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Charles F. DeSantis
Mr. DeSantis, 65, of West Long Branch, died Dec. 15, 2013, at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. He was currently employed at Colonial Terrace Golf Course, Ocean. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sue (Anechiarico) DeSantis; a son, Jason DeSantis, of Tinton Falls; a daughter, Dawn DeSantis, of New York; his mother,…
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Ruth S. Upton
Mrs. Upton, 95, of Red Bank, died Nov. 11, 2013, at home. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Francis, in 2002; a brother; Edward; and two sisters, Theresa and Marion. She is survived by a daughter, Jane Sullivan and her husband, Michael, of Middletown; a son, Thomas Upton and his wife, Linda,…
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Anna A. Kojac
Mrs. Kojac, 85, of Freehold Township, died, Dec. 5, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was employed a waitress at the Golden Bell Diner and at Vans, both in Freehold Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas Kojac, in 1983. Surviving are a son, Nicholas Michael Kojac, of Freehold Township; a daughter,…
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Theresa M. Teschke
Mrs. Teschke, 74, of Port Monmouth, died Dec. 1, 2013, at Riverview Hospice, Red Bank. She was a salesperson for Two Guys and Bradlees in Middletown. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Frederick Teschke; four daughters, Debra and her husband, William Gunzel, of Little Silver, Diann and her husband, Dean Triano, of…
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Red Bank aligns pay-to-play threshold with state law
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer RED BANK — The Borough Council has voted to align the borough’s pay-toplay ordinance with state regulations. In a unanimous vote at the Dec. 18 meeting, council members approved the changes. While some residents said the measure would weaken the rules limiting political campaign contributions, Borough Attorney Daniel O’Hern said…
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Drug addiction must be acknowledged as a plague
I just read your article. I’m sure you must have received many responses to it, as this dreaded disease has struck many people in our area — children, teens and adults alike. My family, too, has had the pain of losing several loved ones to drugs. My brother-in-law fought his addiction for over 15 years…
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Column should bring comfort to those struggling
Thank you for writing about your cousin. Everyone addicted to drugs has a story. They are so much more than “an addict.” They are people we know and love. I hope sharing about your cousin brings some comfort to other families still struggling. They need to remember not to focus solely on the addiction; they…
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Scholarship keeps daughter’s memory alive
I just read your article about your cousin Courtney. I lost my daughter Morgan to heroin in December 2008. She was 22. Before that, whenever I would hear or read about a death of a much-too-young person, I would wonder how the parents must feel. How do they deal with tragedy so deeply sad? I…
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Writer offers support, resources
Jack, I am so sorry for your loss. My son was an intravenous heroin addict. I am one of the lucky, grateful moms. He became clean just before he turned 21 and has continued to support his recovery for the past eight years. Because of my experience as a mom of an addict, I have…
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