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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Services for Brandon Holt, 6, Friday and Saturday

St. Joseph Parish and School in Toms River remember Holt, who was fatally shot Monday, as a 'exuberant, energetic and happy student'

Services for the 6-year-old Toms River boy who was fatally shot by a 4-year-old neighbor while the pair were playing will be held Friday and Saturday. Visitation for Brandon Holt will be held Friday, April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., as well as Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals in Toms River.   A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Toms River, according to Holt’s obituary. The community of St. Joseph Parish and School in Toms River is mourning the loss of its “beloved student," a statement from the school and Catholic Diocese of Trenton said Wednesday. “Brandon was an exuberant, energetic and happy student and was well-loved by all …

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Obituary: Daniel Cooper of Kendall Park

Cooper was a lifelong Kendall Park resident and an active member of the Kendall Park First Aid Squad.

Daniel J. Cooper, 28, of Kendall Park, N.J., died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at home. Born in New Brunswick, Daniel was a lifelong Kendall Park resident. Daniel was a graduate of South Brunswick High School, class of 2003. He was an active member of the Kendall Park First Aid Squad, where he enjoyed serving the community and being a part of the ambulance crew. Dan was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, an avid car enthusiast, and enjoyed sailing with his family. He is survived by his parents, James and Tammy Cooper; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Kristen Cooper; two sisters, Sarah and Kimberly Cooper; his grandmother, Mary Kansog; aunt, Verena Kansog, and his girlfriend, Jess Rapuso. Memorial contributions may be made to …

Meghan Hogan

10:34 am on Friday, March 1, 2013

I miss Danny so much, already. Great kid, heart of gold, funny as anything, and always ready to help anyone in any way he could. We will miss you Coop....RIP buddy.   more ›

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Former South Brunswick Superintendent Passes Away

Longtime South Brunswick Superintendent James (Jim) Kimple died on July 11 at the age of 94.

James (Jim) Albert Kimple, 94, of Dent, MN, died on July 11, 2012, at home, surrounded by family. Jim was a long time educator. He taught high school, earned a doctorate from Columbia University, and became a school superintendent. Jim spent most of his career in South Brunswick, NJ, where he was superintendent for 27 years. He was recognized for innovative programs. Jim was passionate about the needs of disadvantaged and special needs students. He was a longtime proponent of outdoor education, organizational development and staff support. Jim had a second career as a resort owner on Dead Lake in Dent, MN, after buying the business from his mother. Kimp's Kamp resort has numerous customers who have been vacationing at Dead Lake for as many…

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Joan Parmer

7:26 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Thank you for your kind words. Joan Kimple Parmer   more ›

Friday, July 13, 2012

Remembering a South Brunswick Icon

Laszlo Nyitrai, who founded the South Brunswick High School wrestling and soccer teams in the 1960's, died last week at the age of 82.

Any good teacher strives to leave a lasting influence on their students before they leave the classroom. For legendary South Brunswick High School teacher and coach Laszlo Nyitrai, who died of cancer on July 6 at the age of 82, the lessons he taught his former students continue to have a profound influence on their lives many years after they saw him last. "It's really hard to summarize what an extraordinary person he was. Laszlo was a multi-faceted person, intellectually brilliant, very creative and he projected intensity, integrity and so many other values you associate with an iconic leader," said James Zinsmeister, a former soccer player and wrestler for Nyitrai, who is also the school's sports historian and a co-founder of the SBHS …

Zoltan Bill Vitanyi

11:22 am on Wednesday, September 5, 2012

I knew Laszlo when he first came to the U.S. and did not speak one word of English. He worked for my dad in landscaping in North Jersey and ate at our house after work. We talked about Hungary, politics, 1956 and his dreams - to be a physical education teacher in America. He did not know how to get started or how to get his "foot in the door" of academia and these obstacles preoccupied him. He …   more ›

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Obituary: Kathy L. Delbridge, 64, of Kendall Park

Kathy L. Delbridge passed away on Monday, June 11 at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center.

Kathy L. Delbridge, 64, of Kendall Park passed away on Monday, June 11, 2012 at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, in New Brunswick.  Kathy was born in Elizabeth, NJ. She worked for The Chelsea at East Brunswick as an L.P.N.  Kathy was a veteran of the Women’s Army Corp serving during Vietnam. Surviving are two sons, James Delbridge of Harrisburg, PA and Mark Delbridge of East Windsor, NJ; three grandchildren, Vanessa Delbridge, Madelyn Delbridge and Hayden Delbridge; two sisters, Susan Mucklemann of North Brunswick and Sharon Neely of Maple Shade, NJ; and two brothers, Gary Wotton of South Brunswick and Kenneth Wotton of Forked River, NJ. There will be a gathering for family & friends at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 …

Monday, April 23, 2012

Tom Dardani Passes Away After Battle with Cancer

Longtime South Brunswick resident died this weekend.

