John B. Movelle, M.D.
Dr. John B. Movelle, 87, of Fair Haven, died July 21 at home. Born in Elizabeth, he resided in Fair Haven for more than 50 years. He was a physician in the Red Bank area for more than 50 years and one of the last general practice physicians to make house calls, and volunteered at the Parker Clinic, Red Bank, following retirement. He also served as a physician for the fire, police and first aid units in Fair Haven and Rumson. He served as a physician in the U.S. Army in Oklahoma, and overseas in postwar Germany. He was a founding member and parishioner at Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. He served as past president and chief of medicine at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, and the center established the John B. Movelle, M.D. Medical Library in 2004. He was a recipient of the Golden Merit Award from the Medical Society of New Jersey. His alma mater, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, also created the John B. Movelle family practice preceptorship program in his honor. He enjoyed time with his family, travel, golf and fishing. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Anne Dickmann Movelle in 2004; a son, Daniel in 1995; and four sisters, Marion, twins Rita and Estelle, and Leona. He is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Elizabeth and the Honorable Terence Flynn of Little Silver, Jeanne Wagner of Rumson, and Mary Margaret Movelle of Jamaica Plain, Mass.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Barbara Movelle of Naperville, Ill.; John P. and Debbie Movelle of Daphne, Ala.; and Richard and Mary Movelle of Tinton Falls; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. Burial was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to the Dr. John B. Movelle Preceptorship Program Fund a Jefferson Medical College, 841 Chestnut St., Philadelphia PA 19107; Parker Clinic, 211 Shrewsbury Ave., Red Bank 07701; or Riverview Medical Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank 07701.
Jean T. Jones Meenan
Mrs. Meenan, 74, of Middletown, died July 3 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she resided there before moving to Middletown 51 years ago. She was employed at AT&T, New York City, several years ago. Mrs. Meenan was a past member of the PTA Board of St. Mary’s School and the Altar Rosary Society of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, New Monmouth section of Middletown. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Vincent Meenan; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Daniel and Patricia Meenan, and David Meenan, all of Red Bank; a daughter and son-in-law, Eileen and Dr. Robert Marrow of Bloomingdale, Ohio; and seven grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, followed by burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. The John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown, was in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Boylan
Mr. Boylan, 40, of Red Bank, died July 5 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was born in Jersey City. A graduate of Villanova (Pa.) University, he was vice president of sales and marketing at Shore Point Distributing Company, where he was employed for 20 years. He was a member of Boston Beer Distributor Alliance Committee. He was a supporter of The ARC of Monmouth County, and American Cancer Society. He was an avid fisherman, and a scuba diver who attained rescue diver status. He as predeceased by his mother, Edna. He is survived by his wife, Holly Ann Annarella Boylan; two children, Michael F.X. III and Cassidy Ann, both at home; his father, Michael F.X. Boylan Sr. of Point Pleasant; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael F.X. and Joanne Boylan Jr. of Lisle, Ill., and James J. and Jane Boylan of Highland Park, Ill.; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Ron Statile of White Plains, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral liturgy was held at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. Burial was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Thomas Boylan Memorial Foundation, 53 Club Way, Red Bank 07701.