Notable People Index - Ocean County Compendium of History

Notable People Index - Ocean County Compendium of History

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Abro, James
Albert, Joe and George
Alexander, James
Allen, Joan
Alpert, Moe
Allomericanos, Thomas
Anderson, Janelle
Angelica, George (Donny Brasco)
Anstett, Robert
Applegate, Harold
Playwright
Pinelands Musician
Actor, Singer
Dover Township Councilwoman d. 1990
Environmentalist, CIBA foe
Tommy's Restaurant Downtown Toms River
Library Director, Lakewood
Actor
Environmentalist, Brick Township
Pilot - Yomg Eagles Program
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Baeli, Steven
Baldi, Christopher
Barba, Antonella
Barrett, Pat
Bathgate, Lawrence E.
Bell, Wesley K.
Bender, Howard
Bennett, John
Birdsall, Artie
Birdsong, Mary
Bolen, Lawrence
Boyd, Howard
Bradshaw, Albert
Brice, Frank
BrighaqSteven A,
Brown, Alfred
Brown, Arthur F.
Brown, John F.
Brown, Tom
Buckalew, Joe
Buckwald, H. George
Buhr, Ernest
Cemetery Project
Filmmaker
Singcr, American Idol Contestant
Member of 50's group "Crew Cuts"
Lawyer, fbndraiser
Former Mayor
Comic strip - Sherlock Holmes
Superintendent of Schools, Toms River d. 1996
4h Generation Decoy Maker
Actress
Funeral Director
Pine Barren Naturalist
Father of Lakewood
Police chief
Minister
Sheriff d. 1955
Former Sheriff
"Father of the Lottery", Assemblyman
Naturalist, author of "Tracker"
Politician
Public Official ((Ocean County; Board of Trustees; Plr
Freeholder
Calabrese, H. Christopher and Paul
Caldeira, Joseph
Caldwell, Jim
Camp, Percy
Songwriters - "The Most Beautiful Lady in the Worlc
Southern Ocean Landfill
Collector, diving equipment, inventor of diving equip
Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor, Judge
Local historian; author
Co- author "Chickaree in the Wall" world traveler, 0.
Woman barnstormer, Pilot
Judge, Army Reserve General
Sub Shop Owner
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Catlip, Robert
Campbell, Carolyn
Campbell, Claire
Campbell, Donald F.
Cancro, Pete
Carranzo, Emilio
Cassano, Peter V.
Cervetto, Jack
Chadwick, Allan
Chance, Brian & Jan OMalley
Charlton, Jacqueline
Chinery,Richard
Chinery, Scott
Christiansen, Wayne
Christopher, Sam
Churchill, James
Citta, Joseph A.
Clarke, Jeremy
Clay, Dan
Clayton, Lewis
Clouser, Joseph
Coffin, Virgil
Colango,Diane
Colie Runyon
Connors, Chris and Leonard
Conselice, Errnan
Cook, Dr. Frederick A.
Cook, Fred J.
Cooper, A. Morton
Cooper, Elizabeth
Copeland, Arthur
Corby, Russell K.
Cordis,Sister Maria
Corley Family
Cornell, Charles
Cornilius, Monique
Cotsworth, Dorcas
Cottrell, Melvin (Mel)
Cnuch, John
Cramer, Doc
Cranrner, Jennie
Creevy, Betty
Croly, Jane Cunningham
Crowley, Edward M. (Tad)
Cudia, John
Cumin, Robert
Curivan, Patricia
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D'Afflisio, Joe
Mexican Adventurer, Pilot (DVD in locked case)
Township Committee, Many Twp. Offices
Author. Stafford Twp. Coilullittee, Board of Ed.
Sail maker from Barnegat d. 1971
Father & ~aughter(1' woman)Bamegat Bay
Councilwoman - Stafford Township; Ocean County (
Ocean County Chief of Police I 995
Bought the Batmobile; Millionaire
Hero
Newspaperman
Chief of detectives, retired 1994
Lawyer, politician, school board
Helicopter Pilot
Newsman for area papers
Beachwood Citizen of the Year, 1992
Music Teacher, performed at OCL
Landscaper
First Aid volunteer, Library employee
Barnegat Bay Hall of Fame
Politicians
Seaside Park Police Chief
North Pole Explorer
Prize winning reporter
Environmentalist, d. 1985
Environmentalist, d. 1 991
Blind athlete d. 1988
Mayors Hall of Fame
Author of Poetry
Local historian, Lakehurst d. 1995
Child actor and model, controversial political ad.
