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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=144992427

HARRY R. SHAKESPEARE
AGE: 95 FREEHOLD TWP.

Harry R. Shakespeare, 95, of Freehold Township died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at home. Mr. Shakespeare was born in Staten Island, N.Y. He was originally from the Westerleigh section of Staten Island and had resided in the Huguenot section of Staten Island before moving to Freehold Township 44 years ago. Mr. Shakespeare was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He had attended Manhattan College, New York City. He was a lieutenant for the Fire Department of New York, assigned to Engine Company No 157, Staten Island, and served for over 35 years before his retirement. He was a professional drummer; also a pianist and organist; and a former barbershop quartet singer and member of the Freehold Fire Department Band.

He was predeceased by a brother, Bill Shakespeare, who was an All-American football player at the University of Notre Dame. Surviving are his wife, Mary Madory Shakespeare; two sons, Edward and Dave Shakespeare; and three grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn, Laura Jeanne, and Craig Russell Shakespeare.

The funeral service was held on Saturday, August 28 at the Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, followed by entombment at Maplewood Chapel Mausoleum, Freehold.

Published in Asbury Park Press on August 29, 2010

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Shakespeare, Harry R. (MCattendee RIP)

(JR: Attendees are recognized on the theory “if it’s important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers”. Perhaps, the time at MC was both formative and important to our comrade. And, imho, WW2 interrupted many plans. A good many who went never came back and maybe those that did had new priorities.)

Guestbook: http://goo.gl/YIzZ

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John,

There is no record of Harry R. Shakespeare in the directory.

Ed

McEneney Edward J. (MC1959)

[JR: Thanks, Ed. Much appreciated. He probably was an attendee. Who ever wrote the obit must have thought it was important enough to mention. Maybe it was to him as well. War, money, immaturity -- who knows why folks can't finish? But I've found attendees who were better Jaspers than some that graduated. It's the spirit; not the paper. imho.]  

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http://yorktown.patch.com/articles/brian-slavin-former-yorktown-parks-and-recreation-superintendent-dies-at-70

Brian Slavin, Former Yorktown Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Dies at 70
During his 32-year tenure, Slavin developed numerous programs and one of the most extensive swim complexes in the county.
By Plamena Pesheva
June 30, 2010

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Former Yorktown Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Brian Joseph Slavin, who served the town for 32 years, died of cancer on June 28 at his home in Sleepy Hollow. He was 70.

In 1970, following his graduation from Lehman College with a Bachelor’s degree in Education Recreation, he joined the Town of Yorktown Department of Recreation and remained there until he retired in 2002. During his 32 years of service he built a state of the art aquatic facility at Shrub Oak, which was named for him on his retirement. He was responsible for some of the largest expansions of programs and facilities within the Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department. He was also credited with the recreational and sporting leagues for the youth of Yorktown.

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“He was the most wonderful mentor,” she said. “He was a person you could talk to very easily. He was committed to his family, and loved his wife dearly.”

Although he was not a Yorktown resident, Slavin was very knowledgeable about the town and his dedication went beyond the recreation program because he truly cared about everybody, Gallagher said.

“He was so dedicated to his municipality,” Gallagher said. “He really cared about the residents, this staff, and the parks and recreation. He wanted everything to be perfect.”

The North Tarrytown native was a member of the first graduating class at Sleepy Hollow High School in 1958. He attended Manhattan College before joining the Navy in 1963. He was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, the Viet Nam Service Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation during his service.

Among Slavin’s accomplishments were the establishment of the trails at Turkey Mountain and the summer concert series with the Lions Club, which he coordinated. He served on the board of Nor-West Regional Services, a company which provides recreational services to people with disabilities, for 26 years. He received the Peter J. Mayer Award of Merit for lifetime achievement in recreation in 2002.

Only a few months ago, Slavin was diagnosed with cancer, which originated in his lungs and spread into his bones.

He is survived by his wife Peggy; a brother, Kevin and wife Rita of Yorktown; step-children Mary Beth and Jeff Schreier of Katonah; Anne Daly of Tarrytown and John and Regina Daly of Ossining; and three step-grandchildren, Kathleen and Michael Blair of South Grafton, Mass., and Kara and Megan Schreier of Katonah.

