All Obituaries

Robin “Centimole” Bahr, 65, of  Manchester Township, passed away after courageously battling her illness, on October 1, 2023. She was born in South Amboy and resided for many years in Lanoka Harbor and Bayville before moving to Manchester. Robin lived for her family and working hard. She loved spending time with family and the job she held with ShopRite in Manchester. Robin was predeceased by her parents, Ruth and George Perricone and her brother Billy...

Dilys “Dee” Jones, 84, of Forked River passed away on October 1, 2023. Born and raised in Essex, England. She moved to America in 1968. She proudly became a U.S. citizen in 1992. She lived several years in Kearny, NJ, and Bayville as well as various places across the U.S. Dilys lived 20 years in Harrisburg, IL. before settling in Forked River. She was employed as a waitress and a CNA in Illinois for many years before retiring. Mrs. Jones is predeceased by her husband, Eric Jones...

Michelina “Assenza” Dezio, 96, of Bayville, New Jersey, died peacefully at home with her loving family at her side. Born in New York City, “Mickey” was raised on Staten Island and has lived in Bayville since 1979. She was a devoted homemaker and was always happiest when she was surrounded by her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking and her family especially loved her famous anisette biscotti. She was also a talented seamstress and for many years enjoyed making hand...

Harry Robert Barckley “Bob”, 79, of Pine Beach, NJ passed away on September 14, 2023 surrounded by his family.  Bob was born and raised in Burlington, NJ.  He was the owner and operator of Bob Barckley Building for many years.  Bob enjoyed traveling, cruising, trips to Aruba & LBI. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and Nascar racing.  He loved spending the winters in Florida and most of all loved spending time with his family and close friends. Surviving...

Frank Lustig Jr., 81, of Bayville passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Born in Newark, he resided in Irvington and Union before moving to Bayville in 1982. He was a Teamster for local # 863 for 33 years and worked for A&P. He is predeceased by his father Frank Sr. and his mother Charlotte. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Patty of 52 years, his son Kurt and daughter in-law Danielle, his son Ryan and Fiancé Kristen, and his daughter Betsy and fiancé Marc....

Anna P. Kenny, 91, of Bayville passed away on September 10, 2023. Born and raised in New York City, she raised her family in Brooklyn before moving to Ocean Gate where she started summering in 1978 and has lived in Bayville for the past 20 years. She worked as a waitress in Queens for many years. Anna enjoyed Facebook, cooking, trips to A.C., she had a green thumb and enjoyed collecting many family photos. She especially enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren and great...

John Bojarski, 69, passed away in the early morning on Sunday, September 10, 2023 to enter eternal life. John was born on December 20, 1953  to Chester and Irene Bojarski.  He was born in Elizabeth and grew up in Rahway before moving to Perth Amboy. He then moved to Toms River in 1982 where he resided with his wife, Susan, and raised his family. John graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1972 where he played football. He then went on to work for the International Union of...

Please check back at a later date for an updated obituary . There will be a viewing on Friday, September  15, 2023 from 6pm-9pm at Mastapeter Memorial Home, 270 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville, NJ 08721. On Saturday, family and friends may meet at  St. Barnabas Church, 33 Woodland Rd. Bayville to celebrate an 11:00am Funeral Mass. 

Ralph A. Meola, 88, of Whiting passed away on 8/7/2023. Mr. Meola is survived by his wife Elsa Meola, his sons Ralph Meola III and David J. Meola, his brother Anthony Meola, as well as many extended family and friends. Mr. Meola is predeceased by his son Steven Meola and by his six siblings.   There will be a viewing held on Thursday, September 14th from 2pm-4pm at Mastapeter Memorial Home, 270 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville, NJ 08721. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at...

Patricia E. Renna, 62, of Bayville passed away at home with her family by her side. Born in Long Branch, NJ, she lived many years in Middletown before settling in Bayville 30 years ago. Patty worked for Santander Bank for over the last 15 years and worked as a System Analyst for Merrill Lynch. Patty was involved with Berkeley Little League as well as volunteering her time at the Food Bank at St. Barnabas Church. Patty enjoyed nothing more than cooking meals for her entire family and being...