Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Louise T. Frazzitta
Mrs. Frazzitta, 95, of Monroe, died Nov. 1, 2008, at The Residence at Monroe Township. Born in Brooklyn, she lived there until moving to Monroe 10 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent, in 1984; her brothers, Nick, George and William Mullin; and her sisters, Theresa Mullin, Ann Morandi and Lucille Mayo. She…
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Mary DeLucia
Mrs. DeLucia, 90, a lifelong resident of Freehold Township, died Nov. 3, 2008, at CentraStateMedical Center, Freehold Township. She was a seamstress for Main Cloak Co. in Freehold prior to her retirement. Her husband of 68 years, Alfred, died in 2002. Surviving are a son, Joseph A. of Freehold; a daughter, Phyllis of Freehold; and…
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Mary Higgins Kowalski
Mrs. Kowalski, 85, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 4, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was born in Colts Neck and had resided in Freehold before moving to Freehold Township. Mrs. Kowalski was employed at the New Jersey Department of Labor Employment Services, Freehold, before her retirement. Her husband, Edward Kowalski, died in…
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Philip L. DeFrancisco Jr.
Mr. DeFrancisco, 64, of Freehold, died Nov. 9, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He worked as a journeyman for 35 years, retiring from The New York Times in 2000. Surviving are his companion, Gale Staneck; a son, Matthew of Metuchen; a stepson, Christian of Atlanta; a brother, Charles of North Carolina; a sister,…
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Open public streets to commuter parking
The subhead on a front page Nov. 12 News Transcript article reads: “Local Officials Are Trying to Create More Spaces for Manalapan Commuters.” If the writer had actually ventured into Manalapan, she would have readily seen that these officials are the cause of much of the problem, not the solution. They have taken away the…
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Need for food donations shows an increase this holiday season
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are planning what we are going to eat for Thanksgiving Day dinner. However, there are also many Monmouth County residents who are not planning a big dinner on Thanksgiving Day. They are worrying about putting food on the table for their families each and every day.…
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MADD calls attention to driving drunk during holidays
As we approach the upcoming holiday season, Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Jersey along with Mothers Against Drunk Driving locations nationwide is once again launching our holiday crackdown campaign. This campaign runs from the day before Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. As we are all aware, the holiday season brings with it opportunities of celebration…
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A story to remember
In the News • MARK ROSMAN One of the most difficult tasks this job presents is writing articles about children who are battling serious diseases, or about young people who lose their life in a tragedy. The articles that describe the challenges these individuals and their families are facing tug at the heartstrings. The people…
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Mom’s chili goes to the nutrition lab
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH Although I decided about 10 minutes into parenthood that I’d never be a contender for mother of the year, I’ve given it my best shot. I’ve done a good job of snapping and pointing at the right times. I have settled arguments with the wisdom of Solomon and…
