• Barbara A. Mattei

    Mrs. Mattei, 81, of Columbia, S.C., formerly of Milltown, died Feb. 4, 2012, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. John and JoAnn Mattei of Columbia and Frank and Naomi Mattei of Spring Hill, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Ellie and James Smith of the Morganville…

  • Andrew P. Palma

    Mr. Palma, 76, of Monroe, formerly of Edison and Metuchen, died Feb. 10, 2012. Prior to his retirement in 2004, he was employed at Ford Motor Co., Edison, where he worked for 44 years. Surviving are his wife, Judy Zerler Palma; a daughter, Maureen Yunker, and her husband, John, of Edison; four sons, Philip Palma,…

  • Mark G. Petzold

    Mr. Petzold, 51, of Old Bridge, formerly of Jamesburg, Jackson and Staten Island, N.Y., died Jan. 26, 2012, at home. Surviving are his wife, Chona Petzold; his parents, Donald and Margaret Petzold; and four children, Gunner Alexander, Cheyenne Krystal, Morgan Elizabeth and Jordan Alexa. Committal was private. Arrangements were under the direction of Michael Hegarty…

  • Anthony F. Agnone

    Mr. Agnone, 96, of South River, died Jan. 28, 2012, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He began his career in Scranton, Pa., as a science teacher and was promoted to principal in the Scranton school district. Prior to his retirement in 1978, he served as South River Superintendent of Schools for 28…

  • Sociable Singles plans Feb. 26 meeting

    Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The event will feature discussion, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. The group is designed for individuals ages 50 and above. New members are welcome. For information, call 609-655-5137.

  • Local food to be topic of discussion Feb. 27

    East Brunswick Green Living will host a program titled “Anonymous Commodity Producer orArtisan Farmer With a Face: Who Is Your Farmer and Why?” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 27 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest speaker will be Dr. Joseph Heckman, professor of soil science at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, whose programs…

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    Renaissance at Cranbury Men’s Club Vice President Jack Murray presents a donation Jan. 31 to Sean Evans of Monroe, whose Eagle Scout project involves building a memorial at Veterans Park, off Avenue K, to honor fallen troops from Monroe and Jamesburg. A stone memorial pathway will be surrounded by personalized bricks, and the memorial itself…

  • Cook’s Night Off will benefit OLOL

    Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Cook’s Night Off fundraiser 5-8 p.m. Feb. 28 at McDonald’s, 600 Georges Road, at Milltown Road, North Brunswick. McDonald’s will donate 15 percent of all sales— eat-in, takeout, and drive-thru— to the school. Supporters need not present a flier for their donation to count. For…

  • Temple will host Shabbat celebration

    A Shabbat Across America Shabbat Seder Dinner and Service will be held 6:30 p.m. March 2 at Congregation Etz Chaim- Monroe Township Jewish Center, Cornell Avenue. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $8 for children ages 7-12; youngsters under age 7 will be admitted free of charge. Registration deadline is Feb. 24. Walkins will not be…

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