Wake services were held yesterday and visitations will continue today from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Coffey Funeral Home, 91 North Broadway in Tarrytown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on July 1 at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Sleepy Hollow with interment to at the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

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Slavin, Brian [MCattendee RIP]

[JR: Perhaps MC formed some of those abilities that are remembered.]

[JR: Attendees are recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers". Perhaps, the time at MC was both formative and important to our comrade.]

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsitem/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=141869561

Joseph J. Parker

KULPMONT — Joseph J. Parker, 81, of 544 Chestnut St., died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, surrounded by his family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient since April 6, 2010.

Born in Shamokin, June 17, 1928, he was a son of the late John L. and Mary (Brown) Parker. He was a former resident of 315 N. Locust St., in Mount Carmel, until 2½ years ago when he moved to Kulpmont with his son, Kevin, daughter-in-law, Patty and granddaughters, Allison and Sara.

On November 23, 1950 in St. Stanislaus Church, Shamokin, he married the late Lorraine “Mitzi” Pogozelski, who preceded him in death on April 27, 1968. On June 12, 1969 in St. Paul’s Chapel, Atlas, he married Mary Lou Tocyloski, who preceded him in death Feb. 15, 2000.

Joseph was employed as a superintendent at Glen Burn Colliery/Kerris and Helfrick Co., as well as being employed at Tuscarora Coal Company, Tuscarora. He retired from Northumberland County as an environmental mineral and energy coordinator.

He was a graduate of St. Edward’s High School and attended Manhattan College.

Joseph was a member of the Church of Our Lady in Mount Carmel, past member of Shamokin Chamber of Commerce and member of Northumberland County Authority. In his day, he was an excellent basketball and baseball player, both in school and while serving in the military. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan as well as a dedicated and devoted loving family man.

He served his country with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from Sept. 27, 1946 until he was honorably discharged on August 30, 1949. He received the World War II Victory Medal.

He is survived by two daughters, Sheila Kerstetter and her husband, Lamar D., of Montoursville, Cindy Yancoskie and her husband, Allen, of Annville; four sons, Joseph D. Parker and his wife, Diane, of Wilkesboro, N.C., Michael Parker, of Kulpmont, Kevin Parker and his wife, Patty, of Kulpmont and Jason Parker and his wife, Coryn, of Mount Carmel; 13 grandchildren, Allen Yancoskie and his wife, Jessica, of Mount Carmel Township, Eric Kerstetter and his wife, Heidi, of Bath, Amy Shadle and her husband, Michael, of Elysburg, Joshua Parker, of Westminster, Calif., Andrew Parker of Wilkesboro, N.C., Allison and Sara Parker, of Kulpmont, Damien and Justin Parker, of Kulpmont, and Kayla, Isabel, Eliza, and Jaxon Parker, of Mount Carmel; six great-grandchildren, Allen Yancoskie III and Giavanna Yancoskie, of Mount Carmel Township, Parker Joseph and Preston Michael Shadle, of Elysburg, Carter John and Brady Lamar Kerstetter, of Bath; a sister, Catherine “Kitty” Reed, of Elysburg, as well as nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

In addition to his parents and both his wives, he was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Kendal Grace Kerstetter and two brothers, John “Jack” Parker and Thomas Parker.

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[JR: Attendees recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers".]

Parker, Joseph J. [MCattendee RIP]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/y7ekbz8

[JR: We know that the Korean War disrupted lives. 18 and 10 year marriages sounds "Jasper-ish" to me. And, any one, who roots for Philly can't be all bad.]

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyrecord/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=141805885

John W. Halko Sr.