Restaurant Tea Room owner
1 Assemblyman
Quadriplegic fighting to remain independent
Baseball player b. 1905
Schoolteacher d. 1967
Councilwoman
"Jenny June"; Reporter; Columnist; President of the (
Commander - Army National Guard
Actor, Star of Phantom of the Opera
Documentary Photographer
Advocate for the disabled
Parachute jumper, professional sky diver
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D'Zio ,Larry
Dancer, Ronald
Dancer, Stanley
Dancer, Vernon
Daniels, Wendel E.
Davison, Raymond (Taters)
Decamp, William
De Capua, Dr. Joseph M.
Delaney, Joseph J.
Del Buono, Nicole
Detwiler, Nathaniel S,
Devine, Edward
Di Base, George
DiBenedett0,Kaitlyn
Dicker, Will
Doherty, Kobert H.
Donatiello, Gene
Donovan, Monsignor Lawrence
Dougherty, Francis "Doc"
Dowd, Jim
Dunbar, Elizabeth
Lakewood Twp. Committee
Horseman; Member of State Assembly
Sulky Driver - Harness Racing; Horse farm - New Ei
Harness driver; breeder; Nominated to Hall of Fame
First Black Prosecutor
Founder of Jackson Mills Fire Company
Preservation Barnegat Bay
De Capua Foundation, which supports educational prc
Mayor of Seaside Park, 1962 - 1983
Singer
TR South Principal
Man who pledged millions for OCC Planetarium, sca,
"Mister Catapult"; Designer of aircraft carrier Catapu
Rocker from Toms River, made video for MTV
Bayman and Carver
Superior Court Judge; ,lawyer d. 1993
Founder Brick Historical Society
Priest for whom Monsignor Donovan High School is
Beloved coach and teacher
NHL Player; Flyers, Stanley Cup
Celebrated 100 yrs. old
Dunbar, William K. Jr.
Sailor
Dubnik, Shelley
D'Zio, Larry
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Edgar, Frank
Edwards, Lena
Efthimiori, Dr. Milteades
Epstsin, Benjarnin
Erwin, Moody E.
Evans, Miriam
Everitt, Monsignor George
Agricultural agent
Lakewood Township Committee
Ferlise, Victor
Fernicole, Nicholas
Feuntest, Julio M.
Finley, Joseph W.
Fischer, Franklin and Elsie
Flynn, Sean
Force, Elizabeth Sculthorpe
Ford, Jack
Fortunato, Sondra
Francis, Joseph
Francolla, Jenine
Senior Executive Service, Presidential Rank Award
Dover Township Landfill
Judge Court of Appeals
Electrical contractor; pioneer citizen
Franklin - surrogate; Elsie - musician
Ocean Light Of Hope Award
Teacher; "Who's Who American Women Educators'"
Lawyer; Broadcast journalist; TV personality
Miss Body Beautill: Weird N,J, vol. 2
Inventor- Life Raft
Winner "Who Wants to bc a Millionaire" GCU studel
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Prize Fighter
Black female MD, d. 1986
Crock priost of note
Environmentalist
Last survivor of Akron dirigible crash, d. 1989
Librarian Head of OCC Library
Priest, Lakewood d. 1994
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Frazier, Todd
Friedman, Elizabeth
Fuchs, Glenn
Fuentcs, Julio M.
Shortstop Cincinnati Reds
Songwriter
"Kid Kosher" Hebrew Music
Judge - Court of Appeals
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Gahres, Bill
Gaiter, Cleveland
Gates, Olive Forcanser
Gaunt, Ethel F.
Gauntt, Ann Ridgway
Gelzer, Milton
Gepp, Steve
Geraghty, Brian
Gerard, Frances
Gerken, Frederick A.
