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Richard E. Loughran
Point Pleasant resident Richard E. Loughran died Tuesday, Aug. 30 in his home.
He was 58 years old.
Born in Point Pleasant, Mr. Loughran was raised in Point Pleasant Beach and lived in Point Pleasant for the past 30 years.
He was a graduate of Point Pleasant Beach High School, Ocean County College, and Monmouth College.
He was employed in sales with General Foods, Clifton, then with First Investors Corp., Wall Township, and most recently with Stop & Shop, Point Pleasant.
He was a member of St. Peter’s Church, Point Pleasant Beach, where he served as an usher.
He was a member of Point Pleasant Fire Company No. 2, and a former member of Ocean Fire Company No. 1, Point Pleasant Beach.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving as a sergeant.
He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas F. X. and Florence Pray Loughran.
Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Lois A. Holbrook Loughran; one daughter, Rachel Lyn Loughran, Point Pleasant; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Thomas F. X. Jr. and Patricia, and Robert E. and Jo Ann, all of Brick Township; and John B., and Michael and Pattie, all of Point Pleasant Beach; two sisters, Sara E. Van Wickle, Brielle, and Mary Jane Fendl, Point Pleasant; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral arrangements are from the Van Hise & Callagan Funeral Home, Point Pleasant Beach.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Loughran’s memory may be made to Meridian Hospice, 4900 Route 33, Suite 200, Neptune, 07753, or Point Pleasant Fire Company No. 2, 1200 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant, 08742.
Col. Mark Taylor Mooty
Niceville, Fla. and Spring Lake resident Col. Mark Taylor Mooty, formerly of Middletown, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 14 in his home from complications of diabetes.
He was 86 years old.
Born in Columbia, Ala. in 1919, Col. Mooty moved to Winter Haven, Fla. with his family in 1920, where he attended local schools. After graduating Winter Haven High School, he, following in his father’s footsteps, was a pre-med student at the University of Florida, Gainesville. World War II was underway and Col. Mooty left college to attend flight training school. On Dec. 12, 1941, he — then a second lieutenant — entered the service of his country at Turner Field, Ga., leaving behind his ambition to become a medical doctor and join his father’s practice in Winter Haven, Fla. Col. Mooty having earned his wings, flew missions over Germany, Italy, Liby and Rumania as a B-24 commander. He rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel after the bombing raid over the Ploesti oil fields in Rumania. Col. Mooty was a command pilot who led the first mission over Tripoli to damage the German- held pipeline. Along with his crew, their successful raids and missions are a piece of history in a war fought and won by the greatest generation. Having flown every aircraft the Air Force build and flew, he was awarded countless commendations, decorations, medals and ribbons: among them are the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Commendation Medal, Silver Star for Valor, WW II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Expeditionary Medal.
Upon retirement, Col. Mooty pursued his lifelong love of dogs and accepted an offer from the American Kennel Club in New York City to hold the office of secretary for 18 years. He bred and showed collies and English bull terriers, and, of late, Gordon setters, all champion pedigree showdogs. Col. Mooty was president of the Monmouth County Kennel Club as well as president of the SPCA of Monmouth County. He was a member of the Order of Daedalians — The National Fraternity of Military Pilots, and an active member of the National Rifle Association. Col. Mooty was a Master Gardener with the Blue Water Bay Gardening Club in Niceville, Fla., where he was a resident for 15 years. He was a golf member at the Blue Water Bay Golf Club, the Rumson Country Club and the Sea Bright Beach Club. Col. Mooty was a recent convert to the Roman Catholic Church having come into full Communion at Holy Name of Jesus in Niceville at the Easter Vigil in 2003. He was also a second degree member of the Knights of Columbus. When time would allow, he was also an avid bridge player. He was born to Dr. Ross Heflin Mooty and Ann Taylor Mooty.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lydia O’Brien-Mooty.
Col. Mooty will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National cemetery.
Ludora H. Vreeland
Whiting resident Ludora H. Vreeland, formerly of Manasquan, died Wednesday, Nov. 30 in her home.
She was 71 years old.
Born in Margate, Ms. Vreeland lived in West Orange and Manasquan before moving to Crestwood Village, Whiting, in 1992. She was employed by Health South in Toms River for 13 years before retiring in 2001.
Ms. Vreeland was predeceased by her husband, John J, in 1974, and her brother, Dr. Gilbert DeDan, in 2002.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl A. and Wayne Burke, Perrineville; her son Joch C. Vreeland, Whiting; her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa A and Joseph Ahlemeyer, Red Bank; her three grandchildren Zachary, Matthew and Carly.
Arrangements were taken care of by the Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, Manasquan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Breast Cancer Research, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury, 07702.
Joseph John Critchley
Belmar resident Joseph John Critchley died Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Newton Wellesley Hospital, Wellesley, Mass.
He was 77 years old.
