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Francis J. “Frank” Baratta
Mr. Baratta, 76, of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, died Sept. 30, 2009, in Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Prior to his retirement in 1994, he was employed as a maintenance man with Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority, where he worked for 22 years. His wife, Mary Baratta, died in 2008. Surviving…
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Ralph R. Myers
Mr. Myers, 82, of Old Bridge, died Oct. 6, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He resided in North Brunswick prior to relocating to Old Bridge three years ago. Mr. Myers was a machinist at Personal Products, Milltown, for 46 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Johnson &…
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Michele S. Pianka Horowitz
Mrs. Horowitz, of East Brunswick, formerly of Edison, died Oct. 3, 2009, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her father, Irving Pianka. Surviving are her husband, Philip; three sons, Jeffrey of New Brunswick and Jason, and his wife, Bridget, and Jonathan, and his wife, Lori, all of Metuchen; her…
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Joseph Decibus
Mr. Decibus, 86, of Spotswood, formerly of Woodbridge, died Oct. 10, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. His wife, Joyce Bray Decibus, died in 1996. Surviving are two daughters, Linda Kaufer, and her husband, Louis, of the Lincroft section of Middletown and Kathy Gayla, and her husband, David, of Freehold; three grandchildren;…
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Joseph F. Martucci Sr.
Mr. Martucci, 55, of Monroe, died Sept. 17, 2009, in Robert Wood University Hospital, New Brunswick. His father-in-law, Thomas L. Lo- Presti, died in 2003, and a brother, Anthony D. Martucci, died in 2005. Surviving are his wife, Ann C. LoPresti Martucci; two sons, Thomas and Joseph F. Martucci Jr., both of Monroe; his parents,…
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Reform would not bring rationed medical care
It appears some people want us to believe that health-care reform would mean medical care would be rationed. As far as I can tell, and I’ve researched this, that’s just not true. There’s nothing in any of the proposals in Congress that would stand between a patient and a doctor and nothing to prevent the…
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Dalina is devoted to public service, has solid background
Stephen Dalina is a highly qualified choice for Monroe Township Council in the 3rd Ward. Mr. Dalina has lived in Monroe with his wife and two sons since 1998 and has been an active member of the community. He has volunteered his time to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Recreation Advisory Board…
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Tamburro helped township save money, maintain excellence
Monroe Township recently transferred its independent utilities authority to a department of municipal government, and the efficiencies and cost savings that are already being generated are impressive. This was a sensible move during a time when municipal governments are looking for ways to save money and be more efficient. Much of the credit for this…
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Candidate has shown dedication to families
Steve Dalina is running for the 3rd Ward Township Council seat in Monroe, and I have been impressed with his commitment to our families in this community. He has been a coach for various youth sports teams, he has served as president of the Monroe Township Baseball Association and he is currently chairman of the…
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