Ed Kugler

December 18, 1930 -October 20, 2020

Saddle Brook - Edward F. Kugler Jr., 89, a lifelong resident and public servant of Saddle Brook, NJ passed peacefully at home on October 20, 2020.

Ed was born December 18, 1930 to Edward F. Kugler Sr. and Helen Biesiadecki Kugler. Ed was the founder, owner and operator of the Edward F. Kugler Community Home For Funerals in Saddle Brook since 1963. Prior to operating the funeral home, Ed worked in his family owned business, Kugler's Kozy Korner a local coffee and convenience store on the corner of Fifth and President Street in Saddle Brook.

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Ed is survived by his beloved wife Helen, his sons Robert Kugler and his wife Christine, Dr. Edward Kugler III and his wife Olivia, step-daughter Jeanine Arnold and her husband David, and step-son John Guster and his wife Wendy. Ed is also survived by his loving grandchildren Shayna Kugler, Jamie Kimble and her husband Michael, Kaila Kugler and Edward Kugler IV and Nicole Kugler. Ed is also survived by his sister Dorothy Janosko and nephew Steven Janosko.

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Mary Karen Baker 

Mar 1, 1942 - Aug 11, 2020

Obituary:

Karen Baker of Lavallette NJ, formerly of Huguenot, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday August 11, 2020. Born in Brooklyn to the late James & Marie Kenealy. Karen taught Math for over 20 years at St. Joseph St. Thomas School in Pleasant Plains, where she had a profound and positive impact on the lives of countless students. She looked forward every day going to school, for to her teaching was not a job, and she thoroughly enjoyed her students and those she taught with. 

She obtained her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from St. Joseph's College for Women in Brooklyn. Karen, volunteered at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan for many years. She was also a member of Lavallette Senior Club. and when she wasn't spending time with her family she enjoyed playing Boccie. 

Along with her husband John, they enjoyed going to the Villages in Florida where they enjoyed spending time with their many friends from Staten Island. 

Karen is survived by her loving husband John M., her children Suzanne Welle, John, Sandra Patterson and Timothy. She is also survived by her sister Anne Logan and her 12 grandchildren. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday at St. Joseph/St. Thomas Church at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday only from 2-6 pm. 

Contributions in Karen's memory can be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital giving.mskcc.org 

Robert Blair

March 30, 1937 - July 20, 2020

Obituary:Robert L. Blair of Cortlandt, NY passed away on July 20, 2020. He was born on March 30, 1937 in Yonkers, NY to Robert and Dorothy Blair. He is survived by his children Cheryl Blair, Valerie Graff, grandchildren: Cheryl, Christopher, Tracy, Robert, Kristine, Paige, Jimmy, Leslie, and Richie. He is also survived by his stepchildren: Kathy Williams, Jimmy Williams, and step grandchildren: Sara, Heather, Trevor, Sean, Philip and Jason. Robert is predeceased by his wife Lorraine, daughter Cynthia and Leslie, and stepdaughter Doreen.

Santo 'Sam' John Petronella

April 20, 1931 – July 18, 2020

Obituary:State Farm agent, devoted family man, Yankees fan Santo "Sam" John Petronella, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Livingston, N.J. Born in Newark, N.J., Sam resided in the Livingston for the past 54 years, where he was a State Farm agent for 34 years, before his retirement in 2000. He enjoyed coaching his children's Little League teams, watching the New York Yankees, playing golf, traveling, and most of all, spending time with his beloved family at their shore house in Lavallette, N.J.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna Petronella, and his brothers, Alex and George, and his brother-in-law, Phil Bigotto. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Elizabeth (Deubel). He is also survived by his loving children, Betty Ann Formato (Robert), Michael (Suzanne), Robert, and Sam Jr., as well as his grandchildren, Madeline Gill (Joe), Frank (Melissa), Matthew Formato (Nicole), Nicole Donnelly (Kevin), Amanda Sobocinski (Robert), and Dan; his great-grandchildren, Sadie, Andie, Casey, Madison, Axel, Robbie, Roman, and Rocco; his sister, Evelyn Bigotto; his sister-in-law, Connie Petronella, and his many nieces and nephews.

Elsbeth Rapolla

1920 - October 29, 2019

It is with heavy hearts, and fond memories that we remember our beloved mother, Elsbeth Herbert Rapolla who passed from this Earth on October 29, 2019. Mom was a retired nurse, Dover Brick first aide volunteer, and past president of OBSC. She was a friend to all, and loved helping others. Mom moved to the beach because she wanted everyone to “come and visit”, and come we did. 7 children, 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 6 great, great grandchildren. To Mom family was everything.

Mom faced adversity throughout her life. Losing the love of her life tragically as a young mother, going back to school to become an RN, and having her home severely damaged during Super Storm Sandy. She handled it all with grace and dignity. Her passing has left us all with holes in our hearts, but a strong sense of a family that cares for each other. She has also left us with so many memories to cherish together. We miss you Mom. Rest in peace.

A bench will be placed in her memory on the walkway to the beach. “ Come and Visit”.

Trent McFadden

March 13, 1955 – August 30, 2018

Obituary:

William Trent McFadden, 63, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. Trent was born in Morganton, North Carolina, to William Grover McFadden and Mary Joan McFadden on March 13, 1955. He graduated in 1973 from Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Trent graduated with a B.S. degree in Marketing from The University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1978. He earned a Project Management certification from Steven's Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 2000. Trent worked for numerous companies, the most recent being BAE Systems in Wayne, New Jersey. Trent worked there as a Senior Business Administrator and was instrumental in setting up the company's Six Sigma program. In Trent's spare time he loved long distance motorcycle riding. He served as first officer of the New Jersey chapter of the Southern Cruisers motorcycle club. Trent obtained his private pilot's license and enjoyed flying. He was a collector of rocks and minerals and enjoyed finding new specimens. He also served as a Deacon and an Elder at the Bound Brook Presbyterian Church in Bound Brook, New Jersey, and loved the Lord. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Meagan, and his beloved son, Brian, both of New Jersey, his mother, Joan McFadden, of Richmond, Virginia, a sister, Chris McFadden Stewart, of Asheville, North Carolina, a brother, Ben (Vanessa) McFadden, of Richmond, Virginia, and many nieces and nephews.