Obituaries

Warren A. Brown

Mr. Brown, 77, of Newtown, Pa., formerly of Manalapan, died April 22 at St. Mary's Hospital, Newtown. He was brought up in Roselle Park but lived much of his adult life in Manalapan, where he and his wife raised seven children. Prior to retiring 16 years ago from his position as a consultant with Saudi Aramco, the Saudi Arabian Oil Co., he had been the owner-operator of W.A. Brown Fabricators & Welders, Linden. Following his retirement, he pursued his love of traveling to exotic places. Mr. Brown was an avid reader, as well as a former dancer on the "Arthur Murray Dance Party" musical variety television show of the 1950s. He was predeceased by an older brother, Donald Brown. Surviving are his wife, Anne; five sons, Robert Brown of Denver, Roy Brown of Philadelphia, David Brown of Lakewood, Dr. Mark Brown of Newtown and Lester Brown of Clearwater, Fla.; two daughters, Eileen Brown Davis of Richmond, Va., and Kathleen Brown Baratta of Freehold Township; a sister, Judy Strack of Bayville; a brother, Roy Brown of Summerfield, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren. Interment took place at Rosedale Cemetery, Linden. Swartz Givnish Funeral Home, Newtown, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the American Civil Liberties Union.

Michael A. Scotto

Mr. Scotto, 58, of Millstone, died May 6 in Williamsport, Pa. He was born in Neptune Township and was a lifelong resident of Millstone. He was the owner and operator of Michelle Transport Inc., Millstone Township. Mr. Scotto was a communicant of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Millstone. He had attended the Salem County Technical School. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Theresa Scotto, and a daughter, Michelle C. Scotto. Mr. Scotto is survived by his wife, Christine Pepperess Scotto; two daughters and sons-in-law, Liza and Robert Foy, and Catherine and Thomas Agabiti, all of New Egypt; two brothers, Louis Scotto of Jackson and Philip Scotto of Millstone; two sisters, Mary Costagliola and Joanne Kopp, both of Millstone; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Joseph's Church followed by interment at the parish cemetery. The Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Musso

Mr. Musso, 75, of Farmingdale, died April 26 at home. Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in Elizabeth's Peterstown section before moving to Farmingdale in 1963. Prior to retiring in 1994, he was a self-employed ceramic tile contractor. A U.S. Army veteran, he served during the Korean War. He was a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Farmingdale; a past commander and life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9691, Howell; and a member of American Legion Post 78, Farmingdale. Mr. Musso was predeceased by his wife, Alice, in 1994; a brother, Pat Musso; and a sister, Mary Chokov. Surviving are a son, Joseph Musso Jr. of Bradley Beach; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia and Richard Silvani of Farmingdale, Susan and Ed Silva of Fall River, Mass., and Deborah Strawder of Brick; a sister, Anna Rivers of the Colonia section of Woodbridge; and three grandsons. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel, Farmingdale, with the Rev. Michael Vona officiating. Interment followed at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. The Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township, was in charge of arrangements.