Page 30 Basking Ridge - William H. “Bill” Hawkins, 68, of Basking Ridge, died at home on April 14, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was a graduate of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, with an M.B.A. Bill was a retired finance analyst with J&J Consumer, Skillman, N.J. He served six years in the Army National Guard and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and St. Martin’s Church Altar Guild, and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Arrangements were handled by Bongiovi Funeral Home. Raritan – Jeanette Roszkowski, 86, entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2012 after a brief illness. Jeanette attended school in Boston and became a licensed hair stylist. As a young girl, she was a bit of the adventurous type and after graduating high school, she pursued the lure of learning to fly. She trained out of East Boston Airport (Now Logan) where she flew World War I biplanes. Jeanette loved to be up in the sky and she had a vision to be able to fly needed aircraft to Europe but the war ended before that dream was realized. Jeanette is survived by her children, David (Deborah) Roszkowski of New Jersey and Christine (Boyd) Himmelhoch of Bridgewater; and a grandson, Mark (Jennifer) Himmelhoch of Raritan. She was predeceased by her husband, Mieczyslaw “Mike” Roszkowski (June, 2009). Arrangements were handled by Bongiovi Funeral Home. Somerville - Elizabeth “Libby” Del Rocco Wisniewski, 91, died April 17, 2012. Born in Raritan, NJ, Elizabeth resided in Somerville, for most of her 91 years. Libby was primarily a homemaker, mother, grandmom and great grandmom who loved reading, oil painting and crocheting. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her intense love for people and animals as well as her generous and sensitive heart towards all. Her interests included sewing, crafts,
and family history. She loved geography, and had an avid interest in the history of Somerville and Raritan as well as current events. Libby volunteered with organizations such as the Humane Society, primarily through making items such as small cat toys; and she crocheted baby booties and baby afghans for Newborns in Need. Libby was widowed twice. Her first husband of 21 years, Anthony Del Rocco died in 1959 and her second husband of 18 years, Ben Wisniewski died in 1981. She was also predeceased by her third child, Richard Allen Del Rocco, age 3 days. She will be deeply missed by her son, Anthony Del Rocco and his wife Joanne of Somerville, and her daughter Patricia Bridenbaugh and husband Paul of New Hope, PA. She will also be missed by her 3 grandchildren: Anthony Hunt, Melissa Del Rocco, and Nicholas Del Rocco and wife Erika as well as her 4 great-grandchildren: Vanyel, Damien, Donovan and Landon. Arrangements were handled by Bongiovi Funeral Home. Point Pleasant, NJ - Joseph Nastarowicz, 51, died peacefully on April 17, 2012. Born in Somerville, he lived in Bridgewater then moved to Brick for 10 years and the past 2 months in Point Pleasant. Joseph was a 1979 graduate of BridgewaterRaritan High School East. He was a craftsman with a mechanical and electrical background. Arrangements were handled by Bridgewater Funeral Home. Bridgewater - Elaine Werner Prestholdt, 64, passed away on April 17, 2012. Mrs. Prestholdt worked as a Lab Technician for Lab Corp in Raritan for 32 years, retiring in 2009. Elaine was a communicant of St. Bernard R.C. Church in Bridgewater. She enjoyed traveling, taking pictures, and making hand-made crafts. Arrangements were handled by Branchburg Funeral Home. Bridgewater - Violet Marie Ball Navatto, 96, passed away
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Bound Brook - Anthony F. (Tony) Santoro, 80, died April 25, 2012. Tony was born and raised in Raritan before moving to Bound Brook in 1952. He graduated in 1953 from Rutgers University with a BS Degree. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. After his discharge, he worked as a scientist for Ethicon, and later became a stockbroker. Tony finally followed his love of nature and was co-owner with his brother Richard of the Middlesex Garden Center until his retirement in 1995. He was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville and enjoyed playing golf. Arrangements were handled by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home. Somerville - Carol Sciacca, 63, passed away on April 27, 2012. Carol was the first in her family to graduate from college in 1972, with a bachelor’s degree in art education from The College of New Jersey. Carol was a devoted employee for 37 years in the telecommunications industry, most recently as an associate engineer at Century Link in Clinton, N.J. A gifted landscape artist, Carol belonged to the Raritan Valley Arts Association in Bridgewater, and recently exhibited her paintings in the Somerset County Administration Building. She belonged
to a variety of progressive organizations, and participated in many events in New York City, Washington, D.C., and New Jersey, to promote peace, justice, and human rights. Carol rescued countless cats, and was an avid birdwatcher, hiker, gardener and cook. She was also a gifted videographer, craftswoman, and a skilled carpenter. Arrangements were handled by Somerville Funeral Home. Belvidere – Michael Valeo, 49, died on April 30, 2012. Michael was self-employed as a Stone Supplier/Masonry and a member of the River of Life. He was a devoted husband; a loving father and son; a dear brother, brother-in-law, and son-in-law, a loyal friend, and was kind, caring, generous, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Arrangements were handled by AAA B Cremation Service. Somerset - Catherine Mary Melillo, 69, passed away on April 30, 2012. Cathy lived a full and active life as a registered nurse and was director of staff development and infection control at Bentley Gardens, a long term care facility in West Haven, CT. After her retirement, Cathy devoted most of her time to various community organizations, including serving as Vice President and treasurer of the Canal Walk Women’s Club. Arrangements were handled by Bridgewater Funeral Home. Bridgewater - Michael R. Prokop, 86, died May 2, 2012. Michael was born and raised in Raritan and formerly of Annapolis, MD before settling in Bridgewater in 1964. He enlisted in the US Navy in April 1943 during World War II and continued serving in the Navy as a Boatswain’s Mate First Class until he
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