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Monmouth County Dad Dies In Florida Crash, 40
Monmouth County native and beloved father of two Todd Kelly died in a car accident in Jensen Beach, Florida, on Monday, Dec. 26. He was 40.
A Neptune native, Todd graduated from Neptune High School and the University of Central Florida, his obituary says.
He is remembered for his love of sports, particularly the Yankees, Jets, MMA, UCF football, Arsenal soccer and fishing.
He also had a passion for animals, Irish culture, and spending time with his family.
Todd is survived by Missy Kelly; his children, Keira and Chase; mother, Linda; brother, Matt; sister, Jennifer; adored pets, Walt, Geo…
Jersey Shore Man, 41, Arrested In Fatal Shooting
A 41-year-old Neptune man has been arrested for the killing of a 41-year-old man in Oceanport, authorities said.
Michael Westbrook, 41, of Neptune Township, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, hindering and weapons offenses in connection with the death of Amad Jones, 41, formerly of Oceanport, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
On Friday Dec. 30, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Oceanport police were dispatched to Gosselin Avenue in Fort Monmouth for a report of an individual possibly being shot. Police found Amad Jones in th…
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Ocean County Native, Beloved Brother Eugene Ozonuwe Dies Suddenly, 27
Ocean County native and beloved brother Eugene Ado Ozonuwe died at St. Francis hospital in Trenton on Friday, Sept. 30. He was 27.
Born in Neptune, Eugene grew up in Jackson and graduated from Jackson Memorial High School in 2016, his obituary says.
More than $8,300 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Eugene’s funeral expenses as of Monday, Oct. 24.
“My fearless, loving, and sweet baby brother passed away,” reads the fundraiser, launched by Ifeekam Ozonuwe. “Taken too soon with no time to prepare, my family and I are asking for support toward his funeral and burial services.”
Eugene was kn…