Obituaries

George J. Betz

Mr. Betz, 85, of Shrewsbury, died May 31 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Wayne and Toms River for 20 years before moving to Shrewsbury. Before his retirement in 1986, Mr. Betz was a purchasing manager at the Great A&P Tea Co., Montvale, for 44 years. He served with the U.S. Army Medical Administrative Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Toms River. Mr. Betz is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Ryan Betz; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Eileen Betz of Middletown, and Richard and JoAnn Betz of Fairport Harbor, Ohio; a sister, Ann Elliott of Old Bridge; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, followed by entombment at Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery, Toms River. The John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York City, NY 10163.

Milton "Milt" D. Caffyn

Mr. Caffyn, 69, of Eatontown, died May 25 at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Long Branch, he resided in Eatontown most of his life. He was a senior staff member at JCP&L, Allenhurst, for 38 years, retiring in 1994. He was a life member of the Eatontown Fire Department and First Aid Squad. He was also a member of the Eatontown Zoning Board, and Masonic member of Navesink Lodge No. 9, Red Bank. He enjoyed fishing, golf and gardening, and was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Kirbey. He is survived by his wife, Joyce C. Van Brunt Caffyn; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Mary Caffyn of Forked River, and David M. and Lisa Caffyn of Eatontown; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Edgar C. Caffyn of Oceanport, William C. and Barbara Caffyn of Mays Landing, and Michael D. and Anne Caffyn of Oceanport; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch. Arrangements were by Braun Funeral Home, Eatontown. Memorial donations may be made to St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch 07740.