Richard David Richey, 81, died April 29 at the Princeton Care Center, Princeton. Born in Lamkershim, CA, he lived in West Windsor since 1933 when his parents, the late Commander and Mrs. Joseph Richey, built their home “Oaklynn” in Grover’s Mill.##M:[more]##
A graduate of the Metropolitan School of Furniture Finishing where he became a certified, master restorer and refinisher of fine antiques, he was the owner of “The Little Old Mill” located on the Grover’s Mill Pond.
He was a Pathfinder parachutist in the 101st Airborne during World War II and also in the 94th Troop Carrier Squadron. Richey received seven bronze stars, 2 purple hearts, Sr. Parachutist Pin, Combat infantry Badge, Sharp Shooter Badge, Army Good Conduct Metal, Victory Medal WWII, and the French Croix de Guerre WWII Medal. He fought in seven battles including the Normandy Invasion, Rome-Arno, Germany, Ardennes, and Rhineland.
A longtime volunteer with the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, he was a member of American Legion and VFW.
Survivors include his wife Catherine Mazzella Richey, three children and their spouses: Beverley and Albert Toto Jr. of Pennington, Deborah and Paul Commito of Pennington, and Peggy and R. David Richey Jr. of Solebury, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Albert Toto III and his wife Kathleen of Boston, Massachusetts, Alexander Commito of Pennington, and Lauren Richey of Solebury, Pennsylvania; and his sister, Sister Maria Cordis of Georgian Court College in Lakewood.
Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis,TN 38105
Frances Perlman Gray, 95, of West Windsor, died April 29. 2006, surrounded by her loving family, wife of the late Robert,
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Diane and Jack Blackin; grandsons and their wives, Robert and Serena Blackin, and Michael and Joy Blackin; and great-grandmother of Rachel, Leah, Maya, Julia, Daniel, and William Blackin.
Donations may be made to Hadassah, 50 West 58th Street, New York, N.Y. 10019, or the Arthritis Foundation, Box 96280, Washington, D.C. 20077.
Audrey Scheren of Hightstown died April 28 in the University Medical Center at Princeton. Born in Grovers Mill, she was raised in West Windsor and graduated from Princeton High School.
A resident of Hightstown for more than 50 years, she was employed by Kolmar Pontiac in Hightstown for more than 30 years.
Survivors include a sister, Anna Mae Mitchell of Texas; a brother, Lew Sassman of Hightstown; her nieces, Donna Beth Mitchell of Asheville, North Carolina, Glenna Lu Mitchell and Marta Mitchell, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and her nephew, James Mitchell of East Windsor.
Donations may be made to the East Windsor Rescue Squad #1, Box 30, Hightstown 08520.
Daisy Eva Andrews of Trenton died April 29. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Melvin Jones of West Windsor; and grandchildren, Jennifer L. Jones of London, England, Christopher E. Jones of Washington, DC, Douglas E. Jones of Fort Pierce, Florida, Mark A. “Drew” Jones of Washington DC, Dianna L. Jones, and Whitney E. Jones.
William J. Swartley, 66, of Holland Township, died May 3 at his home. Survivors include a son, John Swartley of Plainsboro Donations may be made to the Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington 08822.
Richard T. Ezyske, 51, of Plainsboro, died May 6 in the University Medical Center at Princeton.
Survivors include his son, Jared Ezyske, his father, Theodore J. Ezyske, a brother and sister in-law, John and Marianne Ezyske, a sister, Mary Regina Zuppa, a dear friend, Trudy Davis, and several nieces.
Arrangements were by M.J. Murphy Funeral Home in Monmouth Junction.
Barbara E. Vagrin, 63, formerly of West Windsor died May 7 at University Medical Center of Princeton. She moved to Seaside Park in 2004.
Born in New Brunswick, she was attended Charles Gregory School of Nursing and graduated from Temple University. She also received bachelor and master’s degrees from Rutgers University.
A registered nurse for the Trenton School District for the past 10 years, she was an adjunct professor of clinical nursing at Middlesex County College, and a instructor at St. Peters Nursing School.
Survivors include her husband Deacon Stephen Vagrin of St. Catharine Roman Catholic Church in Seaside Park; son Marc D. of Bossier City, Louisiana; daughters, Karyn and Magnus of West Windsor, and Laurie Ann of Hamilton; brother-in-law, John and Doris of East Brunswick; sister-in-law, Linda and frank Haulenbeck of Fords; her aunt Elsie Herczku of Seaside Park; and two grandchildren, Taylor and Colyn.
Donations may be made to St. Catharine Roman Catholic Church, Seaside Park.
Rozanne Marie Peters Grigger, 87, of Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania died May 6. Survivors include her daughter, Jane Grigger of Plainsboro.
The funeral is Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m., at St. Philip-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 317 Oreland Mill Road, Oreland, Pennsylvania. Visiting hour begins at 9:30 a.m. Donations may be made to the Bryn Mawr College Scholarship Fund, 101 North Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899.
Agnes J. McGrath of Falmouth, Massachusetts, died May 9. Survivors include her daughter Regina Brown of West Windsor. Donations may be made to Samaritans, Box 65, Falmouth, MA 02541.
