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Obituaries from 2001
JOHN E. LEMON JR., 67, of Tinton Falls, died July 15 at Tinton Falls Convalescent Center. Born in South Amboy, he was a lifelong Tinton Falls resident. He was a funeral director for Anderson Funeral Home, Red Bank, and Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Red Bank. A former mayor of Tinton Falls, he was elected to the first of three terms at age 28, and also served as a councilman and police commissioner. He was a charter member and former captain of the Tinton Falls First Aid Squad, an exempt member and former treasurer of Tinton Falls Fire Company No. 1, and past president of the Monmouth County Municipal Association and the New Jersey Conference of Mayors. He was the recipient of the distinguished service award from the Greater Red Bank Jaycees, and appeared in both Outstanding Young Men of America (1965) and Who’s Who in America (1968). He was also a former secretary of the Monmouth County Park System. He is survived by his brother, William Lemon, Rutherfordton, N.C. Burial was at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls.
MILDRED C. KINKLE, 88, of Red Bank, died July 19 at home. Born in Flushing, N.Y., she lived in Camden prior to moving to Red Bank in 1992. She was a retired factory worker for The John R. Evans Leather Works, Camden, for several years. She was a volunteer at Riverview Medical Center and its thrift shop, both in Red Bank. She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis W.F. Kinkle, and a son, Joseph Termini. She is survived by three sons, Lewis Kinkle of Sewell, William Kinkle of Pennsauken, and Julius Kinkle of Fort Myers, Fla.; three daughters, Frances Kinkle of Red Bank, with whom she lived, Priscilla Powers of Avalon, and Miame Hubler of Biloxi, Miss.; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was offered at The Church of the Holy Communion, Fair Haven. Memorial donations may be made to The Teleios Foundation, P.O. Box 7213, Shrewsbury 07702.
JOSEPH F. REILLY, 84, of Red Bank died July 21 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Queens, N.Y., he previously lived in Flushing, N.Y., and Satellite, Fla., and moved to Red Bank three years ago. He was an English teacher for Archbishop Malloy High School, Queens, for 10 years before retiring in 1972. Prior to that, he was a New York City firefighter for 20 years, before retiring in 1962. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, and attained the rank of lieutenant. His hobbies included golf and reading. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Rose Reilly in 1996 and Kay Morris in 1998. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Masterson Reilly of Red Bank; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Larry J. and Mary Ann Reilly of Middletown, and Frank M. Reilly of Warwick, N.Y.; and three granddaughters. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, New Monmouth section of Middletown, followed by burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.
MARSHALL W. COLE, 76, of Long Branch died June 27 in Brick after injuries he and his wife sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Franklin, N.Y., he lived in Imler, Pa., prior to moving to Long Branch in 1947. He was a self-employed builder prior to retirement. Before that, he worked in the Long Branch post office. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2140, Long Branch, as well as American Legion Post No. 113, Bedford, Pa. He was predeceased by his son, Marshall W. Cole Jr., in 1964. He is survived by three sons, Paul R. Cole, of West Long Branch, Richard E. Cole of Alum Bank, Pa., and Larry D. Cole of Osterburg, Pa.; two daughters, Virginia Beach of Long Branch, and Dorothy Hecker of Spring Hill, Fla.; his brother, James Burkett of Long Branch; four sisters, Barbara Welle of Long Branch, Carol Voleck and Grace Gentilé, both of Florida, and Delores Harp of New Mexico; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Long Branch. Interment
was at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport.
DOROTHY M. COLE, 73, of Long Branch died June 27, along with her husband, in Brick after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Long Branch, she was a lifelong resident. Prior to retirement, she was employed by the Homestead Pharmacy, Long Branch. She was a communicant of Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Long Branch. She was a member of the Auxiliary of Long Branch Lodge No. 742, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. She was predeceased by her son, Marshall W. Cole Jr., in 1964. She is survived by three sons, Paul R. Cole of West Long Branch, Richard E. Cole of Alum Bank, Pa., and Larry D. Cole, of Osterburg, Pa.; two daughters, Virginia Beach of Long Branch, and Dorothy Hecker of Spring Hill, Fla.; three brothers, Daniel Carroll of Bound Brook, William Carroll of Toms River, and John Carroll of South Carolina; four sisters, Anna Reynolds of Lee Hall, Va., Jean Taboada of Brick, Joan Warren of Oceanport, and Margie Courtney of West Long Branch; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass was offered at Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Long Branch. Interment
was at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport.
