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Rosemary Eleanor (Matunis) Gluckow

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Rosemary Eleanor (Matunis) Gluckow

AGE: 80 • Ocean Grove

Rosemary Eleanor (Matunis) Gluckow, 80, of Ocean Grove, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Frackville, Pa. on Jan. 18, 1932, Rosemary lived life on her own terms. At the age of 17, Rosie took a bus to New York City, where she enrolled in The Mount Sinai School of Nursing, graduating with Commendations and Honors. Beginning a life defined by service to others, she served as a registered nurse at Beekman Downtown Hospital, East Orange General Hospital, Orange Memorial Hospital, Jersey Shore Medical Center - Fitkin Hospital, Ocean Grove Nursing Home, and Francis Asbury Manor. While at Mount Sinai, Rosie met her husband, Kenneth, who was her life partner in many adventures. Kenneth became an Episcopal priest, serving for many years as the Rector of Saint James Episcopal Church in Bradley Beach, making Rosie, as she called herself, the "Rectorine." As she did everywhere, she enriched the parish with her personality, love of people, and devotion to her Lord. Her gracious spirit led her to use her gifts as an avid gardener, reader, cook, and crafter, to enrich the lives of many. Her home, especially at Christmastime, with its collection of Santas, elves, and Nativities, brought wonder and joy to all who saw it.

She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Frances; and by her sisters, Eleanor and Dorothy. Rosie will live on through those who love her, including her husband of 59 years, Kenneth; children and grandchildren, Katherine and husband Steven Bassett, Joshua, Jessica; Suellen and husband William Woodworth, Katie, Meg; Steven Garcia; Paul and wife Kristi Lynch Gluckow, Zachary, Ben, Matthew, Grace, Thomas; and John and wife Hwa Young Song Gluckow, Oskar; their dear friend, Lucious Zachary; her brother, Joseph Matunis and wife Suzanne; brother-in-law, Seymour Gluckow and wife Harriette; loving nieces and nephews; and caring friends.

A memorial mass and joyous celebration of Rosie's life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14 at Saint James Episcopal Church, 605 4th Ave., Bradley Beach. In addition, those who wish to join in remembering a most remarkable and deeply loved woman may also visit with family from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 13 at Saint James. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Bradley Food Pantry, 605 4th Ave., Bradley Beach, NJ. Francioni, Taylor & Lopez Funeral Home, Neptune, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Asbury Park Press on April 7, 2012

Gabriel Young AGE: 95 • formerly of Bradley Beach

Gabriel Young

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Gabriel Young

AGE: 95 • formerly of Bradley Beach

Gabriel Young, 95, formerly of Bradley Beach, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gabriel was born on Jan. 7, 1917 in Elizabeth, NJ. He was married to Helen Ivancik of Pittsburgh, PA, who predeceased him in 2005. They lived in Bradley Beach for 33 years following their service in the United States Army during World War II. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers, 38th Combat and Construction Regiment in Africa, England, and France, and participated in the Invasion of Normandy and the landing on Utah Beach. Gabriel is a retired police captain of the Bradley Beach Police Department, an exempt member of the Bradley Beach Fire Department and a member of the New Jersey PBA Local 50 since 1950. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge for 55 years, Lodge #247 and Lodge #142.

Gabriel is survived by his daughter, Karen Barbour (Thomas); grandsons, Aleks, Adam and Andrew; son, Bruce Young and grandsons, Brett and Clayton of Beachwood, NJ; and son, Gary Young of Memphis, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Burial will be in the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Published in Asbury Park Press from April 5 to April 8, 2012

House Fire on Parkplace Ave. Today.

 The Bradley Beach Fire Department needed help today with a large fire at 118 Parkplace Ave. The fire department has been understaffed for many months now and at today's fire it was very obvious that without the help of surrounding towns the fire would not have been put out. One of our local reporters said the only fire equipment the rolled out of the main street fire house was one engine the other 3 pieces of fire equipment just did not have the manpower to go into service. Question when will the Mayor and council do something? Its time for quick action and a good game plan. Is it time to disband the local fire company and start fresh or enter into an agreement with Avon for full time fire protection. Do we need to lose life before action will be taken?.
Special Thanks to all the fire department and EMS unites the responded or covered the stations of the departments who were put to work in Bradley Beach.


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Bradley Beach firefighters are joined by those from surrounding towns fighting a house fire at 118 Park Place Avenue.
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