All Obituaries

Joseph G. Fernicola, 95, of Barnegat passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Obituary and services pending.

Donald J. Griffin, 69, of Barnegat, NJ, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Born in Jersey City, NJ, to his late parents, Donald and Claire Griffin, he attended Hudson Catholic High School where he co-captained the football team and then went on to graduate from St. Peter’s University. After meeting the love of his life Adeline they decided to move down the shore to start a family creating the lasting bond of the Rogers Court crew. Don spent 25 years in computer...

Carmine Arnello, 87, of Manahawkin, NJ passed peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2020. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

John P. Mayer, 70, of Barnegat, NJ, passed Friday, July 3, 2020. Born in Hoboken, NJ, to his late parents, John and Catherine Mayer, he is also pre-deceased by his sister, Katherine Mayer and brother, Andrew Mayer. Formerly of Edison, NJ, John worked in the telecommunications industry, having been employed by NJ Bell for twenty years, and IBEW Union Local 269. After retiring, John was a Ranger at The Atlantis Golf Course, and was an avid golfer and fisherman. John lived his life for his...

Keith D. Abbott, 56, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed peacefully at home on Friday, July 3, 2020. Born in Paterson, NJ, he is survived by his two children, Michael and Ashley Abbott and his parents, Douglas Abbott and Patricia Mahon.  Cremation will be private. (www.Barnegatfh.com)    

Louise Cavainolo, 97, of Barnegat, NJ passed on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Seacrest Village Nursing & Rehab of Little Egg Harbor, NJ.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, to her late parents, Angelo and Augustine Soricelli, she is pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Antonio. She is survived by her two nieces, Doreen Cogliano and Angela Blymeyer, and her nephew, Robert Cogliano. Viewing will be Monday, July 6, from 10-12 PM at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 West Bay Ave., Barnegat, NJ. Mass to follow...

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Lisa Cichocki, 51, of Toms River, NJ, passed at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she resided in Bayville and Barnegat, before moving to Toms River and was the owner of A&L Taxi, Toms River, NJ. She is survived by her loving son, Ian Cichocki; four cherished siblings, Geoffrey Cichocki, Genevieve Cichocki, Walter Cichocki and Shane Sobon. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 4-7 PM at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 West Bay Ave., Barnegat,...

William J. Graydon, 76, of Barnegat, NJ, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, he formerly resided in Lakewood from 1977-2004.  William was a US Army Vietnam Veteran, where he was wounded on April 13, 1968 & received the Purple Heart & other accommodations for his act of heroism. He was affectionally known as Bill, Babe, Papa & Uncle Bill. He is survived by his wife Lorraine for 51 years of a wonderful marriage which produced two...

Esperanca M. Varela, 60, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was born in Parchal, Portugal. Esperanca was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was looked upon as the Matriarch of her family.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Jose; four loving sons, Stephen, and his wife, Alex Varela, Christopher Varela, Austin Varela and Ethan Varela; cherished granddaughter, Amalia; devoted parents Luis and Lurdes Encarnacao; three sisters, Isabel Fonseca,...