CHARLOTTE J. FURCE GIANNANDREA, 81, of the Parlin section of Sayreville died July 14 in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. Her husband, Vito, died in 1991. Surviving are a daughter, Beverly Gotti of Parlin; a son, Kenneth Von Oesen of Red Bank; a sister, Eleanor Bellack of San Jose, Calif.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A Mass is planned for July 19 at St. Mary’s Church, South Amboy. Interment
will follow in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arnytown section of North Hanover. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
MAUREEN A. HUDSON, 55, of Howell died June 11 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Mrs. Hudson was born in Bridgeton, and had lived in Shrewsbury before moving to Howell twenty years ago. Mrs. Hudson was a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School class of 1963. Prior to that she graduated from St. James Grammar School, Red Bank. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Mrs. Hudson was an administrative assistant at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Farmingdale, for the past three years. She was also a volunteer with the church’s building campaign and a Confirmation of Christian Doctrine (CCD) teacher’s aide. Prior to this, Mrs. Hudson was an operations clerk at Bell Atlantic, Motor Vehicle Department, Freehold, for 29 years before retiring in 1992. Mrs. Hudson was a volunteer at the Monmouth County SPCA, Eatontown. She was involved with taking dogs to nursing homes for the Pet Therapy Program. Surviving are her husband, Michael Hudson, of Howell; her mother, Catherine Attridge of Shrewsbury; four brothers, Brian E. Attridge of Oakhurst section of the Ocean Township, Kevin W. Attridge of Red Bank, John R. Attridge of Shrewsbury, and Richard P. Attridge of Point Pleasant Borough; and six nieces and nephews. A Mass was offered at St. Catherine of Siena, Farmingdale. Interment
was in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Wall. Memorial donations to St. Catherine of Siena Church, 31 Asbury Ave., Farmingdale 07727 or Monmouth County SPCA. 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, 07724 would be appreciated.
LORETTA REAGAN GALAZIN, 42, of Seaside Heights, died July 1 in Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Galazin; and five brothers and a sister. Surviving are a son, Thomas Jr., and two daughters, Tamara and Suzanne, all of Seaside Heights; a brother, Thomas Reagan; and eight sisters, Mildred Ferriera of Kearny, Fran Pfluger of Tinton Falls, Rose Haworth of Lanoka Harbor, Helen DaCruz of Plainsboro, Suzanne Taskowitz of Tslamoranda, Fla., Patricia Reed of Spotswood, Theresa Raimondi of Jackson, and Kathy Aikens of Old Bridge.
ELIZABETH C. PEPPLER, 92, of Applewood Estates, Freehold Township, died Oct. 12 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Allentown, she lived there until moving to Rossmoor in 1972 and then to Freehold Township in 1990. Mrs. Peppler was a member of the first graduating class of Allentown High School in 1928, attended Trenton Normal School, and graduated from Rider College, Lawrenceville. She was a member of Allentown United Methodist Church and a past matron of Nottingham Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Peppler was predeceased by a son, Ronald W. Peppler. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Norman T. Peppler; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Edgar and Jackie of Columbus, Bob and Judy of Allentown, and Dick and Pat of Memphis, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Merton A. Steelman, pastor of Allentown United Methodist Church. Interment
was at the Allentown Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown 08501.
GAETANO "TOMMY" R. PERRI, 88, of the Perrineville section of Millstone, died Oct. 12 at home. Born in Italy, he came to the United States in 1921 and settled in Brooklyn, N.Y. He later moved to Lakewood and then to Silvermead in Freehold Township before moving to Perrineville in 1998. Mr. Perri was a stationary engineer for Consolidated Edison, New York City, for many years. He later became a custodian for the Lakewood Housing Authority, retiring in 1977 after 10 years of service. He was a former member of the Silvermead Community Club, Freehold Township. Mr. Perri is survived by his wife, Theresa; three daughters, Theresa P. Ammirati of Quaker Hill, Conn., Mary Ellen Claps of Freehold Township and Irene Pearson of Perrineville; two brothers, Ralph of Howell and Peter of Manasquan; two sisters, Margaret Grasso and Jenny Young, both of Howell; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church, Freehold Township, followed by interment at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, Lakewood.
