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Obituaries from 2002
PAUL PERRICONE, 63, of Union Beach died Nov. 3 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Newark, he resided there before moving to Union Beach 30 years ago. He maintained the ticket book at Keyport Fast Ferry. Prior to that, he worked for the Hazlet Board of Education for 11 years, retiring in 2001; and worked 26 years for Eastern Airlines, Newark, retiring in 1989. He served with the U.S. Navy. He was a communicant of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth "Liz" Wittmann Perricone of Union Beach; two daughters and one son-in-law, Pamela and Benjamin Curry, and Angela Perricone, all of Union Beach; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Irene Perricone, and Joe and Janet Perricone; a sister, Theresa Rubano; two brothers-in-law; a grandson; and several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach. Interment
was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Keyport.
PEGGY ANN SHEEHAN, 60, of Middletown died Nov. 2 at home. Born in Asbury Park, she had lived there and in Hazlet before moving to Middletown 32 years ago. Mrs. Sheehan worked at Keansburg Pharmacy several years, retiring in 2000 due to illness. Prior to that, she was a saleswoman at Toby’s Stride Rite, Middletown, for several years. She was a communicant and member of the Rosary Altar Society of St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Middletown. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2179, Port Monmouth section of Middletown. She and her husband coached the first girls’ soccer team in the Middletown Youth Athletic League. She served as a Girl Scout leader and was a member of the Deacon Wives Association, Trenton Diocese. Mrs. Sheehan is survived by her husband of 40 years, Kenneth R. Sheehan; her mother, Loretta Bennett of Hazlet; two daughters and one son-in-law, Kathleen Sheehan of Middletown, and Theresa Sheehan Haddad and Eric Haddad of East Berlin, Pa.; her son, Kenneth Sheehan Jr. of Wake Forest, N.C.; her brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Casey Bennett of Sailorsburg, Pa.; and one grandson, Anthony Montanaro of Middletown. A funeral service was held at St. Catherine’s Church, followed by entombment at St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Keyport.
RENEE ANN BARTUCCI DELLA, 33, of the West Keansburg section of Hazlet, died Nov. 7 at home. Born in Hoboken, she lived in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown prior to moving to West Keansburg 11 years ago. She was a secretary at GNO Abstracts, Freehold, for three years. She was predeceased by her father, Andrew Bartucci, and a sister, Barbara Ann Schwartzman. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Vincent Della, and a son, Joseph Anthony Bartucci, both at home; her mother, Marion Dysan Bartucci of West Keansburg; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Michelle and Andy Sabo of the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen, Carol Hunt of Middletown, and Donna and Dave Pappas of West Keansburg; and three brothers, Jim Bartucci of East Keansburg, Dave Bartucci of Middletown, and Charles Bartucci of Keansburg. A Jehovah’s Witness funeral service and a Roman Catholic liturgy were both offered.
LUZ M. SANTIAGO COLON, 89, of Red Bank died Nov. 9 at Avante at Red Bank. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she resided in Middletown before moving to Red Bank three years ago. Mrs. Colon was a housekeeper at New York Hospital, New York City, for 18 years, retiring in 1975. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Colon. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Colon of Middletown; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Interment
was at St. Raymond’s Cemetery, the Bronx, N.Y.
JULIUS "JULE" SROKA, 86, of Middletown died Nov. 9 at the home of his daughter. Born in New York City, he lived in Jersey City before moving to Middletown 19 years ago. He worked as an assembler at Western Electric, Kearny, for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Western Electric Pioneers of America. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Sroka; and two sisters, Josephine Murphy and Mary Sanchez. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Krolak Sroka of Middletown; two daughters and one son-in-law, Donna M. and James Massett of Middletown, with whom he and his wife lived, and Theresa Pelletier of Sayreville; a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph J. and Rosemary Sroka of Brick; a sister, Irene Faas of Blairstown; and six grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. Interment
was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.
MARILYN M. BRUNO, 70, of the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen, died Dec. 1 at home. Born in Fords, she resided in Cliffwood the past 51 years. She was the owner/operator of Bruno’s General Store, Cliffwood, which she opened 51 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph A. Bruno Sr. She is survived by three sons, Gary Bruno of Cliffwood, Joseph A. Bruno Jr. of Manalapan, and Dennis Bruno of Matawan; two daughters, Sharon Bruno and Felicia Bruno, both of Cliffwood; her sister, Joan Coleman of Maryland; her brother, Bob Miller of Perth Amboy; and three grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, Canton OH 44720.
MAE ESTELLE DIBBLE, 92, of Keyport died Dec. 3 at Regency Park Care Center, Hazlet. Born in Scranton, Pa., she had been a resident of Keyport for more than 50 years. Mrs. Dibble was predeceased by her husband, Stanford, in 1997; and a daughter, Betty Regan, in 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Jackowski of Daytona, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Entombment was at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens.
GUY WILLIAM SARNA, 44, of Middletown died Nov. 7 at home. Born in Providence, R.I., he lived there and in Edison before moving to Middletown six years ago. Mr. Sarna was the owner and operator of American Jewelry and National Chain, Middletown, for 18 years. He was a coach for New Brunswick Pop Warner Football and Edison Pop Warner Football. Mr. Sarna is survived by his wife of 18 years, RayAnne Endter Sarna of Middletown; two daughters, Jillian Sarna and Alexandra Sarna, both of Middletown; his son, Salvatore Sarna of Middletown; his mother, Mary Waldron of Johnson, R.I.; his father and his wife, Salvatore and Rose Sarna of New York City; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Elena and Henry Clodius of Seekonk, Mass., Stephanie Freeman of California, and Heather Waldron of Johnson, R.I.; and two brothers, William Waldron of Riverside, N.Y., and Fabrizio Sarnacchiaro of Brooklyn, N.Y. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the Rutgers Football Scholarship Fund, c/o Scarlet R Club, Winants Hall, 7 College Ave., New Brunswick 08901.
MARGARET ANN "PEGGY" SHEA SCHWARZ, 69, of Eatontown died Nov. 9 at home. Born in Fieldsboro, she lived in Little Silver and Rumson prior to moving to Eatontown in 1987. She was a supervisor of text processing at Lucent Technologies, Holmdel and West Long Branch, for 26 years, retiring in 1988. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. She was a life member of Pioneers, Lucent Technologies Penn-Jersey Chapter No. 132, and a member of SCAN, Eatontown. Her activities included opera and classical music, and membership in wildlife organizations. She was also an avid gardener. She is survived by her husband, Charles S. Schwar; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Thomas M. and Tricia Beam of Wall Township, and Richard L. and Doreen Beam of Tinton Falls; her stepson and his wife, C. Frederic and Theresa Schwarz of the Belford section of Middletown; her stepdaughter and her husband, Joanne and James Coleridge Jr. of Atlantic Highlands; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Anthony of Padua Church, followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick 08902; or to Lunch Break, 121 W. Bergen Place, Red Bank 07701.
THELMA MACKEY BABCOCK, 88, of Middletown died Dec. 10 at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation, Red Bank. Mrs. Babcock had been a resident of Middletown since 1951. She was employed at the Middletown Township Library for 15 years. She was a founder and charter member of the Middletown United Methodist Church, where she also served as church pianist and was active on several church committees, until her health failed. Mrs. Babcock enjoyed time with her family and was a former member of the PTA. She also participated in ministries such as Meals on Wheels, and hospices. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald H. Babcock Sr., and a son, Jeffrey Babcock. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Betty Ann Babcock Jr. of Salem, Mass., Robert and Luci Babcock of Darien, Ill., and Bruce and Lynn Babcock of Mattapoisett, Mass.; her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Melvin Hooper of Middletown; and four grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Dec. 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Middletown United Methodist Church, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the Middletown United Methodist Church, 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown 07748.
