Asbury Park Press from Asbury Park, New Jersey • Page 12

BAT ASBURY PARK PRESS JULY 2, 2008 OBITUARIES LES Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. ThursSt.

Leo the Great R.C. Church, Lincroft. Interment will be at St. Gabriel's Cemetery, Marlboro. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mr.

Kelly's name to the Kelly Children's College Fund, Mary Kelly, 11 Oak Lincroft, NJ 07738. For directions or to send online condolences, please visit www.holmdelfuneralhome.com. me.com. ALICE MANCINE, 75, of KEYPORT, passed away Monday, June 30, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Brooklyn, she resided in Jersey City until moving to Keyport in 1992.

She was employed as a packer with Saint Containers, Carteret, before retiring at age 62. She was a member of the Community Church of Keyport. Alice was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Carol Pastorete Birch. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Joyce Mancine Jr. of Keyport and Richard and Chris Mancine of Iselin; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Vincent Aceti of Lyndhurst; and five grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. There will be a 7:30 p.m. service.

Cremation will be private. For online condolences and directions, visit www.day funeralhome.com. 361 Maple Place Keyport, NJ 07735 732-264-1352 Michael De Blasi Jr. Manager NJ License 4311 died Saturday, June 28, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Lincroft, where she had lived for the past six and a half years. Fiercely independent at the time of her arrival there, she had insisted on doing her own laundry and taking care of herself as much as possible.

With time and declining health, she learned to accept increasing help as well as the kindness and affection of members of the Sunrise staff and finally Hospice. Helen was born July 8, 1913, in Brooklyn, the third of six children. Her mother, Kathryn Veronica: Sullivan, also born in Brooklyn, was the 17th child of Irish parents. Helen's father, Andrew Isadore Nordstrom, born in Goteborg, Sweden, had joined the Swedish Navy at an early age and after a few years, had come to America and joined the U.S. Navy.

He received the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism disastrous fire aboard duriness Kearsage before Helen's birth. Helen lived with her family in the Brooklyn Navy Yard until they moved to Newport, R.I., when she was very young. In Newport, for about nine years, her family grew, and they enjoyed an old-fashioned smalltown life despite her father's frequent stints at sea. After her father was reassigned to Washing. ton, D.C., she finished junior high and high school in that city.

He died on assignment when she was 16, and her family remained in Washington, where she began her long and demanding working life. Among other positions, Helen worked as a secretary for the Prudential Insurance Co. and during World War II, in the Department of the Navy. For almost 20 years, she was administrative assistant to the dean of arts and sciences at Catholic University and finally worked for a member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve until she retired.

HELEN MARIE McCARTHY, 94, of Lincroft, MIDDLETOWN, Helen met and married Francis J. McCarthy while they each lived in the Brookland section of Washington. Their daughter, Sheila, was born in that neighborhood, with members of both families living nearby. Later moving to Hyattsville, and Alexandria, Helen and Mack loved their home, often entertaining family and friends. Sheila and her husband and children spent many unforgettable times with them, too.

One of Helen's favorite activities was baking. Whether it was for serving at home, donating to church sales or sending to Sheila while in college or Sheila's children wherever they might be, she was tireless. Her chocolate chip Helen was always interested in literary pursuits. A dramatic young redhead, she enjoyed acting with her three sisters, Margaret, Ruth and Isabel, in a theater group at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Washington.

She was a voracious reader of poetry and fiction all her adult life. The stories she told and wrote for her grandchildren were vivid enough to convince Betsi that she was born Native American. Her interest in the news led her to correspond regularly with her political representatives until she was no longer able to type. Helen was predeceased by her husband, her three sisters and two brothers, Francis and Vincent, and two of her grandchildren, Joseph and Meg. She leaves behind her daughter, Sheila Eberhardt; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Kelly, Peter Eberhardt, Michael Eberhardt and Paul Eberhardt; and her nine great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass will be held for her at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church, her parish in Lincroft, on a date to be announced. Arrangements are by the Fiore Funeral Home, West Long Branch. Condolences may be e-mailed to fiore and will be received by the family. FIORE Fred 882 Fiore, Fiore Broadway Mgr.

Funeral W. NJ LIC Long Home No. Branch 3759 NJ, 07764 732-229-8855 cookies, pound-and-a-half cake and brownies were renowned to the degree that family members are still trying to duplicate some of her recipes. She was a generous mother, grandmother and friend in so many ways: When Sheila needed her, she came to help with the children. As a member of the Ladies of Charity in St.

