Memorial Service Set for RFH Alum John Burdy

June 1, 2015 Elaine Van Develde Leave a comment

A memorial service will be held on Saturday for longtime Rumson resident John Burdy, who passed away at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank on May 19. He was 64.

A graduate of Rumson-Fair Haven High School and Montclair State University, John was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson.

“His love of music was reflected through his participation in the Choir of the First Presbyterian Church, as a longtime member of the Shrewsbury Chorale Society and his work with the Brookdale Concordia Chorale,” according to his obituary on the John E. Day Funeral Home website.

John was predeceased by: his parents, William and Gertrude Burdy, of Rumson.

He is survived by: his brother, John Frandsen, and wife Kate, of Morganville; his aunt, Grace Hartie, of Pompton Plains; and two cousins, Maureen Berardo and Patrick Hartie.

There will be a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson, 4 East River Road, Rumson.

Memorial donations can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson and The Shrewsbury Chorale Society or The Brookdale Concordia Chorale.

— John E. Day Funeral Home

Crime, Police and Fire

Police Make Arrests on Weapons, Harassment, Assault Charges & More

June 1, 2015 Elaine Van Develde Leave a comment

The following recent arrests were made by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

• Myron Dismuke, 44, of Long Branch, was arrested on May 25 in the area of Monmouth Street and charged with harassment by Patrolman Sean Hauschildt.

• Caesar Hernandez, 18, of Red Bank, was arrested on May 25 in the area of Evergreen Terrace and charged with defiant trespass, possession of a CDS (marijuana, under 50 grams, and unlawful possession of a weapon by Patrolman Benjamin Springer.

• Armando Cruz, 27, of Red Bank, was arrested on May 24 in the area of Bank Street and charged with resisting arrest by force by Patrolman Benjamin Springer.

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Local Life

Retro Rumson Sky After the Rain

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A retro look at Rumson and Gunning Island in the Shrewsbury River at sunset after a rainfall a couple of years ago Photo/Elaine Van Develde — A retro look at Rumson and Gunning Island in the Shrewsbury River at sunset after a rainfall a couple of years ago
Photo/Elaine Van Develde

It’s been a bit dreary and rainy today.

So, to show everyone how the skies can brighten so quickly after the rain, the Retro Pic of the Day shows a sunset over the Shrewsbury River looking toward Rumson and Gunning Island after rainy weather two years ago.

Gunning Island is owned by the borough of Rumson. It is roughly 30 acres and is earmarked as preserved open space/ecosystem to never be developed.

Crime, Police and Fire

Crime Close By: Strong Arm Robbery & Theft

June 1, 2015 Elaine Van Develde Leave a comment

The following recent criminal incidents were reported by Red Bank police:

• A strong arm robbery was reported to have occurred on May 25 on Leonard Street. The victim reported that a male approached him outside of his residence and assaulted him by punching him and knocking him unconscious. The perpetrator fled with the victim’s wallet, containing cash and a debit card.

Lt. Robert Clayton took the report.

• A theft was reported to have occurred on Maple Avenue on May 27. The victim reported that someone stole his wallet, containing cash and credit cards, from a gym locker.

Patrolman Cevin Albert took the report.

• A theft was reported to have occurred on May 27 on Harding Road. The victim reported that someone entered a parked vehicle and stole an iPhone, gold earrings, an HP tablet and a Garmin GPS.

Patrolman Michael Zadlock took the report.

Arts & Entertainment, Local Life

RFH’s Talent on a Star Track at Riverfest

June 1, 2015 Elaine Van Develde Leave a comment

The Jake Tavill Band at Riverfest 2015 Photo/Daryl Ley — The Jake Tavill Band at Riverfest 2015
Photo/Daryl Ley

Some Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) stars are born — again.

A few RFH alumni and present students, mixed with Middletown students — all together in the blues/soul/rock Jake Tavill Band — won the Riverfest Musicians on a Mission Battle of the Bands at the annual riverfront event in Red Bank on Friday night.

“I am beyond the moon right now!!” said Rumsonite Jake Tavill on his Facebook page. “We won the Riverfest Musicians on a Mission Battle of the Bands!!!!!! Thank you to everyone who came, everyone who cheered, the judges, all the bands that played, Musicians On A Mission, Brenda Wirth, Riverfest, the crew and techs, the sponsors, and my amazing band members. This wouldn’t have been possible without all of you!!! Thank you!!! I am truly grateful.”

The band is comprised of RFH alum Ben Ley, RFH senior, actress and fiddler Julia Mosby, Middletown High School South student Nick Ryan, Tavill, Middletown High School North senior Anthony Flora, guitarist/vocalist Christian Ace, of Manasquan Music Dance Arts, and Casey O’Connell.

Congrats, Jake Tavill Band!