Retro TGIF Shot of Frank’s Bar & Rumson Spirits

August 21, 2026 Elaine Van Develde

Tony and Frank Mellaci pour shots and cheer at Frank’s Bar in Rumson circa 1950s
Photo/courtesy of Jim Mellaci

When doing the TGIF thing, everyone could use a little shot of cheer, good spirits and great memories to kick off the weekend.

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Obituaries

In Memoriam: Longtime Fair Havenite, ’73 RFH Grad, Photographer, Musician, Ed Brett, 71

August 21, 2026 Elaine Van Develde

Longtime Fair Havenite, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) graduate, photographer, musician and passionate preserver of local and family history, Edward “Ed” Lester Brett, passed away on July 20. He was 71. A memorial service is now set for Aug. 30.