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JOHN W. HALKO, SR. AGE: 78 DOVER John W. Halko, Sr., 78, died peacefully on Friday evening, March 26, 2010. Born in Cedar Knolls, he was currently a resident of Dover. He attended Manhattan College, and for many years prior to his retirement was a Chemical Assistant at the former Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, in E. Hanover. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1957. He was predeceased by his brothers, Stephen, Michael, and Leo Halko and by his sister, Stephanie H. Bindas. He is survived by his son, John W. Halko, Jr., of Boonton; his step daughter, Margie Halko Fuhr of CA. His Step Son, Edward Bagony in NJ; his sister, Anne N. Halko of North Bergen as well as three step grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church, Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls on Friday Morning, April 16th at 10:00 AM. There will be no hours of visitation. Arrangements by Lewis & Carey, Directors of Funerals, Boonton.

Published in Daily Record on April 14, 2010

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Halko, John W. [MCatend RIP]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/yywzw2p

[JR: Attendees are recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers". Perhaps, the time at MC was both formative and important to our comrade.[

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=141545570

Beatrice KERESZI

KERESZI Sr. Beatrice, F.S.P., 82, of Elmwood Park, died Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010 at home in the convent in Elmwood Park. Born in Bethlehem, PA to the late George and Anna Kereszi. Sister Beatrice was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, Staten Island, received a B.S. in Education from Fordham University, and graduate study in religious studies at Manhattan College, Bronx, NY and Seton Hall University, S. Orange, NJ. Sister Beatrice was a member of the Daughters of Divine Charity for 33 years and transferred to a Franciscan Congregaton in 1984. She is currently a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Peace, Haverstraw, NY.She was an elementary school teacher for 15 years at St. Stephens School (Bridgeport, CT), St. Ladislas School (New Brunswick,NJ), St. Thomas School (Old Bridge, NJ), St. Stephen School (Passaic, NJ), St. Emery School (Fairfield, NJ) and our Lady of Consolation School (Wayne, NJ), an elementary school principal for 10 years at St. Stephen School (New York City) and Mount Carmel School (Woodbridge, NJ).As a Franciscan Sister of Peace she was Director of Religious Education and Coordinator of Ministry to the Sick, St. Anthony’s Parish, Butler, NJ, Director of Residence, at Kennedy Residence, Pompton Lakes, NJ, a teacher at Wayne Area Child Care Center, Wayne, NJ and Ministry to the Sick and Homebound, St. Leos Parish, Elmwood Park, NJ.She is survived by two sisters, Helen Urich of Allentown, PA and Sister Mary Marcelle Kereszi of Bethlehem, PA, several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.A wake will be held in St. Leos Church, 324 Market St., Elmwood Park, Wednesday from 3-6:30 PM, followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 7 PM.Wake and Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at Ss. Simon and Jude Chuch, Bethlehem, PA. Interment, Holy Savior Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Franciscan Sisters of Peace, 20 Ridge St., Haverstraw, NY 10927 would be greatly appreciated.Arrangements by the Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home, Inc., 274 Market St., Elmwood Park, NJ.www.patrickjconte.com

Published in The Record and Herald News on April 6, 2010

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[JR: A connection to MC. We'll remember her in our prayers.]

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http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=140903916

Donald J. Pedersen

Donald J. Pedersen, 78, of Rockaway passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010, at home. He was born to John and Adeline Pedersen on Sept. 16, 1931, in Bronx, NY. Donald graduated from Fordham Preparatory in 1949 and attended Manhattan College. He served his country during the Korean War. He married his wife, Kathleen, in 1959. They moved to Rockaway Borough in 1969 and have lived there together ever since. Donald was beloved by his wife, Kathleen, and children: Donald and Lynda Pedersen of Emerald Lakes, Pa., and Michael and Antoinette Pedersen of Cliffside Park and his three grandchildren, Sterlling, Gryffin, and Rowan. He is also survived by his three sisters, Arlene O’Shea, Kathleen Weis and Christine Cerullo. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 21, 2010, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 State Route 10 West, Randolph (www.tuttlefh.com). Funeral service will be on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home

Published in Star-Ledger on March 20, 2010

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Pedersen, Donald J. [MCatnd RIP]

[JR: Attendees recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers".]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/yzpdsf7

[JR: We know that the Korean War disrupted lives. A 40 year marriage sounds "Jasper-ish" to me. And, any one, who graduated from Fordham Prep, but saw the light and came to MC, couldn't be too bad.]

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