Obituaries Eugene R. Sweeney Mr. Sweeney, 60, of Elizabeth, died Jan. 31 at Trinatas Hospital, Elizabeth. Born in Newark, he resided in Metuchen, Toms River, Old Bridge and Monroe Township before moving to Elizabeth six months ago. Mr. Sweeney was an engineer at Matthew Bendix Associates, New York City, the past year. He was a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. Mr. Sweeney is survived by two sons, Andrew of Boca Raton, Fla., and Matthew of Monroe Township; a daughter, Robin of Boca Raton; and a sister, Maureen Turiello of Red Bank. Interment was at Alpine Cemetery, Perth Amboy. The Michael Hegarty Funeral Home, Old Bridge, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick 08902. William Haines Sr. Mr. Haines, 86, of Rumson, died Jan. 7 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was born in Rahway. Mr. Haines was a manufacturing engineer at Regina Corp., Rahway, for 50 years. He also worked in several boat yards and built fishing boats. He created the Sea Bright skiff that is now displayed at Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, and won several medals for his model boats. He was a member of the American Ordinance Association, which awarded him a citation during World War II. Mr. Haines is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lillian; two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Noreen Haines Jr. of Clark, and Jimmy and Lynne Haines of Fair Haven; four grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. The John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville 07834; or New Jersey Parkinson’s Disease Association Chapter, P.O. Box 214, Elizabeth 07207. Arlene Laverne Bien Pyle Mrs. Pyle, 84, of Freehold, died Feb. 20 at The Manor Nursing Home, Freehold Township. She resided in Tinton Falls before moving to Freehold eight years ago. Mrs. Pyle was an executive secretary at the Fort Monmouth Post Engineering Office, Eatontown, before her retirement. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Red Bank. She was predeceased by her first husband, Frank John Bien, in 1968; and her second husband, Robert C. Pyle, in 1997. She is survived by two sons, John T. Bien of Freehold and Thomas H. Bien of Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters, Ruth E. Finn of Freehold and Linda L. Brower of Ocean; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. The Braun Funeral Home, Eatontown, was in charge of arrangements. Aliene L. Phillips Mrs. Phillips, 85, of Rumson, died March 10 at home. Born in Neptune, she resided in Rumson the past 56 years. She was an IV therapist at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, retiring in 1983. Prior to that, she taught nursing at Monmouth Memorial Hospital Nursing School, Long Branch. She received a commendation certificate from the Surgeon General of the United States following World War II for her efforts in teaching and preparing nurses for military service during the war. She was an avid skier. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Christine Phillips of Waretown; a daughter, Joyce Borden Vernon of Rumson; a sister, Doris Hulshart of Waretown; and two grandchildren. A funeral service was at St. George’s by the River Episcopal Church, Rumson. Interment was at Glendola Cemetery, Wall. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.