Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Somerville, Bridgewater, Branchburg and surrounding areas

Theresa Stasko

Theresa Stasko

Aug 5, 2016

Theresa (Marconi) Stasko - known as "Nan" to most all - Passed with grace after a fight with cancer on August 3rd, 2016. Predeceased by her husband and the love of her life, "Andy" in 1977. Survived by her daughter Terry Londenberg and her husband John of Hillsborough, NJ, who she has lived with since 2001. Two sons, Andrew...

Josephine Licitra

Josephine Licitra

Jul 25, 2016

Age 85 Bridgewater Josephine Licitra, wife of Emanuel "Ned" Licitra, passed away at the age of 85 on July 25 at her home in Bridgewater, surrounded by family. Born in Manville, Josephine, known by her friends and family as "Jo", attended Bound Brook High School. She worked in her family's businesses, including a hardware store and Manville Masons Supply,...

?Lucy A. Genova

?Lucy A. Genova

Jul 11, 2016

Age 99 Brick, NJ Lucy (Barber) Genova died July 9. Mrs. Genova was the wife of the late Joseph Genova and brother of the late Nicholas Barber. She was born in South Bound Brook, resided in Somerville and then Normandy Beach from 1961 until 1995 and then to Brick Township, NJ. Mrs. Genova was a comptroller and secretary for...

?Felicia T. Cinelli

?Felicia T. Cinelli

Jul 1, 2016

Age 85 Hillsborough Felicia T. Cinelli, wife of the late Michael A. Cinelli and sister of the late Tony Sena, died June 30 at RWJ at Somerset in Somerville. She was born in Somerville and resided in Hillsborough and then recently to South Bound Brook. Mrs. Cinelli was a 1948 graduate of Somerville High School and a member of...

Richard Joseph Gerlock

Richard Joseph Gerlock

Jun 28, 2016

Age 81 Bridgewater, NJ Richard Joseph Gerlock, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 27, 2016, at his home with his wife Lucille and children by his side. He was a fun-loving father, devoted husband, and kind friend. ​ Richard was born December 29, 1934, in Yonkers, New York, to Anna and Joseph Gerlock. After Richard’s father passed,...

Joseph J. Sunder

Joseph J. Sunder

Jun 28, 2016

Age 58 Frenchtown Joseph J. Sunder, son of the late Michael C. and brother of the late ,Michael J. Sunder, died June 27 at RWJ at Somerset in Somerville. Joseph was born in Somerville and grew up in Bridgewater before moving to Frenchtown 30 years ago. He owned and operated JJ Sunder Inc. in Frenchtown, a quality restoration company...

Hedwig Dambrauskas

Hedwig Dambrauskas

Jun 26, 2016

Age 87 Formerly of Middlesex Hedwig Dambrauskas, wife of the late Bernard Dambrauskas, died June 24. She was born in Miflin, AL. and resided in Bound Brook, Piscataway and Middlesex before moving recently to Phillipsburg to be closer to her daughter. Mrs. Dambrauskas was a long time member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Somerville. Surviving are her...

?Donald F. Tokash

?Donald F. Tokash

Jun 21, 2016

Age 80 Raritan Donald F. Tokash, husband of the late Audrey Marie Tokash (first wife) who died in 2007, died June 19 at RWJ at Somerset in Somerville. He was born in Freeland, PA and resided in Hillsborough for 45 years before moving to Raritan in 2010. Mr. Tokash was the Founder of Circle Floors in Somerville, a company...

Laurie Polaski

Laurie Polaski

Jun 21, 2016

Age 55 Formerly of Somerset County Laurie Polaski, 55, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2016 following a brave and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Laurie was born on November 2, 1960, to Donald Stewart and Marilyn Hess Fraser. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1979 and Villanova University in 1983 with a B.A. in Accounting. She worked...

Thomas R. Mason Sr.

Thomas R. Mason Sr.

Jun 17, 2016

Age 96 Formerly of Somerset, NJ and Morehead City, NC Thomas R. Mason Sr., died peacefully on June 10 at Parker-McCarrick Care Center in Somerset, NJ. Mr. Mason was born in Raritan, NJ and resided most of his life in Somerset, NJ. Mr. Mason was an Army Air Force Veteran of WW II, and served as a flight engineer...

