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John W. Maurer, 85, of Morganville, passed away Friday April 16, 2010 at
Bayshore Convalescent Center, Holmdel. John was born in Glen Ridge, NJ and lived
in Harrison , NJ, before moving to Morganville 25 years ago. He was an Associate
Member of the Morganville Volunteer Fire Company for 25 years, a member both
the St. Clement Seniors Club and St. Gabriel Friendship Club for 20 years. He
served in the United States Marine Corp during WWII and was a member of
the Marine Corp League, Freehold and a 40 years member of the VFW serving
in many posts.

He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Ann Maurer; a son and daughter-in-law,
Mark and Joann Maurer; two grandchildren, Kathy Maurer and her husband
Howard Mergler, and Susan Maurer and her fiance Matt Friday, and two great
grandchildren, Nate and Ben Mergler.

Visitation will be held on Monday April 19, 2010 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the
Waitt-Nelms Funeral Home, 501 Highway 79, Morganville, NJ. Relatives and friends
are invited to gather at the funeral home on Tuesday April 20, 2010 from
10-11am with a funeral service taking place at 11am. Interment will follow in the
Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veteran Memorial Cemetery. To sign an online guest
book or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.waittnelmsfh.com

Aadu Voorand, 65, of Jackson, NJ entered into rest peacefully surrounded
by his beloved family on Friday, April 9, 2010, after a courageous battle with ALS
(Lou Gehrig's Disease), a military service connected disease.
Of Estonian descent, he was born on December 18, 1944, in a Nazi concentration
camp in Berlin during World War II. His family was captured in Berlin as they were
traveling to Sweden and was confined as alien prisoners. They escaped during an
allied bombing and fled on a train heading for Switzerland. They hid out near the
border until the liberation and came to the United States in 1948 after spending
three years in a displaced persons camp.

Aadu became a naturalized citizen of the US in 1961 at the age of 16. He was a
true American Patriot who appreciated life in the United States and the freedom
that it provided. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for a four-year
tour of duty and became a radio repairman during his two tours in Vietnam. He
earned the rank of Sergeant and received the National Defense Service Medal, the
Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the RVN Cross of Gallantry,
the Good Conduct Medal and the Rifle Marksmanship Badge.

His family appreciates his sacrifice to his country during those years and during
the challenging year fighting his service-connected illness. He was a member of the
Veterans of Foreign War, the Marine Corps League and the American Legion.
Aadu attended Bob Jones University studying Theology and Essex County College
where he received a degree in Police Science. He was a parishioner of St. Robert
Bellermane church in Freehold. He had a 40-year career working in Security, first
as a Loss Prevention Manager for Bambergers/ Macys and then with the County of
Monmouth before becoming disabled by ALS.

He coached North Howell Little League, Freehold Pop Warner Football and Howell
Hawks Basketball. He never missed one of his children's games, or recitals
throughout their entire elementary and high school years of dancing, dance
competitions, cheerleading, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball and
football. He taught his children to follow the letter of the law, to always give their
best and never, ever give up and that things always work out for the best.
He was a fan of the Eagles, the Phillies, Mac computers and hip hop music and will
be remembered for his keen sense of humor, his quick wit, his life of the party
attitude and his amazing knack for mastering computers and technology without
any formal training.

Aadu was predeceased by his parents, Eduard and Tiiu. He is survived by his
devoted wife of 28 years, Bridget Barbara Voorand, his loving daughter Barbara
Bridget Voorand of New York City, his son and daughter-in-law Eric and Sparkle
Voorand of East Windsor, his sisters and brothers-in-law Anu and Tim Townsend
and Reet and Randy Fidler of Maryland, his sisters and brothers-in-law Josephine
and Vincent Giordano of Princeton and Joseph and Paula Barbara of California,
numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and countless long
time friends, who together with his more recent neighbors and friends at Four
Seasons at Metedeconk Lakes in Jackson got him and his family through this past
year of challenges with their love and support.

He was an inspiration to all around him as he courageously battled a horrific
illness. His deep spirituality and acceptance of "the hand that was dealt him"
allowed anyone who was in his presence to witness his bravery from his diagnosis
and as the symptoms progressed so rapidly. He constantly humbled those around
him with his conviction, pride, power, strength and patriotism as he continued to
work and to live his life to the fullest, all without any complaint. He has been
referred to as a hero, a warrior, a giant, a champion and the best husband and
father ever. His memory will live in our hearts, always make us smile and forever
bring us joy.

Aadu, God took you home to prove that he only takes the best. You always
promised that you'd be working security at the gates of heaven and will be
checking ID'S when we meet you there. You promised that you would reserve a
water lot and that when we are reunited, our tears will turn to joy. Rest in peace
dear Aadu.

Visiting at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route
524) Freehold Township on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00
to 9:00 PM. Relatives and friends may gather at the funeral home on Wednesday,
April 14, 2010 at 9:00 AM for his rite of committal, followed by his 10:00 AM
funeral mass at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold
Township. Interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery,
Newtown, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Aadu, may
be made to Joan Dancy and PALS, c/o Riverview Medical Center, 1 Riverview Plaza,
Red Bank, NJ 07701 and would be appreciated. For information, directions, or
condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome. com.

Henry J. "Hank" Bailey, 76, of Manalapan Township, died Saturday,
November 28, 2009 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in
New York City, he lived in the Forest Hills section of Queens prior to moving to
Manalapan Township 41 years ago. Mr. Bailey was a self employed insurance
broker, and was a life member of the Million Dollar Round Table. He was a U.S.
Marine Corp veteran, and received a Bachelor's Degree from St. John's
University, New York City. He was past president of the Western Monmouth
Chamber of Commerce; past president of the Manalapan Optimist Club, and past
president of the Manalapan Soccer Club. He was active in the Manalapan Township
youth sports programs, and was inducted into the Manalapan Board of Recreation
Hall of Fame in 2000. He also founded the annual Born to Run five mile road race
in Freehold Borough for the benefit of abused and neglected children, and was the
race director for 20 years.
Surviving are his wife, Claire O'Grady Bailey; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas
and Valerie Bailey, Atlantic Highlands; and a granddaughter, Sara Bailey.
Relatives and friends may call at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street,
Freehold, on Monday, November 30, 2009, 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM.

John Giorgio, Jr., Col., USMC, 51, of Manasquan, passed away on
November 25, 2009. Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, family man and a true gentleman.
Cherished son of Clara; devoted husband to Marta; loving father to Alexa Vita and
Gianna Nicole; beloved brother to Mary, Karen, Angela (Fred) and Michael;
godfather to Allison; and loyal friend to many. We will miss you and forever hold
you in our hearts.
Visitation will be Monday, November 30 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at O'Brien Funeral
Home, 2028 Hwy. 35 at New Bedford Road, Wall. A Mass of Christian Burial will
take place on December 1 at 11 am, St. Catharine Church, 215 Essex Ave. Spring
Lake with burial to follow at the NJ Veteran's Cemetery, Wrightstown. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the Newark Beth Israel Heart Transplant Center, 201 Lyons
Avenue, Suite L-4, Newark, NJ 07112 would be very much appreciated. For more
information and condolences, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.