Life Story: Richard Feinberg, 91; World War II Veteran
Richard Feinberg 91, of Somerset, succumbed to the coronavirus on April 6. Richard was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 27, 1928, and moved to Somerset in 1961. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol, daughters, April Feinberg of Monmouth Junction, Susan Hope of New York, NY, Kim DiBuono and her husband […]
Life Story: B. Joseph Troisi, 96; Decorated World War II Veteran
B. Joseph Troisi passed away at age 96 on March 30 at Haven Hospice in Edison from complications of pneumonia. Mr. Troisi was born in Williamsport, PA where he was an Eagle Scout, and loved boxing and baseball. At 17, he served during World War II and was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant […]
Life Story: Dr. Proceso Villarica, 95; St. Matthias Parishioner
Dr. Proceso Villarica passed away on March 28 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 95 years old. Dr. Villarica was born in the Philippines. He was educated at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He practiced as a pediatric surgeon before coming to the United States with […]
Life Story: Mary G. Liuzzi, 93; Former Executive Secretary
Mary G. Liuzzi, 93, passed away on March 22 at her home in Somerset. Mrs. Liuzzi was born March 30, 1926 in New York, NY to the late Carmine and Antonietta Giulio. She was raised in New York City and then moved to Elmsford, NY, where she lived for many years before relocating to Somerset […]
Life Story: Edward Lubowicki, 92; Military Veteran
Mr. Edward F Lubowicki passed away from complications of cancer on March 20 at Haven Hospice Center at JFK Hospital in Edison. He was 92 years old. Mr. Lubowicki was born in Highland Park and was a graduate of Highland Park High School. He lived in Edison for many years before moving to Somerset in […]
Life Story: Roseann Wickman, 87; Longtime Township Resident
Roseann Wickman, 87, passed away on March 19, at her home in Somerset, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Wickman was born January 20, 1933 in Woodbridge to the late Paul and Frances (Von Schwanetz) Sluk. Roseann was raised in the Iselin section of Woodbridge. In 1959, she relocated and settled in Somerset with her family. […]
Life Story: Michael Chesson, 46; Lifelong Township Resident
Mr. Michael Chesson passed away on March 15 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 46 years old. Mr. Chesson was born in New Brunswick and was a lifetime resident of Franklin Township. He was a Denver Broncos Football fanatic, enjoyed a good game of poker and traveled extensively. He also […]
Township Historian, Former Mayor Robert Mettler’s Life Celebrated By Friends, Family
Friends and family gathered at the Hillsborough Reformed Church March 14 to say goodbye to former Township Councilman, Mayor and longtime community volunteer, Robert Mettler. Mettler, 76, died March 9. Mettler served on the Council at various times during the late 1970s through the 2000s, and was a member of various boards and commissions, including […]
Life Story: Judith Bajusz Hazarian, 85; Former Soviet Political Prisoner
Judith Bajusz Hazarian of Somerset passed away on March 2, 2020 . She was 85 years old. She was born in Budapest, Hungary. She lost her father in World War II when she was a child. After the war, she survived the Soviet Union’s domination of Hungary having been incarcerated as a political prisoner in […]
Life Story: Edward ‘Bob’ Hoffman, Jr., 71; Vietnam War Veteran
Edward “Bob” Hoffman Jr., 71, passed away on February 22 at Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown, PA. Mr. Hoffman was born March 14, 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Pattison) Hoffman. He resided most of his life in Somerset before settling in Kendall Park. Bob honorably served in the US Navy […]
