Veterans Memorial Wall
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G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
Past Services
Domenick Gagliano
April 16, 2021
Domenick A. Gagliano, 95, of Monmouth Beach, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. He was born in Bagheria, Sicily, Italy. He came to this country living in Newark for most of his life before moving to Monmouth Beach. He worked for General Motors in Englewood for 37 years before retiring in 1973. He served in the US Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart for in ...
Mark Wheeler
March 05, 2015
Mark H. Wheeler, 86, US Army (Retired), of Oakhurst, Ocean Township, died Thursday, March 5, 2015. He was born in Mark, Mississippi and lived in Oakhurst since 1973. He retired as a Staff Sergeant in 1972 after 25 years of service with the United States Army. He served in WW II and Korea. After retiring, he worked at Fort Monmouth from 1979 until retiring in 1999. He was a me ...
James Serano
January 30, 2015
James “Jim” Serano, 95, long-time Wanamassa resident, decorated veteran, self-made businessman, dedicated member of our community, and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL. Jim was born December 23, 1919 as one of seven children to James and Cecilia Serano in M ...
William Rice
December 02, 2014
William H. Rice, 84, of West Long Branch, died on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was born in Long Branch and raised in Atlantic Highlands before moving to West Long Branch 57 years ago. He was a foreman for New Jersey Natural Gas in Wall for 36 years before retiring. After retiring, he was a crossing guard for the West Long B ...
Edward Brooks
November 10, 2014
Edward S. Brooks, 88, of Oakhurst, Ocean Township, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014. Edward was born to Stephen and Ella Brodzinski on April 17, 1926. He graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1944 and soon thereafter joined the US Army. The 242nd Rainbow Division was his choice of service. He attained the rank of Sergeant during WW II before returning home in 1947. ...
Robert Olsen
November 07, 2014
Robert J. Olsen, 86, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. Born in the Bronx, NY, he resided in Oceanport, Newton, and most recently Eatontown. Bob served in the 2nd Marine Division 1946-57. He was President of Keystone Savings, Elmora Savings and Ramsey Savings. He was a Councilman and Police Commissioner in Oceanport. He founded and sponsore ...
Frank Conte Sr
November 05, 2014
Frank Conte, Sr., 95, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at home. Born in Vallefiorita, Catanzaro, Italy he came to Long Branch in 1935. After coming here, he worked as a tailor at Sigmund Eisner Factory in Red Bank. He then became a foreman for S. P. Harris & Sons Sheet Metal in Long Branch for 22 years. After which ...
Salvatore Acerra
September 26, 2014
Salvatore “Sam” Acerra, 86, a lifelong resident of Long Branch, died Friday, September 25, 2014 at Jersey Shore Center in Eatontown. Sam graduated from Long Branch High School in 1946. While in high school, he was awarded membership into the National Athletic Scholarship Society for his academic and athletic excellence. He gained first team All-Shore honors and second team ...
Paul Manganelli
September 25, 2014
Paul T. Manganelli 68, of Oakhurst, Ocean Township, died Thursday, September 25, 2014 at home. He was born in Jersey City and lived in West New York and Brick before moving to Oakhurst 45 years ago. He retired earlier this year as the owner of a used car dealership in Asbury Park. He enjoyed sports, fishing, reading, running and biking and was a communicant of St. Michael’s ...
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