Mr. Critchley was a chief switchman and also worked in the Real Estate Management Department at the NJ Bell Telephone Company in Newark for 35 years before retiring in 1988.
During his retirement, Mr. Critchley found great pleasure in researching and visiting historical landmarks throughout the country including regular retreats to San Alfonso in Long Branch. He was a long standing member of the Shoralan Club, Belmar, and felt a great sense of fulfillment in helping people of all ages. Mr. Critchley also received great joy in spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Nancy; his two daughters, Tara Murphy, Weston, Mass. and Kerry Madsen, Salisbury, Conn.; his five grandchildren and his sister, Mary Lattore, Philadelphia.
Arrangements were taken care of by the O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall Township.
Edward A. Stopa
Manasquan resident Edward A. Stopa died Saturday, Dec. 3 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.
He was 59 years old.
Born in Dover, Mr. Stopa resided in Manasquan since 1972. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War, where he earned two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and the National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Stopa worked at the New Jersey Natural Gas Company as a Crew Leader for the past 35 years.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Joan DiBernard Stopa; his three children, Stefanie, Justin and Lauren; his five siblings, Jean Zenga, Thomas Stopa, William Stopa, Edna May Petit and Sandra Elsholz.
A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Neary Quinn Funeral Home, 39 South St., Manasquan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the “Stopa Family Benefit Fund” at Manasquan Savings Bank, 185 Main St., Manasquan, 08736.
Michael C. Stoia
Brick Township resident Michael C. Stoia, formerly of Manasquan, died Friday, Dec. 2 at the Ocean Medical Center, Brick.
He was 72 years old.
Born in Kearny, Mr. Stoia resided in Manasquan before moving to Brick. He was a 1951 graduate of Kearny High School, and a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He retired in 1986 from the Kearny Fire Department after 25 years of service. Mr. Stoia was also a member of the FMBA, Local 18, the Kearny Fire Exempt Association, a charter member of the Elks Lodge 2534, Manasquan, and belonged to the Kearny Romeos. He was also an avid golfer.
Mr. Stoia was predeceased by his wife Mary Greco Stoia, in 1986, and his brother, John Stoia.
He is survived by is son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Susan Stoia, Howell; his grandchildren, Zachary and Rosemary Stoia, and his loving companion, Arlene Parker, Brick.
Arrangements were taken care of by the Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, Manasquan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury, 07702
Anthony S. Amoscato
Nutley resident Anthony S. Amoscato, formerly of Spring Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 3 in his home.
He was 88 years old.
Born in Newark, Mr. Amoscato lived in Nutley since 1948, maintaining a second residence in Spring Lake. He was a graduate of Eastside High School, Newark, received an A.B. Degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 1938 and a LLB Graduates Degree from Harvard Law School in 1941. During the 1950’s Mr. Amoscato was a partner in the Law Firm of Amoscato and Gordon, Newark, and in the 1960’s was a partner in the firm of Lesnick, Amoscato and Gordon, Newark. For many years he maintained the offices of Anthony S. Amoscato, Counselor at Law, Nutley and Spring Lake. He also was the Municipal Judge in Nutley, and served on the Nutley Planning Board, as well as being a developer and builder of residential and commercial property in Essex, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Mr. Amoscato was a member and past commander of the Nutley AMVETS Post No. 30, a Life Member of the Nutley Elks Lodge No. 1920 B.P.O.E., Rotary Club of Nutley, and Unico National Nutley Chapter. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Amoscato is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Geraldine R. DiSalvo; his son Anthony M., Los Angeles; his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and James Sabaitis; his sister Marion Amoscato, and his five grandchildren, Victoria, Alexandra, Christopher, Charles and Sabaitis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either The Nutley Public Library, Attn: Memories, 93 Booth Dr., Nutley, 07710, or, The Unico National Chapter, P.O. Box 43, Nutley, 07110.
Charles E. Post
Brick Township resident Charles E. Post, deacon and active member in Manasquan, died Sunday, Dec. 4.
He was 90 years old.
Born in Paterson, Mr. Post lived most of his life in Midland Park. He was an active participant in the community, as well as an elder in the Ridgewood Christian Reform Church, and a Sunday school superintendent and teacher at Hawthorne Gospel Church. In September, 2000, he moved to Cedar Village with his late wife, Gertrude. As a member of the community, Mr. Post began touching lives immediately, as a deacon and active member in the Manasquan First Presbyterian Church, a faithful volunteer at the Ocean Medical Center, Brick, and a board member of the Community Bible Study. He was also a former president of the David Ackerman Descendants, and received the 2004 Polaris Award for Volunteer of the Year.
Mr. Post is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Patricia Post, Ridgewood; his daughters and sons-in-law, Judith and Roger Ackerman, Manasquan and Cristin and Tim Webber, Coatesville, Pa; his seven grandchildren, Beth Macri, Jason Ackerman, Todd Post, Amanda O’Neill, Chelsea Ackerman, Rebecca Webber, Carrie Webber, and his four great-grandchildren, Julia Ackerman, David Ackerman, Trent Macri and Kellen O’Neill.
The Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, Manasquan, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Keswick, 601 Route 530, Whiting, 08759.
Dorothy F. Vielkind
Spring Lake Heights resident Dorothy F. Vielkind died Wednesday, Nov. 30 in her home.
She was 87 years old.
Ms. Vielkind was a graduate of Holy Spirit Grammar School, Asbury Park, and St. Rose High School, Belmar. She worked for 40 years in the scheduling department at NJ Bell Telephone, Asbury Park, before retiring 23 years ago. Ms. Vielkind was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, the Catholic Daughters of America, SCAMP [St. Catharine’s Association of Mature Persons], a member of the Third Order of the Carmelites, and a communicant of St. Catharine’s Roman Catholic Church, Spring Lake.
She was predeceased by her husband, John N. Vielkind, in 1984, and her brothers, John and Paul Fitzgerald.
Ms. Vielkind is survived by her son, Dr. John N., Huntington, W.Va.; her daughters, Dee Vielkind, Spring Lake Heights, Mary and her husband Keith Vuono, Shark River Hills, Peggy and her husband Rob Turchyn, Wilton, Conn.; her sisters, Mary Grace, Pittsburgh, Monica Lawrence, Somerset; her sisters-in-law, Catherine Fitzgerald, Shrewsbury , and Mary Margaret Fitzgerald, Oxnard, Calif.; her six grandchildren, MaryLynn, Jamie, Nicholas, Melanie and Anthony, and two great-grandchildren, Michael and Jake.
Arrangements were taken care of by the O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall Township.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Catharine’s Restoration Fund, 215 Essex Ave., Spring Lake, 07762.
Harry E. Helfrich
Wall Township resident Harry E. Helfrich died Thursday, Oct. 13, in Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.
He was 70 years old.
A lifelong resident of Wall, Mr. Helfrich was a heavy equipment operator for 50 years. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association, [AMA]. Mr. Helfrich loved to work with his cars, especially polishing them.
One of his passions was woodworking. It showed in his projects. When making something simple or complicated, Mr. Helfrich always paid special attention to detail.
He loved the ocean, whether it was fishing or just spending time by the water.
Mr. Helfrich loved to go to the Brick Children’s Community Theatre and watch his granddaughter perform.
Mr. Helfrich was predeceased by two brothers, Fred Helfrich and James Helfrich.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Betty Miller Helfrich; a son, Harry Helfrich Jr, of Wall; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathi and Steve McKinney, of Johnson Ranch, Ariz; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Charles Helfrich, of Wall, and William and Barbara Helfrich, of Henderson, Nev.; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and Ken Brocklebank, of Neptune, Marg and Ralph Newman, of Spring Lake Heights, Catherine Maddocks, of Wall, Dorothy and Rudy Dombrowksi, of San Diego, Linda and Ron Denton, of Chambersburg, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Michael McKinney, Tyler McKinney and Vanessa Helfrich.
Memorial donations can be made to Brick Children Community Theatre, 710 Barberry Drive, Brick, 08753. Condolences can be e-mailed to www.orenderfamilyhome.com.
Orender Family Home for Funerals, Manasquan, was in charge of the arrangements.
Helen Berta Deak
Brielle resident Helen Berta Deak died Sunday, Oct. 16 in Meridian Hospice, Brick.
She was 91 years old.
Born in Manhattan, N.Y., Mrs. Deak lived in Newark, Hamilton Bermuda and Union before moving to Brielle in 1957.
She was a loving mother to Karen and wife to Eugene.
Mrs. Deak attended Newark Business College and was employed by Westons, Newark Book Bindary and Steinbachs, Asbury Park, retiring in 1977.
She was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and attained the rank of corporal, serving as an aircraft communications engineer. Ms. Deak received the American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
She was a Girl Scout leader in Brielle and a member of the Manasquan United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Deak was predeceased in 2002 by her husband of 56 years, Eugene Deak, and her brother, Fred Gordon.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen Deak Ramirez and Juan Ramirez, of Brielle; two grandsons, Christopher Eugene Ramirez and Albert John Ramirez; four sisters, Adel Lauhoff, of Mountainside, Carol Lincks, of Ocean Grove, Johanna Mittl, of Brick, Marlene Johnson, of Forked River; a brother, Karl Halozan, of Brick, and 12 nieces and nephews.
Visiting will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, 39 South St., Manasquan. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, at Manasquan United Methodist Church. Internment will be in Greenwood cemetery, Brielle.
The family asks memorial donations may be made to Meals On Wheels, Interfaith Neighbors, 810 4th Ave., Asbury Park, 07712-5982.
Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, Manasquan, is in charge of the arrangements.
