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Death Notices Amoroso, MaryBeth New Brunswick; Legacy Funeral Home Barbuto, Anthony Toms River; Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home Biagi, Ellsworth Holiday City South; Weatherhead Young Funeral Home Bills, Valerie Camarato, Michael Manchester; Oliverie Funeral Home Cook, John Brick; Silverton Memorial Home Eckert, Thomas Secaucus; Mack Memorial Home Ernst, E. Philip New Bern, NC; Garrigan, James Carolina Shores, NC; Holmdel Funeral Home Kean, Eileen Deal; Buckley Funeral Home Reinemann, Steven Manalapan; Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro Funeral Home Terraciano, Mildred Farmingdale; Clayton McGirr Funeral Home Tulk, Frederick Manchester; Anderson Campbell Funeral Home Urban, Antoinette "Cookie" Toms River; Clayton Mcgirr Funeral Home Ellsworth R. Biagi, age 96, of Holiday City South section of Berkeley Township passed away, June 21st, 2015 at his home. Ellsworth was born on March 9, 1919 to Augustine and Lucy Biagi. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Canada and Ellsworth proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II.

After his time serving in the US Army, Ellsworth continued to work for the United States Government as a civilian. During his career he and his wife Teresa lived in Panama and New York State. In 1986, after his retirement, he and Teresa moved to Holiday City South. While residing in Holiday City South, Ells- worth belonged to the Toms River Elks Lodge 1875. In his leisure time, Ellsworth enjoyed playing golf.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Teresa in 2010 and by his infant son, Michael, his sister, Agnes and niece Kim E. Murray. Ellsworth is survived by nieces, Elaine F. Revell, Susan Revell Arnone, Nancy Bradshaw; nephews, John K. Revell, Richard A.

Revell, Garry Duffy, Kevin Duffy and Robert Duffy. A graveside service will take place 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery in Lakewood, NJ. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Weatherhead Young Funeral Home in Brick, NJ. ELLSWORTH R.

BIAGI AGE: 96 HOLIDAY CITY SOUTH She want us to cry, but knowing how special she was makes it hard. On June 19, 2015, Valerie L. Bills, 53, lost her long and brave battle against cancer. Surrounded by those she loved most, Valerie passed at the Ocean Medical Center in Brick, NJ peacefully knowing she was loved deeply and truly. Raised in Seaside Heights before moving to Wall to raise her two children, Valerie was a free- spirited, bright, feisty and courageous woman even in the end.

For 25 plus years, Valerie touched the lives of the residents of Manasquan, where she worked for the Borough as the tax collector among other titles and duties. She will forever be remembered by her husband Don- ald M. Bills; her two daughters: Daniella Risinger and husband Austin and Stephanie Bills; her father William Hopson of FL; her mother Judith Hopson of Seaside Heights, NJ; her brother William of Beachwood, NJ; her sister Lori Bates of MD and hundreds of family, friends and acquaintances that were lucky enough to have known her. Family and Friends are encouraged to gather on Wednesday June 24, 2015 from 7-9pm at the Johnson McGinley Funeral Home 2652 Highway 138, Wall, NJ. But she would want you to remember: not goodbye, simply see you later.

Donations in her memory can be mailed to the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. VALERIE L. BILLS AGE: 53 Anthony Barbuto, 87, of Toms River passed away on Saturday June 20, 2015 at Care Center. Born in Satriano, Italy, he resided in Bayville before moving to Toms River in 2007. Anthony was honorably discharged from the US Navy and pursued an acting career at the NY School of Acting.

He obtained his cosmetology license and also his license. He owned and operated National Shoe Repair in Paterson for 40 years retiring in 1992. Anthony was predeceased by his wife Rose; his brother Frank Barbuto, his sister Rose Perrotta, and his grandson Tanner Glory. He is survived by his loving children; two daughters, Maria Barbuto, Toms River and Donna Glory, Bayville; his son James Barbuto, Bayville and his brother Vince Barbuto, North Haledon. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday June 23, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Quinn- Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Road, Toms River, NJ 08757.

A funeral service will be offered at 11am on Wednesday June 24, 2015 at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park in Toms River. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. ANTHONY BARBUTO AGE: 87 TOMS RIVER battlewithrenaldisease. MaryBethwasadedicated medicalprofessionalfor youngchildrenteachingthe artofdanceandaboveev- Thosewhoknewherwillre- memberherforherfunlov- andfriendsandherpassion forlife.Shewillbegreatly andcolleagues.

