Elizabeth W. “Nicky” Moss
Mrs. Moss, 87, died Oct. 22 at New Jersey Veterans Home, Menlo Park, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Baltimore, she resided in the Shore area before moving to Middletown, where she resided 50 years. Mrs. Moss was a nurse at St. James School, Red Bank, and Red Bank Catholic High School, for 25 years, retiring in 1982. She was also employed part-time at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, from 1970-94, and prior to that, at Fitkin Hospital, now Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She served with the U.S. Navy during World War II as a nurse from 1943-45. She was a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank, and a member of the Shadow Lake Socializers Club, Shadow Lake section of Middletown. Mrs. Moss was predeceased by her husband, Robert Moss, in 1964; and two brothers, Ridgley Nichols, in 1996, and Donald Nichols, in 1999. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Dennis Bliss of Middletown; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Kathryn Moss of Washington, D.C.; a brother, Steve Nichols of Baltimore; and four grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. James Church, followed by interment at Lorraine Park Cemetery, Woodlawn, Md. The John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Women in Military Service to America Memorial, 1 Memorial Way, Arlington, VA 22211.
Tina J. DeFalco
Mrs. DeFalco, 86, of Little Silver, died Oct. 14 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, she resided in Little Silver the past 48 years. She was a teacher at Red Bank Middle School, retiring in 1994. Upon retirement, she received a special award for 53 years of service from former President George H.W. Bush. Prior to that, she taught at Oakland Street and Mechanic Street schools, Red Bank, and was honored as Teacher of the Year in 1978. She also served on the New Jersey Education Association Board of Examiners for 15 years. She was inducted into the Red Bank Regional High School Hall of Fame in 2004. She was predeceased by her husband, Gene; a brother, Gerald Canella; and a sister, Marie DeFillippo. She is survived by a son and daughter-ion-law, Gene and Candy DeFalco, of Fair Haven; two sisters, Ann Mandia, of Rumson, and Christina Blenke, of White House Station; and three grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. Interment was at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Tina J. DeFalco Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Stone Mandia LLC, 685 Neptune Blvd., Neptune 07753.
Rose Czech
Mrs. Czech, of Middletown, died Oct. 18 at Brighton Gardens, Middletown. Born in Nanticoke, Pa., she resided in Jersey City and Shadow Lake Village before moving to Brighton Gardens four years ago. Mrs. Czech was a homemaker. Prior to that, she was employed in New York City for 25 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Peter and Paul, Jersey City, where she was a member of its Sisterhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter B. Czech, in 1974; and a brother, Mitchell Walkowitz, in 1976. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Dominick Cerchio of Red Bank, and Nancy and Dennis O’Melia of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a sister, Eleanor Yaga of McKeesport, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was held at The Ukrainian Catholic Church, followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 1 Meridian Road, Eatontown 07724.