Alan W. McCormick

Mr. McCormick, 76, of Freehold Township, died May 9, 2007, at Bartley Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation, Jackson. He was born in Red Bank and had lived there, in Middletown and in Port St. Lucie, Fla., before moving to Freehold in 1999. Prior to retiring in 1985, Mr. McCormick was a program analyst at U.S. Army CECOM (Communications Electronics Command) at Fort Monmouth for more than 30 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in Korea. He was a 1948 graduate of Red Bank High School. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Patricia Noonan McCormick; four sons and three daughters-in-law, David A. and Maureen McCormick of Hackensack, Keith J. and Denise McCormick of Howell, Paul H. McCormick of Zionsville, Pa., and his companion, Debra, and Patrick J. and Sheila McCormick of Farmingdale; a brother and sister-in-law, Howard S. Jr. and Frances McCormick of the Adelphia section of Howell; two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, William and Elna Robinson of Port Orchard, Wis., and John Noonan Jr. of Fair Haven; and seven grandchildren. A funeral service was held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. Inurnment took place at Holmdel Cemetery Mausoleum.

John William Strollo

Mr. Strollo, 95, of Long Branch, died May 14, 2007, at Gateway Care Center, Eatontown. Born in Long Branch, he was a lifelong resident. He was employed in the security department at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport. Prior to that, he was employed at Joseph Pingitore Inc., and B & B Beverages for more than 45 years prior to retirement. He was a member of Local 472, Millstone, and the Teamsters Union. He was a parishioner and usher at St. Jerome's Roman Catholic Church, West Long Branch. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 335, Long Branch. He enjoyed football, baseball, golf and gardening. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Cantalice Strollo in 2006; a brother, Joseph Strollo; and three sisters, Angelina Graziano, Mildred Stone and Carmella Strollo. He is survived by two sons, Carmen J. Strollo of Freehold, and John R. Strollo of West Long Branch; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carmella and Alfred Caruso of Summerfield, Fla., Marie and John DeVito of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, and Helene and Fred Corcione of West Long Branch; a brother, Dominic "Nick" Strollo of Oceanport; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Jerome's Church. Interment was at Woodbine Mausoleum, Oceanport. Arrangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Denville 07834-1365.

Melinda M. Galatro

Mrs. Galatro, of Red Bank, died May 14, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Red Bank, she relocated to the Shady Oaks section of Middletown in 1983. Before her retirement, Mrs. Galatro was employed at Colorest, Red Bank. Prior to that, during the 1930s, she was a seamstress at Wilhelmina Dobbins and worked at the law office of Florence Forgotson, both Red Bank. She was also a secretary at Bendix Radio during World War II. She was a parishioner at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. Mrs. Galatro was predeceased by her husband, William Galatro; a granddaughter, Cara Galatro; two brothers, Vito and Pete; and a sister, Mary Cipoletta. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Pam Galatro, and Richard and Debbie Galatro, all of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township; and two granddaughters. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony's Church, followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, Attn. Development Office, 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank 07701.