Something went awry when the photographer gave the “Cheese!” cue to this motley crew of 1960s Rumson kindergarteners. It looks like they got a whiff of Limburger rather than Nufatchel to fuel their scowling little grimaces.
Continue reading Retro Rumson School Time ScowlersMy 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 …
Continue reading Remembering, Embracing Her Light: 1982 RFH Grad Terri Rowett, 57Longtime 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.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Life Celebration Set for Longtime Rumsonite, Teacher, Actress, Fly Fisherwoman Linda Borden McKean“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.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Rumson Resident Doug Spitz, 56Rumson High School (now RFH) graduate William “Bill” Burritt Litts, of Ocean Township, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 22. He was 91.
Continue reading In Memoriam: 1940s Rumson High Grad, Bill Burritt Litts, 91Granny 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, 90
Oh, summertime is winding up already. And Rumson-Fair Haven area folks have been soaking up the positive beaching it vibes and renewal of close encounters with their days at the beach and clubbing it, as they do.
Continue reading Retro Rumson Kids’ Day Beaching it by ‘P’ HouseThe Fair Haven police pursuit of a stolen Bentley driven by two men this morning ended in a cyclist being struck by the stolen car and a getaway.
Continue reading Fair Haven Police: Bentley Stolen in Rumson Hits Cyclist, Flees After Lawful PursuitLongtime 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.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Volunteer, Rumson Country Day & Oceanic Library Board Member, Bob Boyle Sr., 86Rumsonite Joel Browndorf passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 14 after a lengthy bout with prostate cancer. He was 81.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Rumsonite Joel Browndorf, 81Longtime Rumsonite Robert “Poppy” Roberto, currently of Monmouth Beach, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6 with his family by his side.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Robert ‘Poppy’ RobertoRumson resident Kathleen Landgraf passed away on Monday, Aug.1. She was 81.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Rumsonite Kathleen Landgraf, 81
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