Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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John S. Dopieralski
Mr. Dopieralski, 93, a lifelong resident of South River, died Sept. 27, 2008, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. A World War II veteran, he was a milkman for Decker’s Dairy and was the proprietor of J D Dairy Products, Sayreville, for 60 years. Mr. Dopieralski was predeceased by his wife, Helen Bodak, in…
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Supporters made Gift of Life event a success
The Rotary Club of South River-East Brunswick would like to express our thanks to so many people, including the Sentinel, for supporting our Gift of Life fundraising effort. We had a highly successful gourmet dinner with a live auction and live music from the musicians of Take2 and of course the fine chefs of restaurants…
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R. Geneva “Pat” Spishock
Mrs. Spishock, 86, of East Brunswick, died Sept. 25, 2008, at home. Prior to retiring, she was a substitute teacher for the East Brunswick public schools. Her husband, Michael, and a daughter, U.S. Navy Capt. Patricia M. Spishock, predeceased her. Surviving are two daughters, Gloria Knoblock, Phoenix, Ariz., and Cindy Criss and her husband, Robert,…
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Appreciative for support of SWMHS marching unit
Weekend after weekend, as drivers come through Sayreville, they are bombarded by charitable groups asking for loose change or donations to this cause or that cause. Well, on behalf of one of those groups who have asked you for that loose change or that dollar bill, I’d like to thank you very much for the…
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Racing series fun and rewarding
Old Bridge Township Raceway Park finished its points series for Junior Dragsters on Sept. 21. I would like to thank everyone there for a safe and funfilled season. The entire staff has been exceptional. Junior Drag Racing teaches children responsibility, good sportsmanship and how to pay attention to detail. It is a sport that can…
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Ann T. DeNapoli Pacetta
Mrs. Pacetta, 81, of Monroe Township, died Sept. 28, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene J. Pacetta, in 2005. Surviving are a daughter, Carmelene Lanzano and her husband, Steve, of East Brunswick; two sons, Joseph Pacetta of Queens, N.Y., and Frank Pacetta and his wife,…
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Andrew “Butch” Bodak
Mr. Bodak, 88, of South River, died Sept. 29, 2008, at home. Born in Sayreville, he resided in South River for the past 59 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he received two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star Medal and a Silver Star Medal while serving in the Philippines.…
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Joseph Giordano
Mr. Giordano, 85, of Middletown, died Sept. 25, 2008, at Regency Park Care Center, Hazlet. He was a retired plumber at Local 14 Plumbers and Pipe fitters Union, Lodi. He was predeceased by his wife, Katherine Russo, in 2004; a brother, Ralph; and a sister, Marion. He is survived by three children and their spouses,…
