Longtime Fair Havenite, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) graduate, coach and volunteer, James “Jim” Andrew Bogardus, known to many as Bogie, passed away on Aug. 28. He was 55.
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Remembering, Embracing Her Light: 1982 RFH Grad Terri Rowett, 57
My little sister Terri was a light. Sometimes she burned bright and brilliant; other times she merely sparkled … As she traveled, explored, and embraced her worlds, Terri connected with people for a moment or a lifetime; once she made a connection, she cherished it. My heart is broken. I will miss her desperately. ~ Chris Rowett Peter
A light. Always glistening. Shining. Lighting the way to welcome every connection in her universe. Wrapping each in a tight hug of warm, ferocious illumination.
That’s how Rumson-raised Teresa Ann Rowett, better known as Terri or TT, was seen. The youngest of five sisters and one brother, the third sister to pass away, the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Class of 1982 graduate died suddenly at Shore Point Health in Port Charlotte, on Aug. 22. She was 57. Her life was celebrated on Sunday.
This is how she is remembered …
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In Memoriam: Life Celebration Set for Longtime Rumsonite, Teacher, Actress, Fly Fisherwoman Linda Borden McKean
Longtime Rumsonite Linda Borden McKean died peacefully at her home on June 2. Her celebration of life is slated for Sept. 11 at Rumson Country Club.
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In Memoriam: Rumson Resident Doug Spitz, 56
“Success in life is a matter not so much of talent or opportunity as of concentration and perseverance.” ~ C.W. Wendt
Rumson resident Douglas J. Spitz passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on the evening of Aug. 19. He was 56.
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In Memoriam: 1940s Rumson High Grad, Bill Burritt Litts, 91
Rumson High School (now RFH) graduate William “Bill” Burritt Litts, of Ocean Township, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 22. He was 91.
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In Memoriam: Shrewsbury Resident, Former Longtime Red Bank Postal Worker, Edward Aumack, 86
Shrewsbury resident and longtime Red Bank postal worker, Edward Aumack passed away on Aug. 21, surrounded by family. He was 86.
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Granny to many, loved Rumson resident Bridget “Breeda” Gillen passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Aug. 17. She was 90.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Rumson Resident Breeda Gillen, 90In Memoriam: Area Environmentalist, Audubon Society Member, Parks System Volunteer & Housing Advocate, Laura Hardy, 52
“The Jersey Shore is the land in my bones. Set me in some other landscape, one of rolling hills, towering evergreen woodlands, or amid busy city streets and I’m reeling and disorientated, wondering from which direction the scent of saltwater will come.”
Area environmentalist, Audubon Society member, Monmouth County Parks System volunteer and housing advocate, Laura Whary Hardy, passed away peacefully on Aug. 7 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, surrounded by close family, “culminating a wonderful and fulfilling life of service on behalf of New Jersey’s endangered shore and woodland birds and plants.” She was 52.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Area Environmentalist, Audubon Society Member, Parks System Volunteer & Housing Advocate, Laura Hardy, 52In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Volunteer, Rumson Country Day & Oceanic Library Board Member, Bob Boyle Sr., 86
Longtime Rumsonite, Rumson Country Day School and Oceanic Free Library board member and volunteer with many non-profits, Robert “Bob” Leonard Boyle Sr. passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 12 “amid the prayers of many.” He was 86.
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Rumsonite Joel Browndorf passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 14 after a lengthy bout with prostate cancer. He was 81.
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Longtime Rumsonite Robert “Poppy” Roberto, currently of Monmouth Beach, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6 with his family by his side.
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In Memoriam: Lifetime Fair Havenite and Life Fire Company Member, John ‘Smokey’ Felsmann
Lifetime Fair Havenite and life Fair Haven Fire Company member, John P. “Smokey” Felsmann, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Aug. 5.
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