Lifelong Red Bank resident, Virginia K. “Ginny” Samaras, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 11, after a brief illness. She was 89.
In Memoriam: Lifelong Red Bank Resident, RBC Grad, Teacher, Ginny Samaras, 89
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In Memoriam: Longtime Red Bank Resident, Popular Food Market Owner, Volunteer, Jack Readie, 86
Longtime Red Bank resident and popular Readie’s food market owner, John J. “Jack” Readie, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, at home, while holding his daughters’ hands. He was 86.
In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident, Ron Fleming, 89
Red Bank resident, James Fleming, affectionately known as “Ron”, passed away at Riverview Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 8. He was 89.
In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident, Jim Cawley, 86
Red Bank resident James Cawley passed away on Sept. 5 with his family by his side. He was 86.
In Memoriam: Longtime Red Bank Resident, Maria Caterina Vespa, 90
Longtime Red Bank resident, Maria Caterina Vespa, passed away peacefully in Red Bank on July 22. She was 90.
Born on Sept. 1, 1934, in Sant’Andrea Jonio, Italy, Maria Caterina was the daughter of the late Antonio Varano and Marianna Samà and the loved mother of Mariateresa Vespa and Anna Christensen.
“A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Maria Caterina immigrated to the United States and made her home in Red Bank, where she built a life rooted in dedication, resilience, and care.
Loved ones of Maria Caterina Vespa in her obituary
“She worked diligently for local garment manufacturers and later at Riverview Medical Center in Environmental Services until her retirement in 1999.
“Maria Caterina was known for her tireless work ethic and her pride in everything she did. Generous, amiable and hardworking, she had a gift for nurturing life and creating warmth. She was a familiar and well-loved presence among coworkers, neighbors, and her fellow Italian-American compatriots in the community. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, and her faith was an integral part of her life …
“Maria Caterina will be remembered for her strength, generosity, and the love she poured into everything she did. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the family she leaves behind.
“Mamma, your help, love and strength will always live in our hearts.”
Maria Caterina was predeceased by: her beloved husband of 42 years, Settimio Vespa (1998); her cherished daughter, Maddalena “Mina” (DeSanctis) Vespa (2007); grandson, Neils Christensen (2014); and her siblings, Vincenzo, Andrea, and Vittoria Varano.
She is survived by: her devoted daughters, Mariateresa Vespa and Anna Christensen (Neils); her loving granddaughter, Monica Christensen Ryan (Chris); grandson, Sandro Anello; her treasured great-grandson, Jasen Ryan; her sister, Teresa Varano (Lijoi); and cousins, nieces and nephews.
Prayers and donations can be made to St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church.
— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home
In Memoriam: Longtime Red Bank Doctor, Vince Randazzo, 82
Longtime Red Bank doctor, Vince Randazzo, passed away on June 20. He was 82.
In Memoriam: Longtime Red Bank Resident, George Doherty Jr., 95
Longtime Red Bank resident, George Doherty Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25. He was 95.
In Memoriam: Former Monmouth Beach, Little Silver and Red Bank Resident, CBA ’66 Grad, Paul Baeri, 76
Former Monmouth Beach, Little Silver and Red Bank resident, Paul Baeri, more recently of Tinton Falls, passed away peacefully on June 21, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 76.
Police Report: Theft, Burglary, Fraud, Terroristic Threats, Weapons, Wrongful Impersonation, Harassment, Forgery, Drugs, Assault, Disorderly
The following May criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
Fair Haven Police: Car Burglaries, Attempted Thefts on the Rise Again
Both Fair Haven and Red Bank police have issued alerts and advisories pertaining to the latest spike in car burglaries and attempted thefts.
In Memoriam: Red Bank-Raised Longtime Shrewsbury Resident, Walter Maurer, 76
Red Bank-raised longtime Shrewsbury resident, Walter Maurer passed peacefully on May 31 with his loving family by his side. He was 76.
In Memoriam: Rumson-Raised Former Longtime Little Silver Resident, Tony Gardella III, 73
Rumson-raised former longtime Little Silver resident, Tony Gardella III, more currently of Red Bank, passed away on May 16 at Riverview Medical Center. He was 73.
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