Obituaries

James F. Watt III, age 78, of Atlantic Highlands, NJ, passed away on November 17, 2025, at Riverview Medical Center. Jim was born in Schenectady, NY, to Colonel James F. and Marrian Watt. He was raised in Asbury Park and graduated from Asbury Park High School. Jim enjoyed all that Asbury Park had to offer—especially the beach, the boardwalk, and water skiing with friends on Deal Lake.

Robert “Bob” Frank McIntyre, 78, of Little Silver, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 30th, 2025.

Bob was born in Kearny, NJ to the late Frank McIntyre and Muriel Boyd. He was the oldest brother to his siblings Peggy Gordon, Wendy McIntyre, Sue McIntyre Forfar, Frank “Sandy” McIntyre and Dan Larrimore. Bob grew up in Kearny and played football for Kearny High School in New Jersey where he met the love of his life and wife Diane. Recently, Bob and Diane celebrated their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary on July, 13th. Bob graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson College earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting. For 38 years, Bob was a very successful career banker who traveled daily to New York City (including First National Bank, Bankers Trust, National Bank of Canada, Whirlpool Financial Corporation, Deutsche Bank and finally GMAC Commercial Finance). Outside of his career, Bob was an active member and volunteer at the Shrewsbury River Yacht Club in Fair Haven, NJ, an infamous mountain guide at Stratton Mountain, Vermont and also was on the planning and zoning board for the Township of Bondville, Vermont.

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Quinn, who died on October 30, 2025 at the age of 69.

John was born in Newark, New Jersey to Marion (Logan) Quinn and John Quinn, he has been a resident of Shrewsbury, New Jersey for over 30 years. While at Manhattan College, he met his wife, Joanne, to whom he was married for 38 years.

John was a special education teacher at Red Bank Regional High School for over 30 years, and continued to teach students through the home instruction program for Rumson Fair Haven High School and Holmdel High School. He was a gifted teacher, and he always sought to engage students where they were coming from, with an open mind and heart.

With deep sadness, and pride in a life well-lived, we announce the passing of beloved husband and father, Robert E. Kelly, who died on Oct. 26, 2025, at the age of 94.

Robert was born on June 2, 1931 in Jersey City where he spent his youth hopping rides on PT boats, serving beers at the Democratic Club poker games and jumping off the bridge over Newark Bay. His teachers at St. Petersburg Prep would be surprised to know that the kid who couldn’t sit still and liked to cause trouble would grow up to be a fantastic writer who read the Wall Street Journal and New York Times everyday.

At 17, he joined the Marine Corp reserves and at 19 was shipped across the globe to Korea where he endured a war that would stay with him his entire life.

Jason (Jay) Halikias, 54, of Rumson, New Jersey, passed away on October 19, 2025. Born and raised in Garden City, New York, Jay graduated from Loyola University of Maryland and spent his entire career on Wall Street; he was an Executive Director in Compliance at Oppenheimer & Co.

Mr. Raymond Frank Johnson, affectionately known as "RayRay" & “Raybe," passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Holmdel, New Jersey, at the age of 73. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, Ray lived a life marked by brilliance, curiosity, creativity, and deep conviction.

Ray’s academic journey began at the Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ, during the 1970s, when it was an all-boys institution. He later earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Rider College. A gifted student with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ray excelled in every subject he pursued, especially those he was passionate about. His intellectual curiosity extended far beyond the classroom—he was a lifelong reader who devoured books with the intensity of a scholar and the joy of a true enthusiast. To further his professional aspirations in Computer Engineering, Ray pursued numerous continuing education certifications, demonstrating his relentless drive to learn and grow.

Karen Hugus, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. She was 80.

Born in 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, Karen was known throughout her life for her immense generosity, quick wit, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She met the love of her life, Paul Hugus, in Freehold, New Jersey, and the two were married in 1964, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey of love and partnership.

Garrett (“Gary”) A. Corson III, 84, of Neptune passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025 after a long illness. Born in Long Branch and raised in Lincroft, he attended Lincoln Technical School. Gary married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Dorothy Mazza, in 1961.  They had two children, Joseph and Audra, and built a wonderful life.

 While words can hardly capture the impact of his life, we remember Gary’s kindness, strength, and unwavering spirit. He was a proud husband, father, Pop Pop, co-worker, uncle, friend and volunteer firefighter. Always a sports fan, Gary was an enthusiastic supporter of the Monmouth Regional High School Falcons, while his children, Audra and Joseph, were high school athletes. He continued his support for over 30 years while Audra coached multiple sports and when his grandchildren participated in school activities and sports.