Gillick, Linda
Giovine, Peter
Gleason, Mary and Larry
Gluck, Hazel
Goldman, Mortimer
Gorga, Ralph
Gostigian, George
Gotsis, Louis "Tex"
Gray, Alfred
Green, D' Arcy
Griffin, Garland
Grosko, Joy
Barnegat Board of Education
TR Schools Athletic Hall of Fame
"Olga Frocks", business in Point Pleasant
Drove OCL first Bookmobile- Librarian
Quaker Minister
Lawyer; Judge
Coach at Monsignor Donovan High School
Actor, Motion Pictures
Aviation Hall of Fame; Point pleaskt mayor
Registrar General Board of Proprietors
Mother leading cancer cluster debate; son-Michael
Actor "The Restaurant"
Parents of Erin; sent to Japan Olympics to watch daui
Politician; community leader
famous Photographer, veteran
Lavalette, Mayor Councilman
Politician
Cowboy Hall of Fame, Berkeley
Marine General from Point Pleasant
Environmentalist
First Black Fire Chief, Ocean C o m q
Lavalette Heritage Committee
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Hagyas, Bruce
Haines, M. Dean
Haines, Virginia (Ginny)
Hankins, Charles
Hanlon, Brian
Haywood, Joel
Hebler, Agnes
Hennessy, Dmiel
Heinrichs, Augustus
Herbert, Bud (Henry)
Herbert, Palmer J.
Hcss, William H. E.
Hetrick, William
Hibbard, Edmund H.
Hiering, Bill
Hirschblond, L. Manuel
Beekeeper
Politician
Politician; Lottery director
Boat builder
Sculptor
Politician ca. early 1800's
Environmentalist
Citizen of the year; Former mayor - Point Pleasant
Boat Builder
Politician, Ocean Gate
Chief of Detectives, retired 1991
Writer; Historian d. 1986
B@. Police Officer
Politician, Brick d. 1987
Politician, businessman, lawyer
Politician
Holman, J. Chester
Holman, Frank B.
Holman, Lucy N.
Horan, Rose T.
Hottenstein, Louise
Hubbard, Ron L.
Huber, William H.
Hunt, Sam
Hurley, Michael H.
Ilyrcs, James
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Ivins, Anthony
Ocean County Tax Board Secretary for 38 years
State Republican Chairman O.C. Administrator
Educator, Jackson Township d. 1987
Special Tribute
"Hidden Heroine of 1989"; Pine Boach teacher
Lived in Bayhead, lStin Dianetics
Judge
Master boat builder, Pine Barrens
Former mayor, councilman, Bay Head
Politician; architect
Leader of LDS Church early 1900's
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Jackson, Lisa P.
Jacobs, Laura
Jahn, Robert
Jaranovic, Pavil
Jessen, Dick
Jobson, Gary
Johnson, Arnold
Johnson, James E. (Jimmy)
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Kaplan, Adelaide
Karnas, Henry
Kasten, Stan
Kaufman, Nathan
Kearney, William J.
Kellaher, Thomas F.
Kelleher, Tom
Kelly, Bill
Kelly, John P.
Kiddie, Brian
King M. Peryl
Kinsley, Esther Loveland
Klein, Frederick
Kokes, Miroslav (Mike)
Koslow, Howard
Kuchnick, Edward
Kulhan Family
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Ladzinski, Monsignor Casimir
Lake, Simon
Lamping, Jack
Landry, Ted
Head of ~nviromentalProtection Agency, Former N.
Holocaust Memorial
Local Author, historian
Olympic Bobsledder (barred fiom competing 2002)
Decoy Carver
America's Cup tactician
Policeman
"Poorest Millionaire"; eccentric
DAR Register
World War I1 hero
President of Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks
Kau Physician of the Year 2007, NJ Biz Magazine
Superior Court Judge
Attorney
"Candy Man"
Model
Freeholder
Executive Chief
President of Central Regional Board of Education
Author
Retired Navy Captain; Curator Emeritus of Admiral F
Senior housing
Artist of US Stamps & commemorative nickel
Principal Toms River South High School
Involved in canonization of Maria Faustina Kolvalska
Vicar General of the Diocese. of Trenton
Inventor Submarine
"Mr. Ocean County"
16 year old, FM radio station
Landsdowne, Commander Zachary
Lane, Richard E.
