Carlton "Pedro" Jerome Willis, Jr.AGE: 56 • Long BranchCarlton "Pedro" Jerome Willis, Jr., 56, of Long Branch, passed away at Gateway Care Center on Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, 2016. Pedro was born on July 30, 1960 in Long Branch to the late Carlton Jerome, Sr. and Helen Willis. A lifelong resident of Long Branch, he attended the Long Branch Public School System and spent many years employed by Fine Fare Supermarkets. Pedro always had a smile, laugh and joy to spread to all who knew him. He will be sorely missed by all. Pedro is predeceased by his parents and a sister, Col leen Willis Jiles. He leaves to mourn two brothers, Sean Willis (Maribel) of Tren ton, NJ and Maurice Wil lis of Long Branch; two sis ters, Velma White of Long Branch and Sarah Martin (Willie) of Rome, GA; an aunt, Marian Cofer of Mid dletown, NJ and an uncle, Frank White, Sr. of Long Branch; two nephews, nine nieces, eight great-nephews and seven great-nieces; a host of cousins, extended family and friends. Memorial services will be held at Second Baptist Church, 93 Liberty St., Long Branch, NJ 07740 on Sat urday, November 26, 2016. Visitation with the family at 10am, Memorial Services at 11am. Cofer Memorial Fu neral Home, Red Bank, NJ is in charge of the arrange ments.