Raritan High School Alumni Obituaries

Emily was born on the family farm in Washington NC now known as 1838 Carolina AveRt.17 to William Johnston Francis and Ethel Lee Witherington Francis in November of 1935. She attended John Small School and Washington High School graduating in 1954. She excelled at reading bowling tennis basketball p...

Brian P. "Binky" Hayes Sr. a cherished soul known for his friendly demeanor and courageous spirit passed away on February 1 2026 at the age of 57. Born on February 10 1968 in Red Bank New Jersey Binky was the beloved son of the late Patrick "Mickey" and Lorraine Hayes. Raised in West Keansburg he sp...

Lucas Luke Matcham of The Hills Bedminster passed away suddenly on Monday August 11 2025 at the age of 44. Luke was born in Cambridge UK in 1980 and came to live in Bridgewater New Jersey when his family moved here in 1988. Luke attended the Bridgewater Township schools through high school. He was a...

He was born in Somerville on September 9 1938 a son of the late Raymond J. and Thelma F. Peterson Haines. He had been a lifelong Bridgewater resident. He was a US Air Force veteran having served from 1956 to 1960 attaining the rank of Airman 2nd Class. Mr. Haines began his working career as the owne...

Emily was born on the family farm in Washington, NC (now known as 1838 Carolina Ave/Rt.17) to William Johnston Francis & Ethel Lee Witherington Francis in November of 1935. She attended John Small School & Washington High School, graduating in 1954. She excelled at reading, bowling, tennis, ...

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Kozlowski, 89, passed away January 3, 2026.Betty was born in New York and a lifelong resident of Bridgewater since 1965. After graduating from Bound Brook High School in 1954, she received her Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration at Raritan Valley Communit...

Service will be live streamed at: Cathedral International.orgClick on watchBrian Edward Perry was born on March 18, 1964 in East Orange NJ to parents Clyde and Edward Perry.  He went home to be with God on November 3, 2025 at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Hospital.After completing Te...

Joseph R. Areminski Sr.Branchburg, NJJoseph “Joe. Raider” R. Areminski, Sr., 86, of Branchburg, NJ, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Born in Raritan, NJ, raised in Manville, Joe resided in Branchburg since 1964.After graduating High School, Joe went on to work in management for American Cyan...

Donna Marie AmodeoBridgewater, NJDonna Marie Amodeo nee Belizzone, 68, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania. Born in Flemington, NJ, Donna moved to Bridgewater over 60 years ago. Upon graduating High School, Donna went to cont...

Rose Healy - 10/6/46 - 12/23/25Bridgewater, NJRose Healy, 79, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at her home. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Rose spent most of her childhood in Brooklyn before moving to Bridgewater in the late 60’s.Rose graduated from Fort Hamilton High ...

Alvin Colanduoni Jr., 93Alvin Colanduoni Jr., 93, was born on August 13, 1932, and passed away on November 27, 2025, in New Brunswick, NJ. He is survived by his devoted wife, Phylis, and their sons, Paul and Richard. Alvin was the cherished son of Alvin and Rose Colanduoni, and a loving brother, unc...

Thomas Tibaldi age 96 passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 6 2026 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. A man whose life was defined by faith hard work and devotion to family Thomas lived with quiet strength purpose and integrity. Born and raised in Plainfield New Jersey Thomas w...