Lane, Stephen
Larson, Janet
Laufgas, Bernard
Lehr, Frieda
Leiter, A1
Leiter, John
Le Moyne, Elaine B.
Leone, Judith
Lettman, Theresa
Levin, Morris
Levine, Dr. Bernard
Levy, Bob
Lindberg, Arthur E.
Lipari, Mike
Livell, Frank D.
Lloyd, Harold
Lloyd, Jeanette
Lloyd, John Bailey
Lomell, Leonard G. (Bud)
Louis, Joe
Lucante, Vincent
Luciani, Nancee JO
Lutton, Mary Koth
Lynnworth, Randy
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Mabie, Benjamin H.
Mackenzie, Dr. Robert Abbe
Mac Lellan. Roddy
Madden, Bill
Magniccari, Robert
Malone, James F.
Mancini, James
Mari, Chris
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Marion, Dave
Marti, Harry
Martin, Jack
Marval, Rocky
Mastrobuono, Victoria A.
Mathis, Thomas
Mayer, Albert
McCafferty, Megan
Lost his life on the airship "Shenandoah"
County Engineer; Bridge in Point Pleasant named for
Prosperous businessman
Environmentalist
Gadfly
Beachwood deli owner for 39 years
Mets pitcher
Teacher of Baseball
Alliance for Women in History in Ocean County
Council on the Arts
Environmental activist
Businessman
Toms River Veterinarian
Radio Personality- WOBM
Spy ring spoiled
Volunteer Teen
Environmentalist
Dover Township Pilot
Teacher
Author; Historian; Librarian
Attorney; D-Day Hero
Training in Lakewood
Ferry captain; lent aid to save passengers U.S. Flight
Decoy carver
Retired teacher, performer
"Camp Randy"
Former mayor; Assemblyman; Ocean Corny Road D
Doctor
Bagpipe maker
Columnist; Newspaperman
Guiness Book of records
Councilman
Freeholder
Transgender Teen
Local Author, OCL Librarian
Vaudeville Comedian
Mayor
Professional ballplayer
Olympic figure skater
1977 Rutgers Graduate, Art Lover, Theatre named aft
politician 1900's1950's
Mayor; teacher; actor; writer; m~nlberof Library Con
Author
McConnell, Elaine
McCourt Family
McLain, Pete
McLane, Bessie
McCTrath, James
Meeropol, Robert & Michael
Messersmith, Andy
Michaels, Steven
Miles, C. Austin
Miller, David T.
Miller, Lance
Miller, Pauline S. (Polly)
Minister Steve- Steven A. Brigham
Miranda, Dennis
Moffet, Jane
Monti, John F.
Moody, John C.
Moreland, Floyd
Morello, Rev. Monsignor Arnedes
Morgan, Elizabeth Meirs
Mormando, Steven
Morris, Richard
Moss, Dr. Vance
Moss, Dr. Vince
Mulshine, Paul
Muni, Scott
Murphy, Jim
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Napolitano, Scott
N e w , John T. Jr,)
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Newman, Daniel F. Sr.
Nixon, Richard M.
Noveck, Beth
Novins, Benjamin
Novins, Robert
Library Director
Family Traditions
Naturalist Island Beach State Park
Librarian 100 years old
World War I Vet
Sons of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg
Professional baseball player
Composer
Hymn writer, Lakehurst
Historian
Superfund manager
Ocean County's resident historian
Minister to the homeless (see also Housing & homele
Navy Seal, Killed in Action
Baseball legend; All American Girls' Professional Ba
Bronze Medallion Award
Police Chief, Bcachwood Retired
Historic Carousel
Founder of St. Aloyouis
Historian
Olympic Fencing Champion
Historian Point Pleasant
Medical Mission in Afghanistan
Medical mission in Afghanistan
Columnist &journalist @ Star Ledger
Rock Radio Personality
Country Music Hall of Fame
Short film director
"Muskrat Jack"; animal trapper
BTMIJA Commissioner
President of the United States
All USA Academic Team
Novi Judge
Attorney, Judge
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Oakley, Cliff
O'Brien, Bob
O'Connor, William E.
