Editing Colts Neck Township, New Jersey (section)

==Notable people==
{{Category see also|People from Colts Neck Township, New Jersey}}
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Colts Neck Township include:

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* [[Vincent Accettola]] (born 1994), producer and arts administrator, currently serving as Managing Director of the [[National Youth Orchestra of China]]<ref>Grossman, Jeremy. [https://archive.centraljersey.com/2015/01/15/regional-high-school-board-welcomes-two-new-members-2/ "Regional high school board welcomes two new members"], Greater Media, January 15, 2015. Accessed July 19, 2020. "At the board’s Jan. 5 reorganization meeting held at the district’s offices in Englishtown, Samuel Carollo was sworn in as Freehold Township’s representative and Vincent Accettola was sworn in as Colts Neck’s representative."</ref>
* [[Robert E. Brennan]] (born 1944), [[entrepreneur]] who built the [[penny stock]] brokerage firm, First Jersey Securities; Brennan was later convicted of fraud and was arrested at his home in Colts Neck in 2001<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/02/nyregion/metro-business-briefing-ex-financier-indicted-again.html "Metro Business Briefing; Ex-Financier Indicted Again"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', November 2, 2000. Accessed July 8, 2012. "Mr. Brennan, 56, of Colts Neck, N.J., was left bankrupt by millions of dollars in judgments resulting from a 1994 suit that claimed he had cheated investors and enriched himself by manipulating stock prices."</ref>
* [[David Bryan]] (born 1962), of the band [[Bon Jovi]]<ref>Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AC&p_theme=ac&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F31929A540161BF&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "People: Nusres from Nebraska Booted From ''Survivor''"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', April 20, 2002. Accessed April 17, 2011. "Bryan lives in Colts Neck Township with his wife and their three young children."</ref>
* [[Lillian G. Burry]], member of the Monmouth County [[Board of County Commissioners (New Jersey)|Board of Chosen Freeholders]] who had served as mayor of Colts Neck<ref>[http://www.visitmonmouth.com/page.aspx?Id=3211 Freeholder Lillian G. Burry], [[Monmouth County, New Jersey]]. Accessed September 24, 2015. "Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Committeewoman of Colts Neck Township, 1997-2006"</ref>
* [[Caroline Casagrande]] (born 1976), Assemblywoman for the 12th District of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]]<ref>[http://www.njvoterinfo.org/?p=d%2F12.php District 12 Profile], [[Eagleton Institute of Politics]]. Accessed November 11, 2007. "His GOP running mate is Caroline Casagrande of Colts Neck, an attorney in the Matawan firm of Cleary, Alfieri, Jones & Hoyle who currently serves as the Township Attorney for Manalapan."</ref>
* [[Wayne Chrebet]] (born 1973), now-retired [[wide receiver]] who spent his career with the [[New York Jets]]<ref>[http://www.ustrotting.com/hoofbeats/chrebet-a.htm New York wide receiver Wayne Chrebet has found a new sport to love], ''Hoof Beats'', accessed January 11, 2007. "Four years ago, he [Chrebet] moved into the horse country of Colts Neck, N.J., and couldn't help but admire the equine specimens with whom he shared his neighborhood."</ref>
* [[White Mountains Insurance Group|Steven E. Fass]], President & [[CEO]] of [[White Mountains Insurance Group]]<ref>Staff. [https://archive.today/20130131140923/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/51042041.html?dids=51042041:51042041&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+12,+2000&author=&pub=Boston+Globe&desc=WHO'S+WHAT+WHERE&pqatl=google "Who's What Where"], ''[[The Boston Globe]]'', March 12, 2000. Accessed April 17, 2011. "White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd., headquartered in Hanover, has added Raymond Barrette of Hanover and Steven E. Fass of Colts Neck, N.J., to its board of directors."</ref>
* [[Jim Gary]] (1939–2006), sculptor, popularly known for his large, colorful creations of [[dinosaur]]s made from discarded [[automobile]] parts<ref>[[Margalit Fox|Fox, Margalit]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/19/arts/design/19gary.html "Jim Gary, Sculptor Inspired by Junk, Dies at 66"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', January 19, 2006. Accessed November 27, 2007. "He was 66 and lived in Farmingdale, N.J.... James Gary was born in Sebastian, Fla., on March 17, 1939, and grew up in Colts Neck."</ref>
