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Asbury Park Press from Asbury Park, New Jersey • Page A9

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Our beautiful mom Dolores Mitchell, 80, of Jackson, NJ passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, NJ. Mom was one of the strongest women we have ever known in our life. She remained a staple to our family through our untimely death in 1982, conquered cancer and never gave up with any ailments that came her way. Mom will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity and never ending love to all those she came in contact with. She will also be missed for her famous cheesecakes that she enjoyed baking for all.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she lived in Cliffwood Beach, NJ before moving to Jackson in 1969. Mom was a Cafeteria Worker for the Jackson School System for over 25 years. She was predeceased by her husband Francis Mitchell in 1982. Dolores is survived by her son Frank Mitchell and his wife Tana of Lanoka Har- bor, NJ, a daughter Kimberly Walker of Casa Grande Arizona, 2 sisters Marion Boland and Edna Rita, 5 grandchildren Kyle, Brianne, Heather, Jessica, and Taylor and 3 great grandchildren Alexxa, Audrina, and Amani along with many loved friends and family. Dolores is also survived by her best friend and Angel in her life, Karen Reider.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 16, 2015 4-8pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals DeBow Chapel, 150 West Veterans Hwy, Jackson, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday, December 17, 2015 at St. Mary of the Lake RC Church, Lakewood, NJ. Burial to follow at St.

Mary of the Lake Cemetery, Lakewood, NJ. In lieu of owers donations may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. ryanfuneralhome.com. DOLORES MITCHELL AGE: 80 JACKSON Thomas W.

Morrissey, 76, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., residing there, Jackson, and Lakewood, prior to moving to Little Egg Harbor. Thomas was retired from Bankers Trust, and HBO of New York City. He was a member of St. Marys of The Lake, Lakewood, N.J., Knights of Columbus, as 3rd degree Knight, and Brick Elks Lodge.

Thomas was predeceased by his wife Marianne. He is survived by his sons Thomas W. Morrissey of Schertz, James M. Morrissey, of Murfreesboro, and Timothy Morrissey, of Eatontown, N.J., and daughter Christine Barruzza, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., sisters Anne Wright, of Manassas, and Irene Reda, of Freehold, N.J., ten grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. Cremation is private.

In lieu of please make memorial donations in his name to Deborah Heart and Lung Hospital, Browns Mills. WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 134 EAST MAIN TUCKERTON, N.J. is handling the arrangements. For condolences and more information visit www.woodfu neralhomeinc.com. THOMAS W.

MORRISSEY AGE: 76 LITTLE EGG HARBOR John H. Pollock, age 72, of Old Bridge passed away Wednesday December, 9th 2015 at his home. Born in Jersey City December 29, 1942 he had resided in Freehold before moving to Old Bridge 12 years ago. John was a graduate of Harrison High School and Jersey City State College where he received his BA in Special Education. John taught for three years in Freehold Borough Schools and thirty six years at Howell High School.

He taught special education classes was advisor for sophomore class for twenty years cheerleader advisor for years coach varsity girls soccer boys and girls junior varsity soccer advisor for the INTERACT CLUB. From 1970 to 1983 john was the equipment manager and acting trainer, and worked all athletic sports as timer, cial and score keeper. While teaching he had a part time jobs at Freehold Shop-Rite, Saint Peters Medical Hospital in New Brunswick, Y.M.C.A. Sum- mer Camp; TOPANEMUS in Freehold and the Lakewood Swimming Country Club on Country Line Road. He was a member of the Freehold Jaycee, Freehold Theatrical Gild, Howell Lions Club and the East Freehold Fire Company.

John was also a member of the speaking bureau to build Freehold Area Hospital (today known as Cen- traState Medical Center). Surviving are 5 nephews, 5 nieces, his sister in law and several cousins. wishes are that there be no viewing or funeral. In lieu of owers it is request that donations in his name be made to either Kids Wish Network, American Heart Foundation or Heart and Lung Transplant Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maliszewski Funeral Home, 218 Whitehead Avenue, South River, N.J.

Letters of condolence, and completed arrangements can be found on mal- iszewskifuneralhome.com JOHN H. POLLOCK AGE: 72 OLD BRIDGE Carol V. Rucinski, 78, of Toms River, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015. Carol worked for the Cedar Bridge Medical Group of Brick Township as records manager for over 30 years before retiring. Born and raised in Harrison, NJ, she moved to Toms River in 1964.

