All Obituaries

Robert Joseph Lyons, 55 of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on June 5, 2020. Born in Elizabeth, NJ he lived in Sayreville, NJ and Old Bridge, NJ before moving to Manahawkin 20 years ago. Robert worked as a plant manager of Cogentrix Energy in Lakewood, NJ and had his “Gold Seal” in Boiler Operation and also worked per diem for Hackensack Meridian Hospital Group. Robert was an avid sports fan and loved his NY Yankees, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and NY Giants. He was a gifted artist and...

Irene Prata (nee Szabo), 85 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 6, 2020 at SOCH in Manahawkin NJ. Irene was born in Brooklyn, NY then moved to Eatontown NJ and then finally to Little Egg Harbor NJ. She was married for 65 years to her beloved husband Peter D. Prata. Irene is predeceased by her parents, Bill Szabo and Tessie Szabo. She leaves behind her son and his wife, Michael and Marion Prata; grandchildren, William Prata and Christopher Prata which...

Rocco Compitello, 91 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday June 30, 2020. Rocco was born and spent time living and working in Hoboken, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ 45 years ago. He retired as a coffee blender for Maxwell House Coffee in Hoboken, NJ and was a Communicant of St. Theresa’s R.C. Church in Little Egg Harbor. Rocco was a member of the Republican Club and on the Zoning Board both in Little Egg Harbor. He greatly...

Lawrence “Larry” Christie, 83, passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2020. Larry was born in Kearny NJ on July 24, 1936 to George and Margaret (Powers) Christie. Larry attended Kearny High School and after graduation enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served our country well. Larry retired from Singer Kearfott after 29 years of working in Finance. Larry’s greatest joy was his family. He was the husband to the love of his life Deborah “Debbie”...

Josephine Guardino, 86, of the Sunrise Bay Community in Little Egg Harbor, passed away on June 20, 2020 at Spring Village at Galloway Senior Living. She was born in New York City and lived in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, NY before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ 18 years ago. Josephine was a strong, vibrant woman of many talents and passions. First and foremost, she was deeply devoted to her family and close friends, showering them with love and generosity in all its forms. She...

Joseph “Joey” Olivier, 19 of Little Egg Harbor passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 16th, 2020. Joey was born in Toms River, NJ and was a lifetime resident of Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Joey was a graduate of Pinelands regional High School and was involved in youth football. He enjoyed hanging out with friends and family and playing video games, but most importantly he loved being an uncle to his niece and nephew. Joey had the kindest soul and the biggest heart. He was always...

Ann DeRitter Somes, 98, passed away peacefully at home in Mystic Islands (Little Egg Harbor), NJ on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. She was born Anna May Hall on September 11, 1921 in Greenport, Long Island, NY to Raymond and Esther Hall. The family lived in Paterson, and then moved to Hawthorne, NJ where she attended Lincoln Elementary and graduated Hawthorne High School in 1938. As an RN (Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing), Ann’s career included Pediatrics at Mountainside Hospital,...

Robert Stewart, 71 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Tuesday June 16th, 2020. Robert was born and lived in Philadelphia, PA until moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ in 1995. Robert served our country in the United State Marines and worked as a bailiff for many years. He enjoyed watching game shows and court TV, but most of all loved spending time with his family. Robert was predeceased by his parents George and Philomena Stewart and many brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. He is...

Primina “Pat” Curci, 99, of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020. She was born in North Bergen and grew up in both Fairlawn, NJ, and Como, Italy where she was sent to live with her Grandmother during the Great Depression. After returning to Fairlawn, she lived with her parents until her father died.  She went back to Como, Italy for 7 years, where she worked as a translator during World War II. She returned to Fairlawn and worked as a...

John Reynolds, 73 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Wednesday June 10th, 2020. Born in Irwin, PA, John spent time living in Toms River, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ in 1996. John served our nation in the United States Navy for 20 years as a Military Police Officer and was a member of the VFW Post #316. He enjoyed travelling, gardening, reading and spending time with his family and his wife’s family. John was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Katherine...