2004-04-23 / Obituaries

Obituaries

Harry L. Riley
Obituaries Harry L. Riley

Mr. Riley, 87, of Middletown died April 6 at Avante at Red Bank. He was born in St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. Riley was the CEO and president of Sunshine Biscuits Inc., New York City, before his retirement. He was an active member and church trustee at First Baptist Church, Red Bank. He was a school board member of the Kansas City School District; vice president of the Rotary Club, Queens, N.Y.; and originated the Keep the Village Green committee at Shadow Lake Village, Middletown. He enjoyed golf, travel and gardening. Mr. Riley was predeceased by his wife, Louise Miller Riley, in 1999; a sister, Opal Ellsworth; and a brother, Harold Riley. He is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Linda and Frank Patersen of Southport, N.C., and Karen Connor of Little Silver; a sister, Juanita Day of Kansas City, Mo.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A funeral service was held at First Baptist Church. Interment was at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Van Mission, 84 Maple Ave., Red Bank 07701.

Elizabeth Ann Movelle

Mrs. Movelle, 80, of Fair Haven died April 11 at home. Born in Muskogee, Okla., she resided in Oklahoma prior to moving to New Jersey in 1946. Mrs. Movelle was a homemaker. She was a founding member of the Altar Rosary Society at Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. She was an active volunteer and fund-raiser for organizations including St. James School, Red Bank, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, and Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She enjoyed time with her family, travel, golf and music. She was predeceased by a son, Daniel Movelle. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dr. John Movelle; three daughters and one son-in-law, Elizabeth Flynn and the Hon. Terence Flynn of Little Silver, Jeanne Wagner of Rumson and Peg Movelle of Boston; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Barbara Movelle of Chicago, John and Debbie Movelle of Mobile, Ala., and Richard and Mary Movelle of Tinton Falls; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Church of the Nativity, followed by burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Riverview Medical Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank 07701.

Ruth Cortez

Mrs. Cortez, 77, of Rumson, died April 12 in Red Bank. Born in Old Forge, Pa., she resided in Point Pleasant prior to moving to Rumson two years ago. She was a retired billing processor at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, where she was employed for more than 20 years. She was a communicant of St. Martha’s Roman Catholic Church, Point Pleasant. She enjoyed time with her family. She was predeceased by three brothers, John, Joseph and Paul Chundak. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Andrea and Svein Christoffersen of Rumson, and Margaret Zawryt of Las Vegas; a brother, William Chundak of Brick; a sister, Margaret Altounian of West Paterson; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Rumson. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.

Reginald Reevey

Mr. Reevey, 89, of Tinton Falls died April 13 at Liberty Royal Rehabilitation, Tinton Falls. He was a retired farmer and was employed at a chicken farm in Red Bank for several years. He enjoyed time with his family, and fishing. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Berry Reevey in 2002. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Interment was at White Ridge Cemetery, Eatontown. Arrangements were by Braun Funeral Home, Eatontown. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury 07702.Alexander J. Povalski, M.D.

Dr. Povalski, 76, of Rumson, died April 13 at Care One at Holmdel. He resided in Rumson the past 40 years. He practiced as a cardiovascular surgeon at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank; Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel; and Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, from 1973-98. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a communicant of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Rumson. During his career, he received the Dr. William Perry Watson Prize in Pediatrics for the most notable work in the study of the disease on infants and children. He was a member of the Association of Knights and Ladies Holy Sepulchre, New York City. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Assatly in 1992. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Alexander J. and Heather Povalski Jr. of Middletown; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Robert Winters of the Lincroft section of Middletown; his mother-in-law, Claire Assatly of Monmouth Beach; and four grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church. Arrange­ments were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.

Jean L. Jacobson

Mrs. Jacobson, 85, of Rumson died April 17 at home. She enjoyed time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert Jacobson Sr.; three sons, Arthur, Robert Jr. and James Jacobson; a sister, Pat Grad; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial do­nations may be made to Cancer Research In­stitute, 681 Fifth Ave., New York City NY 10022.

Richard C. Widrich

Mr. Widrich, 77, of Eatontown died April 4 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a lifelong resident of Eatontown. He was a stone mason in the local area, retiring in 1990. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Eatontown Veterans of Foreign Wars, and BPOE, an exempt fireman with Eatontown Fire Department, and a member of the Eatontown First Aid Squad. He was a member of Friends of Photography. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret M. Mego Widrich in 1996. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Carl R. and Margaret P. Widrich of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township; two daughters, Theresa Widrich of Ocean Township, and Francine Widrich of Liberty Corner; one granddaughter; and one niece. A funeral service was held at Braun Fu­neral Home, Eatontown. Interment was at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation, NJ APDA Chapter, Robert Wood John­son University Hospital, 1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick 08901.Antonia J. Giallourakis

Mrs. Giallourakis, 60, of Shrewsbury died April 12 at home. She was born in Grand Is­land, Neb. She was a retired teacher in both Germany and the United States, and founder of Children’s Art for Children’s Cancer Foun­dation Inc., Eatontown. She was recognized by Gov. Jim Florio in 1991 for her teaching as part of the Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program at Shrewsbury Borough School. She was a member of the St. George Greek Ortho­dox Church, Asbury Park. She was also a member of the St. George Philoptochos Society and Daughters of Penelope. She enjoyed iconography, writing and art. She was prede­ceased by a brother, Chris Poulos. She is sur­vived by her husband, Bill C. Giallourakis; three children, Stamie V. and Aris D. Despo, Cosmas C. and Jenny L. Giallourakis, M.D., and Christina E. Giallourakis; her mother-in-law, Stamatia C. Giallourakis of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; and two grandchildren. A fu­neral service was held at St. George Church. Burial was at West Point (N.Y.) Cemetery. Ar­rangements were by Braun Funeral Home, Eatontown. Memorial donations may be made to Children’s Art for Children’s Cancer Foun­dation Inc., P.O. Box 292, Eatontown 07724.Eugene P. Adams

Mr. Adams, 81, of Long Branch, died April 13 at home. Born in Yardley, Pa., he was a lifelong resident of Long Branch. He was a liquor salesman for National Distillers, New York, for 25 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member, Elder and served on the board of trustees at the First Presbyterian Church of Long Branch. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member and ex-president of the Kiwanis International Club, Asbury Park; and past president and 1993 Man of the Year for Long Branch Re­pub­lican National Committee. He was also a life member of BPOE Red Bank Lodge No. 233; member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2140, Long Branch; American Le­gion Post No. 0510, Middletown; and the Long Branch Old Guard. He was predeceased by his wife, Julia Kuhn-Hoffman Adams in 1999. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Victoria and Jonathan Otis of Long Branch; a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond Lenos and Simone Adams of Trenton; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A funeral service was at the First Presbyte­rian Church, Long Branch. Entombment was at Woodbine Mausoleum, Oceanport. Ar­rangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch. Memorial dona­tions may be made to Kiwanis International Club, P.O. Box 392, Asbury Park 07712.


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