Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence D. Kerrigan, Jr. of Belford, N.J. on July 4, 2016.  He was the son of Lawrence D. Kerrigan, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Ann Kerrigan.  Larry was a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School and the University of Notre Dame.  He received his master’s degree in business administration from Monmouth University.  Larry was involved with the Boy Scouts of America and he achieved the ranking of Eagle Scout.  He successfully owned and operated his own business for over 20 years. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.

Josephine Caprioni Howe, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 3. Born in Red Bank to Maria and Alessandro Caprioni, she was a life-long communicant of St. Anthony of Padua RC Church. A 1943 graduate of Red Bank High School, she worked at Fort Monmouth where she met Sgt. Edward K. Howe from Massachusetts, who had served in the South Pacific in World War II. Together they raised a family of six children in a loving home, a happy gathering place for friends and relatives.

She owned and operated Josephine’s Beauty Salon in Red Bank for over 25 years. She was a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Red Bank Elks. She will be remembered for her kind spirit, positive attitude and energy and her love of dancing and big band music.

She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Edward K. Howe, Sr.; second husband, Edward Sommers; brothers, Tony and John Caprioni; and sister, Anna Summonte. Surviving are her sister, Mary Caprioni; daughters, Marcia Howe and Sarah Howe Theiss; four sons, Edward and his wife Patrice, Doug and his wife Debby, Alex and his wife Pam Peseux, Tim and his wife Beth; as well as 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Age 59 - New York City, Formerly of Rumson, NJ

Marion Baker (Muffit) Sloan, of New York City, formerly of Rumson, NJ, passed away on June 17, 2016. Marion was the daughter of Samuel Sloan III and Marion Dryden Baker Sloan. She graduated from Rumson Country Day School, Choate-Rosemary Hall and Syracuse University. She is the sister of Cynthia Titus Powers of So. Royalton, VT, Dorothy Titus McFeeters of Boston, MA, and Ellen Sloan Nicholson of Savannah, GA. She is also survived by nephews Samuel Colt Sloan, Richard, Kenneth and Patrick McFeeters, grandnephews Samuel Colton Sloan, Chase McFeeters and grandniece Katie McFeeters. She is predeceased by her parents and her brothers Jay deWitt Titus and Samuel Sloan Jr. 

 

Red Bank

Thomas J Bond Jr., Red Bank, passed away on June 27th peacefully at home with family after fighting a yearlong battle with ALS. He was just shy of his 87th birthday. Tom was the owner of Bond's Electric which serviced customers in the Rumson and throughout the Monmouth County area. For many years he had the job of putting up the holiday decorations in Red Bank and Freehold. Tom began his business by wiring his first house at age 17. He continued working until his 70's when he turned the business over to his son, Tommy Bond.

Tom Bond, as most knew him, was very active in the community. He served on the Rumson Zoning Board, as a Toastmaster, Illuminating Engineer Society, Bayshore Electric Association, and the Rumson-Fair Haven Lions Club; serving as a President of the Club several times. Tom also served in the National Guard for 8 years. He also attended both Rutgers and Monmouth College taking engineering classes.

69 – Shrewsbury

Harry "Sprat" Clark, 69 of Shrewsbury died at home on June 29.

He was predeceased by his parents Tom and Betty Clark, his brother Tommy, and his niece Stefanie. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Charlotte. Also by his two brothers Frank Clark and his wife Doreen, John Clark, and his wife Mary and his favorite sister Ella Clark. He is also survived by nieces and nephews; Kenny, Tara, Scott, Bob, Russell, Jessica, Thomas, and Beth. Also, by a host of relatives from his wife's family in Ireland.

He graduated from Red Bank High School in 1966, where he was an outstanding football and baseball player. Sprat was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he received the Army Commendation Medal for Heroism in the Republic of Vietnam in March 1971. He was a life member and ex-president of the Shrewsbury Hose Company and life member of The N.J. State Fireman's Relief Association. He was a hall of fame player on the Fire company softball team and a member of their bowling team. Sprat loved all sports especially watching NASCAR and playing golf with the Clark Foursome.

