All Obituaries

Gaspare Mistretta, 82, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Southern Ocean Center, Manahawkin, NJ.  Born in Brooklyn, NY to his late parents, Frank and Rose Mistretta, Gaspare loved spending time at his Florida home, as well as enjoyed playing cards with friends in the Italian American Clubs of both Manahawkin, and the Mirage, where he was a member; and was also a big NY Yankees fan. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Theresa and daughter, RoseTasca, he is survived by his...

We are heartbroken to announce that Anthony Altomare died on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from complications due to his cancer. Thankfully, his family was present at the time of his passing. Be rest assured, as anyone that ever met Anthony knows, he did not go without a fight.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Louise (Sabatini) Altomare, his three daughters, Barbara (Altomare) Haake, Maria Altomare, Sandi Altomare, and his six grandchildren, Mike, Brian, Brody, CJ, Phily and Emily. He...

Joseph T. Mahan, 74, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Born in Jersey City, NJ to his late parents, Joseph J. and Elizabeth Mahan, he is predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret. Surviving is his loving daughter, Jennifer Buscaino and husband, Andrew Acton; three cherished grandchildren, Raye, Mia and Joanna; two cherished great-grandchildren, Lucia and Emilia; brothers, Robert and wife, Mary Mahan and John and wife, Donna Mahan and sister, Kathleen "Kit" Rubino,...

Waclaw W. Gimalski, 70, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Garnett Hospital, Harris, NY.  Born in Warsaw, Poland, Waclaw has been a good friend and very giving person to everyone. He was known to be a great cook. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his beloved wife, Grazyna; five loving children, Mariusz Gimalski, Dorota Gimalski Sobieraj, and husband, Rafal, Natalie Burkhart, and husband, Albert, Gregory Gimalski and Eric Gimalski; five...

Richard W. Bigg, 76, of Long Beach Township, NJ, passed on Sunday, May 15, 2022 peacefully at home. Born in Yorkshire England, Richard came to the United States as a baby. He grew up in Jersey City and graduated St. Peter's College. His lifelong pursuit of learning earned him 3 Masters degrees, and he would often be found watching "The Great Courses" series. Richard served in the Army during Vietnam,  and was stationed in Hawaii. After retirement from a long career in...

MaryAnn Guerino, 88, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Sunday, May 15, 2022 peacefully at home. Born in Montclair, NJ to her late parents, Giro and Philomena Guancione, she is predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert and her daughter, Debra Sprechini. She is survived by her loving children, Donna Rawley, and her husband Robert, Phyllis Guerino, Patricia Guerino, and her partner, Mike Muller and Elizabeth Goglia; her son-in-law, Edward Sprechini; seven grandchildren and nine...

Felixberto P. Buenaventura, 84, of Middletown, NJ, passed on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Born in Manila, Phillipines to his late parents, Emilio and Carmen Buenaventura, he is survived by his beloved wife, Jesusa and loving son, Robert. Cremation is private. (www.BarnegatFH.com)

Donna L. Higgins, 58, of Barnegat passed on Friday, May 13, 2022 at home. Born in Elizabeth, raised in Toms River, and resided in Barnegat NJ for 33 years. She has taught pre-school children for over 20 years in Barnegat, Manahawkin and Waretown, NJ. A career well suited for her genuine loving nature, since she adored all the children she taught as if they were her own. Donna had a way of leaving a lasting impression on people, even if you only met her for a short time. She is survived by...

Patrina Gambino, 92, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was born in  Brooklyn, NY to her late parents Joseph and Josephine Gambino.  Viewing will be private. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 am on Monday, May 16, 2022 at St. Mary's Church, Barnegat, NJ. Entombment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. (www.BarnegatFH.com)

Rosalie Z. Newell, 84, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ.  She was born in Jersey City, NJ, where she was also employed as a teacher before moving to Barnegat. Service is private. (www.BarnegatFH.com)