John the Baptist Parish in Maryland and St. Lucy's Guild of St. Louis Parish in Virginia, she helped her community. As a person of faith and patriotism, she contributed selflessly to causes she believed in. JOHN R.

MCGREEVEY, M.D., 74, who was born in MANASQUAN, passed away Sunday, June 29, at Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center, Meadowbrook, Pa. He was a former director of the Department of Radiology and president of the medical staff of Holy Redeemer Hospital. He received his undergraduate degree from Holy Cross College and his medical degree from Georgetown University. He served his internship at St. Michael's Hospital in Newark and his residency at Temple University School of Medicine.

Dr. McGreevey was a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1966 to 1968, serving as chief of Radiology Services at the Reynolds Army Hospital in Fort Sill, Okla. Dr. McGreevey was a member of the American College of Radiology, the Philadelphia County Medical Society, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the American College of Radiology and the Radiological Society of North America.

He and his wife were members of Huntingdon Valley Country Club and Roosevelt Racquet Club. He was predeceased by his parents, Irene and Leroy McGreevey, his granddaughter, Caroline M. Zsembik, and his brother, Leroy McGreevey. Dr. McGreevey is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Mary D.

Farren McGreevey, and by his daughters, Maureen A. Zielke of Buckingham, Mary D. Zsembik of Fort Washington, and his son, John F. McGreevey of Horsham, Pa. He was also the loving and dedicated grandfather of nine grandchildren, Philip and David Zielke, William, Barbara and Michael Zsembik and Erin, Maureen, Sheila and Evelyn McGreevey.

He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Ann Nulty. Relatives and friends may call from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment will be at St.

John Neumann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer, 521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Arrangements are by Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home. 50, of Lincroft, MIDDLETOWN, died Monday, June 30, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Born in Newark, he lived in Verona before moving to Lincroft 10 years ago. He worked as an electrician for Merrill Lynch Data Center at the Teleport, Staten Island. Mr. Kelly was a Lincroft volunteer fireman with Station 10 and Cub Scout master for Pack 210, Lincroft. He was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Rena Kelly, and sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Thomas Kerrigan.

Surviving are his devoted wife, Mary Jean Karlowicz Kelly; adored children, Daniel, Kevin, and Sean Kelly; a sister, Mary Ellen Criss, and her husband Craig, and a brother, Michael Kelly. emembrance of Justin R. Dinkowitz We miss you and love you very, very much. Happy Birthday. Love Always, Mom, Jessica, Tom, Gaga Pop-pop Flowers Soften Dried Floral Silk Arrangements O'Brien's SAME or DAY Around the SERVICE World Flowers Delivered Around the Corner Fruit Baskets on Orders Received by 3pm 3 Dish Gardens FTD Teleflora FLORIST NURSERY CALL 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK the Funeral Homes Hospitals Wire Top 500 Service Teleflora Florists "Dedicated to Unique www.obriensofptpleasant.com Style Personalized Design" 1-800-722ROSE (7673) in the Country LORIS 732-899-3109 Additional obituaries A13 A12 MONMOUTH JEAN B.

BETTS, 65, of the New Monmouth section of MIDDLETOWN, died Monday, June 30, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was an administrative assistant for General Technical Services, Wall, for about 15 years. She was born in Philadelphia and lived in Pennsylvania and Maryland before moving to New Monmouth in 1977. Surviving are her husband of 41 years, Russell Betts; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Cheryl Betts of Port Monmouth, grandchildren, Taylor, age 13, and Nicholas, age and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Entombment will be at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Letters of condolence may be e-mailed to pflegerfuneralhome.com MEGHAN BRENDA KELLYDOLDEN, born in RED BANK, ended her courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 23, at her home in Novato, surrounded by her husband, her mother, her sister and her dearest friends. Meghan Brenda Kelly was born on Aug. 4, 1971, in Red Bank. She attended Colts Neck schools and graduated from St.

John Vianney High School, Holmdel. Meghan graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in communications and English. She spent her junior year abroad at Leonardo da Vinci University in Florence, Italy. Upon graduation, Meghan moved to San Francisco and worked her way through a variety of positions in radio and advertising. She eventually started her own successful production company, MK Ultra Productions.

