William Patrick Kelsey
Mr. Kelsey, 78, of Freehold, died June 27 at Neptune Rehabilitation Center, Neptune. He was a lifelong resident of Freehold. Mr. Kelsey was an ordnance supervisor for Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck. After his retirement, he worked as a van driver for the John L. Montgomery Home, Freehold Township. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Kelsey was a member of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church. He also was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a former member of American Legion Post 54, Freehold, and a coach for the Freehold Little League. He was predeceased by three brothers, James, Raymond and Frank Kelsey, and two sisters, Mary and Elizabeth Kelsey. Mr. Kelsey is survived by his wife, Rose Marie DiSalvo Kelsey; three sons, Michael P. Kelsey of Freehold, and his companion, Marion Letterie; William J. Kelsey of Point Pleasant Beach, and his companion, Colleen McCarthy, and James Kelsey of Lenoir, N.C.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Anne E. and Thomas Boehm of West Sand Lake, N.Y., and Maureen Kelsey of Palermo, Sicily, Italy; two brothers, Eugene Kelsey of Long Branch and Robert Kelsey of Freehold; five sisters, Lorraine Buble, Dorothy Higley, Margaret Higley, Joan Kelsey and Yvonne Kelsey-Cook, all of Freehold; and six grandchildren. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church, followed by interment at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold Township. Memorial donations may be made to the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, 470 East Freehold Road, Freehold 07728. The Freeman Funeral Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements.
Arnold H. Zucker
Mr. Zucker, 69, of Manalapan died June 30 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, New York City. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Manalapan in 1968. Mr. Zucker was the owner of Ampac Insurance Agency, Matawan, since 1982. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served from 1954 to 1957. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, in March. Mr. Zucker is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Larry and Carolyn Zucker of Minneapolis, Corey and Cindy Zucker of Freehold, Bradley Zucker of Las Vegas, and Eddie and Wendy Jo Zucker of Manalapan; a daughter and son-in-law, Leigh and Mark Kaback of Marlboro; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Shelley Zucker of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; and 10 grandchildren. A funeral service was held at the Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro Funeral Home, Manalapan, followed by interment at Mount Sinai Mausoleum, Marlboro.
Frank La Mattina Sr.
Mr. La Mattina, 44, of Freehold, died June 29. He and his family recently moved from Little Silver to Freehold. Mr. La Mattina was employed by Costco Wholesale for the past seven years, and recently opened and acted as general manager for the new Costco store in Mount Laurel. Before working for Costco, he was employed for more than 18 years by Rex-Gene Foods, where he was a member of the founding family. Mr. La Mattina is survived by his wife, Lisa; two sons, Frank Jr. and Christopher; a daughter, Gina; a brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Michele La Mattina; his father-in-law, Eugene Casazza, and mother-in-law, Lucille Casazza; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Gene and Marie Casazza, and Gary and Vivian Casazza; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church, Freehold Township, followed by interment at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the Frank La Mattina Sr. Scholarship Fund, c/o Christian Brothers Academy, 850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft 07738. The Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro Funeral Home, Manalapan, was in charge of arrangements.
Bessie Ruth Miraglia
Mrs. Miraglia, 88, of Millstone, died June 29 at her home. Born in Middletown, she had lived in Freehold for 62 years before moving to Millstone three years ago. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Miraglia was a secretary at the Monmouth County Court House, Freehold, for more than 26 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the church choir. She also was a leader for the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts as well as the Cub Scouts; a member of the Freehold Woman’s Club; and a member of the Republican Club, all Freehold. Mrs. Miraglia was predeceased by her husband, John Miraglia, in 1978, and a son, Kenneth, in 2001. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerard and Katsuko Miraglia of Millstone, and Frederick and Karen Miraglia of Knoxville, Tenn.; a daughter, Carolyn Pinto of Plantation, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at the Freeman Funeral Home, Freehold, followed by interment at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold Township.