The following obituary was posted on the M.J. Murphy Funeral Home Web site: Thomas R. Dardani, 51, of Monmouth Junction, died Friday, April 20, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a lifelong South Brunswick resident. Tom was a Division Mechanic with PSE& G in Somerset. He was the Founder and President of the Skull Riders Motorcycle Club, Founder and leader of the Dardani Haunted Trail, member of the Central Jersey Volkswagen Society, member of the Kendall Park Volunteer Fire Company, graduate of the South Brunswick Police Academy Alumni Association, member of the South Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. Son of the late Annie Richetti, he is survived by his wife of 23 years Carolyn (Leone) Dardani, a son T…

JENNIFER KLEIN

5:00 pm on Monday, January 7, 2013

The Dardani's gave our town a wonderful Halloween tradition for years, and my kids and I still remember the trail very fondly. God bless Tom and his family; they made our town a better place to live. He will not be forgotten. Jennifer P Klein, Kendall Park   more ›

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Kathy Weber-Hill, former SBHS English teacher, dies at 67

Weber-Hill retired in 2000, after teaching English at the high school for 35 years.

Kathleen M. Weber Hill, 67, died Monday, April 2, at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was born and raised in Trenton, and resided in Plainsboro and Hightstown before moving to Monroe Township 22 years ago. She was a graduate of Georgian Court College, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in education. She was employed by the South Brunswick Board of Education, where she taught high school English for 35 years, retiring in 2000. She was past president of the Princeton Ski Club; she also enjoyed traveling, hiking, the outdoors and golf. She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, East Windsor. She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years Richard J. Hill of Monroe, two brothers, Robert D. Weber and his …

Friday, March 30, 2012

Colleagues and Former Students Remember Joe Valenti

"Joe was South Brunswick High School, there is no doubt about that."

Henry Adams once wrote, "a teacher affects eternity: he can never tell where his influence stops." For friends, colleagues and former students of South Brunswick educator Joseph Valenti, who died last week, the influence and legacy he left behind will continue to live on long after the tears for his loss have subsided. Valenti spent 37 years in South Brunswick as a math teacher, department chairperson, supervisor, and assistant principal. "I always did well in high school except for math, which was a subject I always struggled with. I guess I developed a phobia my freshman year," said former South Brunswick Mayor Debra Johnson, who had Valenti as a teacher her sophomore year at South Brunswick High School. "When I took (Valenti's) class my…

Judy Shepps Battle

8:04 am on Friday, March 30, 2012

RIP Joe Valenti. You did your job with nobility and grace and South Brunswick is so much better for your years here. Thnak you.   more ›

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Joseph Valenti, Longtime SBHS Educator, Died Friday

Valenti was a teacher and assistant principal at the high school and taught in South Brunswick for 37 years.

The following obituary was posted on the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home Web site: Joseph J. Valenti died on Friday March 23, 2012 at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 65 years old. Mr. Valenti was born and raised in Perth Amboy and has resided in Monroe Twp. since 1969. He began his career in 1968 as a math and science teacher at Colonia High School. One year later, he continued his career in South Brunswick High School where he was a department chairperson and supervisor before becoming an assistant principal. After a 38-year career in education, he retired in 2006. He was a third degree Knight of Columbus in Spotswood Council #4907. He was a member of the NJ Principals and Supervisors Association and was a Past-…

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Vera A. Schwartz, 80, Beloved Special Education Teacher and Volunteer

Vera Schwartz passed away on Jan. 22.

Vera A. Schwartz, 80, of Kendall Park died on January 22, 2012 at Princeton Hospital. She was born on May 31, 1931 in Hamburg, Germany and moved as a child to Schenectady, NY. She has resided in Kendall Park, NJ since 1967. Mrs. Schwartz attended Michigan University and went to graduate school at Teacher's College, Columbia University. She received her Ed.D. degree at Rutger's University. Mrs. Schwartz taught dance at the University of Vermont, Penn State, and Kean College. She later devoted herself to working with children with special needs. Mrs. Schwartz took a position as the executive director of Very Special Arts New Jersey and became certified special education teacher. In keeping with her passion, upon retirement she worked for …

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