On Wednesday Oct. 30th, 9 Brothers gathered for our monthly lunch at the Marina Grille in Belmar, N.J.. Although a smaller group than usual, the tales told were larger than ever. Our next lunch will be on Nov. 20th, a week earlier due to Thanksgiving. Consider joining us, details to follow. Left to right: Bob Sasala, Ed […]
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October 21, 2024Alpha-Pi, 1995 It is with the deepest sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tony De Sousa, who departed this life on October 21, 2024 at the age of 47. Tony was a devoted husband to his loving wife and soulmate, Christine. Proud father to his four children, whom he
Brothers, Fred Boff joins his fellow Brother authors: Artie Kirk (Theta) “Sometimes Wrong but Never in Doubt” (That I Was Right), Richard Handschuch (Alpha) “The Beach Bum’s Guide to the Boardwalks of New Jersey“ With a book based upon his experience as a DEA Agent. The following is an except from the book King Rex
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On Wednesday September 25, 2024, 17 Brothers gathered at Suspenders Pub (formerly known as Malones) for food, drinks and many laughs.The “Traveler Award” went to 2 Brothers; Bill Loehning from Rhode Island and Joe Oliva from Virginia. Our next lunch will be on October 30th, details to follow. Consider joining in. Front RowAndy Ray, Joel
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September 16, 2024Kappa, 1967 Thomas J. Daniels, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, stepfather, step-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, at the age of 77 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Born and raised in Orange, New Jersey, he later made his home in Lakewood, NJ. He is survived by his
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August 27, 2024Alpha 1958 Thomas Joseph Icklan Jr., 85, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Raised in Jersey City and Lyndhurst, Thomas lived in Brick and Lanoka Harbor before moving to Manchester in 2002. Thomas served his country as a fireman in the United States Coast Guard for eight years and
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On Wednesday August 21, 2024, 17 Brothers gathered at The Marina Grille in Belmar NJ for our monthly lunch meeting.This month 3 Brothers received “Traveler Awards”; Joe Grillo from Florida, Steve Band from Virginia and Pete Zanias from Pennsylvania.Our next gathering will be on September 25th, details to follow. Consider joining in. (Pictured from left
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Brother Stan Martin suggested that a new category for the website be created to show where brothers have been. In our first post, Stan has shared some photos of the mini-reunions that he had along the way while traveling from Louisiana up to NJ to join the ROMEOs for lunch.
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On Wednesday, July 31,2024 a new record was recorded for attendance at a ROMEO/Brothers Lunch. A total of 25 Brothers (21 alumni and 4 active) attended our monthly lunch. The Traveler Award goes to Stan Martin who came up from Baton Rouge LA., visiting the North East. Our next Lunch will be on August 21th
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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 14 Brothers gathered once again at the Marina Grille in Belmar, NJ.The “Traveler Award” goes to Brother Richie Hempel who drove up from Texas to visit friends and Brothers. We also welcome first time ROMEO member Kevin White. We will meet again on July 31th, details to follow, consider joining
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