All Obituaries

Favretto, Guerrino, age 104, of Toms River, New Jersey quietly passed away at his residence surrounded by his family.  Mr. Favretto was born to Ruggerro and Gasperina in Salvore, Italy.  He emigrated to the United States many years ago.  Guerrino retired to Toms River after living several years in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.  He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Nerina (née Giurgevich) and his son, Julian and his wife JeanE, of Edison.  Guerrino also...

Katherine Beszterczei, originally from Hungary, resident of Highland Park for the past 50 years, entered the nearer presence of God on Sunday, October 6th. She was 96 years old. Katherine is survived by her son George Beszterczei, also of Highland Park. She was predeceased by her husband George and by her brother Godfried Antoni. A self-proclaimed "people person" Kathy loved her family, her neighbors and her church community. Kathy served in the Thrift Shop at her...

George Lordi, 99, formerly of Edison, New Jersey, peacefully passed away at the home of his son in Angier, North Carolina on Friday, October 4, 2019. George was born on July 1, 1920, in Newark, NJ. After serving in the Pacific during World War II, he returned and graduated from Seton Hall University and New York University with degrees in Psychology. He met his wife, Susan Lordi (nee James) while working at the State Hospital in Dixon, IL. George and his wife, Susan, returned to N.J. where...

Angelina Stella Darago, age 100, of Doylestown, PA entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, Sept 29, 2019 at the Greenleaf Nursing Home. Born in Highland Park, NJ to Nicholas and Rosalina Darago, she resided there in the same family home until ten years ago. Throughout her life, she enjoyed making beautiful crocheted angels and doll clothes and beaded flowers. She also enjoyed reading about the Roman Catholic saints. She is survived by her nephew, Vincent and grandnephew Nicholas,...

On August 4, 2019, Lucy Gail Miller passed away at the age of 62.  Gail was the loving wife of husband, Wade Miller and mother of son Luke Miller.  Gail was born in Pittsburgh, PA. on August 25, 1956 to Leo and Claire Schober.  She received her Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Gail and Wade were married on August 6, 1977 and subsequently moved to Brooklyn, New York where they had their son Luke, the light of Gail’s life....

It is with great sadness that the family of Ratanachai “Toy” Nasakolnakhon announces that Toy has passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the age of 70. He was born on June 7, 1949, in the town of Sakonnakhon Thailand. In Thailand, Toy was a teacher who was admired for sharing his knowledge and passion with his students. Toy came to the United States with the help of his brother and sister to follow the American dream and opened his own...

Ailong Zheng, age 57, died at his residence in Highland Park after a long illness surrounded by his family. Dr. Zheng was born in city of Long Yan in the Fujian province of China.  He moved to Highland Park over 25 years ago.  Ailong worked as a data analyst. Ailong is survived by his loving wife, Weifang He.  He also has two sons, Steve Zheng and Patrick Zheng. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20th at the funeral home between the hours of 3 pm and 5...

Robert R. Reap, age 54, died at his home on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Robert was a Sergeant in the US Army during peacetime and served at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He was a supervisor for several cattle tagging companies in Texas. Mr. Reap is survived by his brother, Joseph Reap, of Edison and two sisters: Dolores Hoffman and her husband, Charles, and Deborah Wyshneff, and her husband, Peter, of Punta Gorda, FL.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.   He was...

Michael O. Higgins, age 46, of Brick, died Friday, June 28, 2019 at his home. Born in New Brunswick, he has lived in Edison for many years. He then moved to Brick. Mr. Higgins had worked as an MRI Technologist at Atlantic Medical Imaging, Wall, NJ. Michael's hobbies included sharpshooting and had musical interests in artists such as Chris Cornell, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Godsmack, and many other artists. He is survived by his son, Michael R. Higgins of Monroe, NJ, his mother Linda Higgins of...

Carlo Caponi, age 91, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at JFK Hospital in Edison, NJ attended by his wife of 59 years, Rita Baldini Caponi . Mr. Caponi was a 57 year resident of Highland Park.  He was born in Pretare, Provence of Ascoli Piceno, Marche region, Italy.  Carlo attended school in Italy. As a young man, he enjoyed skiing and winter sports in his mountainous town.  Upon arrival in America Mr Caponi worked at Johns Manville...