Category: Atlanticville Opinion

  • Josephine J. Vonella Raimondi

    Mrs. Raimondi, 89, of Monmouth Beach, died Dec. 29, 2007, at Bayside Manor, Keansburg. Born in Long Branch, she had resided in Monmouth Beach for 30 years.Mrs. Raimondi was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfonse, in 1989; four brothers, William, John, Frank and Richard Vonella; and two sisters, Rose Foderaro and Susan…

  • Health implications unclear with synthetic turf fields

    Guest Column NANCY ALDERMAN Environment and Human Health Inc. (EHHI) is concerned about the new synthetic turf fields that are being installed by schools and towns all over this country. These fields are made of a synthetic grasslike material to which large amounts of recycled ground-up rubber tires have been added as “in-fill.” It is…

  • IN THE ARTS

    ‘Chairish the Museum’ to benefit Monmouth Museum The Monmouth Museum presents “Chairish the Museum,” an exhibition and silent auction of one-of-a-kind chairs decorated and designed by local artists and craftspersons. Chairs will be on display at the museum as well as various locations in the community (see list below) Feb. 2 through 15. The public…

  • Frances C. Hoffman

    Mrs. Hoffman, 82, of Boulder, Colo., died Dec. 26, 2007, at home. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., she had resided in Freehold Township before moving to Boulder seven years ago. Mrs. Hoffman was a nurse’s aide at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, prior to retiring. She was predeceased by her husband, William Harry Hoffman,…

  • Joyce A. Knoth Tomasello

    Mrs. Tomasello, 61, of Piscataway, died Dec. 28, 2007, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Irvington, she had resided in the Cliffwood Beach section of Old Bridge and in Keyport for 30 years before moving to Piscataway. Before her retirement,Mrs. Tomasello was a secretary with the Matawan/Aberdeen School District and the Keyport Board of…

  • James W. Mancuso Sr.

    Mr. Mancuso, 95, of Long Branch, died Dec. 29, 2007, at St. BarnabasHospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. Born in Cicala, Italy, he was a lifelong resident of Long Branch. He was the proprietor of JamesW.Mancuso Architect, Long Branch, and the designer of several local buildings. Mr. Mancuso was a member of the American…

  • JenniferAnne De Soucey

    Miss De Soucey, 19, of Ocean Township, died Dec. 22, 2007, at home. She was a student at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. She was a volunteer at Ladacin Network Inc., Ocean Township. She enjoyed horses, nature andmusic. She is survived by her parents, Mary and Daniel De Soucey; a sister, Christina, and…

  • A whole new world

    DAVID BEALES Eatontown Memorial Middle School students Ali Van Wagner, Craig Uplinger and Vicki Van Wagner perform the song “Prince Ali” during a dress rehearsal of the play “Aladdin” at Monmouth Regional High School on Jan. 18.

  • Philip C. Payne

    Mr. Payne, 60, of West Long Branch, died Dec. 20, 2007, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Long Branch, he was a lifelong resident. He was deputy chief at Fort Monmouth Fire Department, Eatontown, retiring in 1998, after joining the department in 1973. He was also a former lifemember and captain of NeptuneHose…