Sheissurvivedbyher Geislerandfutureson-in- lawScottDavis.Sheispre- deceasedbyherbrotherAr- thurSmith. Acelebrationoflifelun- cheonwillbeheldatThe ShrimpBoxinPointPleas- 1pm. Donationscanbemade inmemoryofMaryBeth toTheKidneyFoundation, www.kidney.org MARYBETHAMOROSO Michael J. Camarato, 53, of Manchester, died June 19, 2015 at home. He worked in the Plant Operations Department for Community Medical Center in Toms River for 33 years.

Born in Montclair, he had resided in Bayville before moving to Manchester in 2010. He was a member of Local 68 Operating Engineers and enjoyed He is predeceased by his father, Michael, and his brother, David. Surviving is his beloved wife, Kerry Camarato; his mother, Judith Camarato; stepson, Robert Gassner; brother, John Camarato; niece, Clarissa; nephews, Anthony Vincent; and many aunts, uncles, cousins. Memorial Gathering is Thursday from 4-8pm at Oliverie Funeral Home, 2925 Ridgeway Road, Manchester. For directions, or to send online condolences, please visit our website at www.

oliveriefuneralhome.com. MICHAEL J. CAMARATO AGE: 53 MANCHESTER James E. Garrigan, 87, of Carolina Shores, NC passed away at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Born in Maplewood, Jim resided with his young family in Holmdel, NJ for many years before moving to Red Bank.

In 2002, he relocated to Carolina Shores where he owned a home on a golf course. Jim returned to New Jersey only a couple of weeks ago to spend his days near his son. Jim proudly graduated from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and in recent years participated in many civic organizations for veterans.

Jim wore many hats over the years and was a successful entrepreneur, actor and athlete. He enjoyed nothing more than sharing a drink with friends at the the 19th hole after a round of golf. However, his greatest joy in life was his surviving son, Jim the third. In recent years, Disease took its toll, forcing Jim to give up many of the activities he loved. He fought hard against the disease and never complained, in spite of the it caused him.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, James Edward and Gertrude Garrigan; his beloved son Thomas James; and his former wife, Marion Garrigan, with whom he will be interned. He is survived by his son James Edward Garrigan III and his wife Amy, of Point Pleasant, NJ; three grandchildren, James Garrigan of Austin, TX; and Tara and Shaye Garrigan of Savannah, GA; and his brother Jack and his wife, Ayla, of Calabash, NC. Burial will be a private graveside ceremony on Friday, June 26, 2015. However, Jim and Amy Garrigan will be accepting visitors at their home, Friday evening beginning at 6 pm. We are casually celebrating a life well lived, by a tough man who hid his pain, was ercely proud, and fought for his independence until the end.

In lieu of the family would appreciate donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Research via their website at https://www.michaeljfox. php or mail, Donation Processing, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

JAMES E. GARRIGAN, JR. AGE: 87 CAROLINA SHORES, NC John E. Cook, of Brick, passed on Sunday, Day, June 21, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family. For arrangements please visit www.silverton memorial.com., or call 732255-6363.

JOHN E. COOK, SR. BRICK Phil passed away on St. Day in New Bern, NC, after a long bout with Disease. He was from Jersey City and a graduate of St.

College. He was the son of Theresa and Emil Ernst (both deceased) and brother of Carol Thrunk, Bob Ernst, and Vinnie Ernst (deceased). He is the father of Karen (deceased), Cindy, and Danny (deceased). He was the husband of Carol McNally and stepfather to her 5 children, grandfather to 2, and step- grandfather to 12. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held for Phil on his birthday June 25, 2015 at 11 a.m.

at St. Church, 406 Forman Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742. All are invited. E.

PHILIP ERNST AGE: 79 NEW BERN, NC Antoinette Urban, 78, of Toms River passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday, June 11, 2015. She was born in Jersey City. For over 25 years, Antoinette was a supervisor for DYFS working to help change lives, as well as a member of the Communication Workers of America. She was a loving wife and mother who will be missed dearly. Antoinette is survived by her husband of 53 years, John Urban, whom had a love affair of a lifetime; her daughter, Joni Urban Mills and Jeff of Belmar; and her son, John Urban, Jr.

of Toms River. All arrangements were private and were under the direction of Clayton McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. For those who desire, donations in memory of Antoinette may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

ANTOINETTE URBAN AGE: 78 TOMS RIVER Thomas Eckert, age 47, of Secaucus, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Tommy was born in Jersey City and lived in Jackson, NJ, before moving to Secaucus over 25 years ago. He was a Custodian for the Secaucus Board of Education for the past 17 years. Tommy was also an honorary member of the Secaucus Fire Department Rescue 1, Engine 2. He is survived by his beloved wife, Michelle (Acerra), his loving son, Thomas; his beloved parents, Richard and Frances Eckert; his dear sisters, Sue Eckert and Donna Demaio and his Eckert.

