Category: Independent Opinion
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Linda Wilson Thierolf
Mrs. Thierolf, 77, of Middletown, died April 10, 2009. Before her retirement, she was a secretary at Linbill Business Services, Middletown, where she was employed for several years. Mrs. Thierolf is survived by her husband of 56 years, William R. Thierolf; three daughters and sonsin law, Jayne and Michael Sirignano of O’Fallon, Mo., Lugene and…
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Joseph Intelisano
Mr. Intelisano, 84, of Hazlet, died March 28, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was a furnace operator at General Cable, Perth Amboy, for 15 years, retiring 22 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Antoinette DeMarco; a son, Anthony of North Brunswick; and a grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial was at…
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James William Prunty
Mr. Prunty, 63, of Middletown, died March 31, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a government bond broker at Liberty Brokerage, New York City, before his retirement in 2004. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara; three sons and one daughterin law, Peter and Nancy of Little Silver, and…
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James A. Espinoza
Mr. Espinoza, 50, of Long Branch, died April 7, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He had resided in Middletown before relocating to Long Branch 15 years ago. Mr. Espinoza was a dockbuilder at Phoenix Marine, Sayreville, for 30 years. He is survived by his parents, Anthony Espinoza of Middletown…
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High school students to get a ‘Rude Awakening’
MIDDLETOWN — More than 4,000 area high school students will get a “Rude Awakening” this prom season about the lifealtering decisions caused by the misuse of alcohol and drugs. “We hope to empower every student to make safe choices this prom season,” said Cpl. James Roese, who coordinates the program for the Middletown Police Department’s…
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Daniel P. Cervasi
Mr. Cervasi, 77, of Matawan, died March 23, 2009, at Victoria Health Care, Matawan. He was a bartender at Party Bar, Keansburg, retiring in 1982. He is survived by his children, Madeline Hoelz, Kristen Strickland, Connie Brookes, Daniel Cervasi and Fran Strobe; a brother, David Cervasi; 10 grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Arrangements were by Day…
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Public invited to attend first-ever Rutgers Day
In recognition of Rutgers University’s unique relationship with the people of New Jersey, we are opening our doors to the public for the firstever Rutgers Day on April 25. In difficult economic times, it is more important than ever to connect the university’s resources to those we serve. On Rutgers Day, all New Jerseyans are…
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Elizabeth M. Adenhart Crawford
Mrs. Crawford, 75, of Eatontown, died March 24, 2009, at home. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lloyd L. Crawford; a son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Janice Crawford of Tinton Falls; a daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Steve Phillips of Brick; a brother and sisterin law, James and Miranda Adenhart of Mount…
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Grants defray cost of pre-K expansion
Hazlet preps for Early Childhood Learning Center BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer HAZLET — As the 2009-10 school year winds down, the school district is closer to initiating the new Early Childhood Learning Center and the process of converting Sycamore School to become preschool ready. To help pay for the changes, the Hazlet Township School…