* [[Al Golden]] (born 1969), professional and college football coach<ref>Weiss, Dick. [http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2010/12/13/2010-12-13_university_of_miami_lures_temples_al_golden_to_take_over_as_the_hurricanes_new_f.html?r=sports "University of Miami lures Temple's Al Golden to take over as the Hurricanes' new football coach"], ''[[New York Daily News]]'', December 13, 2010. Accessed January 7, 2011. "Golden, who is from Colts Neck, N.J. and was the starting tight end and captain of Penn State's 1991 team, will reportedly sign a four year deal worth close to $8 million dollars."</ref>
* [[Charles Haight]] (1838–1891), United States congressman who represented [[New Jersey's 2nd congressional district]] from 1867 to 1871<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000020 Charles Haight], ''[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]''. Accessed August 15, 2007.</ref>
* [[Walt Hameline]] (born 1951), Director of Athletics and former head football coach at [[Wagner College]]<ref>[http://www.wagnerathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=456 2011 Football Coaching Staff - Walt Hameline], [[Wagner Seahawks football]]. Accessed September 24, 2015. "Hameline resides in Colts Neck, NJ, with his wife, Debi, and they are the proud parents of daughters Kristen and Kelly."</ref>
* [[Pete Harnisch]] (born 1966), former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played for the [[New York Mets]]<ref>Safran, Chad. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20150925090011/http://www.livinginmedia.com/article/pete_harnisch_bringing_it_home.html "Pete Harnisch - Bringing It Home"]}}, ''Living In Colts Neck'', March 4, 2009. Accessed September 24, 2015. "Pete first visited this area in 1984 and made it his permanent home in 1992  – first in Howell and then in Colts Neck."</ref>
* [[Ashley Higginson]] (born 1989), middle-distance runner who has made the U.S. team for the [[2013 World Championships in Athletics]] in the 3000 meter [[steeplechase (athletics)|steeplechase]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151230070615/http://www.teamusa.org/usa-track-and-field/athletes/Ashley-Higginson Ashley Higginson], [[United States Olympic Committee]]. Accessed August 9, 2016. "Birthplace: Staten Island, N.Y.; Hometown: Colts Neck, N.J.; High School: Colts Neck High School (Colts Neck, N.J.) '07"</ref>
* [[Mingo Jack|Samuel "Mingo Jack" Johnson]] (1820–1886), [[African-American]] former slave who was falsely accused of rape, brutally beaten and hanged by a mob of white men in [[Eatontown, New Jersey|Eatontown]]<ref>Howley, Dan. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2011/03/03/anniversary-of-mingo-jack-lynching-to-be-marked/ "Anniversary of 'Mingo Jack' lynching to be marked; Mingo Jack Remembrance Group to hold March 5 memorial gathering"], ''Atlanticville News'', March 3, 2011. Accessed December 26, 2017. "Born in Colts Neck in 1820, Johnson was abandoned by his parents and raised by a white family, the Lairds. The Lairds used Johnson as a slave, and because of his size — he was short and stocky — as a jockey."</ref>
* [[A.J. & Big Justice]], father-and-son internet duo<ref>Dickson, EJ. [https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/aj-and-big-justice-costco-guys-tiktok-song-1235063207/ "Meet the Costco Guys, the Father-Son Duo Behind the Song of the Summer"], ''[[Rolling Stone]]'',July 19, 2024. Accessed December 27, 2024. "The Befumos, who lived in Colts Neck, New Jersey, before moving to Boca Raton a few years ago, seem to have an inherent knack for virality."</ref>
* [[Joe Klecko]] (born 1953), former player of the [[New York Jets]]<ref>Holt, Shannon. [http://www.nflplayers.com/news/news_release.aspx?id=3171 "Joe Klecko - Blue Collar Player"], [[National Football League Players Association]] press release dated December 22, 2004. Accessed February 17, 2008. "Klecko and his wife, Debbie, currently reside in Colts Neck, NJ, where Joe serves as a representative for various construction companies."</ref>
