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Cynthia B. Nappa
Mrs. Nappa, of Manalapan, died Nov. 27, 2012, from cancer, at the Hospice of New Jerse, New Brunswick. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in English. She was employed as a specialty foods manager at Delicious Orchards for 27 years and was…
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Elayne Amato
Mrs. Amato, 96, of Freehold, died Dec. 1, 2012, at The Manor, Freehold Township. Born in Jersey City, she resided in Old Bridge for 20 years before moving to Freehold four years ago. She was predeceased by a grandson, Joey Amato. Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Thomas; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael…
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Ferdinand K. “Fred” Platzer Jr.
Mr. Platzer, 56, of Howell, died Nov. 18, 2012, suddenly, from a fall, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y. Mr. Platzer was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on the U.S.S. King. He was the owner/operator of A Chimney Man, Howell. Prior…
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Edward J. Gunset
Mr. Gunset, 89, of Marlboro, died Nov. 22, 2012, at Peggy Coloney’s House at Hope Village, Scotch Plains. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and had lived in Pittsburgh, Pa., Cleveland, Ohio, Syracuse, N.Y. and Baltimore, Md. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Prior to retiring, Mr. Gunset was employed…
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Students hear how much their cards mean to troops
Freehold Borough pupils get firsthand account of soldier’s life overseas BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Students at Park Avenue Elementary School had a real-life hero on hand to kick off their “Holiday Mail for Our Heroes” program this year. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anolilo Sega spoke to students in the third through…
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FTHS students to host Sandy relief dinner
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township High School National Honor Society, in coordination with other FTHS students, staff and community members, will host a post-tropical storm Sandy Relief Pasta Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 14. The event will be held in the high school cafeteria, Elton-Adelphia Road. The fee is $10 per person for an…
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Middle school pupils make All-Shore band
MARLBORO — All-Shore Intermediate Band auditions were held on Nov. 17 at Point Pleasant Memorial Middle School, where 13 Marlboro Middle School and Marlboro Memorial Middle School students were selected to participate in the band for the 2012-13 season. Marlboro Middle School students selected, taught by instrumental music teacher Jennifer Eidel, were Amanda Kang, flute;…
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Patrick J. Hand
Mr. Hand, 90, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 11, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was born and had lived in Ireland and came to the United States in 1948, settling in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moving to Freehold Township in 1994. Prior to retiring in 1984, he was employed for more than 30…
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Eileen Esther Tobasco
Mrs. Tobasco, 73, of Jackson, formerly of East Brunswick, died Nov. 12, 2012, at home. She was employed as a part-time teller for Fleet Bank, Farmingdale. Prior to that, she worked for Taggart’s Driving School for 20 years as an office manager. Mrs. Tobasco was a member of the Winding Ways Homeowners Association Board of…
