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Vnencak, Albert P (1920 – June 18, 2019)

OBITUARIESBy Jan SmiellMarch 23, 2026Leave a comment

Albert P. Vnencak, 99, of Whippany, NJ, died on June 18, 2019. Albert lived in Whippany for 76 years. Albert served proudly in the Marines during WWII.

Michael Zecca, Sr. (Sept 29 1930-June 5, 2020)

Zecca, Michael, Sr. (Sept 29,1930-June 5, 2020)

OBITUARIESBy Jan SmiellMarch 23, 2026Leave a comment

Michael John Zecca, Sr., 89, passed away on June 5, 2020. He resided many years in Belleville before moving to East Hanover in 1963.  He was a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.

Carmen Yannuzzi 1928-2024

Yannuzzi, Carmen M, Sr. (Sept 18, 1928 – Apr 14, 2024)

OBITUARIESBy Jan SmiellMarch 23, 2026Leave a comment

Carmen M. Yannuzzi, Sr., 95, of East Hanover died on April 14, 2024, at the age of 95. He joined the US Navy during World War II and following the war, he continued his service, joining the US Marine Corps during the Korean War at the age of 25.

Richard F Walter (January 29, 1935 - December 25, 2019)

Walter, Richard F (Jan 29, 1935 – Dec 25, 2019)

OBITUARIESBy Jan SmiellMarch 23, 2026Leave a comment

Richard F. Walter of New Vernon passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 25, 2019, at the age of 84 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 to 1956.

Paul E Whitehead 1947 - 2024

Whitehead, Paul E (1947 – Oct 27, 2024)

OBITUARIESBy Jan SmiellMarch 23, 2026Leave a comment

Paul E. Whitehead, 77, of Randolph, passed away on October 27, 2024, at Morristown Medical Center. He was born and raised in Morristown and resided in Randolph for 45 years. Paul was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp from 1967-1970.

Gary Windt 1955- 3/24/26

Windt, Gary J (1955-Mar 14, 2026)

OBITUARIESBy Jan SmiellMarch 23, 2026Leave a comment

Gary J. Windt, a lifelong resident of Morris Plains, New Jersey, passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. Gary proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, beginning a lifetime defined by service, dedication, and quiet strength.

James Salerno (1918-2016)

Salerno, James A (1918-2016)

OBITUARIESBy Jan SmiellMarch 23, 2026Leave a comment

James A. Salerno died Friday November 25, 2016 at his home in Cedar Knolls at the age of 98. He served in WWII as a Sgt for the Carlson Raider, 5th Marine division and fought at Bouganville, Guadalcanal, and Iwo Jima. He received 4 Bronze Stars, 2 Presidential Citations, a Silver Star, and a Purple Heart.

Joe Ollerenshaw (1932-2015)

Ollerenshaw, Joseph (1932-2015)

OBITUARIESBy Jan SmiellMarch 23, 2026Leave a comment

Joseph Ollerenshaw passed away on 8/18/2015 at the age of 83 in Morristown, NJ. He served in the USMC from 1952 – 1960 and remained active with the Marines after discharge. He filled his life with the love of his Marine Corps brotherhood,

James V Gibbions Sr 10 27 2021

Gibbions, James V (Sept 26, 1940 – Oct 27, 2021)

OBITUARIESBy Jan SmiellMarch 23, 2026Leave a comment

James V Gibbions was born in 1940 and died at the age of 81 in Newark, NJ.  He left behind his wife, Deborah, children and grandchildren.

Michael J Dowd, Sr 1937 - 21 May 2024

Dowd, Michael J, Sr. (1937 – 21 May 2024)

OBITUARIESBy Jan SmiellMarch 23, 2026Leave a comment

Micael J Dowd, Sr served in the USMC from 1955 to 1959. He died on May 21, 2024, in Massachusetts.

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