Longtime former Rumsonite, Richard “Dick” Molke, passed away on Dec. 27, 2019, his wife of more than 70 years, Louise Gentles Molke, by his side. He was 93.
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In Memorium: Rumson Native, Mom & Wife, Mary Patey
“I have chosen a lifestyle that fits me. I pray that you will have the same good fortune as I have had.”
Mary Patey
Native Rumsonite Mary Patey summed up her life in this memoir on her 90th birthday. Her chosen fitting lifestyle and the good fortune that came with it came to an end on Jan. 10 with her passing. She was 91.
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Focus: Faces of 2019
Continue reading Focus: Faces of 2019“If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.”
Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers)
Focus: Retro Favs of 2019
Once upon a time, the time-in-a-bottle concept was encapsulated on film. Black-and-white film. Dog-eared, creased, faded photos of moments captured.
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In Memorium: Rumson Husband, Dad, Philanthropist, Securities Expert Kevin Conery, 59
Rumson family man, philanthropist and noted preferred securities expert Kevin Joseph Conery passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, Jan. 9. He was 59.
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Focus: Places Remembered 2019
The Beatles said it in the song In My Life. There are places people remember … all their lives … though some have changed. Place defines. It brings comfort. It triggers memories. It is a bookmark in our hearts. The places we remember forever … the places that are home.
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Remembering Rumson’s ‘Dr. Harry’ Swartz
He was known as a dedicated, skilled physician to generations of families. He was known as a beacon of wisdom, charm, compassion and humor. He was known as a devoted husband and dad. He was longtime Rumson resident Dr. Harry Mason Swartz, “Dr. Harry” to most; and he passed away on Dec. 27 at 88.
The news of Dr. Harry’s death prompted a flood of messages of thanks and tribute on social media, his obituary and talk around the towns and at his funeral. The community conversations told the story of a man who knew his purpose in life and embraced it with a 24-carat sparkle, laugh and commitment to care. While his stellar professional reputation made him an unwitting shining star, Dr. Harry’s legacy was more about the star’s unique twinkle.
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In Memorium: Longtime Rumson Fireman, First Aider, WWII Vet Paul Whitfield, 95
Longtime Rumsonite, World War II vet, fireman and first-aider Paul O. Whitfield passed away peacefully on Dec. 10 at his home with his wife of more than 71 years by his side. He was 95.
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In Memorium: Rumson Resident Nancy Fell-Hill, 59
“We will miss Nancy with the laughing face.”
That’s how the loved ones of Nancy Fell-Hill described the 59-year-old Rumson resident who passed away at her home on Dec. 22 at 59.
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Dr. Frank Bonifacio, of Rumson, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 21. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Frank grew up in Keyport.
He will forever be remembered for his brilliant mind, passion for medicine and for the love of his life, Marion. Frank leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love, integrity, and passion demonstrated by his 61-year marriage to his soul mate, Marion who he was able to travel the world with and raise their two sons.
Dr. Frank Bonifacio’s obituary
From Dr. Bonifacio’s obituary …
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Retro ‘Santa Slays Me’ Moments
It’s always a classic — that Santa and the happy, Christmas-loving kid photo that goes awry.
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In Memorium: Former Rumson Country Day Head Master & Oceanic Library President, Skip Sykes
Former president of Oceanic Free Library and Rumson Country Day School Head Master Donald “Skip” Sykes passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at his Rumson home after a long illness.
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