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In Memoriam: Former Fair Havenite, RFH Grad, Jeff Bennett, 45

Jeff had an infectious smile, a hardy handshake, an uplifting outlook, and a loving and caring heart. He will be sorely missed by all who love him, including his scores of friends and family. 

Loved ones of Jeff Bennett in his obituary
Jeff Bennett … Photo/family via McEwen Funeral Service

Former Fair Havenite and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) graduate, Jeffrey D. Bennett, passed away suddenly on Dec. 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was 45.

Jeff grew up in Fair Haven. As an RFH student, he was known as an outstanding athlete, serving as captain of both football and basketball teams.

A graduate of Elon University, North Carolina, as a student there he was a member of the Elon Rugby team. Beyond his own college experience, “He loved Virginia Tech football, Seton Hall basketball, and his beloved NY Giants and Yankees,” his family said in his obituary.

“He leaves behind the loves of his life, his two sons Alexander Drew and Chase Holden.

“He is also survived by his soul mate and loving partner, Mary Katherine Booth, who he cherished and adored.” 

Loved ones of Jeff Bennett in his obituary

More about Jeff from his obituary …

Jeff served on the admissions staff at Elon University, Queens University of Charlotte, St. Andrews University, and Webber International University. His career path lead to a successful career in sales, most recently with Underscore Branding (Underscore) and Brand RPM in Charlotte. 

Jeff relocated to Charlotte in 2000 after college and along with his good friend, Rich Saner, started the Rich & Bennett St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, which grew to draw over 25,000 people from all over the world to Uptown Charlotte in 2019. 

In addition to his children and soul mate, Jeff is survived by: his loving mother and father, Gary and Susan Bennett, of Fair Haven; his brother, Brian (Jaimie), of Fair Haven; his sister, Kerri (Dan), of Middletown; his nephews, Quinn, Bennett, and Jackson; and his niece, Harper.

A memorial service will be held at a future date. 
In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Jeffrey D. Memorial Scholarship Fund at Elon University.

Obituaries

In Memoriam: Former Rumson, Little Silver Resident, Barbara McCarthy, 85

Former Rumson and Little Silver resident Barbara Jean McCarthy, of Red Bank, passed away on Nov. 25 at Jersey Shore Medical Center. She was 85.

Barbara was a parishioner at the Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven. She was also a member of the Navesink Country Club and the Monmouth University Women’s Alumni Association.

Known as a ‘dear and devoted friend to many steadfast friends,’ Barbara’s son Kevin said, “My mother was a friendly and cheerful person, who was also ready to help others. She incorporated charity and service to others into her daily life.  She will be greatly missed. We all love you mom! Rest in peace.”

Kevin McCarthy, Barbara’s son

Born March 1, 1935, in Bridgeport, CT to the late Walter William and Eula Marie (Smith) Osborn, Barbara graduated from Warren Harding High School in Bridgeport and earned a associate’s degree from the University of Bridgeport. Barbara married her husband Joseph Plath McCarthy, Jr. on Sept. 7, 1957, and settled in Little Silver and Rumson to raise their family.

She later earned a BA in Education from Monmouth College.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Plath McCarthy, Jr., her three loving sons, Joseph Plath McCarthy, III of Seattle WA, Kevin Michael McCarthy of Leesburg, VA and Brian Arthur McCarthy of Stuttgart, Germany, her cherished grandchildren, Grace Mercedes (McCarthy) Uomoto, Brendan Thomas McCarthy, Michael Patrick McCarthy, Nora Dunham McCarthy, Zoe Jessica McCarthy, Maxine Sophia McCarthy and William Kevin McCarthy, and her great grandchildren, Ezra and Paloma Uomoto.

A private entombment will be held at Woodbine Cemetery in Oceanport. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the John E. Day Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in Barbara’s memory to the Collier Services Foundation.

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Obituaries

In Memoriam: Former Longtime Rumsonite, Sailor, Teacher, Sandy Huntsman, 88

Former longtime Rumsonite, avid sailor, founder of the Huntsman Yacht Club, dedicated teacher, story and joke teller, wine connoisseur, lover of good a good meal, husband, father and friend to many, Paul A. Huntsman, Jr. (Sandy), passed away on Nov. 26 the Atrium at Navesink Harbor in Red Bank. He was 88.

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In Memoriam: A Look Back at Longtime Fair Havenite Jeanette Choma, 88

Fair Haven has lost another longtime resident. The lady who countless people saw year after year manning the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair’s Grab Bag Booth, affectionately known by many as “the balloon lady,” Jeanette Choma, passed away on Nov. 20. She was 88.

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Obituaries, Opinion

Remembering Joan Blake: Ode to the Fair Haven Mom, Schools’ Aide

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Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School teacher aides of the 1970s, Joan Blake (far right).
Photo/screenshot of RFH yearbook

When you’ve grown up in a small town, your memories often revolve around the comforting kind of feeling that anyone else’s mother, no matter their child-rearing differences or life circumstances, is a surrogate of your very own. That’s just how it is. The neighborhood concept.

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Local Life, Obituaries

Focus: Rich Chandler’s Fair Haven Goodbye

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The picture of his childhood friend caught his eye. Among the cozy chatter of old friends and family, he left the conversation at the table staring, transfixed for a brief moment. The sudden silence in his own head overcame him, welled up a bit in his eyes as he moved toward the picture of his old friend that seemed to call to him.

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