Through MK Ultra, Meghan was able to travel and work with an amazing variety of photographers, crew, vendors and locals. It was also in California that Meghan met and married her friend and soulmate, Stephen Dolden fellow surfer, kindhearted gentleman and lover of life. Meghan was an accomplished pianist and was learning to play the guitar as her health declined. Her great passion, besides music, snowboarding, and painting, was surfing. As a relatively novice surfer, Meghan traveled to farflung Pacific islands, Europe, Africa and Mexico and knew every nook, cove and surf spot between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Meghan was predeceased by her brother, Brendan V. Kelly. Meghan is survived by her husband, Steve Dolden; parents, Tom and Bea Kelly of Colts Neck; grandmother, Anna Sokoloski of Lincroft; two sisters, Nicole Kelly of Coventry, R.I. and Dr. Camilla Kelly of Barre, a brother, Dr.

Sean Kelly and his wife, Anna Therese Kelly of West Greenwich, R.I.; a nephew, Liam Kelly; and nieces, Grace, Caroline and Sophia Kelly. Meghan also leaves behind her beloved dog, Occy, rescued from the pound. Bruce Lunn Grandpa, It's been a year since you were taken away from us. It's so hard to let go of someone you love so much! Miss you. Love, Kelsey, Alexander Aidan CARL THEODORE ENGBERG, 97, of RED BANK, died peacefully at Navesink Harbor in Red Bank on Saturday, June 28.

He was born in Sea Bright on Nov. 28, 1910. He received his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry in 1933. He worked as an engineer at Fort Monmouth, U.S. Army Electronics Command, for 35 years.

He was an active member of the Monmouth Boat Club for many years. He was a lover of classical music and was an avid dener and beekeeper, and loved all wildlife. He was a lifelong member of the Audubon Society and a volunteer with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Elaine Hatch Engberg, in 1996. In 2005, 1 he married Patricia Groules, who predeceased him in 2007.

He is survived by Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Hatch, of Montclair, Marianna L. Hatch of Little Silver and many grandnieces and grandnephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the SPCA or the Audubon Society of Monmouth County. GARY WARREN FOWLER, 53, formerly of RED BANK, died Friday, June 27, in Brattleboro, surrounded by his loving family. A Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Wilmington, Vt. Gifts in memory of Gary may be made to Lions Club International or Brattleboro Area Hospice in care of the Covey Allen Funeral Home, Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.

KRYSTAL LYNN GAFANHA, six months ago. She is survived by her mother, Brenda Norman Gafanha; her father, Manuel Gafanha; her sister, Alicha Alcala; her fiance, Troy Alston; her grandparents, Shirley Meijer, Ben Meijer, Sue Norman, Alirio and Beatriz Gafanha and her great grandmother, Stella Dubleski. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at The Gundrum Service "Home For Funerals," 237 Bordentown South Amboy. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m.

at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. 20, of FARMINGDALE, died Sunday, June 29. Born in Newark, she lived in Stuarts Draft, before moving to Farmingdale DANIEL McCAULEY KELLY, JANE RITA McLAREN, 83, of ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, died Monday, June 30, at home. She was a homemaker and an executive secretary at Electronic Associates Inc.

in West Long Branch, retiring in 1966. Jane was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church and was a volunteer and fundraiser for the Deborah Heart Lung Center, Browns Mills. She was born in Newark and resided in Rumson and Monmouth Beach before moving to Atlantic Highlands in 2000. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Elizabeth McEvoy. Surviving are her husband, Harry McLaren; her son, Richard J.

McLaren of Locust, and a brother, Joseph McEvoy of Imperial Beach, Calif. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Posten's Funeral Home, Atlantic Highlands, is in charge of arrangements. JOHN WALKER MURRAY, 57, of Clinton, formerly of WALL, died April 5 in 1 Clinton. Mr.

Murray liked cooking, rebuilding cars, motorcycles and family cookouts. He was a 16-year U.S. Navy veteran in the torpedo division. After serving in the Navy, he worked in Belmar and owned an automotive shop. He moved to Clinton 15 years ago to live and to be a companion to his father.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billie Reid Murray and his niece, Christian Tannehill. He is survived by his mother, Dolores A. Murray of Indian Head, his brothers, Bruce and his wife, Kathryn, of New Jersey, Billie and his wife, Sandy, of La Plata, and Garry of Cary, N.C.; a sister, Apryl Lynn of Tennessee; nieces, Autumn and her husband, Shawn Megill of Utah, Summer and Carly; and nephews, Jacob and his wife Holly, of Laurel, Adam Murray and Neil Murray of New Jersey and Jordan and Logan Gunther of La Plata. A private burial took place at Lakemont Cemetery in Davidsonville, Md. BARBARA W.

MYERS, 63, of LONG BRANCH, died Tuesday, July 1, at Meridian Nursing Rehabilitation at Shrewsbury. She was a self-employed antiques dealer, retiring in 2006. She was born in Elizabeth City, N.C., and resided in Alamo, before moving to Long Branch earlier this year. She was predeceased by her parents, Emmett and Ruth White Myers. Surviving are her two sons, Michael Teu, Charlottesville, and Justin Pestana, New York City; two daughters, Karen Teu, Long Branch, and Sarah Pestana, Jackson; a brother, David Myers, Destin, and a sister, Susan Myers, Truro, Mass.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Posten's Funeral Home, 59 E. Lincoln Ave. at Central Avenue, Atlantic Highlands. All other services are private and at the convenience of the family.

JOHN W. O'CONNOR, 81, of HAZLET, passed away Tuesday, July 1, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in West Orange, he resided there until moving to Hazlet 48 years ago. He served in the Navy during peacetime. He loved golf and he loved his family.

John was employed with Pathmark, Hazlet, as a security receiver before retiring in 1997. John was predeceased by his parents, James and Julia Farley O'Connor. Surviving are his wife, Dawn Hardina O'Connor; his children and their spouses, Jacqueline O'Connor and her husband, Robert Blihar of Neptune, Shamus O'Connor and his wife, Kelly Conway of Bethlehem, Julia O'Connor and her husband, Timothy Cotton of Matawan and Alice T. and Robert Zanzalari of Barnegat; Sean and Deanna O'Connor of Burlington Township, and Cathy and John Beck of Wall; 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. A funeral service will be held at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St.

Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Keyport. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Keyport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. For online condolences to the family or directions, visit www.day funeralhome.com.

361 Maple Place Keyport, NJ 07735 732-264-1352 Michael De Biasi Manager NJ License 4311 DAY ALFRED J. ORLANDO, 37, of Reading, formerly of NEPTUNE CITY, passed away Monday, June 30, at the home of his sister Sharon in New Egypt, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born in Long Branch and graduated from Neptune Hi School. He was a veteran who had served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He was a black belt in karate. He ha coached Little League in Neptune City and was an avid cycling enthusiast. For several years, he managed the Shrewsbury Bicycle Shop and recently had become manager of Bernie's Bicycle Shop, Mercerville. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Glab Orlando; a son, Joshua T. Orlando, two daughters, Gabriella A.

Orlando, and Savanna A. Orlando, all at home; his grandmother, Ruth Van Houten, Oakhurst; his mother, Ruth Ann Sorensen, Oakhurst; his father, Alfred Orlando and stepmother, Shirley Orlando, Neptune City; two brothers, Joseph and Matthew Orlando, Neptune City; and two sisters, Mary Ellen Lewis, Neptune City, and Sharon Barnes, and her husband Jeffrey, New Egypt. He was loved by aunts, Anne Marreo of Eatontown, Martha Fischer of Austin, and Dolores Aanenson of Sarasota, and uncles, Daniel Remley of Lewisburg, and Stephen Remley of Cape May. He was a loving uncle to eleven nieces and nephews and four great-nieces and one greatnephew. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Francioni, Taylor Lopez Funeral Home, 1200 10th Ave. at Atkins Avenue, Neptune. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. A memorial benefit will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Shore Lanes, Neptune. Memorial contributions in Alfred's name may be sent to: 324 Roosevelt Oakhurst, NJ 07755. LES RICH.

62, of MANALAPAN. died Monday, June 30, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was born and raised in Brooklyn and moved to Manalapan 28 years ago. Mr. Rich was a special Treasury Criminal Investigation Division agent.

He also served as treasurer of the Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 121 and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association and was chairman and coordinator of its annual golf outing, which raised funds for children's charities. He was a member of the Battleground Knights of Pythias and promoted awareness of organ donation. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are his loving wife of 38 years, Sharon; a daughter and son-in-law, Caryn and Raymond Santoro of Staten Island; a son, Hayden Rich of Miami Beach, his loving grandchildren, Alexis and Joseph Santoro; and his brother and sisterin-law Carl and Sandra Rich of Freehold. He was a loving brother-in-law to Steven and Patricia Ellis, and a loving uncle and great uncle.

Services are under arrangements with Bloomfield -Cooper Jewish Chapels, 44 Wilson Manalapan. Entombment will follow at the Beth Israel Mausoleum, Woodbridge. Donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation..