South amboy, NJ Obituaries

Vincent "Vinny" Orsino

Vincent "Vinny" Orsino

May 15, 2026

Vincent “Vinny” T. Orsino, age 72, of Pine Hill, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026. 

Born on September 12, 1952, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the beloved son of Anthony and Concetta “Connie” Orsino.

After spending his early years in Brooklyn, Vincent later moved to Astoria, where he lived for many years and built lasting friendships and cherished memories.

Vinny...

Frederick "Fred" Bartz

Frederick "Fred" Bartz

May 12, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frederick Bartz of Brick NJ, who peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born and raised in Parlin, son of Harold and Helen Bartz, Frederick was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather. He especially loved the outdoors and found peace on the...

Agnes M. Korman

Agnes M. Korman

May 9, 2026

Agnes Korman (Nee: Weinmann) 50 of Parlin, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born on May 14th, 1975, in Perth Amboy, Agnes lived a life defined by love, kindness, strength, and devotion to her family and friends. She spent her life in Parlin with her beloved husband and daughters, creating...

Dorothy "Dottie" M. Krosnowski

Dorothy "Dottie" M. Krosnowski

May 7, 2026

Dorothy M. “Dottie” Krosnowski, (Nee: Cieslarczyk) 90, formerly of South Amboy entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 7, 2026 of natural causes at Wedgewood Gardens in Freehold.

Dorothy was born Tuesday, March 10,1936 to Felix and Sophie Cieslarczyk and resided most of her life in South Amboy. She attended Hoffman high school in South Amboy and was also a graduate...

Marie R. Christopher

Marie R. Christopher

Apr 22, 2026

Marie R. Christopher entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Services were private per request of the family.

Dolores M. Bonaguro

Dolores M. Bonaguro

Apr 20, 2026

Dolores Bonaguro (nee Mazzola) 72 of Parlin, NJ passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 surrounded by her children. 

Devoted wife of the late Michael,  Beloved mother of Maryann Santagata(Michael), Denise Palumbo(Paul), Donna Simone(Pete), Toni Ann Raimi (Alberto) and Timothy (Laura). Cherished grandmother of thirteen and great grandmother of three.

Friends are invited to pay their respects to the family on Thursday,...

Peter G. Lorentz

Peter G. Lorentz

Apr 17, 2026

Peter G. Lorentz, 73 of Parlin, NJ, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026.

He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ. Peter retired from General Motors in Linden, NJ, after 33 years as a body shop assembly line worker. He later worked for 9½ years with Middlesex County MCAT as a medical driver. Peter was a member of The Madison Park...

Lorraine A. Kost

Lorraine A. Kost

Apr 17, 2026

Lorraine A. Kost (Nee: Gregor), 96 of Sayreville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2026.

She was born and raised in South Amboy, but lived most of her life in Sayreville, and was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Church. Lorraine was a member of the Sacred Heart Senior Citizens Club, St. Stan’s Senior Club, as well as a...

Patricia O'Brien

Patricia O'Brien

Apr 13, 2026

Patricia O'Brien, born on September 7, 1956, in Newark, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, New Jersey, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and quiet strength that will be cherished by all who knew her.Pat lived a life of deep appreciation for the beauty of the world around her,...

Joseph T. DeFoe

Joseph T. DeFoe

Apr 5, 2026

Joseph Thomas DeFoe of Parlin, NJ passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Joe was born in Elmont, New York on September 12, 1938, as a young boy, Joe grew up in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen with his father and grandparents.

Joseph graduated from St. Michael’s grammar school, Xavier High School in 1956 and Fordham University in 1960.

Joseph worked...

Elizabeth Alexander

Elizabeth Alexander

Mar 27, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Alexander passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at the age of 86.

Betty was born on December 16, 1939, and lived a life marked by simplicity, warmth, and quiet dedication to her community. She worked as a crossing guard, a role she took seriously, helping to keep children safe each day with a caring presence and a watchful...

Wieslawa Koscielny

Wieslawa Koscielny

Mar 18, 2026

Wieslawa Koscielny, 88, of Old Bridge, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her loving family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know her.

Born on April 4, 1937, in Czeladź, in the Silesian Voivodeship of Poland, Wieslawa was the daughter of the late Stefan and Eugenia Szatan. She was...

William P. Garnett, II

William P. Garnett, II

Mar 8, 2026

William Paul Garnett 77 a life long resident of South Amboy, NJ, affectionately known as Wild Will by his friends. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 8, 2026 at Old Bridge Hospital.

Bill was predeceased by his father, William Garnett, mother Jeanne Mundy, stepfather Kenneth Mundy, brother and sister-in-law Gerald and Aneca Garnett and granddaughter Megan Elizabeth Garnett. 

Survived...

Zofia "Sophie" Jasnos

Zofia "Sophie" Jasnos

Feb 21, 2026

Friends and family mourn the passing of Zofia ("Sophie") Jasnos (Nee: Grabarz) 76 of South Amboy, on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Sophie, "Babcia", as she was affectionately known by all who knew her because of her kindness and acceptance of all people, emigrated from Poland to the United States in 1966. She was employed by FoodTown in South Amboy as a...

Bernard A. Zegarowski

Bernard A. Zegarowski

Feb 15, 2026

Bernard A. Zegarowski, 95, of Old Bridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his home in Old Bridge. Known as “Bennie” or “Bernie” to friends and colleagues, Bernard lived in his native South Amboy for most of his life, except for 9 childhood years spent in Poland with his family. Bernard was predeceased by his parents, Antoni...

Leonard Przybylko

Leonard Przybylko

Feb 7, 2026

Leonard Przybylko, 78 of South Amboy, NJ passed peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Leonard was born in Perth Amboy the son of Karol and Henrietta Przybylko. Throughout his young childhood and adolescence he was born with a disability, but that never stopped him from being who he was. He enjoyed putting puzzles together, assembling model planes, boats and cars, but...

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