* [[Stephanie Klemons]] (born 1982), [[Broadway performer]] and [[choreographer]], who was the associate choreographer and original dance captain of the Broadway musical ''[[Hamilton (musical)|Hamilton]]''<ref>Murphy, Susan, [https://issuu.com/community_publications/docs/cnhl-0516-web "Monmouth County Native 'Makes It' on Broadway; Named Associate Choreographer for ''Hamilton'' Among Many Other Roles"], ''CM Community Magazine'', May 2016. Accessed November 27, 2018. "Former Colts neck resident Stephanie Klemons is the Associate Choreographer and Dance captain for Broadway's smash-hit musical ''Hamilton'', which won the Pulitzer Prize for drama on April 18, 2016."</ref>
* [[Queen Latifah]] (born 1970), rapper and actress<ref name=DITLO>"A Day in the Life of Colts Neck", ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', October 18, 2001.</ref><ref name=NYT2004>Cheslow, Jerry. [https://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/12/realestate/wide-open-spaces-and-a-place-to-park-your-horse.html?_r=0 "Living In/Colts Neck, N.J.; Wide Open Spaces, and a Place to Park Your Horse"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', September 12, 2004. Accessed September 24, 2015. "The large property and home sizes have attracted many celebrities, among them Bruce Springsteen -- who owns a 378-acre horse farm -- Queen Latifah and Heather Locklear."</ref>
* [[Jacquie Lee]] (born 1997), singer came in second place on [[The Voice (U.S. season 5)|''The Voice'' season 5]]<ref>Jordan, Chris; and Radel, Dan. [http://www.app.com/article/20131216/NJNEWS/312160094/ "Jacquie Lee sparks a sensation on 'The Voice'"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', December 17, 2013. Accessed December 18, 2013. "Jacquie Lee, the 16 year old singing sensation from Colts Neck and the Ranney School, is in the finals of The Voice."</ref>
* [[Pat Light]] (born 1991), former MLB pitcher<ref>Edelson, Stephen. [http://www.app.com/story/sports/baseball/2016/04/27/pat-light-cba-major-league-debut/83583466/ "Former CBA star Pat Light makes MLB debut for Red Sox"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', April 27, 2016. Accessed August 21, 2016. "With the Boston Red Sox leading 11-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night in Atlanta, manager John Farrell summoned Colts Neck native Pat Light to the mound for his major league debut."</ref>
* [[Heather Locklear]] (born 1961), actress<ref name=DITLO/><ref name=NYT2004/>
* [[Sarah Mergenthaler]] (born 1979), member of the 2008 US Olympic Sailing Team who competed in the [[Sailing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's 470|women's 470]]<ref>Bloom, Marc. [https://www.nytimes.com/1995/09/27/sports/football-show-stopper-puts-her-best-foot-forward-sarah-mergenthaler-16-attracts.html "Football: A Show-Stopper Puts Her Best Foot Forward; Sarah Mergenthaler, 16, Attracts Crowds as First Female Kicker at Marlboro High"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', September 27, 1995. Accessed October 5, 2023. "At practice, Mergenthaler, who lives in the adjoining town of Colts Neck not far from the home of jockey Julie Krone, another female athlete who excels at sports on her own terms, continues kicking by herself on a separate field."</ref>
* [[John Montefusco]] (born 1950), ex-major league baseball player who played for the [[New York Yankees]]<ref>Capezzuto, Tom. [https://www.nytimes.com/1991/11/24/nyregion/from-the-mound-to-harness-racing.html "From the Mound to Harness Racing"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', May 24, 1991. Accessed May 15, 2022. "Mr. Montefusco, 41 years old, lives in Colts Neck with his wife, Dory, and their two daughters, Gina, 10, and Ali, 8."</ref>
* [[Eric Munoz]] (1947–2009), politician who served in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] from May 2001, where he represented the 21st legislative district, until his death<ref>Staff. [http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090401/NEWS01/904010342/1001/ "Eric Munoz, 61, N.J. assemblyman, dies"], ''[[Courier-Post]]'', April 1, 2009. Accessed September 24, 2015. "A native of Colts Neck, he graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1974."</ref>
* [[Jim Nantz]] (born 1959), lead [[NFL]] and [[NCAA]] men's basketball commentator for [[CBS]]<ref>[https://www.cbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/releases/view?id=7287 Jim Nantz], [[CBS Sports]]. Accessed August 10, 2017. "He was born May 17, 1959, in Charlotte, N.C., and grew up in Colts Neck, N.J."</ref>
