide. Mrs. DeCresce was predeceased by two sisters, Esther Keenan, in 1996, and Ann Dolan in 1974. She is survived by her husband, Joseph P. DeCresce; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Joseph DeCresce of Hartford, Conn., and Dr. Robert and Mary DeCresce of Chicago; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Frank Pingitore of Little Silver; and four grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. James Church, followed by interment at Woodbine Cemetery Mausoleum, Oceanport. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.Anna M. Manzi Perchin
Mrs. Perchin, 90, of West Long Branch died Feb. 29 at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Long Branch, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Long Branch, where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society. She enjoyed time with her family, knitting and crocheting. Mrs. Perchin was predeceased by her husband, George R. Perchin, in 1996; her brothers, Phillip, Louis, John, Frank and Joseph Manzi; and her sisters, Carmella Melone, Grace Scialla and Rose Brockreide. She is survived by five daughters and three sons-in-law, Joan and Frank Campanella of Oceanport, Carol and Ralph D’Antonio of Atlantic Highlands, and Angela and William Dempster, Shirley Yourie, and JoAnne Anechiarico, all of West Long Branch; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held March 5 at 11 a.m. at Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon at Holy Trinity Church. Entombment will be at Woodbine Mausoleum, Oceanport.
Anthony T. Spaloss
Mr. Spaloss, 73, of Hazlet died Feb. 26 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Hoboken, he resided there prior to moving to Hazlet 45 years ago. He was a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, Hazlet, for 23 years, retiring at age 63. He served with the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He was a communicant of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach. He was a 25-year member of the Hazlet First Aid Squad, and a member of the Marine Corps League. He is survived by his wife, Felicia C. Spagnoli Spaloss; two daughters, Therese A. Giunta of Tinton Falls and Mary E. Winter of Brick; a son, Anthony Spaloss Jr. of Neptune; and two grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Family Church. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.
Benjamin Smith
Mr. Smith, 90, of Red Bank died Feb. 28 in Red Bank. He was a longtime resident of Hawaii before moving to Red Bank in 1997. He was a riveter at Chevron, Oahu, Hawaii, before his retirement. Mr. Smith was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Lucey Smith, and a sister, Vivian Smith. He is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment will be in Hawaii. The John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank, was in charge of arrangements.
Alfonso Cetrulo
Mr. Cetrulo, 96, of Tinton Falls died Feb. 29 at Liberty Royal Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Tinton Falls. Born in Newark, he resided there and in Toms River before moving to Tinton Falls in 2000. He was a maintenance employee at Allied Chemical, Morristown, for 15 years, retiring in 1972. He was predeceased by his first wife, Angela, in 1952; second wife, Ruth, in 2001; and a son, Michael, in 2000. He is survived by two sons, Al Cetrulo of Howell and Jerry Cetrulo of Toms River; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Interment was at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Arrangements were by C.H.T. Clayton & Son Funeral Home, Adelphia.
Elizabeth "Lilly" Breen
Mrs. Breen, 95, of Red Bank died Feb. 4 in Red Bank. Born in County Downe, Ireland, she resided in Staten Island, N.Y., prior to moving to Red Bank 20 years ago. Mrs. Breen was a homemaker. Prior to that, she was employed at the U.S. Trust Co., New York City. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank, where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society. She was a member of the Navesink House Garden Club. Mrs. Breen was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, John J. Breen. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John J. and Vivian Breen of Middletown; a daughter and son-in-law, Claudette and John Frangos of Calgary, Canada; and two grandsons. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville 07834-1365.