Robert E. Peterson

Mr. Peterson, 54, of Marlboro, died June 5, 2007. He owned and operated Solar Interiors Inc. in his hometown, Matawan. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Peterson was predeceased by his father, Ernest R. Peterson, in 1968; and his mother, Helen DeLoskey-Peterson, in 1999. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Janice Gawley-Peterson; two sons, Chad Peterson of Matawan and Robert Peterson of Marlboro; two daughters, Corrie and Elizabeth Peterson, both of Marlboro; a sister, Louise Webster, and her husband, John, of Matawan; and two nieces. Funeral services were held at the Waitt-Neims Funeral Home, Morganville section of Marlboro, followed by interment in Old Tennent Cemetery, Tennent section of Manalapan. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick 08902.

Rita Riordan Axt

Mrs. Axt, 89, of Red Bank, died June 5, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was a former librarian at Oceanic Library, Rumson, and Monmouth County Library, Shrewsbury. She was a communicant of Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert C. Axt in 1985; a grandson, Dana R. Mortimer; and a sister, Jane Drancy. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, R. Timothy and Nora of Kingwood, Texas, Paul T. and Angelita of Brazil, and John D. and Nancy of Spring, Texas; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kate and Thomas Bertrand of Tempe, Ariz., Susan and John Bayliss of Easton, Md., and Martha Mortimer of Bakersfield, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Church of the Nativity. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Anthony "Tony S." Scalzo

Mr. Scalzo, 81, of Rumson, died June 7, 2007, at Meridian Nursing & Rehabilitation, Red Bank. Born in Rumson, he was a lifelong resident. He was a clerk and letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, Rumson, from age 14 until retirement. He also served as a shop steward while involved in the postal union, and owned Tony's Signs, Rumson, for several years. He was a devout Roman Catholic and supported several local Catholic churches. He was a life member of the Oceanic Hook & Ladder Fire Company, Rumson. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary P. Scalzo. He is survived by a son, Frank A. Scalzo of Fair Haven; a daughter, Cathie C. Scalzo of Fair Haven; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, William and June "Peggy" Scalzo, James and Evelyn Scalzo, and Samuel Scalzo, all of Rumson; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Concetta Orechio of Long Branch, Mary Calabretta of Rumson, and Barbara and William Boccellato of the River Plaza section of Middletown; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Oceanic Hook & Ladder Fire Company, West River Road, Rumson 07760.

Joseph T. Simoniello

Mr. Simoniello, 62, of Hazlet, died June 12, 2007, at home. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Holmdel, Red Bank, and the West Keansburg section of Hazlet prior to relocating to Hazlet six years ago. He was an electrical engineer at AT&T, Short Hills, and for several other companies, retiring in 1986. Mr. Simoniello is survived by his wife of 12 years, Rosalie Auriemma Simoniello; a son, Paul Simoniello of Holmdel; a daughter, Denise Aquinas of Colts Neck; a stepdaughter, Sharon Roberts of Keyport; two stepsons, William Swartz of Parlin and James Swartz IV of Old Bridge; and 13 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Keyport. Entombment was at Holmdel Mausoleum. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.

Louise Talerico

Mrs. Talerico, 92, of Red Bank, died June 16, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Long Branch, she resided there prior to relocating to Red Bank. She was a retired sewing machine operator employed at several area garment makers. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of West Side Hose Company, Red Bank. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Talerico Sr. in 1984. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Bruno and Roberta Talerico of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Joseph and Linda Talerico of Oceanport; a daughter and son-in-law, Angelina and John Swenson of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a brother, Richard Renzella of Long Branch; a sister, Anne Guarino of Toms River; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Anthony's Church. Entombment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery Mausoleum, Middletown. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Bridge Avenue and Chestnut Street, Red Bank 07701.