Tommy was predeceased by his dear sister, Debbie Eckert. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and many devoted friends. His family will receive relatives and friends at Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Secaucus, NJ 07094, on Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 24th at 10:45 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Secaucus, NJ.

Cremation will be private. In lieu of ow- ers, memorial contributions may be made in name to Villa Marie Claire Hospice, 12 W. Saddle River Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458. THOMAS ECKERT AGE: 47 SECAUCUS passedawayonThursday, EileencametotheUnited Statesasasmallchildwith herparentswhohademi- gratedfromCountyCork, Ireland.AfterlivinginMan- theKellyfamilysettledin WestOrange.Eileengradu- atedfromWestOrange HighSchoolwhereshewas acheerleader.Aftergradu- fessionalphotographerin NYCandfortherestofher daysshewasneverwithout hercamera.Eileen’sgreat- estjoyinlifewasspend- ingtimewithherfamily. Afterraisingherchildren, shereturnedtoschooland graduatedfromMonmouth Universityin1986witha4.0 GPA.

hergreatestpassion.She wasthefounderoftheIrish HeritageSeriesatBrook- daleCommunityCollege, whereformanyyearsshe servedastheProgramCoor- dinator.Shewasamember oftheJerseyShoreChap- terofWomenofIrishHeri- tage.ShetravelledtoIreland manytimesandwasatire- lessadvocateforIrishunity. thecreationandunveilin ofamonumenterectedin dedicatedtothememoryof anIrishPatriotwhowas executedin1920.Atfamily galfriendsandfamilybyre- metwithraucousapplause. leenwasalectoratHoly SpiritchurchinAsbury BranchandSt.Mary’sin Deal. Eileenwaspredeceasedby issurvivedbyherbrother, Larryandsister-in-lawMa- andhusbandDanofScotch BridgetofWallandTimothy ofDeal.Eileenwasknown asGrainnetoher16grand- Visitationwillbefrom4to 8p.m.Monday,June22at theBuckleyFuneralHome, AMassofChristianBurial a.m.TuesdayJune23atSt. termentwillbeinSt.Cath- Condolencestothefamily maybeexpressedatwww.

Buckleyfuneralhome.net. EILEENKELLYKEAN DEAL Steven Reinemann, 55, of Manalapan, died on Friday, June 19, 2015, at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Manalapan for the past 27 years. Steven was a stock broker for J.P. Morgan Chase, Manhattan, NY for 38 years.

He was a family man and friend to all who knew him. Steven took pride in his home and had a love of gardening, nature, being outdoors, and always en- oyed a cold one. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Rosalia; his two sons and soon to be daughter-in-law, Steven and his Lisa and Christopher; his daughter, Christina all of Manalapan; his mother, Mary of Manalapan; two brothers, Richard of Jersey City and Victor and his wife Marilyn of Staten Island and his sister Mary and her husband Mike of Poughquag, NY. Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, June 23rd and Wednesday, June 24th from 2-4 7-9 p.m. at Freeman Manalapan- Marlboro Funeral Home, 344 Route 9 North, Manalapan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, Manalapan. Interment will follow at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold.

In lieu of owers, please consider a donation to the Sarcoma Foundation of America, 9899 Main Street, Suite 204, Damascus, MD 20872. www. curesarcoma.org. To leave a condolence or directions, visit www. freemanfuneralhomes.com.

STEVEN REINEMANN AGE: 55 MANALAPAN Mildred H. Terraciano, 89, of Farmingdale passed away at Centra State Medical Center, Freehold Township, on Saturday, June 20, 2015. She was born in Bayonne and had lived in the Allenwood section of Wall Township before settling to Marshall Creek, PA in 1973. Mildred took great pride in being a homemaker. Mildred was predeceased by her husband Matthew in 2003.

She is survived by her two daughters, Maria Sang- illo of Farmingdale and Ann Kolbialki of Alabama and one son Matthew Terraciano of Cresco, PA; six grandchildren and fteen great- grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Lewis of Lakewood, Eleanor Wrublevski of Nevada and Harriet Pontiff of Arizona; one Brother Kenneth Knapp of Texas. A visitation will be held at the Clayton McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524) Freehold Township on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her 10:00 AM funeral service at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Interment will follow at Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg PA. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfu neralhome.com.

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