Philip J. Lanigan, age 71, of Shrewsbury, NJ passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 surrounded by his family.
He was born March 20, 1952 in Waltham, MA. He graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School. Phil was co-owner of Lanigan Associates, Inc. in Tinton Falls for over 40 years.
Laura Anez, age 66, of Little Silver, NJ passed away on December 1, 2023. Laura came to this country in 1980. Initially, she worked in factories but one day by chance she noticed an advertisement for Middlesex County Community College for the Nursing Program. With a Polish-American dictionary in one hand, and a textbook in another, she completed the program successfully and went on to become a licensed Practical Nurse.
To further her career, she attended Brookedale Community College, where she studied Nursing and achieved an Associate’s degree, enabling her to take the exam to become a Registered Nurse. All the above while working full time. Shortly thereafter, she was hired at Riverview Medical Center (now Hackensack Meridian) in Red Bank. At Hackensack Meridian, she eventually became a Certified Critical Care Nurse and later, she worked in Surgical Day Stay. November 30th marked her 36th Anniversary of her career at Hackensack Meridian.
Shirley A. Jenkins, age 80, of Eatontown, NJ peacefully passed away on November 30, 2023.
Born in Long Branch in 1943 to Leslie P. and Kathleen Stout. She was a graduate of Red Bank High School Class of 1962. She married Robert Jenkins at St. James Church, Red Bank in 1964.
Shirley was a homemaker most of her life however, she also worked at the Hosiery Mill in Shrewsbury, and the Rowan Controller Company in Red Bank repairing circuit breakers. She also worked as a housekeeper for two doctors in Holmdel and Matawan. She was a parishioner of St. Dorothea's Church, Eatontown for over 50 years.
Francis X. Davis, Jr. , “Frank”, 76, of Rumson, NJ passed away on November 2 from progressive heart failure.
Frank grew up in Fair Haven, NJ and lived in Rumson for the last 40 years. He attended Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft and went on to St. Joseph’s College, Indiana, where he earned a degree in psychology. It was there where he met his loving wife of 54 years.
Frank spent most of his working life at Verizon as a director of network engineering. During much of that time, he also served as a captain in the National Guard. After an early retirement from Verizon, he started his handyman business and thoroughly enjoyed that second career and his connection with the community. His Boat Ramp Oldtimers “membership” was the highlight of many of his afternoons.
Rita Maria Bank passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday November 26, 2023, just one day short of her 64th birthday.
Rita was a hospice nurse for many years, offering care and kindness to her many patients throughout out her career which, she found immensely rewarding and fulfilling. Rita worked for a period of time for the Visiting Nurses Association of New Jersey who gave her the same comfort in her time of need.
In grade school, he met his best friend Mario Crupi’s sister Rosemarie, they eventually fell in love, married in 1961, raised three children, and recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
Diane Wolejsza, of Lincroft, New Jersey, passed away peacefully the morning of Friday, November 24th, after living 60 amazing years.
Diane was born on May 22nd, 1963, to Walter and Ann Wolejsza, who dedicated their entire lives to Diane.
Though being born with Down Syndrome, Diane was a social butterfly - taking after her father, she had a heart of gold - taking after her mother and she had a great sense of humor, cracking jokes and being sneaky whenever she could. Diane was a graduate from Middletown South High School and continued to be active in the community after. Diane participated in many different day programs highlighting The Dorbrook Recreation Program and The Arc of Monmouth. Diane absolutely loved going to her programs to do aerobics, art projects, socialize with others and “have fun”.
Patrick Joseph Dufficy, 92 years old, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. His loving wife Norah passed away in 2021, married for 58 years. Norah was the love of his life, and they are now reunited together dancing with all smiles. Pat is survived by his son James, Daughter-in-law Suzanne, three grandchildren Jack, Finnbar, and Shea, and his brother & best-friend Tom. He was predeceased by his parents John and Jane, his brothers Michael, Oliver, Jack and sisters Kathleen, May, Martha, Francis, & Eileen. Pat was one of 10 and always told everyone he was his mother’s favorite, but all of them felt the same way.
Edward “Ed” V. Callow, Jr. age 68, of Red Bank, NJ passed away on November 7, 2023. Ed was born in Perth Amboy General Hospital on 11/2/1955, the son of Edward V. Callow Sr. and Dorothy Sroka Callow Verducci. He resided in Port Reading NJ for ten years, relocated to Perth Amboy NJ and later settled in Red Bank NJ where he resided for the last 24 years.
Roger Severin, 91, died at Sunrise of Shrewsbury on November 19th. He grew up in Red Bank and graduated from Red Bank High School in 1950, where he played on the football and basketball teams. He enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War and served in Kodiak, Alaska, as a weatherman. He attended Monmouth College.
In 1955 he married the love of his life, Lorraine French. They raised their daughters in Red Bank and were together until her death in 1994.
Roger was a member of the Reformed Church of Tinton Falls, and served as an Elder and a Deacon. He was a member of the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club, where he served as treasurer, and the Wayside Skeet Club. He was a volunteer delivering Meals on Wheels until he was 90. He also volunteered at Holiday Express.
