Priscilla Gasparini

Mrs. Gasparini, 81, of Rumson, died Nov. 10 at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City. Born in Falmouth, Mass., she resided in Springfield, Mass., before moving to Rumson 30 years ago. Mrs. Gasparini was a homemaker. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Descendants of Whaling Masters. She was predeceased by a brother, Everett Brown; and a sister, Annette Chenevert. Mrs. Gasparini is survived by her husband of 57 years, Francis Gasparini; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Barbara Gasparini of Oceanport, and David and Maribel Gasparini of Hillsborough; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Richard Marchese of Longmeadow, Mass.; five grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Rumson. Arrangements are by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, 30 Ward Ave., Rumson 07760.

Sadie V. Dombroski Dobry Peterson

Mrs. Peterson, 92, of Old Bridge, died Oct. 23 at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Hazlet. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she had resided in Freehold before moving to Old Bridge 50 years ago. Mrs. Peterson was a machinist at Precision Casting, Morganville, for 40 years, retiring in 1970. She was predeceased by her first husband, Victor Dobry, in 1947, and her second husband, Frederick Peterson, in 1998. She is survived by a son, Paul Dobry of Lakewood; a daughter, Irene Weston of Hazlet; two sisters, Jane Carbone of Red Bank and Ann Darcey of Millville; a sister-in-law, Jean Dombroski of Maryland; two stepsons, Robert Peterson of Tennessee and Frederick Peterson of Toms River; two stepdaughters, Marilyn Peterson and Dorothy Peterson, both of Florida; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Bernadette’s Roman Catholic Church, Parlin, followed by interment at St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Marlboro. Arrangements were by the Michael Hegarty Funeral Home, Old Bridge.

Fred J. Jacques

Mr. Jacques, 94, of Shrewsbury, died Oct. 22. He resided in Jersey City and Spring Lake Heights, prior to moving to Shrewsbury. He was a retired executive secretary to the board of regents at St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, from 1965-82. Prior to that, he was an associate professor at the college, and founded the St. Peter’s College business symposium. He was also involved in the Jesuit community, serving as treasurer of the World Union of Jesuit Alumni, and vice president of the World Congress of Jesuit Alumni. He was awarded with a Bene Merenti Medal, Petrean Medal, and Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary) degree by St. Peter’s. He enjoyed time with his family, photography, gardening and cooking. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Catharine in 2004; and a brother, Robert. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Jack Gavin of Rumson, and Calley and Walt Ekins of Batesville, Ind.; a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Ellen Jacques Jr. of Jersey City; a brother, Richard Jacques of Florida; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Rumson. Burial was at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Peter’s College Development Fund, 2641 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City 07306.

Diana M. Strauss

Mrs. Strauss, 64, of Freehold, died Nov. 2 at home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had lived in Ocean Township before moving to Freehold in 1997. Mrs. Strauss was a contract manager for Ansell Americas, Red Bank, where she was employed for the past 16 years. She was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Freehold. She was a member of STAR, an astronomy group; Synergy; and the Red Bank Players. She was an avid historian. Surviving are a son, Douglas S. Strauss of Newark, Del.; a daughter, Lynn Smith of Ocean Gate; her mother, Mary Longo of Ocean Township; a brother, Joseph Longo of Staten Island, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, followed by interment at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold Township. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury.