All Obituaries

We are sad to announce the passing of Sheila D'Avino of Forked River, NJ.  She died at the age of 80 on May 16, 2023. Sheila passed away after being ill for some time. Sheila was born on February 17, 1943 in New London, Connecticut. She was raised by her parents Joseph and Miriam Giubardo (deceased). She graduated from Prospect Heights High School in Brooklyn, NY in 1960. Although she was accepted to Barnard College, she attended Hunter College and briefly studied economics...

Suzanne Elizabeth McDonough, age 62, of Little Egg Harbor Township died Tuesday May 30, 2023, at home. Suzanne worked in Banking and Retail, and most recently a caregiver of her grandchildren. When her children were younger, she coached cheerleading and softball. She is predeceased by her parents Jay K Ruppert and Elizabeth Cuddy Ruppert, her brother-in-law, Scott McDonough, and her father-in-law, Thomas Booth. Suzanne is survived by her husband Keith, as well as her daughters Jennifer,...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Thomas A. Mullusky announce his peaceful passing on May 3, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Tom will be lovingly remembered by his high school sweetheart and wife of 62 years, Virginia (Ginny) Mullusky of Lanoka Harbor, NJ. Ginny and Tommy loved traveling together to as many warm places as possible. Some of these included national parks like Bryce Canyon, Zion, and the Grand Canyon; Caribbean islands like St. Maarten; but especially the gulf coast...

Lisa Ann (Mollica) Friedland, age 62, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on May 8, 2023, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was born on December 9, 1960, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Robert and Dorothy Mollica.  Growing up, Lisa spent her summers with her family at the Jersey Shore, before moving to the area in her teens. Lisa is survived by her husband, Kenneth Friedland; two sons, Drew and his wife, Laura, and Kyle and his wife, Kyndl; grandchildren, Garison,...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the peaceful and graceful passing of Filippa Marino 91 years young of Forked River, New Jersey on Tuesday May 2nd surrounded by her loving family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Carmela Vreeland and her husband Jeff, her son Tom Marino and his wife Gail, her daughter Angie Gallagher and her husband Jim; six grandchildren John, Michael, Jamie, Jessica, Brian and Vicky;  ten great grandchildren Baker, Georgia, Ruby, Cecilia, Ethan,...

Walter Johnsen 82 of Lacey Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 26, 2023, at Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ surrounded by his loved ones. A true Brooklynite Walter was born in Gerritsen Beach Brooklyn in October of 1940 and as an adult, reside in a home he bought from his grandfather, five streets aways, until he as his beloved wife and soul mate made the leap and found a new happiness living waterside in Lanoka Harbor, Lacey Township, NJ in November 2000. Walter...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the peaceful passing of Michael Gerard LoCicero on April 24, 2023, at the age of 66. He entered eternal rest surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his wife Laura LoCicero, his children Michael S. LoCicero and Jennifer DeCaro and their spouses and his grandchildren Eli, Nikolai, Shaelyn and Tyler. He was predeceased by his parents, Salvatore and Helen LoCicero, his brother...

On Thursday, April 20, 2023, Patricia J. Maione, loving wife and mother of five sons, passed away at the age of 83. Patricia was born on March 10, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey and was the third child of Howard and Bertha Mortimer. Patricia grew up in Newark, N.J. and attended St. Mary’s grammar school and Central High School. It was in Newark where Patricia met Michael Maione in 1953 and would eventually become married in 1956. Patricia was an avid bowler, a member of the Red Hat...

Vincent Consoli, age 96, of Forked River, passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2023, with his beloved wife of 67 years, Norma, by his side. Vincent, known by close friends and family as Jimmy, was born July 11, 1926, in Newark, NJ and moved to Forked River in 1992. He was a member of the Old Guard in Forked River, where he was frequently found in the kitchen passing out the morning coffee and doughnuts. He worked for Ronson Corp for 27 years and retired from Port Newark in 1991. Above all...

Robert Voskanyan of Forked River, New Jersey, passed away on March 24, 2023. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, Robert was a graduate of Central Regional High School, Bayville, New Jersey. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Stockton University and his master’s degree in Administrative Science from Farleigh Dickinson University. Robert was a retired New Jersey State Trooper and was most recently employed as the Division Director for the Ocean County Security...