Our Hearts Remember

Reflection – June 2020
The news media reported last week that over 100,000 people in the U.S. have died of the Covid-19 virus. That staggering amount saddens me, as does the far-reaching effect of those deaths—the thousands and thousands of persons grieving farewell, their goodbyes filled with layers of emotion. Even though I did not personally know any of the deceased individuals, ...

RICHARD WAYNE HOGAN 75, of NEPTUNE passed away Monday evening, May 18th at Bayshore Hospital, Holmdel, of complications from COVID-19. "Dick" was a lifelong resident of Neptune Township, a highly respected Ocean Grove Main Avenue attorney and leader of numerous community and charity organizations.

Born at Fitkin Memorial Hospital in Neptune during the Second World War on October ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: It's a sad time for many who attended Holmdel High School during the time that Mr Alan Schwartz taught there.  It's also a reflective time to recall all the life-long positive impacts that a good teacher can make on a young mind.  He is a legend at Holmdel High, the larger than life vivacious personality, the full bearded science teacher, who taught ...

"I could die doing what I love, but I could also die never having really lived.  To me, that would have been a far greater tragedy."

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ:  Jea Santovasco is asking for a simple request in her son Jay's memory. "Simply be kind, enjoy nature in Jay's memory and if you are a bike rider, snap a pic and post with #RideForJay, this weekend." ...

Obituary of Linda L. Damen

Linda L. Damen, who dedicated her life to caring for and serving others, passed away Saturday, April 25th in Freehold at the age of 82.

Linda was born in Newark, NJ in 1937. She spent most of her childhood in Forest City, PA.  She returned to New Jersey to attend nursing school at Seton Hall University where she graduated at the top of her class.  She ...

NEW JERSEY, NJ - In a touching tribute to a man widely loved and admired, Governor Murphy honored Holmdel resident and family man, Ed Harris, as well as his surviving wife Dina and sons, Jeff and Nick, at the daily press conference on Tuesday.

With Harris' photo broadcast across the state and the world to see, Murphy shared a community remembrance. "Ed Harris, Look at ...

Obituary of Robert Carl LaCosta

Dr. Robert C. LaCosta, 85, of Holmdel:  Long Time Holmdel Resident and Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather

Dr. Robert LaCosta passed April 11, 2020 at age 85. Bob’s vibrant spirit is cherished by wife JoAnn, four daughters (Lauren, Tracy, Karen, and Kim), four sons-in-law (Craig, David, Rick, and James) (one in heaven) , 13 ...