Constance S. Smith McNally

Mrs. McNally, 89, of Red Bank, died May 3 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Lansdowne, Pa., she had resided in Rumson for 30 years before moving to Red Bank. Mrs. McNally was a homemaker. She was active in Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey and the Shrewsbury Historical Society, as well as the Friends of Monmouth Beach Cultural Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald McNally Sr., in 2000. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Harry C. Jones Jr. and Marie Castonguay Jones of Houston; three stepsons, Gerald McNally Jr. of Los Angeles, Geoffrey L. McNally of New York City, and Charles G. McNally, and his wife, Michele, of Scarsdale, N.Y.; and four step-grandchildren. The John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank, was in charge of arrangements.

Chester Curtis Goss

Mr. Goss, 83, of Tinton Falls, died May 8 at home. He was born in Fort Scott, Kan. He was the retired president and CEO of CIT Corporation and CIT Leasing Corporation, New York City. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the New York Bar Association. He was predeceased by three children, Christine, David and Deirdre Goss. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Adrienne Lucey Goss; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Graydon and Eileen Goss of Middletown, and Robert and Nancy Goss of Colts Neck; three daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Steven Pollack of Oak Park, Calif., Madonna and Alan Robinson of Shrewsbury, and Adrienne and Gregory McCabe of Furlong, Pa.; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be celebrated May 13 at 10 a.m. at St. Dorothea’s Roman Catholic Church, Eatontown. Arrangements are by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Father Flanagan’s Girls and Boys Town, 13940 Gutowski Road, Boys Town NE 68010-7535.

Raymond George Patterson Sr.

Mr. Patterson, 75, of Palm Coast, Fla., and formerly of Red Bank, died April 16 in Palm Coast. Born in Red Bank, he and his twin brother were the first set of twins born at Riverview Hospital, Red Bank. Mr. Patterson was a police officer in Red Bank for 32 years, retiring in 1986. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a volunteer fireman with the Red Bank Independent Engine Company for 50 years, a member of the Red Bank Elks 49 years, and a lifetime member of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local No. 39. Mr. Patterson was predeceased by two brothers, his twin, Harry, and Eugene. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Florence Marie Patterson; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Raymond and Sharon Patterson Jr. of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, and William Patterson of Brooklyn Heights, N.Y.; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul E. and Dorothy Patterson of Holmdel, Donald and Jacqueline Patterson of Red Bank, and Charles and Constance Patterson of Rotonda West, Fla. Arrangements were by the Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home, Flagler Beach, Fla. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 1040 Woodcock Road, Suite 119. Orlando, FL 32803.

William “Bill” J. Cooper

Mr. Cooper, of Fair Haven, died May 6 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Fair Haven, he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Cooper was a locksmith for the United States government at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, retiring after 44 years. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, Ocean Township. Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife, Marie; a daughter, Mary; and a brother and sister-in-law, John and Mary Lou Cooper of Florida. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. The John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, c/o the Rev. Francis Clifford, 57 Wickapecko Drive, Ocean Township 07712.