Lifetime Red Bank resident, Federico “Fred” F. Buonanno Jr., passed away on Dec. 27, 2025, in Shrewsbury. He was 94.
In Memoriam: Lifetime Red Bank Resident, Fred Buonanno Jr., 94
Scene Around: In with the New Community Leaders in Fair Haven
New year, new council members, emergency responder line officers and all sorts of political appointees and contracts. That’s how it goes every new year in every municipality. And Fair Haven is no exception.
Focus: Faces and Places; Community Cousins and Anchors of 2025
Another year, more milestones, tradition and connection. That’s how went in the Rumson-Fair Haven community in 2025.
In Memoriam: Longtime Red Bank Resident, RBC Grad, Basketball Officiator, Educator, Tom Lopes, 83
Longtime Red Bank resident and Red Bank Catholic High School (RBC) graduate, Thomas C. Lopes, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with illness. He was 83.
Retro Prized Rumson Firemen Line-Up
New year, new fire department line officers. That’s how it goes. Since the dawn of Rumson, Fair Haven and all towns’ time, reorganization has been a New Year rite of passage.
In Memoriam: Former Rumson Resident, Fred Kulawiec, 99
Former Rumson resident, Frederick “Fred” Eugene Kulawiec, “a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,” passed away on Dec. 22, 2025. “Blessed with a long and outstanding life, Fred was 99 years old.”
In Memoriam: RFH ’80 Grad, Radio Personality, Karen Golembeski Lewis, 63
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Class of 1980 graduate, radio personality, mom, daughter, sister, and friend to many, Karen Golembeski Lewis, “passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 26 to celebrate her 63rd birthday.”
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Retro RFH ’80s Girls Auld Ichabod’s Acquaintance
Photo/Jill Sorrentino
Well, we know full well that in the rare event auld acquaintance be forgot, there’s always a reminder of what was — and how unforgettable it is. This time the auld acquaintance is among a gaggle of girls who are all still friends from the RFH Class of ’83.
Continue reading Retro RFH ’80s Girls Auld Ichabod’s AcquaintanceIn Memoriam: Area Orthopedic Surgeon, Bernie Murphy, 83
Little Silver resident, Bernard Patrick Murphy, “a deeply committed husband, father, grandfather, and respected orthopedic surgeon,” died peacefully at home on Dec. 28, surrounded by his family. He was 83.
Retro RFHers’ Christmas Break Party Time
When the main Christmas festivities are over and Santa skips town, it’s time for all good RFHers who are on that first college break to reunite and resume the reunion party before their graduation year ends.
In Memoriam: Red Bank Native, RBC Grad, Jonathan Burden, 56
Red Bank native and Red Bank Catholic High School (RBC) graduate, Jonathan Burden, passed away suddenly on Dec. 1 at his Red Bank home. He was 56.
Prosecutor: Former Red Bank Church Pastor Charged with Repeated Aggravated Sexual Assault of Juvenile Parishioner
A former Red Bank church pastor has been arrested and charged with the repeated aggravated sexual assault of a juvenile parishioner, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.
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