Olympians New Jersey
O'Rourke, Donald
Osborn, Charles Edward
Oswald, Judy
Oxenford, David D.
Historian Jersey Devil Mr. Wells Mills
New Jersey Museum of Boating
Superior Court Judge
Pastor United Methodist Church
Postmaster
Volunteer
Author, Teacher born in Pt. Pleasant, lived in Brick
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Pace, Gen. Peter
Pardes, Dr. Herbert
Parker, Joel
Payne, Harold
Pearce, Christie
Pearl, Charles R.
Pecora, Dr. Carmine L.
Perlmutter, Joel
Petoia, Danny
Portash, Josepl~S.
Potter, Mildred
Vice Chairman- Joint Chief of Staff
Surgeon, involved in B. Clinton's heart surgery
Ex Govenor & Judge
N.J.'sfirst black police chief
World Cup Soccer Team
Developer
Physician
Shop Rite supermarket
Eaglc Scout, found old train turntable in woods in BG
Politician
Teacher
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Raffetto, Capt. David
Rahn, James R.
Rampone, Christy
Rayman, Walter
Reeve, Dorothy
Reeve, Virginia Watson
Reilly, Jack
Renkin, H. Thomas
Reynolds, James
Reynolds, Wayne
Rich, Gerald and Virginia
Richman, Bonnie
Robinson, Harvey
Robinson, Judith
Rockefeller, John D,
Rose, Cosmo
Rosenberg
Rosendahl, Lt. Charles
Rothbawn, Helen
Rothman, Sidncy
Rubenstein, Philip
Russell, W. Kable
Russo, Dr. James
Russo, Senator John F.
Ryan, Anne
Ryan, Timothy E.
Commanding officer - Lakehurst Naval Air Engineer
Math teacher
Gold medalist Women's Soccer
Legion D'Honneur
First female attorney in Ocean County
Ex-Regent of Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter of DAR
Jazz composer
Politician
Inventor
Priest in Pinelands
Teachers
Public defender
CPA; Retired president of the Toms River Chapter of
Employee of OCL
Millionaire
Co-Founder of First Night, Ocean County
Children of Ethel & Julius (See: Mceropol)
Commander at Lakehurst when the Hindenburg explo
"New Jersey's Betsy Ross"
Critic; art dealer; enthusiast
RubcnsteDirector of Ocean County Office on Aging
Co-Founder of Ocean County College and Admiral Fi
Operated maternity Hosp, in TR
RussState Senator
Retired Librarian Bay Head
Funeral director
Salter, Bob
Salter, Edwin
Samuel, Dr. Elmo
Inventor of "Jaws of Life" extrication device
Speaker of the House
Tsunami helper
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Santoratasso, Nicky
Savage, Frank
Savage, William 11.
Schmertz, Bob
Schneekloth, Jeffrey
Schellberg, Leonard E. (Gene)
Schrader, Ann
Schwartz, Pearl
Schwartz, Simon (Solomon)
Seaman, Augustus
Searnan, Ryan
Seaman, Stanley H. (Tip)
Seaman, Stanley H. (Bud)
Senerchia, Emanual Robert
Sharkey, Jonathan
Shellenbarger, Captain Frank
Shenrock, Monsignor Joseph D.
Shim, Thomas L.
Shourds, Harry V.
Siddons, David M.
Siegel, Mike
Sister Nick: Mary Nicholas Farley
Skerlos, Christina Lyms
Slaby, Stan
Smith, Eleanor
Smith, Johanna Wells
Smith, Paul R.
Smith, Cynthia
Smith, Dorothy
Smith, George
Solovic, Johan (John)
Soo Un Choo
Spacc, Bob
Spodofora, John R.
Sprague, Joe
Steele, Siegfried
Steizel, A1
Stephenson, Re. Alphonse
Still, James
Still Family
Sutton, Frank Jr.
