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Tony “Pep” Pirre
Mr. Pirre, 53, of Jamesburg, died July 20, 2009, in University Medical Center at Princeton. Prior to his retirement in 1996, he was employed by the Middlesex County Parks Department at Thompson Park, Monroe, where he worked for 22 years. His father, Carmen “Pep” Pirre, died in 2006. Surviving are his mother, Rose Pirre of…
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Golf outing to benefit children’s hospitals
The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation will host the 11th annual Children’s Health Golf Outing beginning at 11 a.m. Aug. 17 at TPC Jasna Polana, Princeton. All proceeds will benefit the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) and the Child Health Institute of New Jersey (CHINJ) at UMDNJ-Robert…
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Principal happy to get started at Sacred Heart
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — When one diocese closed a door, another opened a window. Such was the case for Sister Marie Connolly, who is the new principal at South Amboy’s Sacred Heart School, which is part of the Diocese of Metuchen. She comes from St. Joseph Elementary School, a Diocese of Trenton…
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Sarah Santiago
Mrs. Santiago, 73, of South River, died July 20, 2009, in Baptist Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla. Surviving are her husband, Jose Santiago; three daughters, Wanda Lopez of Jacksonville, Diana Morales of Alexandria, Va., and Joanne Rosa of Old Bridge, and a son, Joseph Santiago of Orlando, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. Cremation was private. A…
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Rosary society seeks flea-market vendors
The St. Thomas Rosary Society, Old Bridge, is seeking vendors for its 19th annual Giant Flea Market set for 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 12 in St. Thomas the Apostle Church parking lot, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Spaces cost $15 each, $25 for two. Table-rental fee is $5 per table. For more information and to…
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Boro’s new BYOB law challenged in court
Route 35 club owner says ordinance discriminates BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Sayreville’s new BYOB ordinance has quickly become the subject of a legal battle. The Borough Council approved the law prohibiting patrons from bringing their own alcoholic beverages to unlicensed premises, except restaurants. At a public hearing July 13, attorney Gregory Vella told the council…
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Regina A. DiMarco Jankiewicz
Mrs. Jankiewicz, 77, of Freehold, formerly of Old Bridge, died July 17, 2009, in Sunrise Assisted Living, East Brunswick. Prior to her retirement in 1997, she was a cashier at Pathmark, Freehold, where she worked for many years. Her husband, Edward, died in 1973. Surviving are two daughters, Jennifer Montano, and her husband, Andrew, of…
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Medicare benefit can stop costly hospital readmissions
Our health-care system is clearly in need of reform, and I am heartened that our policymakers are delving into the issues to bring this to fruition this year. As I examine the existing concerns with our health-care system, it’s apparent that there could be ways to save money. When people are discharged from the hospital,…
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Tickets available for bus trip to A.C.
Polish National Alliance Lodge No. 1728 will sponsor an Aug. 9 bus trip to Trump Marina Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the Sayreville Borough Hall parking lot, Main Street. Cost is $22. Refreshments will be served on the bus. For more information or to reserve, call Eddie at 732-254-7991.
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