Mr. Hyers, 77, of Neptune died Feb. 17 at Imperial Care Center, Neptune. Born in Long Branch, he had lived in Asbury Park before moving to Neptune and worked in maintenance for Maidenform, Farmingdale. Surviving are three sisters and a brother, Helen Hyers and Doris M. Archer, both of Farmingdale, Edna Ackerman of Eatontown and Clarence F. Hyers of Howell. C.H.T. Clayton & Son Funeral Home, Adelphia section of Howell, was in charge of arrangements, which were private.
Marie L. Gaudious
Mrs. Gaudious, 86, of Long Branch died Feb. 18 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Holmdel, she was a lifelong resident of the Shore area. She was a seamstress, retiring 25 years ago. Mrs. Gaudious was predeceased by her husband, Louis Gaudious, in 1971. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and William Christy of Oceanport, and one granddaughter. Interment was at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. Arrangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch.
Eleanor Conway
Mrs. Conway, 87, of Freehold died Feb. 19 at Gateway Care Center, Eatontown. She was born in Amsterdam, N.Y., and had lived in Freehold for most of her life. Mrs. Conway was a secretary for the Freehold YMCA for 20 years before her retirement. She was predeceased by her husband, William F. Conway, in 2002. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, William Jr. and Gail Conway of Eatontown, and Jack and Paula Conway of Auburn, Pa.; five grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold Township. The Freeman Funeral Home, Manalapan, was in charge of arrangements.
Lt. Col. Irving P. Payne
Col. Payne, 86, of West Long Branch died Feb. 26 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Waverly, N.Y., he resided in Northvale prior to moving to West Long Branch 62 years ago. He was a lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Army for 30 years, retiring in 1966. He was a member of Old First United Methodist Church, West Long Branch, and a charter member of the West Long Branch Lions Club. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Clerk Payne, in 1996. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Philip C. and Lois Payne of West Long Branch; and one granddaughter. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch. Arrangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch. Memorial donations may be made to the Oceanport First Aid Squad, 2 Pemberton Ave., Oceanport 07757.
George J. Cosentino
Mr. Cosentino, 85, of Red Bank died Jan. 27 at Gateway Care Center, Eatontown. Born in Long Branch, he resided in Fair Haven for 30 years before moving to Red Bank 15 years ago. He was employed at the advertising firm of E.T. Howard, New York City, retiring after several years. He served with the U.S. Navy/Coast Guard during World War II. He was a communicant at Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven, and was active with the Fair Haven Recreation Committee and Pop Warner football. Mr. Cosentino was predeceased by his wife, Norma Olson Cosentino, in 1992; two brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, George "Jay" and Mary Cosentino Jr. of Rumson, and Marc P. and Leisa Cosentino of Needham, Mass.; a brother, Robert Cosentino of West Long Branch; and three grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Church of the Nativity. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Church of the Nativity, Ridge Road and Hance Avenue, Fair Haven 07704; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38173-0704.
Frank A. Capozzi
Mr. Capozzi, 75, of Oceanport died Feb. 1 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Newark, he resided in Kearny prior to moving to Oceanport 40 years ago. He was president and co- owner of North Jersey Paper Products, Irvington, for 45 years, retiring three years ago. He served with the U.S. Army during peacetime. He was a parishioner of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, West End section of Long Branch. Mr. Capozzi is survived by his wife, Penelope Peters Capozzi; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Steven Capozzi of Hammonton, and Robert and Barbara Capozzi of Egg Harbor Township; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and William Salvanto of West Long Branch; a sister, Joan Maffia of Oceanport; and four grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Michael’s Church. Interment was at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. Arrangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch.
Lucy D’Elia Quirk
Mrs. Quirk, 86, of Middletown died Feb. 8 at home. Born in Jersey City, she was a 44-year resident of Middletown. Mrs. Quirk was a homemaker. Prior to that, she was a seamstress for several years. She was active in the Middletown Seniors Club, and enjoyed baking. She was predeceased by her husband, Bertrand Quirk, in 1999. She is survived by four sons, Kevin J. Quirk of Middletown, Timothy J. Quirk of Mount Bethel, Pa., Bertrand V. Quirk of Longmont, Colo., and Daniel J. Quirk of Red Bank; a sister, Jean Faugno of West Milford; and three grandchildren. The John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Middletown Seniors Club, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo 07737.