Switlik, Stanley
Inspirational Teen
Brought the New York Yankees to Asbury Park
Forrester; Freeholder; Engineer; President of America
Builder
Chef; Highest rating in New Jersey for his Restaurant
Retired Navy Lt. Commander; Last surviving crew mc
Artist
Environmentalist
Dover Township Planning Board; Chamey's
Author
Nascar Driver
Politician
Founding member Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymens
Baseball Player, Concert violinist, educator
Independent Presidential candidate 2007
Mariner
Renaissance Man
Funeral Home Founder
Decoy carver
Island Heights Mayor
Mapmaker
Georgian Court
Good Luck of The New York Yankees
Director and coach of Admiral Farrugut Academy
Historian
First African American Graduate of Toms River, H.S.
Sinatra Lover
OC Cultural & Heritage Director
Coast Guard Auxiliary Skipper
Nobel Physicist
Commemorative Medal for Combat Year banker
Librarian Head of OCC Library
Manchester, lottery winner
Stafford Councilman: awardedmeritorious Civilian St
Dymanic pitcher for the Beach Haven Ball Club
Attorney, Manchester
Woodcarver
Symphony Conductor
Notable People Historical- Black Doctor Herbalist 18
Prominent Local Family
Banker
Polish Immigrant; Gave land & money to build the El
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Tagland, Ryan
Create's garden at park in Wells Mills, Eagle Scout
Thompson, Det. Sgt. Jeff
Thompson, Lila
Thompson, Wilbur J.
Tisch, Larry
Tisch, Robert
Tolbert, Edward T.
Troedliger, Catherine
Troy, Sidney
Truex, Martin Jr.
Tucker, Evelyn and Carl
Turp, Ralph
Teacher of new technological advances in forensic scj
First woman in NJ to have a seat in State legislature
"Mr. Lakewood"
Leading Businessman
Co Owncr of NY Giants
Berkeley Mayor- First black person to hold elected of
Library Assistant, visiting Grandmother
Egg Farmer, business & political leader
Racing Champion
Artistic Endeavors
Historion
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Valmon,
Van Dyke, Dr. Ansley
Vasillades, Mary
Vicari, Joseph H.
Vineburg, Charlotte
Voitko, Stephen
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Wachtfogel, Rabbi Nosson
Walker, Henry 0.
Walnut, Jerry
Walsh, Capt. Larry J.
Walsh, Monsignor Michael
Wasas, Jim
Wasiowich, Bill
Watson, George
Watts, Fred
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Wegst, Stella
Wessel, Rev. John P.
Wheeler, Hugh B.
White, Elizabeth Coleman
White, H. Corley
Winkleman, Hermann
Wilson, Mookie
Wilson, Robert
Wisnlewski, Jules
Wnek, John
Wolf, Warren
Wolpin, Sheldon & Edith
Worth, Clara B.
Wright, Clifford & Ethel
US 4x400 relay Team 1988 Gold Medal
Minister of Prebyterian Church
Reporter, Editor, feminist
Politician
Songwriter: Dover Twp. The Place for You & Me
Scupltor
Deal of Rabbinical College
Artist Lived in Lakewood
Enviromentalist
Sword Fisherman, piloted ship in "Perfect Storm"
St. Mary of the Lake Church
Creates Liquer and packaging
Last of the Piney's
"Tuskegee Airman"
Historian
First woman appointed Senior Assistant Prosecutor
Historian
Young priest victim of slaying
Room honoring his memory in OCL
Bluebenies, Cranberries, Holly Society of America
Judge
Businessman: Built business and lost all
N.Y .Mets Hall of Fame
Lawyer, beloved roadside wanderer
Patent for Mars landing
O.C.History teacher with historical accounts
Football Coach 5 decades Brick Twp. H.S.
Tours of Lakewood with historical accounts
Teacher, principal Bayville School
Founders of Bayville First Aid Squad & Auxillary
Wright, Elizabeth
Wright, Harry
Wynne, Kenneth
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Yezzi, massino
Yosi
Young, George E.
Maiden name Friedman, songwriter
Manchester Twp. Committee
Casino Pier Operator
Zadroga, James
Zaun, Ethel
Zimmerman, Bill
Zoppi, Bettina
Zweben, Sidney
Hero at Ground Zero
Dover Twp. Mayor
Berkeley Twp. Mayor
Inventor of games
Entrepreneur, local magistrate
Ocean County Architect
Composer & performer
Pine Barrens Hall of Fame
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