• Anthony L. Maritato

    Mr. Maritato, 75, of Middletown, died Nov. 30, 2010, at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He had relocated to Fort Lauderdale from Hazlet and ultimately settled in Middletown six months ago. Mr. Maritato was predeceased by his first wife, Josephine Larrea Maritato, and a sister, Marie Sciarrone. He is survived y his wife,…

  • Christopher M. Breuche

    Mr. Breuche, 32, of Freehold, died Nov. 8, 2010, at home. He was a 1996 graduate of Howell High School. Surviving are a son, Connor Breuche; mother, Lisa Anderson of Freehold; father, Ronald Breuche and his wife, Sandra of Matawan; brother, Corey Anderson; sister, Jennifer Anderson; paternal grandparents, Fred Breuche of Eustis, Fla., and Bernice…

  • Eileen J. Conover

    Ms. Conover, 69, of Eatontown, formerly of Sayreville and Keyport, died Dec. 7, 2010, at Jersey Shore Care Center, Eatontown. She was a social worker for 20 years with the Middlesex County Welfare Board. A son, James Conover, predeceased her. Ms. Conover is survived by her children, Sandy Conover of Burke, Va., Scott Conover of…

  • Colin John Costello

    Mr. Costello, 65, of Middletown, died Dec. 10, 2010, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, after a long illness. He served his country in the U.S. Army and met his wife, Christa, while he was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany. They returned to the U.S. and settled in New York City before moving to Middletown in…

  • Rosemary S. Hammond

    Mrs. Hammond, of Red Bank, died Dec. 7, 2010, at Bayside Manor, Keansburg. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II and a longtime resident of Middletown, where she was instrumental in developing and running a child development center for mentally challenged children out of King of Kings Lutheran Church in…

  • Eleanor J. Gallagher (nee Bourusiewcz)

    Mrs. Gallagher, 68, of Belford, died Dec. 5, 2010, at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. She worked as an executive assistant for Lucent Technology, Holmdel, until 1997. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Dennis Gallagher; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Gary Rizzi of Patchogue, N.Y.; a son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Tracy…

  • Letter writers were just stating the facts

    In a letter to the Independent (“Dems should press colleagues to pass ‘tool kit,’ ” Dec. 2), Mr. Peter VanNortwick has referred to letter writers Laura Baum and Dora Crisafulli and other Democrats as whining and acting like childish losers. I think that Mr. VanNortwick has missed the theme or objectivity of these letters. These…

  • Food pantry appreciates donations as needs grow

    The Matawan Community Food Pantry would like to thank the following groups for Thanksgiving donations: Boy Scout Troops 66 and 92, Girl Scout Troops, Cliffwood Elementary School, Peter Conte Salon and Spa, Cross of Glory Lutheran Church and Nursery School, First Presbyterian Church and Nursery School, Gallo’s Haircutters, Matawan Turkey Trot, Strathmore Elementary School and…

  • Turkey Trot volunteers key to success

    For the past five years, on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, the town of Matawan has become the scene of a classic community event. The annual Matawan Borough 5K Turkey Trot has grown from its early years of just over 100 runners to a premier local tradition of close to 500 runners. An event of such…

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