Portrait of Alina Kowalski

Alina Kowalski

Lavallette, New Jersey

Alina Kowalski 89 passed from this life serenely and peacefully on February 12 2026 surrounded by her family. Daughter sister wife mother and aunt she served as a model of strength patience kindness and faith to family and friends. Her life is a testament to the power of nurturing selfless giving maternal love serduszko czule. Alina was born in Huszcka Duza Lublin Poland daughter of the late John Goraj and Aniela Szozda and sibling to Marcelina Danielle Janina Teresa John and Joseph. During World War II the family were taken to a Labor Camp in Germany. When the war ended the family awaited relocation in a Displaced Persons Camp and eventually immigrated to America 1947. The family settled in Perth Amboy NJ where they would begin their adult lives and become United States Citizens. Along with Marcelina and Danielle Alina became a seamstress at Maidenform. She also worked as a…

Portrait of Vincenza "Gloria"  Saldiveri

Vincenza "Gloria" Saldiveri

Forked River, New Jersey

Our beloved mother, Gloria Saldiveri, age 88, of Forked River, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, February 7, 2026, surrounded by her extended family and close friends.Gloria was born on November 19, 1937, to Mary (nee LoPrinzi) and Michael (Michele) M. Ciccarello who emigrated from Messina, Sicily to become a proud, naturalized American citizen. Gloria is survived by her two sons, Marc (Wendy Dunkin) Raspanti and Andre (Clarissa Greenman) Raspanti; four grandchildren, Justine Raspanti (Jerry) Zacharatos, Jason (Marissa Wineburg) Raspanti, Alexa Raspanti, and Catherine Raspanti; and, five great-grandchildren, Niki, Salvatore, and Vincenza Zacharatos, and Penelope and Marco Raspanti. Additionally, she is survived by sister-in-law, Carolyn Ciccarello; brother-in-law, Reverend Louis (Mary Lou) Saldiveri; and, five nieces and nephews, Jeanie, Scott, Michael, Lori (Joel), and Joseph (Melissa). She was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Sargeant Anthony Saldiveri, formerly of the Lavallette Police Department; one brother, Peter S. Ciccarello;…

Portrait of Annemarie Lewis

Annemarie Lewis

Forked River, New Jersey

With profound love and sadness, we announce the passing of Ann Marie Caballero-Garrison, 41, who gained her Angel wings on February 13th, 2026, after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer.Ann Marie was born in Jersey City, NJ, on March 21, 1984 to the late Charles Garrison & Frances Caballero. Ann Marie grew up in Jersey City, but enjoyed her summers and holidays with her family, at the Jersey Shore. She later was able to make her final home and resting place in Lanoka Harbor, NJ where she pursued becoming an auxiliary member of the Toms River Fire Department Company #1, member of EMS squad 26, and continued to build a life centered around family, love, and friendship.A devoted mother, treasured family member, and friend to all, she was the definition of strength wrapped in kindness. Cancer may have challenged her body, but it never touched her spirit. She fought…

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