Carol was a communicant of St. Catholic Church. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frederick J. Rucinski in 1979. Carol is survived by her two sons, Fred and wife Noreen, Steve and girlfriend Sue Lobello; daughter, Ginny Velez and boyfriend Brian Goodwin; three grandsons, Aaron Rucinski, Tony Velez and David Velez Jr; two brothers, Charles Giordano and wife Claire, Frank Giordano; sister, Connie Travisano; two nephews, Frank Travisano and wife Lee, Chuck Giordano and wife Tammy; niece and god daughter Barbara Walsh.

Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Toms River. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at St. Church, 975 Fischer Toms River. Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.kedzfuneral home.com CAROL V. RUCINSKI AGE: 78 TOMS RIVER Peter Joseph Triolo, 61, of Union Beach, passed away, Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in Summit, he resided in Madison, moving to Union Beach in 1985. For 35 years, Peter worked as a Tool Die Maker with CPI Control Products, East Hanover. He developed many products and dies for CPI; and loved his job. He was a parishioner with Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. He was a passionate and avid He enjoyed his grandchildren more than anything in the world.

Peter gave the ultimate gift of donating his corneas to the Sharing Network. Peter was predeceased by his father, Peter Victor Triolo. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, JoAnn (Milligan) Triolo; his devoted mother, Betty Jane Triolo of Madison; two loving children, Erica Jane Triolo of Union Beach and Peter Thomas Triolo of Youngstown, OH; two dear siblings, Gail Sabanosh of Maryland and Robert Triolo of Madison; two cherished grandchildren, Max Alexander Zazzarino and Christian Thomas Triolo; and his beloved dog, Gizmo. Peter will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. At the direction of the family, Peter was privately cremated.

A Memorial Gathering will take place on Monday, December 14, 2015, from 5-9PM, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ 07735; and a Memorial Mass is set for Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at 10AM, at Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. In lieu of owers, memorial donations may be made in memory to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. To post a condolence to the family or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.day funeralhome.com. PETER JOSEPH TRIOLO AGE: 61 UNION BEACH Edward S. Przywozny, 82, of Barnegat passed December 9, 2015.

Born in Bloom- he is a Veteran of the US Navy. Edward formerly resided in Edison, NJ and was employed as a design draftsman for the Otis Elevator Co. in Harrison. An accomplished musician, he was an organist and accordion player with the band Surviving are his beloved wife of 52 years, Barbara (Golota); two loving children, Matthew and wife Lori Anne Przywozny, Karen Przywozny; three cherished grandchildren, Kalina, Brianna and Izabella; a devoted brother, Walter and wife Gail Przywozny. Viewing Monday, Dec.

14th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 W. Bay Barnegat. Mass offered Tuesday, 10 AM at St. Church, Barnegat. Entombment in St.

Cemetery, Manahawkin. (www.BarnegatFH. com) EDWARD S. PRZYWOZNY AGE: 82 BARNEGAT obituaries Michael R. Mirarchi, 93, of West Long Branch, passed away at home on Thursday, December 10, 2015.

He was a great man who was dearly loved by many including his predeceased wife, Mary Elizabeth McGinley Mirarchi, his four children and their spouses, his grandchildren and great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, his long time devoted home health aide and numerous friends and colleagues. Michael leaves behind his sister Francis Feniello of Long Branch, his son Michael J. Mirarchi and his wife Diane of Plano, TX and grandchildren Vanessa Mirarchi, Lesley Mirarchi- Willis and her husband James, Matthew Mirarchi, Michelle Mirarchi and Megan Bennett-Clark and her husband Joseph and great grandchildren Mary Catharine and Thomas; his daughter Phyllis C. DelVes- covo and her husband Gerard of West Long Branch, and grandchildren Lisa DelVescovo-Waage and her husband John and Lora Del- Vescovo-LoMedico and her husband David, and great grandchildren Anthony, Gigi, and Rocco; his daughter Patricia M. Roof of West Long Branch, and grand- children Mikaela Roof and Moriah Roof, and his daughter Teresa A.

DeTuro and her husband Brian of Brick, and grandchildren Bryan DeTuro and Kaitlyn DeTuro and long time devoted home health aide, Angela Dunda. Michael was born on August 28, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY. His family moved from there to Long Branch, NJ where he attended Long Branch High School. Shortly after graduating two years early in 1939 he took a civil service exam and secured a job within the US Army Electronics Command Division at Fort Monmouth in Tinton Falls, beginning a career with the US Government that lasted almost 40 years. In 1953, while working during the day, he attended night classes at Monmouth College (now Monmouth University) in West Long Branch.

He graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor in Science Degree in Physics. As a scientist and engineer, he made contributions through his research and development efforts in the ofla- ser night vision and range technologies, electro- optics and radar, and electronic warfare for ground and airborne application. He was a pioneer in the laser His work led to the incredible reduction of size and weight of the initial prototype of the laser range- built in 1961 from 500 pounds to a 2-pound hand held unit with a ly better capacity and accuracy. Moreover, all laser systems and equipment developed by him and his associates not only provided a tactical advantage to the United States military but also served to save many military lives. He left Fort Monmouth as a Supervisory Physicist in 1980 to join Sys- tematics General Corporation as a senior associate, assisting in providing essential technical research, development, testing and evaluation to the US Department of Defense.

In 1986 he started his own company, General Technical Services. GTS provides engineering, and management support to the federal government and industry. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame Football, the NY Giants, NY Knicks and the NY Yankees, a generous contributor to a host of charities he held close to his heart, and the to point out the importance and value of an education. Friends and family are invited to visit from 3pm to 7pm on Monday, December 14, at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Avenue, (corner of Third Long Branch. There will be a Funeral Procession on Tuesday, December 15 at from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at at St.

Jerome R.C. Church, West Long Branch. Committal will follow at Woodbine Mausoleum, Oceanport. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations can be made to the St. Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P.O.

Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101. Letters of condolence may be sent through the web at www.damianofuner alhome.com. MICHAEL R. MIRARCHI AGE: 93 WEST LONG BRANCH Anne Ryerson, 91 of West Long Branch, died Thursday, December 10, 2015 at home.

Born in Long Branch, she had lived the past 4 years in West Long Branch. Anne was a Finance for Security Company in Long Branch before retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Long Branch Historical Society and a parishioner of Star of the Sea Church of Christ the King Parish in Long Branch. Anne was predeceased by her husband, William Ryerson in 1989, her daughters, Jill Ryerson in 1959 and Robin Vaccarelli in 2007, her parents, Emilio and Rose and her broth- ers, Nicholas, Henry, Rocco, Joseph, Frank and Anthony Surviving are her 2 daughters, Susan and her husband Walt Mickens of Napa, CA and Beth Chiarella ofWest Long Branch; her son-in-law, John Vaccarelli of Oceanport; 7 grandchildren, Adam, Erik, and Ryan Chiarella, Danny and Ben Mickens, John and his wife Meghan Vaccarelli and Julie and her husband Tyler Brewington; her longtime caregiver, Jennatta Cooper and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 13, from 2-5pm at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin (corner of Third in Long Branch.

Funeral Monday, 9 am at the funeral home followed by a 10 am Mass at Star of the Sea Church. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Long Branch. Letters of condolence may be sent through the web at www.damianofu neralhome.com. ANNE CIOFFI RYERSON AGE: 91 WEST LONG BRANCH James Skopas, 91 passed away peacefully on December 9, 2015 at his home in Interlaken.

Born in Long Branch, James lived in Asbury Park and was a graduate of Asbury Park High School and a member of the varsity football team. He moved to Interlaken in 1960. He was a B24 pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII, stationed in Italy. James 26 missions and retired as a Captain. He was a graduate of Syracuse University and received his BA in economics and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

James owned and operated Avon Pavilion for 20 years. He then opened the Bonanza Restaurant in Toms River in 1972 and then in Bricktown in 1978 and retired in 1992. James was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church and was a free and accepted Mason. He was an avid skier, and runner.

James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. James is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen Pappas Skopas; his son, Rand S. Skopas and his wife, Nancy of Toms River; his grandchildren: Rand Alexander Skopas and James Richard Skopas and wife, Brigid and his great-granddaughter, Elayna. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 13 from 3 pm 7 pm in Buckley Funeral Home, 509 Second Avenue, Asbury Park.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1033 West Park Avenue, Ocean Township. Interment will follow in St. George Greek Orthodox Cemetery, W. Bangs Avenue, Neptune.

In lieu of donations may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Condolences to the family may be expressed at: www. Buckleyfuneralhome.net. JAMES SKOPAS AGE: 91 INTERLAKEN Visit APP.com/obituaries toseea comphrensivelistofMonmouth andOceanobituaries.

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