Dr. Joseph Bogusky Dds

Dr. Joseph Bogusky Dds

Jun 17, 2016

Age 88 Bridgewater, NJ Dr. Joseph Bogusky died on June 14, 2016 at his home in Bridgewater. He was born in Plymouth, PA, and was the youngest of seven children. Dr. Bogusky was an All-State basketball player for Plymouth High School, PA and continued playing varsity basketball at the Ohio State University. His college studies were interrupted by his...

June Marie Bordwick Federico

June Marie Bordwick Federico

Jun 14, 2016

Age 75 Beach Haven, formerly of Somerville June Marie Bordwick Federico passed peacefully into eternal rest with her family at her side on June 13, 2016. She was born in Beach Haven NJ, and was the first graduating class of Southern Regional High School. She graduated Trenton State College in 1962 with a B.A. in Education. She worked briefly...

?Michelle A. Yanocsko

?Michelle A. Yanocsko

Jun 5, 2016

Age 62 East Windsor, NJ Formerly of Raritan Michelle A. Yanocsko died June 4 at home. Michelle was born in Somerville and resided in Raritan for 26 years and then briefly Hillsborough before moving to East Windsor in 1996. She retired as a Director for Guardian Insurance, New York City, after more than 32 years with the company. A...

Helen T Wierzbowski

Helen T Wierzbowski

Jun 4, 2016

Retired Nurse Age 91 Fords Helen T. Wierzbowski, 91 died peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 under the wonderful care of Bridgeway Care Center, Bridgewater. She was a Fords, NJ resident for 67 years. Helen was born on December, 1924 in Perth Amboy to Mary Jarczewska and Frank Bialecki. Helen graduated from Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing, currently...

Ennio A. Cartoccio

Ennio A. Cartoccio

Jun 1, 2016

Ennio A. Cartoccio Age 83 Formerly of Somerville and Toms River Born in Campobasso, Italy on January 28, 1933, Ennio A. Cartoccio entered peacefully into eternal rest on May 28, 2016 at the age of 83. Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, he resided in Somerville for 43 years with his late wife of 54 years, Vincenza before...

Edward W. Martin

Edward W. Martin

May 23, 2016

Edward W. Martin Age 89 Bridgewater Edward W. Martin. World War II Army veteran. Retired from Hearst Corporation and Somerset County Park Commission. Edward W. (Ed) Martin passed away on May 22nd at his home. ​ Born Nov. 16th, 1926, in Jersey City to William and Rose (Ennis) Martin, Ed attended St. John’s Grammar School and Seton Hall Prep....

Eileen V. Bengivenga

Eileen V. Bengivenga

May 16, 2016

Eileen V. Bengivenga Age 94 Formerly of Raritan Eileen V Bengivenga, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2014. Predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Carlo Bengivenga, and her daughter, Carole Bengivenga Brandt. Eileen and Carlo were residents of Raritan for 50 years. Carlo and Eileen owned and operated Raritan Brake and Wheel Service on the corner...

William Levi Hurst

William Levi Hurst

May 16, 2016

William Levi Hurst Age 50 Bridgewater William Levi Hurst died May 13 at home. He was born in New Brunswick and resided in Bridgewater. "Billy", as he was known, was an Assistant Professor at Raritan Valley Community College. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding his bicycle and playing guitar, favoring jazz guitarist Johnny Winters. Surviving are his siblings Richard Hurst...

?Mary Castagna

?Mary Castagna

May 11, 2016

​Mary Castagna Age 99 Hillsborough Mary Castagna died May 9. Mrs. Castagna was born in New York City, NY and resided in Hillsborough since 1976. She retired from AT&T, Morristown, when she was 89 years old and had been with the company since 1969. A member of Mary, Mother of God Church in Hillsborough and Senior Citizens Chapter A...

John Anello Sr.

John Anello Sr.

May 7, 2016

Age 79 Formerly of Somerville John Anello Sr. died May 6 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA. John was born in Raritan, resided in Somerville most of his life and then Flemington before moving to Belvidere, NJ in 1996. Mr. Anello was a Patrolman for the Somerville Police Department for 15 years and a former volunteer fireman for the...