Obituaries

Jeffrey Paul Pascarella

Mr. Pascarella, 46, of Lakewood, died Jan. 2 at home. Born in Lakewood, he had resided in Jackson for most of his life before moving to Lakewood two years ago. A graduate of Howell High School, he earned a bachelor of arts degree from Stockton State College (now The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey), Pomona section of Galloway, and his teacher certification from Georgian Court College (now University), Lakewood. Prior to retiring in 2000, he was employed by the East Windsor Board of Education as a social studies teacher for 14 years. He received the N.J. Teacher of the Year award and was a wrestling coach as well. Mr. Pascarella was a communicant of St. Veronica’s Roman Catholic Church, Howell, where he also volunteered. He was predeceased by his father, Thomas Pascarella, in May 2000. Surviving are a daughter, Leona Pascarella of Mount Holly; a son, Jeffrey Pascarella of Jackson; his mother, Leona Pascarella of Jackson; three brothers, Thomas Pascarella of Freehold, David Pascarella of Harrisonburg, Va., and Stephen Pascarella of Red Bank; and his former wife, Monica Pascarella of Jackson. The funeral liturgy was offered at St. Veronica’s Church, followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lakewood. The George S. Hassler Funeral Home, Jackson, was in charge of arrangements.

Antonio “Tony” Palendrano

Mr. Palendrano, 81, of Shrewsbury Township, died Jan. 3 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, he resided in Shrewsbury Township the past 40 years. He was a retired truck driver at Shore Point Distributors, Little Silver, where he was employed 25 years. He attended St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. He was an avid Giants fan, and enjoyed horseracing, and travel. He was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Everett “John” Page. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Andrea Nancy Steppe Palendrano; a son, Anthony Palendrano of Boynton Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Christina Palendrano of Bradley Beach; a sister, Angie Page of Red Bank; and two grandchildren. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick 08902.

Cecelia Ann Stump Fahey

Mrs. Fahey, 57, of Springfield, Mass., and formerly Rumson, died Dec. 23 at home. Born in Long Branch, she resided in Springfield the past 32 years. She was a teacher for the City and Diocese of Springfield for 17 years, and a former teacher in Howell. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Springfield, and also served on the parish council. She was predeceased by her father, James D. Stump, and a sister, Helena Stump Burns. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, John M. Fahey; a daughter, Heather M. Fahey of Springfield, Mass.; a son, Seamus M. Fahey of Hawthorne; her mother, Helene Stump Clark of Red Bank; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Roger and Arlene Stump of Shrewsbury, James D. Stump of Newlin, N.C., and John and Linda Stump of Davidsonville, Md.; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Mary Gartland of Middletown, Christine and Jay Carhart of Rumson, Roberta Stump of Santee, Calif., Suzanne and Don Strohmenger of Atlantic Highlands, and Jean and John Dull of Amityville, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church. Arrangements were by T.P. Sampton Funeral Home, Springfield, Mass. Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church Restoration Fund, 395 Chestnut St., Springfield MA 01104.

Genevieve “Jean” Nicoletti

Mrs. Nicoletti, 94, of Red Bank, died Dec. 31 at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation, Red Bank. Born in Italy, she moved to the United States in 1913, and resided in Neptune and Asbury Park, prior to moving to Red Bank in 1938. She was employed at Bendix, Eatontown, for 42 yeas, retiring in 1976. She enjoyed bowling, and travel to Florida. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Nicoletti in 1986; two brothers, Sam Francese and Frank Ferrara; and three sisters, Jane Fariello, Carmella Calabro and Beatrice Ferrara. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bernard C. and Josephine Nicoletti Sr. of Little Silver; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was held at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick 08902.