Obituaries

Patsy P. Caprioni

Mr. Caprioni, 83, of Freehold, died July 21, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Red Bank, he had resided in Freehold since 1945. Mr. Caprioni was a sheet-metal engineer at Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital from 1948 until his retirement in 1986. He was also an accomplished musician who performed with his band, the Pat Capri Orchestra, along the Jersey Shore. A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 3rd Division, 21st Regiment. He participated and was wounded in the assault and capture of Guam, Mariana Islands, in July 1944 and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Freehold. He was a life member of the Philip A. Reynolds Marine Detachment of the Marine Corps League, as well as a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local No. 399. Mr. Caprioni was predeceased by his wife, Mildred Mulholland Caprioni, in 2005 and a sister, Mary. Surviving are four sons and two daughters-in-law, Barry and Barbara Caprioni of Wellington, Fla., Bruce Caprioni and Craig Caprioni, both of Freehold, and Patrick and Clemenza Caprioni of Wayne; a brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Rena Caprioni of Matawan; a sister-in-law, Irene McCormick of Freehold; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Marine Corps League services were held July 24. The funeral liturgy was celebrated the next day at St. Rose of Lima Church, followed by interment at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold Township. Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Jane Shea

Mrs. Shea of Rumson died Aug. 11, 2007. She was a registered nurse at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, retiring in 1988. She was an avid golfer and past women's champion at Old Orchard Country Club, Eatontown. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years Daniel M. Shea Jr. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Margaret Shea-Caruso and husband James, Patricia Shea, and Maureen Shea-Marshall and husband Rick; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Daniel Shea, Dennis and Suzanne Shea, Jeffrey Shea, and Shawn and Danielle Shea; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse Association, 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank 07701.

Theodore E. Brenner

Mr. Brenner, 77, of Rumson, died Aug. 5, 2007. He was born in New York City. He was a licensed professional engineer in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He was the president of the national trade group, the Soap and Detergent Association, retiring in 1993. Prior to that, he served as technical director, vice president and government affairs director beginning at the company in 1963. He was an active duty officer with the U.S. Air Force from 1952-59, and in the Air Force Reserve until 1975, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a communicant of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Rumson. He served for nine years on the Rumson and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional Boards of Education. His was a life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, fellow of the American Public Health Association, and diplomate of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers. He was predeceased by three sons, Theodore Jr., Mark and Michael. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maria "Jill"; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Lydia, and Christopher and Marcy, all of Fair Haven; a daughter, Elisabeth "Bird" of Australia; a sister, Suzanne Caffrey of Atlantic Highlands; and five grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Cross Church. Interment was at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Manhattan College Sesquicentennial Campaign, Room 418, DeLasalle Hall, Riverdale, NY 10471.

Gladys Ottley Smith

Mrs. Smith, 95, of Red Bank, died Aug. 8, 2007, at Care One at King James Care Center, Middletown. She was a lifelong resident of Red Bank. She was a former member of the Hook and Ladder Ladies Auxiliary of the Red Bank Fire Department. She was predeceased by her husband, Roland "Jack" Moore, Thomas Leroy Massey and LeRoy Clifford Smith; a son, Stanley "Ducky" Moore; and a great-grandson, Brian Moore. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Janet; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Interment was at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury 07702.