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  • Anthony “Tony” Joseph Modafferi

    Mr. Modafferi, 73, a resident of Freehold Township since 2003, died Nov. 3, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a dock builder for the City of New York, retiring in 1999. He was predeceased by a son, FredericModafferi; and a sister, Catherine Ascione. He is survived by his wife of 27 years,…

  • Arthur J. Rinschler

    Mr. Arthur J. Rinschler, 75, a resident of Manalapan for 44 years, died Nov. 4, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a manager at AT&T, New York City, before his retirement. After his retirement he was a school bus driver for the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District. He was predeceased by two sisters,…

  • After campaign season, we have cauliflower ears

    Coda • GREG BEAN Dear President Obama: I’m sorry I hung up when you called the other night. That was rude, I know, especially from a supporter, but it was your recorded voice, and it was the dinner hour, and I had just put a couple of thick pork chops in the pan and they…

  • Edward C. Brown

    Mr. Brown, 77, a resident of Colts Neck for 33 years, died Oct. 31, 2009, at home. He was employed as a salesman for Robertshaw Controls, Corona, Calif., prior to his retirement. He is survived by his wife Barbara; a son and daughter in-law, Daniel and Tracie Brown; a daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline and Mark…

  • For the Record

    An article concerning the Manalapan Township Committee, “Legal Bill at Heart of Public Discussion,” that was published in the News Transcript on Nov. 4 was written by staff writer Mark Rosman. A production error caused an incorrect byline to be placed on the story.

  • Deny J. Martin

    Mr. Martin, 35, of Howell, died Nov. 4, 2009, from injuries received while at work at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan. He was born in Red Bank, and was a graduate of Freehold Township High School. Mr. Martin was an Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop No. 66. He was predeceased by his father, James…

  • Charles Schanck Jr.

    Mr. Schanck, 85 ,of Oceanport died Nov. 8, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He resided in Colts Neck prior to relocating to Oceanport 75 years ago. Mr. Schank was employed at New Jersey Natural Gas Company for 39 years, retiring as vice president of operations…

  • Next time I’ll tell them, ‘Hold the fly!’

    Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH I’m not much of a drive-through window kind of person. The lines are long, the help is curt and I must say the food leaves a little to be desired. But the coffee. Well, you just can’t beat it for the price. Especially on a night when the…