Passings | HTHS1968

Sad News:

We recognize the full lives our fellow classmates have lived, and the love they have enjoyed.

Jerome Berzanskis, 68, of Rahway, NJ passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Memorial Gathering on Monday, January 7th at the Werson Funeral Home, 635 North Wood Avenue, Linden from 2PM to 3 PM. Cremation will be private. Jerry was born in Elizabeth, NJ, lived in Rahway the past 6 years, prior Clark, NJ. He was employed as a computer analyst for 30 years retiring in 2007. Jerry enjoyed golfing, surfing, and spending time with his family.Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Catherine Berzanskis, and his Aunt Joan Hanlon. Surviving are his 2 loving daughters, Karen Gleason and her husband Joseph, and Lisa Berzanskis and her significant other Joe Bellone, his former wife of 39 years, Kathleen Berzanskis, his brother Dr. Paul Berzanskis and his wife Beth, 2 cherished grandchildren, Brayden & Joella Gleason, and 2 nephews, Nicholas & Michael Berzanskis.

A memory of Jerry: "....funny what you remember. Somehow I ended up with his coat in senior year. Denim with a red check flannel lining. Don't recall how but assume he left it in my VW bus. Anyway, when I tried to return it to him he told me to keep it. His folks had bought him a new coat and he didn't want them to know he had recovered the old one. So of course I kept it and wore it for many years. Always reminded me of him."

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James A. Farrell, age 66, of Roanoke, Va. passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 in Roanoke, from complications of a stroke in December, 2016. Jimmy was born in Plainfield, NJ and graduated from St. Joseph's Grammar School in North Plainfield, Holy Trinity H.S. in Westfield, and Seton Hall University. His careers included teaching, Uniformed Division Officer with the U.S. Secret Service, Youth counselor and industrial security. As a young man in New Jersey, he enjoyed basketball at the Plainfield YMCA and touch football at East End School in North Plainfield. He once managed the YMCA softball team. Jimmy was an avid reader and his knowledge of world and U.S. history was extensive. He also enjoyed the mountains and woods wherever he resided and watching N.Y. Yankees' baseball. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, Arthur M. and Gerarda A. Farrell (nee Burke), his sister Jody P. Farrell, and brother Arthur M. Farrell. He is survived by his sister Mary T. Gray and husband Michael of Annapolis, Md. and brother Tommy Farrell and wife Patty of Hainesport, NJ. He is also survived by numerous, loving nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews in whom he took great delight. His ashes will be mingled with those of his beloved dog, Dusty, and scattered on the Appalachian Trail. Jimmy knew he was loved and we miss him.

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Mary (Kaszuba) Toth, of Milltown, NJ, passed away on Thursday March 8, 2012 at her home. She was 61 years old. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she grew up in Plainfield NJ. A graduate of Chestnut Hill College, she worked for Johnson & Johnson where she met her husband Tom. She and Tom were wed and moved to Milltown in 1976. She later worked at Hill Top Research and most recently for Kaztronix. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, and baking. She was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Milltown. Predeceased by her parents, Stefan and Genevieve Kaszuba, a brother John and sister Barbara, and her husband Tom of 34 years; she is survived by three sons, Michael and his wife Kim of Delanco, NJ, Nicholas and his wife Alyssa of Hulmeville, PA, and Frank and his fiance Eleanor of Jackson, NJ. Also survived by two sisters, Christine and her husband Joseph Gola of Garwood, NJ, and Alice Kaszuba of Plainfield, NJ. Her mini dachsund Bella provided her with love and companionship.

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Doll, Jeanne M. (nee Donnelly) August 27, 2009; Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection. Beloved wife of Michael S. Doll; beloved mother of Christopher, Kevin, Katherine, and Kurt Doll; loving sister of Suzanne (Peter) Galligan of Dallas, TX, Frances (Dennis) Kamstra of New Orleans, LA, and William (Pam) Donnelly; dearest sister in law to Peggy (the late Ted) Banker, Thomas (Jeanne) Doll, Judy (Bernie) Duda, Mark ( Pam) Doll, and Mary ( Jim) Linhares; our dear aunt, great aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. Mrs. Doll was a Partner at Rubin Brown LLC, a Board of Directors member of Angels' Arms, an active member of Women Presidents Organization (WPO), and an avid golfer in the Executive Womens Golf Association.

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Audrey (Briskey) C. Shive, age 58, of Whiting NJ passed away Friday January 16, 2009 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Elizabeth, she was raised in Scotch Plains and lived in Chatham before moving to Whiting in 2001. She was a sales person for B. Altman & Company in Short Hills and Adams Haberdasher Clothing in New Providence. She was an avid horse rider and was a supporter of Greyhound Angels Adoption Group. She was predeceased by, her husband Edward in 2005. Surviving are two sons Charles and his wife Joanna of Boyds, MD, Matthew of Whiting, her parents Thomas and Audrey Briskey of Pt. Pleasant Borough, a brother Thomas Briskey of Basking Ridge and two sisters Rose Marie Munch of Mountainside and Eileen Spack of Arlington, VA.

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