Age 96

Frances S. Brandt, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Meridian Nursing Home, Shrewsbury, NJ. She was born in Schnectady, NY. After graduating from Cobleskill University, New York in 1942, she and the man of her dreams, Elwood Douglas Brandt, married and moved to New Jersey. They resided in Lincroft, NJ on Marlu Farm, which is now part of Monmouth County Thompson Park, for 40 years. Fran worked as a waitress for 30 years and loved every minute working at the Molly Pitcher, Peterson's, Lincroft Inn, and Pleasant Valley Inn. She was a founding member of the Lincroft Community Church and later joined the Red Bank Methodist Church, joining the women's circle. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for both the Lincroft First Aid and Fire Company.Fran was avid bowler, belonging to the Harmony Bowling League for over 30 years. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, card games, writing letters and especially Rummikubs. Fran loved being around people as she had the "gift of gab." In 1991 they moved from Marlu Farm to Luftman Towers in Lincroft. She was very active and organized the monthly luncheons for many years. Fran also served as President of the Tenant's Association for a number of terms.

She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years and her brother George Studor. She is survived by her sister Jeanne Garner; her four daughters, Dianne and husband John Patterson; Linda and husband Tom Barry; Peggy and husband Joe Wallenstein; and Cindy Brandt. She will be missed by her fourteen grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren.

Age 79 of Point Pleasant

Joseph Nugent, age 79, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, June 22nd. Joseph was a general partner of the brokerage firm of Mabon, Nugent & Co. in New York, retiring in 1991.

Joe was a graduate of Riverdale Country Day School in 1955. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University in 1959 and an Honorary Doctorate in 1991. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart RC Church, Bay Head.

Joe served his country with the US Marine Reserves. He was a Board Member of the Marymount Manhattan College; a member of the Board of Trustees of Riverview Medical Center Foundation; a member of the Manasquan River Golf Club and the Bay Head Yacht Club. Joe was well known for the stories that he loved to tell. He was also a proud and active member of The Howe Street 3 PM Beach Group. He was an avid fisherman, boater and golfer. He also enjoyed woodworking and travel. Joe was also a huge New York Giants and Villanova Basketball fan.

Age 96 of Middletown

Mable R. Eremus, 96, of Middletown passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 21st. Mabel was a member of the Navesink Methodist Church. She was a volunteer at the Atlantic Methodist Church Food Pantry and belongs to a craft group at the Keansburg Methodist Church.

Age 82 - Tinton Falls, NJ and previously of Staten Island until 2005

Ciro Licastri, of Tinton Falls, NJ, died peacefully on June 22, 2016.
He came to the United States in 1971. In 1973, he married Lucia Cannizzaro, and together they had 2 children, Salvatore and Rosemarie. Ciro was a member of Excavators Union Local 731 and Mason Tenders Union Local 79. He served as a member of the Italian Army. A unique soul, Ciro was very funny, and enjoyed gardening, painting, dancing and listening to Pavarotti and Bocelli.

He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and an amazing friend.

Ciro is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lucia Licastri of Tinton Falls, NJ; his son Salvatore Licastri and his wife Nicole of Toms River, NJ; his daughter Rosemarie Lakeman and her husband Robert also of Tinton Falls, NJ; his five grandchildren John, Alexa, Ava, Adriana and Matthew. Also survived by his loving in-laws and beloved nieces and nephews.

Monmouth Beach

Carol G. Novak passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2016.

Carol was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ. She graduated from Snyder High School and worked for Standard Oil for several years. In 1953, she married Dick Garley and became a full-time homemaker to raise her six children.

Carol and Dick moved to Rumson in 1958. She was very involved with Holy Cross School and served as Holy Cross PTA President and volunteer for many years.

She married Paul J. Novak in 1975 and moved to Red Bank in 1979. She was a secretary in the Red Bank Catholic Library for 32 years, and also a volunteer for the Red Bank Catholic PTA.

Carol was very proud of and devoted to her family, and was happiest when attending gatherings and parties with her family and many friends. Her spirit, caring nature and great sense of humor will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know and love her. God now holds her in the palm of His hand with her beloved Paul, Greg and Jane.