Virginia M. Tarzia, of East Brunswick, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was 90. Born in Brooklyn, she's lived in East Brunswick for the past 50 years.She was a parishioner of St. Bartholomew RC Church in East Brunswick , and a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She most recently worked at the JC Penny...
Shardaben Shankarbhai Patel, of Franklin Park, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Arista Care Cedar Oaks in South Plainfield. She was 87. Born in Pipalia Gujarat, India, she came to the United States in 1994 and resided in Franklin Park.Shardaben enjoyed singing, reading, knitting and doing crossword puzzles. She will be greatly missed by her loving family.She's predeceased by...
Revaben Patel, of Piscataway, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Arista Care Cedar Oak in South Plainfield. She was 90. Born in Mandala, Gujarat India, she moved to the United States in 1994. She resided in Edison before moving to Piscataway 8 years ago.Mrs. Patel enjoyed knitting at the adult day care center. She loved being with her family...
James Edward Burke, Sr. Loving Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. James Edward. Burke, Sr., of Manalapan, New Jersey, formerly of Southampton, New Jersey, passed away on January 5, 2023. He was 90 years old. Born in Brooklyn, New York. The son of the late Edward and Margaret Burke. He lived in Old Bridge, East Brunswick, Southampton, before moving...
Joanne Skidmore passed away on January 4th, 2023, at the age of 73. Born on January 12th, 1949, to William and Catherine Phillips in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She attended New Brunswick High School, graduating in 1966. She then went on to attend Middlesex County College. After college she held several jobs, she retired from The Whitman Company in East Brunswick as...
Deborah Ann Deforest, of Howell, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Centra State Medical Center in Freehold. She was 70.Born and raised in Point Pleasant she lived in Plainsboro before moving to the Freehold area several years ago.Debbie loved watching game shows and was a fan of Celine Dion and Dolly Parton. She was very social and loved talking...
John "Jack" Hammill passed away on December 14th, 2022, at the age of 55. Born to John and Hannah, Jack grew up in Highland Park, NJ. After High School he pursued a career as a Corrections Officer with the Middlesex County Corrections Center.Jack was a motorcycle enthusiast; he was a past President and member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club...
Veena Kapadia, of Warren, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerset. She was 75. Born in Bombay India, she came to the United States in 1971. She resided in Livingston before moving to Warren 35 years ago.Veena loved reading, taking care of her houseplants and enjoyed crocheting. She was known for her sweet...
Dr. Thomas Padhi passed away on November 30th, 2022, with his family beside him. Born in Odisha, India, he came to the United States in 1963 and became a citizen in 1978, raising a family in East Brunswick. Studying for his veterinary license, he earned doctorates at the University of Maryland and the University of Massachusetts, where he met Sally,...
Robert I. Brusso, of Milltown, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge. He was 93. Born and raised in New Brunswick, he moved to Milltown in 1970.Before retiring, he was a mechanic for Nu-Car Carriers in Metuchen, for over 30 years. After retirement he worked part time for Tamarack Golf Course.Bob enjoyed golfing...