Category: Independent Opinion

  • Paul Bernard Ferrigno

    Mr. Ferrigno, 40, of Little Silver, died March 10, 2008, in London. He was managing director and head of sales for Cohen & Company Investment Bank, New York City. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Mancini Ferrigno; two sons, Paul S. Ferrigno and Alexander Q. Ferrigno of Little Silver; his parents, Joseph W. Ferrigno…

  • Mary Glowacki

    Miss Glowacki, 95, of Keyport, died Feb. 27, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She is survived by four sisters, Agnes Hanson and Eva Dubesky, both of Keyport, and Bernice Adubato and Constance Hix, both Middletown; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Jesus the Lord Church, Keyport. Entombment…

  • Rita T. Nesbihal

    Mrs. Nesbihal, 77, of Hazlet, died March 10, 2008, at home. She had resided in Middletown before relocating to Hazlet. Before her retirement, Mrs. Nesbihal was employed at Charles of the Ritz, Holmdel, for 20 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip F. Nesbihal, in 1984; and a grandson, Luke Francis Nesbihal, in 2005.…

  • Among the powerful, bad behavior is all too common

    GREG BEAN Coda Back in the days when I was a police reporter, I started hearing rumors of a fancy, high-priced bordello operating in the part of town usually associated with high society. We called that part of town “The Tree Streets,” because the roads were all named after trees- Oak, Poplar,Ash,Walnut and the like…

  • James J. Hall

    Mr. Hall, 62, of Keyport, died Feb. 27, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick. He was a Realtor at Heritage House, Middletown. He was predeceased by three siblings. He is survived by a son, James P. Hall of Salisbury, N.C.; a sister; a brother; and three grandchildren. Arrangements were by Day…

  • Robert A. Trzeszkowski

    Mr. Trzeszkowski, 56, of Middletown, died March 10, 2008, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. A carpenter, he was a member of Carpenters Union Local 2250, Red Bank, the past 34 years, where he was also treasurer. He is survived by a sister, Alice Trzeszkowski of New York City; a brother, Bruce Trzeszkowski of…

  • To solve the mystery, you have to look at history

    DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: Over the years, I’ve read your columns about the punishing…

  • Catherine M. Brennan Scrivani

    Mrs. Scrivani, 90, of Atlantic Highlands, died Feb. 27, 2008, at home. She was employed at Caso Cleaners, Atlantic Highlands, for several years. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, George Scrivani, in 2001; and a daughter, Margaret Parleman, in 2003. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, George andMaureen Scrivani of…

  • Edward Randeau

    Mr. Randeau, 79, of Middletown, died March 11, 2008, at home. He was a painter for several years. He served in the U.S. military during World War II. Mr. Randeau was predeceased by his wife, Edna. He is survived by two friends, Janis Van Nortwick and Stephen Hawxhurst. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral…