Mary Chackal, a beloved pharmacist and a nurturing figure to many, departed this world on August 2, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on July 13, 1945, she spent most of her time between Lebanon and Egypt until she migrated to the United States with her husband and her daughter Ketty in the early 1970s. Her journey was one...
Antoinette Azar, of North Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Autumn Lake Rehab in Old Bridge. She was 90 years old.
Born in Beirut Lebanon, she came to the United States in 1998. She lived in North Brunswick and Texas, before moving back to North Brunswick this year.
Antoinette loved cooking and sewing for her family.
She’s predeceased by her husband...
Richard C. Zullo, of Belle Mead, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in New York City at the age of 71, surrounded by his loving family.
After a courageous 18-month battle with cancer and a period of hopeful remission following a stem cell transplant, Rick ultimately succumbed to complications related to his treatment. True to form, he...
Constance Applegate, of Milltown, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge. She was 91 years old. Born in New Brunswick, she was raised in Milltown. She lived in East Brunswick with her late husband Albert, and moved back to Milltown over 20 years ago.
Connie was a parishioner for most of her life of...
Jane K. Prestup, 79, of East Brunswick, died Sunday, July 6, 2025 at CentraState Hospital in Freehold. Born and raised in Atlantic City, she lived in Toms River before moving to East Brunswick over 40 years ago.
Jane retired as a nurse with Mountainside Hospital in Montclair. A volunteer at North Brunswick Animal Rescue, Jane loved all animals and birds, especially...
Michael S. Timson, born on April 2, 1965, in the vibrant community of North Brunswick, New Jersey, departed this life June 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. A proud graduate of North Brunswick High School's Class of 1983, Michael dedicated much of his life to his career...
Thomas A. Gourley passed away June 13th, 2025 at home after a long illness. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on August 29th, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Marion (Albrecht) Gourley and brother Kevin Gourley.
He grew up in the Milltown area before his parents settled in Monroe Township and has lived in Monroe for...
Patricia Caropreso, 87, of Milltown, NJ, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025.
Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, Patty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was known for her generous nature, feeding everyone that crossed her path, and deep love for her family.
Patty found joy in caring for others. Her home was a place...
Barbara “Bonnie” Freese, of Edison, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. She was 83 years old. Born in Boston, she was raised in Long Branch. She lived in Highland Park most of her life, before moving to Edison over 20 years ago.
Bonnie worked for Maidenform in Edison for 20 years, before retiring. She loved...