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Obituaries from 2002
JOSEPH V. VALLILLO, 58, of Middletown died July 3 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Jersey City, he lived in North Bergen before moving to Middletown 25 years ago. He was a data processor at City Corporation, Weehawken, for three years. Prior to that, he worked for American Airlines, Sealand, and Revlon, all Edison. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his newborn granddaughter. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph Vallillo. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia A. Pepe Vallillo of Middletown; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Joseph F. and Lenore Vallillo of Tinton Falls, Jeffrey V. Vallillo of New York City, and James J. and Jenifer Vallillo of Middletown; his sister and brother-in-law, Judith and Billy Thiel of Middletown; his mother, Elizabeth Ardito Vallillo of Middletown; two nephews; and several cousins. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Middletown. Entombment was at Fair View Mausoleum, Middletown.
RAYMOND J. ESTENES, 73, of Middletown died July 4 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Newark, he lived in Union prior to moving to Middletown 42 years ago. He was a retired plumber for Local No. 9, Englishtown, for 50 years. He served with the U.S. Marines during World War II. He was a past president of Plumbers Local No. 24, Newark. He is survived by his wife, Mary Eak Estenes of Middletown; three sons, Raymond F. Estenes of Middletown, Craig J. Estenes of Lavallette, and Kyle J. Estenes of Chadwick Beach; his sister, Jane Alliston of New Providence; and two granddaughters.
JOSEPH A. RIZZO, 87, of Red Bank died July 4 at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation, Red Bank. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided in Red Bank for the past 60 years. He was employed at Stavola Paving and Contracting, retiring in 1980. He was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. He was a member and past president of the Garibaldi Society, Red Bank. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Angela Jean Rizzo, in 1995; and a daughter, Joanne Nixon in February. He is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Jean T. and Jean-Claude Geraud of Red Bank, and Marie T. Rizzo of Red Bank; three sisters, Antoinette Ciaglia of Toms River, Anne Perno of the Lincroft section of Middletown, and Marie Kaiser of California; his sister-in-law, Madeline Rizzo; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church. Interment
was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.
BRUCE K. SEAVEY, 66, of Union Beach died July 9 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Michigan, he resided in Keyport prior to moving to Union Beach six years ago. He was employed at CMI Equipment Co., Union Beach, retiring six years ago. Prior to that, he was a purchasing agent at Gale’s Hardware, Keyport, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Shriners Club, Trenton, and the Masonic Lodge, Keyport. He was also a past coach for Keyport Pop Warner. He was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth L. Seavey Jr. in 1988. He is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Sassman Seavey of Union Beach; two daughters, Barbara Sheridan of New York, and Kathryn A. Kosztur of Union Beach; two sisters, Genevieve Reed of Florida, and Vicki Lewis of Hightstown; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Interment
was at Brainerd-Westminster Cemetery, Cranbury.
JAMES ("JIM") A. AMEND, 69, of Colts Neck died July 5 at Bayshore Hospital, Holmdel, after a short illness. He was vice president of Amend Publishing, Shrewsbury, the past 10 years. He was responsible for the production of the Colts Neck Calendar, The Holmdel Happenings, The Lincroft Village News, and other newspapers in three local communities. Prior to that he worked at AT&T Corp., Parsippany; Exxon Enterprises, Branch-burg; and Reliance Engineering, Florham Park. He began his career at Lavoie Laboratories, Morganville, where he contributed his engineering skills to projects including Navy and Army communications, power and radar equipment. He recently attended Port Monmouth Church, Port Monmouth section of Middletown. Prior to that, he was a dedicated member and deacon at the First Baptist Church, Wall Township. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, nephews, nieces and "adopted" grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sisters, Dorthea Kulcsar Kreismer and Susie Petrizilka. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Virginia "Ginny" A. Amend of Colts Neck; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Andrew Walsh of Middletown, Peggy Amend and Robert Buschman of Atlanta, and Jane and Michael Klefas of Lakewood, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Port Monmouth Church. Interment
was at Fairview Cemetery, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to Bayshore Community Hospital, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel 07733.
DONALD E. DONNELLY, 72, of Hazlet died July 6 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Hazlet, he lived in the Bronx, N.Y., prior to moving to Hazlet 35 years ago. Before he retired, he was a trucking supervisor for 25 years. He was a communicant of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by a brother, Vincent Donnelly of Westwood; two daughters, Marianne Caruso of Hazlet, and Jeanne Mirchin of Winston-Salem, N.C.; five sons, Donald Donnelly Jr. of Hazlet, Michael Donnelly of Brielle, Hugh Donnelly of Hazlet, Kevin Donnelly of Freehold and Christopher Donnelly of Middletown; and 12 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered July 10 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach. Interment
will follow at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown.
ELIZABETH S. KOCSIS, 91, of Keyport died July 3 at New Jersey Eastern Star, Bridgewater. Born in North Tonawanda, N.Y., she lived in Buffalo, N.Y., prior to moving to Keyport 24 years ago. She was employed at the National Association of Manufacturers, New York, retiring in 1968. She was involved with the American Red Cross, Niagara City, N.Y., and was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 100, Somerville. She was predeceased by her husband, Emery Kocsis in 1992; and her brothers, Nicholas, John and Casper Steingasser. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Randolph of Merritt Island, Fla.; her sister, Rose V. Hird of Somerville; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Interment
was at Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Hazlet.
JEFFREY E. SISS, 44, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, and formerly of Matawan, died June 14 after injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Pennsylvania. Born in Long Branch, he lived in Matawan and Los Angeles before moving to Shaker Heights in 2001. He was an associate project director at the architectural firm, van Dijk Westlake Reed Leskosky, Cleveland, Ohio. He oversaw projects such as the Notre Dame College of Ohio addition, and the Western Reserve Academy Administration Building. Prior to that, he worked at New York and California architectural firms and participated in projects such as City at 42nd Street Redevelopment Plan, the New York Library System master plan, Glendale City Center, the Disney Employee Center, and actor Chuck Norris’ guest residence. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and former member of First Lutheran Church, Northridge, Calif. He was a graduate of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y. His activities included serving as a coach and referee for Shaker Youth Soccer Association, golf soccer and sailing. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Watts, and daughter, Marina E. Siss, both of Shaker Heights; his parents, Doris E. Deede of West Caldwell, and Dr. Richard Siss, Milford, Pa.; his brother, Glenn R. Siss of Randolph; and his sister, Leslie J. White of Morristown. A memorial service will be July 27 at 3 p.m. at The Unitarian Church, Summit. Memorial donations may be made to the Marina E. Siss Educational Fund, c/o Grace Lutheran Church, 13001 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.
ALPHONSINA L. "VINCIE" PASSARIELLO SAVEROCK, 89, of the Belford section of Middletown died June 27 at Holmdel Convalescent Center. Born in Roselle Park, she lived in Avenel prior to moving to Belford in 1984. She was a seamstress at ILGWU for 55 years, retiring in 1969. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, New Monmouth section of Middletown. She as predeceased by her husband of 28 years, John Saverock in 1984; her first husband of 18 years, Richard P. Anzivino in 1953; a sister, Josephine Marino; and two brothers, Pasquale Passariello and Dominick Passariello. She is survived by two sons, Richard P. Anzivino Jr. of Belford, and Anthony Saverock of Hazlet; her brother, Lawrence Passariello of Roselle; four sisters, Philomena Minnie Dinino of Westfield, Louise Mazzeo of Cranford, Antoinette Mitchelli of Delray Beach, Fla., and Jessica Babe Toomajan of Linden; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, New Monmouth. Burial was at St. James Cemetery, Woodbridge. Memorial donations may be made to Garden State Hospice Center, 70 Jackson Drive, Suite 200, Cranford 07016.
PATRICIA J. DREDGER, 68, of Howell died June 27 at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she moved to The Villages, Howell, in 1997. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Henry; two sons, Scott of Cranbury and Glenn of Middletown; a sister, Judith Lamberti of Florida; and four grandchildren. Interment
took place at Brig. Gen. William C. Dole Veterans Cemetery, Arnytown. Memorial donations may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, 12 Kent Way, Suite 101, Byfield, MA 01922.
