Martha L. “Lewie” Kingsford

Martha L. “Lewie” Kingsford, 91, of Skillman passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving
family.

Born in Baltimore, MD, she was a resident of Princeton since 1976. Lewie was very active in the Princeton community, she played tennis at Pretty Brook Tennis Club, golf at Springdale Golf Club, was in reading and bridge groups, loved to travel, and enjoyed attending the New York opera, ballet, and symphony.

Predeceased by her parents Frederick W. and Martha I. (Isaacs) Lewis, Sr.; and her husband Irving B. Kingsford, Jr.; she is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law Anne B. and Robert G. Freestone, Elizabeth B. and Charles P. Lucy, and Eleanor (Shotsie) and Steven I. Wilson; and her brother Frederick W. Lewis, Jr.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. at All Saints’ Church, 16 All Saints’ Road, Princeton, NJ 08540, followed by a reception at the church. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Watershed Institution at www.thewatershed.org. 

Arrangements are under the direction of The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton.

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Robert Allan Chinn

Robert Allan Chinn passed away on December 21 surrounded by his family after relentlessly battling lymphoma for eight years.  

Rob was a scholar his entire life. After earning his high school diploma in his hometown of Fresno, California, Rob graduated from the University of California Berkeley with Bachelor of Science degrees in Physiology and Anatomy in 1976. He settled in the Bay Area, where he put his meticulous nature to work in medical research before starting his career in the pharmaceutical industry. He held a design patent for custom turntable weights; studied and savored winemaking and wines; and over four decades, consistently worked at improving his game — on the court, on the baseball field (especially in helping his son Matt), and on the links. When he couldn’t play, he cheered on his favorite F1 drivers and Bay Area teams (chiefly the Warriors), memorizing stats and play calls. He learned the most about love from Karen, his wife of over 41 years.

Rob also immersed himself in the history, method, and, most importantly, enjoyment of fine cuisine. He left no culture unexplored, leading to the itineraries for his family’s trips abroad to consist solely of locales for meals and vineyard excursions. To him, though, cooking and eating was essential because of the people it brought together. The more he cooked, the more he could entertain and share with those he loved.   

He left no joke untold, no photograph untaken, no inept motorist unscathed, and no friend without someone to talk to. He will be most missed by the numerous friends and family that relied on him as their phone or email buddy as they trekked to or from work (his network spanned from Hawaii to the East Coast). For all that he learned, he taught. Laughter, good food, and steadfast thoughtfulness will continue to abound in the homes of those who knew him.  

Rob is survived by his wife Karen of Skillman, NJ; children Matthew and Monica, both of Washington, DC; his sister Gail; and brother Hank. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Angels Network Charities in Honolulu, Hawaii (5339 Kalanianaole Hwy.), where his family volunteered; the MSKCC Lymphoma Team in New York (http://giving.mskcc.org), whose dutiful and caring nurses were a comfort to both him and Karen; or the Golden State Warriors Community Foundation (http://www.nba.com/warriors/foundation), whose work helps the community Rob called home for many years, and whose team long held his heart and most ardent cheers.

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Alexander Pinelli

Alexander Pinelli, 98, of Hopewell died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center in Plainsboro.  

Born and raised in Princeton, he lived most of his adult life in Hopewell. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII, and was discharged with the rank of PFC. He received a Purple Heart and a Certificate of Merit during his service with the Seventh Armored Division (“Lucky Seventh”) in France and Holland. His military engagements included Rhineland, Ardennes, and the Battle of the Bulge. He retired as a postal supervisor with the U.S. Postal Service in Princeton after 40 years of service.

Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Jennie (Bizzaro) Pinelli; his wife, Lida Lansing Pinelli; three brothers, John, Raymond, and Libert; and one sister, Mary C. Pirone. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 9 to 11 a.m. at The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton. Burial will follow in Princeton Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton.

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John Tufano

John Tufano, 70, of East Windsor passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton. 

Born and raised in Princeton, he was a resident of East Windsor for 50 years. He was a past treasurer of the Local 354 Carpenters Union.

Predeceased by his parents Vincenzo and Anna (Cuomo) Tufano; his wife Teresa Ann Tufano; his sister Cecilia Tufano; and his brothers Joe and Vincent Tufano; he is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Emma Tufano and Richard T. and Kathie Tufano; his girlfriend Faith Rogers; and his nieces and nephew.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by a service at 10 a.m. at The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542. Burial will follow in East Windsor Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation at liverfoundation.org.