Obituary: The Honorable Patrick J. McGann Jr., 84
McGann moved to Little Silver in 2000 and was a trustee and communicant of the Roman Catholic Church of the Precious Blood in Monmouth Beach.
Obituaries
Friday, April 27, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Obituary: Ellie Rose Orefice
The 12-year-old was the daughter of Oceanport School Superintendent Andrew Orefice.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Obituary: Jillian Teresa Dinger of Fair Haven
A funeral for Jillian Dinger will be on Wednesday at Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven.
The Fair Haven college student who died as a result of a collision with a car on Harding Road in Little Silver early on the morning of April 6, will be buried Wednesday. Jillian Teresa Dinger who was a recent graduate of Rumson Fair Haven High School was a freshman this year at SUNY Albany. Her funeral arrangements are being handled by the John E. Day Funeral Home in Red Bank, which will hold visitation hours on Tuesday. The funeral home released this obiturary today: Jillian Teresa Dinger, 19, of Fair Haven, died suddenly on Friday, April 6, 2012. She was a 2011 graduate of Rumson Fair Haven High School. She was a beautiful, sensitive young woman, full of love for children, animals and all in need. She had many interests: among them …
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Obituary: Michael J. Sayko
The Howell resident formerly lived in Little Silver.
Michael J. Sayko, 49, of Howell Township died at home on April 3 after battling cancer. Sayko was born in Summit, NJ and raised in Charlotte, NC, and had lived in Little Silver before settling to Howell in 1988. He was a 1985 graduate of St. Andrew’s College, Laurinburg, NC and the owner of Triad Research in Howell. Prior to that, he had worked for Computer Sciences Corp. in Eatontown. Sayko was an active parishioner of St. Veronica’s Catholic Church. He volunteered as a County Committee Member, Voting District 17 and coached girls soccer for the Pinelanders for many years. Sayko is survived by his wife of 23 years, Marcia Sayko; three daughters, Amanda, Elizabeth, and Emily Sayko; his parents, Andrew F. and Patricia Sayko, Jr. of …
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Obituary: Ann Mihlon, 76
Mihlon served as a dispatcher for the Little Silver Police Department for 30 years.
Ann Falvo Mihlon, 76, a 47 year resident of Little Silver, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Riverview Medical Center after a brief illness. Born and raised in Red Bank, Ann is predeceased by her parents, Peter W. Falvo (1962 Mayor of Red Bank) and Viola Fichter Falvo of Sea Bright. Ann was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and worked for several years as a Dental Hygienist. Ann was an active member of the Little Silver Woman’s Club as well as the local Board of Health and St. John’s Episcopal Church in Little Silver. She began her career as a Dispatcher for the Little Silver Police Department in 1980 and served with distinction until her retirement in 2010. Ann spent the majority of her childhood in Sea Bright, NJ with …
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Local Tennis Instructor Dies at 54
John Shaw, a former pro and mentor at the Little Silver Tennis Club, died Jan. 14.
John M. Shaw, age 54, died Jan. 14 at his residence in Aberdeen. Born in Hammonton, NJ, Shaw, a Tennis Pro, was a graduate of Saint Joseph's High School in Hammonton, and Upsula College in North Jersey. He was also a well-known tennis instructor in Monmouth County. Shaw is predeceased by his parents, Walter L. Shaw and Marie C. Shaw. Surviving Shaw are sisters; Eleanor Caruso and husband Anthony, Elaine Sacco and husband Peter III, Marie Passalaqua and husband Vince, Charlotte Santilli and husband John and brothers; Paul J. and Walter F. Shaw and wife Meloney. Burial services are private at the convenience of the family. According to an obituary in the Asbury Park Press, there will be a memorial for Shaw on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:00 p.m. …
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Video: Little Silver Remembers "Mayor Suzy"
Residents reflect on the life of Mayor Suzanne Castleman, who died Friday at the age of 76
Little Silver lost a good friend and staunch advocate for the community on Friday night with the passing of Mayor Suzanne Caslteman. Many in Little Silver have fond memories of the lifelong Little Silver resident who raised her two daughters Ann and Elizabeth with husband Don in the community she loved. Castleman served on Borough Council from 1984-1994 acting as a representative to the Shade Tree Commission, Recreation Committee, Library Board, Personnel Committee and as Police Commissioner during that time. She has been Mayor of Little Silver since 1994. Castleman is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Castleman-Halpin, and Anne Connell, and four grandchildren, Brook Connell, Erin Connell, Connor Halpin, and Noelle Halpin.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Little Silver Mayor Dead at 76
Suzanne Castleman, a lifelong resident of Little Silver, had served in town government for 27 years.
Mayor Suzanne Castleman died Friday evening, Little Silver website editor Linda Goff said in an e-mail sent to Patch this morning. Castleman, 76, was a lifelong resident of the borough who gave 27 years of service to her community government. She has served as mayor since 1994, and was on council prior to that, beginning in 1984. "Mayor Suzy," as she was known, served on the Shade Tree Commission, Recreation Committee, Library Board, Personnel Committee and as Police Commissioner while in council. Prior to council, she volunteered for the Little Silver Recreation Committee and PTO, and taught field hockey to grade school children, according to the borough web site. In April of this year, she announced she would not be seeking another term …
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Beth Lloyd
9:27 pm on Saturday, July 30, 2011
What an amazing lady!! So dedicated to the town of Little Silver and always took the time to say hello to everyone....especially my three sons. Ryan adored her and the feeling was mutual. She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are will her family. more ›
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Frank A. Ambrosino, Former Fire Chief of Little Silver Laid to Rest
Prospect Avenue between Markham Place and Kings Road in Little Silver was closed for a short time this morning.
An American flag was suspended from the ladders of fire trucks from Shrewsbury and Long Branch this morning to honor former fire chief of Little Silver Frank Ambrosino, who passed away on May 10, 2011. Frank was an ex-chief and ex-president of the Little Silver Fire Department and a life member of the Little Silver Fire and First Aid Departments. Frank was a member of the Knights of Columbus' Red Bank Council and coached the Little Silver Women’s Softball. He was also an avid golfer who always enjoyed a golf outing with his friends. On the Little Silver Fire Department web site, the fire department expressed their gratitude to Frank. “ We are grateful for the service Frank so enjoyably gave to both the Little Silver community and to our …
Greg Kulaga
6:59 pm on Thursday, May 12, 2011
If you have any photographs or memories of Frank, Patch invites you to post them to this story, which we hope will serve as an online memorial for him. more ›
Turnbackthelalarm
1:52 am on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Dear Andrea and your entire family, A few years I moved away from Fair Haven,although you may not remember me, I remember you and your girls. I used to stop and talk to you while I was walking my three dogs, a standard poodle, a yorkie and a poodle mix. Your daughter often had Fabio (I believe that was his name) out and would chat with such sweetness and enthusiasm with me. Therefore, my heart … more ›