Ocean County Man Faces Charges for Assaulting His Mother with a Cane

heodore John Golubowski III, of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 26, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. He was 27 years old. Teddy was born on January 31, 1998, to Donna McKinnon and Ted Golubowski. He grew up in Toms River, and attended school at Washington Street Elementary School, Toms River Intermediate South, Toms River High School South, and Donovan Catholic High School, where he graduated in 2016. Teddy held a lifelong passion for sports, and began playing football as a Toms River Raider when he was five years old. Teddy played for both the South and Donovan Catholic football teams, and continued to play during his time at McDaniel College, where he graduated in 2020. While football was the main passion of Teddy’s life, he also played baseball, volleyball, ran track and field, and wrestled. Throughout all of his athletic endeavors, Teddy remained driven yet humble, both a loyal teammate and a natural leader. For many years, Teddy worked as an employee of the Borough of Lavallette through the Department of Public Works. In the fall of 2024, Teddy began to pursue a new calling, and applied to become a police officer and serve his community. He entered the Ocean County Police Academy in March of 2025, where he excelled greatly through both his intellect and physical ability. He served as Class Leader, and was extremely dedicated throughout his time at the Academy. The morning of his diagnosis, despite debilitating pain, Teddy had planned to drive to the Academy to be properly dismissed, dressing himself and ignoring his own pain in respect to the Academy’s rules. Upon his diagnosis, Teddy’s major concern had nothing to do with his health or the battle ahead, but was only about his inability to finish out his time at the Academy. Those who know Teddy will remember him for the quiet ease with which he lived. He was honest, humble, and always kind. When life was unfair, Teddy never felt sorry for himself, but simply shrugged off any obstacles or misfortunes and kept moving. He was a good man and a valuable friend, and he touched many lives through the kindness that came so naturally to him. Above all, he was a loving son and brother, and a steady presence in the lives of those who loved him. Teddy was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Theodore Golubowski I, Murdoch William McKinnon III, and Gil Helvitson. He is survived by his mother Donna McKinnon; father Theodore Golubowski Jr. and his wife Victoria; siblings, Emily Fulcher and her husband Philip, Olivia Golubowski, and Elliott Golubowski; niece, Genevieve Fulcher; grandmother Barbara Terregino and her husband Steve; grandmother Betty Helvitson; and a group of wonderful friends who loved him dearly. Teddy is also survived by a large extended family, including: Murdoch William McKinnon IV and his wife Christina, Michael McKinnon, John Golubowski, Diane Hamilton and her husband Dennis, Kimberly Reece and her husband Artie, Chrissa Sierfeld, numerous cousins, and many other family members. Services in memory of Teddy will be held on Monday, July 7th, from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Homes at 703 Main Street, Toms River, New Jersey. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Teddy’s memory may be made to the GoFundMe organized in his name. These donations will be utilized to create a foundation to honor Teddy’s legacy. https://gofund.me/8a2d8b78 Teddy’s family would like to thank all who have supported and loved him throughout his life. The family would also like to thank the staff of Ocean University Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for their care of Teddy.
Theodore Golubowski, 27, of Toms River, passed away surrounded by family and friends
June 28, 2025
Jersey Shore Tragedy: Mother Remembering Her Son, 13, After a Fatal Crash
Jersey Shore Tragedy: Mother Remembering Her Son, 13, After a Fatal Crash
June 28, 2025

Ocean County Man Faces Charges for Assaulting His Mother with a Cane

Crash Under Investigation

Ocean County Man Faces Charges for Assaulting His Mother with a Cane

According to authorities, a man from Manchester Township has been charged with aggravated assault and attempted murder for reportedly using a cane to strike his mother.

According to Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, Joseph Cavallaro, 44, was charged on June 27 with attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon.

At around 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Manchester Township Police Department officers were called to the Pine Acres Manor Mobile Home Community in response to a report of a woman in distress. A 71-year-old woman with facial and bodily injuries was discovered. She was taken to Neptune's Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where her status is critical but stable condition.
According to an inquiry, Cavallaro's mother was the victim, and Cavallaro allegedly battered and abused her with a cane. After being arrested on the spot, he experienced a medical crisis and was transferred to the Community Medical Center in Toms River, where his condition is classified as stable.

After being discharged from the hospital, Cavallaro will be detained at the Ocean County Jail until a detention hearing.

The defendant is deemed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law, and all charges are merely accusations.

admin20
admin20

Related posts

Lucky Winner Claims $1 Million Scratch-Off Prize at Jersey Shore Wawa
March 5, 2026

Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $1M Sold at Jersey Shore Wawa

Read more

Comments are closed.