Obituaries

Alfred J. Chelli

Mr. Chelli, 81, of Howell, died April 6, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Exeter, Pa., he had lived in East Brunswick for 30 years before moving to the Surrey Downs section of Howell in 1986. Mr. Chelli was an inspector for General Motors, Linden, for 32 years, retiring in 1985. He was a parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church, Freehold Township. A U.S. Army veteran, he served as a sergeant in the military police during World War II in northern France. Mr. Chelli is survived by his wife, Lucy Dominick Chelli; a son, Alfred Chelli of Jackson; three daughters, Mary Ellen Speciale of East Brunswick, Laura Saker of Millstone, and Elaine Zullo of Hightstown; a sister, Lena Faiollace of Philadelphia; and seven grandchildren. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church, Freehold Township, followed by interment at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arnytown. Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 1160 Route 22 East, Suite 103, Bridgewater 08807.

Alma M. Randall

Mrs. Randall, 86, of Mercerville, Hamilton Township, Mercer County, died March 20, 2007, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton. Born in Trenton, she was a longtime area resident. Prior to retiring, she was a school nurse for 20 years at Chesterfield Elementary School in Chesterfield Township, Burlington County. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Allentown, and a past president of its Altar Rosary Society, as well as a member of the Allentown Villagers. She was also an active member of the Hope Fire Company’s Ladies Auxiliary for 47 years. Mrs. Randall was predeceased by her husband, Edward Randall, and a sister, Evelyn Hoagland. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Albert Roemer of Indian Mills, and Ellyn and Tim Tyler of Hamilton Square; and a son and daughter-in-law, James and Susan Randall of Fort Defiance, Va. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. John’s Church, followed by interment at St. John’s Cemetery, Allentown. Peppler Funeral Home, Allentown, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Hope Fire Company, P.O. Box 547, Allentown 08501.