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Alfonso Murcia
Mr. Murcia, 88, of Manalapan, formerly of Matawan, died Sept. 3, 2012, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was born in Colombia. Prior to retiring, Mr. Murcia was employed as a mechanical engineer for Old Bridge Chemicals. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathryn, in 2012. Surviving are six children, Elisabet Gomez and Gladys…
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Maria Manuela Rodriguez
Mrs. Rodriguez, 82, of Howell, died Aug. 23, 2012. She was born in Red Jacket, W.Va., and lived in Freehold Township before moving to Howell 10 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Florentino Rodriguez, in 2008. Surviving are a son, Julio Rodriguez of Parsippany; a daughter, Carmen Doetsch and her husband, Gerhard, of…
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Charles Francis Kniffin Sr.
Mr. Kniffin, 83, of Freehold Township, died Aug. 24, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Prior to retiring, Mr. Kniffin was a truck driver for Northern Express, Avenel. He was predeceased by a son, Charles Francis Kniffin Jr., in 2002. Surviving are his wife, Helen Craft Kniffin; a…
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Norwegian Gem will score with New Jersey families
DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN This summer’s family vacation may be over, but it’s never too early to start planning for next year. Crystal clear aquamarine waters, rope hammocks swaying from coconut palms, and Bahamian conch fritters and key lime pie are just a relaxing sail ride away from Manhattan — a convenient departure point if…
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’Tis the season … for toggle bolts
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Something strange happens to me this time of year. I start to feel crisp and brisk and almost as if there’s orange in my aura. While my family of men scarcely thinks of anything besides first downs and encroachments, I begin musing over berries, pine cones and raffia. I…
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William D. Wright
Mr. Wright, 71, of Hazlet, died Aug. 16, 2012, at his home. He was born in Kearny and grew up in Union Beach. Mr. Wright was a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. He was a retired electrician for Local 358. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Joy Brown Wright; three sons, Craig Wright and his…
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Howard S. Meistrich
Mr. Meistrich, 64, of Matawan, died Aug. 17, 2012, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived in Ocean Township before moving to Matawan. Prior to retiring, he was employed for the Nestle Company for 20 years. Surviving are two children, Michael of Atlantic Highlands and Leslie of Freehold; a grandson; and…
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Raymond Chiusano
Mr. Chiusano, 59, of Lakewood, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y., and Freehold, died Aug. 18, 2012, at home. He was employed as a lab technician for ICL Performance, Carteret, and had served in the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Joanne; two daughters and sons-inlaw, Jennifer and Chris Montalvo of Colts Neck…
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William A. Krupp
Mr. Krupp, 76, of Freehold, died Aug. 24, 2012, at home. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a machinist in the fleet maintenance department for Public Service Electric and Gas in Edison for 37 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving 1961-1963, where he participated in the 1962 integration of the…
