Lawrence H. Gigante

Mr. Gigante, 59, of Oceanport, died March 12, 2008, following a battle with cancer. He was CEO and general manager of Purofirst of Monmouth County, All Phase Restoration and Gigante Builders, established in 1948. He was predeceased by his mother, Helen Halverson Gigante. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Barbara McKee Gigante of Oceanport; a son, John Gigante at home; his father, John Gigante of Fort Lee and Clearwater, Fla.; three sisters and two brothersin law, Jean and Julius Minervini of Oceanport, Carol Gigante of Fort Lee, and Linda and James Thompson of Pensacola, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Red Bank. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations in John L. Gigante's name may be made to Joseph Meehan, 232 Norwood Ave., West Long Branch, NJ 07764.