Obituaries

Raymond E. Blatz

Mr. Blatz, 81, of Freehold Township, died March 10 at Pine Brook Care Center, Manalapan. Born in Jersey City, he had lived in Lyndhurst before moving to Freehold Township six years ago. Before his retirement in 1990, Mr. Blatz was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service at the Dominick Daniels Branch in Kearny. He was a World War II veteran. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Freehold. Mr. Blatz was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn Johnston. He is survived by his wife, Helen; a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond Jr. and Evelyn Blatz of Tinton Falls; two daughters and a son-in-law, Christine and Kevin Belli of Round Hill, Va., and Joan E. Gomez of Mobile, Ala.; a sister, Doris Gonzales of Bridgewater; and three grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. The Freeman Funeral Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater N.J. Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville 07834.

Edward Wilson Hutley

Mr. Hutley, 75, of Shrewsbury, died Feb. 27 at Avante at Red Bank. Born in Sharon, Pa., he resided in Old Bridge, Neptune, and New York City, prior to relocating to Shrewsbury. He was director of finance at the YWCA Pension Trust, New York City, retiring in 1997. Prior to that, he was Assistant Treasurer for Gulf & Western Industries for the Internal Revenue Service for 25 years. He was a member of the American Association of Certified Public Accountants. He was also a member of the New York Road Runners Club, and Shore Athletic Club. He was predeceased by a brother, William Hutley. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Catherine Moore Hutley; a son, John L. Hutley of Shrewsbury; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynn Hutley and David Fields of New York City; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Lin Hutley of Sharon, Pa.; and one grandson. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.

Vincent Stasi

Mr. Stasi, 81, of Old Bridge, died Feb. 28 at home. Born in Durazzano, Italy, he immigrated to the United States in 1952, residing in South River before moving to Old Bridge in 1967. Mr. Stasi owned a nursery and retail garden center, retiring in 1999. Prior to that, he was employed at Delco Battery and at Hercules Powder Co. During World War II, he served with the Carbinieri, the Italian Mounted Police, and was taken prisoner by the German army and labored at a munitions depot until being freed after the war. He was a founding member of the South River Chapter of the Italian-American Association. He was predeceased by his siblings, Rosa, Pietro, Antonio and Marco. Mr. Stasi is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rosa Iadevaia Stasi; three sons and daughters-in-law, Vincent Jr. and Graciela Stasi of New York City, Michael and Deborah Stasi of Red Bank, and Joseph and Diane Stasi of Cranbury; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lucia and Daniel Moran, and Rosemarie Stasi, all of Old Bridge, and Christine and Marc Dostie of Red Bank; five brothers, Raffaele, Carmine, Severino and Stefano, all of Italy, and Luciano of Matawan; and 11 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Corpus Christi Church, South River, followed by interment at Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick. The Brunswick Memorial Funeral Home, East Brunswick, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Missionaries of Charity, 335 E. 145th St., Bronx, NY 10451.

Edna Hanley Strachan Jakubecy

Mrs. Jakubecy, 91, of Middletown, died Feb. 27 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She resided in Little Silver, prior to moving to Middletown two years ago. She was a homemaker. Prior to that, she was an avid sportswoman, winning the North American Speed Skating Championships two times, the Silver Skates Competition in New York City, and inductee in the New York City Sports Hall of Fame. She also won several regional championships in swimming and high diving. She was a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Red Bank Elks Lodge No. 233. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Strachan in 1967. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Emil L.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Sura Strachan of Holmdel, Jim and Brenda Jakubecy of Charlotte, N.C., and Dick and Susan Jakubecy of Dunwoody, Ga.; a daughter, Susan Palmer of Lakewood; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at St. James Church. Entombment was at Fair View Cemetery Mausoleum, Middletown. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Red Bank Elks Lodge No. 233, 40 W. Front St., Red Bank 07701.

Edna Hanley Strachan Jakubecy

Mrs. Jakubecy, 91, of Middletown, died Feb. 27 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She resided in Little Silver, prior to moving to Middletown two years ago. She was a homemaker. Prior to that, she was an avid sportswoman, winning the North American Speed Skating Championships two times, the Silver Skates Competition in New York City, and inductee in the New York City Sports Hall of Fame. She also won several regional championships in swimming and high diving. She was a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Red Bank Elks Lodge No. 233. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Strachan in 1967. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Emil L.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Sura Strachan of Holmdel, Jim and Brenda Jakubecy of Charlotte, N.C., and Dick and Susan Jakubecy of Dunwoody, Ga.; a daughter, Susan Palmer of Lakewood; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at St. James Church. Entombment was at Fair View Cemetery Mausoleum, Middletown. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Red Bank Elks Lodge No. 233, 40 W. Front St., Red Bank 07701.