* [[Nicole Napolitano]] (born 1969), reality TV star and former cast member on ''The Real Housewives of New Jersey'' alongside her twin sister, Teresa<ref name=TRT2014>Martin, Patti. [http://trtnj.com/nj-housewives-add-colts-neck-twins-to-cast/ "'NJ Housewives' Add Colts Neck Twins to Cast"], ''The Two River Times'', May 30, 2014. Accessed November 27, 2014. "There are countless housewives in Monmouth County, but only two Colts Neck-area sisters can call themselves ''The Real Housewives of New Jersey''.... And much of that drama will be delivered courtesy of some familiar faces – sisters Teresa Napolitano Aprea and Nicole Napolitano Mauriello, who hail from Colts Neck."</ref>
* [[Patti Scialfa]] (born 1953), singer-songwriter, musician and member of the [[E Street Band]]<ref>Staff. [http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2013060712965/bruce-springsteen-supports-daughter-showjumping/ "Bruce Springsteen supports daughter Jessica at show jumping tournament"], ''[[Hello (magazine)|Hello]]'', June 7, 2013. Accessed January 13, 2014. "Jessica, who has been riding since she was 15, inherited her passion for horses from her mother, Patti, 59, who raised her at the family's Stone Hill Farm in Colts Neck, New Jersey."</ref>
* [[Bruce Springsteen]] (born 1949), rock and roll singer-songwriter, who recorded a large part of his album ''[[Nebraska (album)|Nebraska]]'' in a house he rented in Colts Neck, owns the township's largest equestrian farm and built his home on the farm<ref>Peele, Thomas. [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=flJIAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-oEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1312,3513749&dq=colts-neck+nebraska+springsteen&hl=en "Legacy of activism comes from the Boss"], ''[[The Vindicator]]'', May 17, 2005. Accessed July 8, 2012. "In January 1982, he recorded a batch of songs in his bedroom of a rented house in Colts Neck, N.J. Ten were released that September as ''Nebraska,'' a stark, brooding collection about serial killers, gamblers, thieves and growing up poor."</ref>
* [[Jon Stewart]] (born 1962), comedian, writer, producer, director, actor, media critic and former television host<ref>Hyman, Vicki. [https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2016/10/jon_stewart_animal_sanctuary_c.html "Jon Stewart buys Colts Neck farm for $4M for animal sanctuary, education center"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], October 26, 2016. Accessed June 7, 2022. "Jon Stewart and his animal activist wife Tracey paid $4 million for the historic Hockhockson Farm in Colts Neck, which they plan to turn into an animal sanctuary and farm education center, the Two River Times reports and Monmouth County property records confirm."</ref>
* [[Alec John Such]] (1951–2022), musician who was best known as a founding member of the [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Bon Jovi]], and as their bass player from 1983 to 1994<ref>Cotter, Kelly-Jane. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/319240767/ "The Spoils of Rock 'n Roll"], ''[[Home News Tribune]]'', May 14, 2000. Accessed June 7, 2022, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "'I made my money during the era of "He who dies with the most toys wins," ' says Alec John Such, right, who grew up in Perth Amboy and now lives in Colts Neck."</ref>
* [[Frankie Tagliaferri]] (born 1999), professional [[Association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[Midfielder (association football)|midfielder]] for the [[North Carolina Courage]] in the [[National Women's Soccer League]]<ref>[https://gopsusports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/frankie-tagliaferri/10503 Frankie Tagliaferri], [[Penn State Nittany Lions women's soccer]]. Accessed November 30, 2023. "Hometown: Colts Neck, N.J. High School: Colts Neck."</ref>
* [[Hans K. Ziegler]] (1911–1999), pioneer in the field of communication satellites and the use of photovoltaic solar cells as a power source for satellites<ref>Staff. [https://cecom.army.mil/historian/docdisp.php?fname=APP_Article_Apr76.pdf&dirname=People%2FZiegler%2C+Hans "Space Pioneer, Once Hitler's"] , ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', April 11, 1976, copy archived by [[United States Army Communications-Electronics Command]]. Accessed September 24, 2015. "Dr. Hans K. Ziegler witnessed both those scenes.... Ziegler, of Colts Neck Township, retired March 1 as director of the Electronics Technology and Devices Laboratory at the Army Electronics Command (ECOM)."</ref>
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