Mr. Vermilyea, 78, of Shrewsbury, died May 16, 2009, at home. He was a mechanic at Nestlé, Freehold, retiring 15 years ago. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Vermilyea, in 2001; and a daughter, Michelle Smith, in 2008. He is survived by two sons, Gregory Vermilyea of Shrewsbury, and Joseph Vermilyea of Pennsylvania; five daughters, Patricia Jobes of North Carolina, Lynn Caltagirone and Valerie Bollettieri, both of Virginia, Christine Lawrence of Wall, and Marie Vermilyea of California; three brothers, Bill Vermilyea, Ted Vermilyea and John Wrenn, all of New York; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St Michael’s Church, West End section of Long Branch. Arrangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch. Memorial donations may be made to the U.S. War Dog Memorial, c/o Bucky Grimm, Treasurer, 183 Cummings Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740; or American Diabetes Association, 1160 Route 22 east, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
