Portrait of Christopher Ames

Christopher Ames

, New Jersey

Christopher E. Ames 64 passed away unexpectedly on March 13 2026 at the familys home in Chester Vermont. Chris was born July 12 1961 in Massachusetts to Edward and Audis Ames. He grew up in Ridgefield Connecticut where he was actively involved in sports and his boy scout troop earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Upon graduation from Ridgefield High School he attended the University of Connecticut where he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelors degree in chemical engineering in 1983 beginning his long career in the pharmaceutical industry. In October 1990 he married his wife Brenda and shortly after they moved to New Jersey and welcomed their daughter Jennifer. Chris embraced his work in the pharmaceutical industry traveling the world to places like Singapore China and Finland gaining knowledge and experience. His experience earned him a job in Puerto Rico for Schering Plough working in quality control. When…

Portrait of Rev. Frank Villerius

Rev. Frank Villerius

, New Jersey

The Reverend Frank J. Villerius passed away at 94 on March 29 2026 in Hillsborough New Jersey while receiving hospice care. He was the oldest of four children born to Jan Johannes Villerius and Lamberta Maria Villeriusvan der Zwaan on June 12 1931 in Rotterdam Netherlands. He married Mieke de Jong in July 1956 and they embarked together a week later to the United States to settle in Holland Michigan where they had 3 children Betty Jane Mary Ann who passed as an infant and John Peter. They became United States citizens in 1962. Frank and Mieke worked and raised children all while Frank earned a bachelors degree from Hope College. Upon graduating the family departed for New Jersey where Frank earned his Master of Divinity degree from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in 1966. He was called and ordained as a minister of Word and Sacrament in the South Branch…

Portrait of Franoise  Huguette Jaramillo

Franoise Huguette Jaramillo

, New Jersey

Françoise Huguette JaramilloWhitehouse Station, NJFrançoise H. Jaramillo of Whitehouse, NJ passed away on Monday, March 23,2026. She was 83. Born in Orbe Switzerland, Françoise came to the United States and resided in Whitehouse Station for 40 years.After graduating high school in Switzerland, Françoise received her associate’s degree in nursing in the US and went on to work for Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick.During her free time, Françoise loved being outdoors. Whether it was tending to her beautiful garden, or hiking the Alps, she found a reason to be outdoors. She taught children to be active, playing tennis, swimming and even taught piano. Françoise enjoyed spending summers in Switzerland with her family and grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Marguerite and Charles Fertig, and her sister, Danielle Fertig.Surviving are her dear son, Max Jaramillo of Miami, FL; her loving daughter, Manuela Jaramillo of Miami, FL; her…

Portrait of Thomas Eapen

Thomas Eapen

, New Jersey

Thomas EapenHillsborough, NJThomas Eapen, 75, of Hillsborough, NJ, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 26, 2026.Born in Mallappally, Kerala, India, Thomas was a dedicated scholar who earned his double Master’s degree from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). In 1976, he immigrated to the United States, where he lived and worked in Texas and Colorado before making his home in New Jersey. There, he built a life rooted in love, hard work, and dedication to his family.Thomas was a devoted history enthusiast with a deep appreciation for military and wartime history. He cherished the time he spent with his beloved granddaughters, his family, and his extended siblings. He also found great joy in the outdoors, especially while fishing.He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Sosamma and Eapen Kochikozhy, and his brother Mammen Eapen.He is survived by his devoted wife, Alice; his son Anil and daughter-in-law…

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