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Basking Ridge-Bernards, NJ
News
Ridge HS Dropout, Tech Billionaire Leading SpaceX Mission 'Polaris Dawn'
A high school dropout from New Jersey who owns a multi-billion-dollar Pennsylvania tech firm is making history, again. Jared Isaacman, 41, the CEO of Shift4 Payments in Allentown, PA is the mission commander of SpaceX's mission Polaris Dawn, which launched into space on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10. Alongside Isaacman are Retired US Air Force Lt. Col Scott "Kidd" Potee, and two SpaceX specialists, Anna Menon and Sarah Gillis. You can read more about the mission on the SpaceX website here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Po…
Brentwood, NY
Obituaries
'Mamma Lombardi,' Long Island Restaurant Matriarch, Dies At Age 92: 'A Beloved Figure'
Condolences are pouring in for the family behind a group of popular Italian restaurants on Long Island mourning the loss of its beloved matriarch. Michelina Lombardi, affectionately known as “Mamma Lombardi” and the namesake of the Holbrook eatery on Furrows Road, died at the age of 92 on Thursday, July 25, according to her obituary. The restaurant confirmed her death in a Facebook tribute, saying the business would be closed Monday, July 29, while relatives mourn her loss. “Through her delicious food she has brought joy and togetherness to so many, enriching those special moments fo…
Kingston, NY
Obituaries
16-Year-Old Killed In Double-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As 'Incredibly Thoughtful'
A 16-year-old boy from the region who was killed in a horrific four-vehicle crash with a tractor-trailer is being remembered as being "fiercely loyal" to his family and "incredibly thoughtful.' Dillon Tyler Gokey, of Kingston, died around 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 8 during a four-vehicle crash on Route 28 in the town of Shandaken. Click here for a new, related story: 17-Year-Old Victim In Hudson Valley Double-Fatal Crash Was 'Easy To Love' A Kingston native, he was a junior at Kingston High School where he was consistently on the highest honor roll and played on the varsity baseball tea…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Obituaries
Funeral Service Scheduled For William Hennecke, 32, Of Fair Lawn
A funeral service is scheduled this week for 32-year-old Fair Lawn native William "Billy" Hennecke. Hennecke was graduated from Fair Lawn High School and Bergen County Tech, where he studied carpentry, his obituary says. He went on to work as an irrigation technician for Garden State Irrigation and Lighting. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing in local lakes and rivers and riding dirt bikes with family and friends. Hennecke, who died in a tragic Thanksgiving Day accident, is survived by his parents Hans and Eileen. He also leaves his sisters, Maureen Flax and her husb…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Obituaries
Arson Investigator, Expert Fire Photographer Richard Wolfson Leaves Lasting Impact In NJ
Whether he was capturing it through his lens, fighting it or investigating it, Richard Wolfson was likely at the fire. Wolfson volunteered 40 of the 50 years he lived in Garfield as one of his city's bravest. He was also a regional arson investigator, often serving as an expert witness in criminal cases. And he single-handedly founded the NJ Metro Fire Photographers Association in 1985, serving as its first-ever president. Rich Wolfson's impact was felt throughout North Jersey's firefighting, fire photography and fire investigating communities, which is why his death last week leaves suc…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
NJ Town Mourns Death Of High School Senior With 'Heart Full Of Love'
Morris County is mourning the loss of a high school senior following a battle with a long illness. Luna Marcela Cabrera Castro died Friday, Nov. 17, her obituary says. She was 18. Born in Juticalpa, Olancho Honduras C.A., Luna moved to Dover at age six. Luna was an artist at heart and loved to express herself through singing, dancing, and other creative forms. She is remembered as having a sweet and sincere smile and a compassionate soul. “Her journey through life was full of light and joy for those who had the fortune of knowing her,” reads her memorial. “She had a heart full of love to…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Lifelong Morris County Resident Michelle Bernal Dies Suddenly, 48
Tributes are hitting social media for lifelong Morris County resident Michelle Lee (Boise) Bernal, who died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 22 aged 48. Born in Dover, Michelle lived in Wharton and Dover her whole life and took her First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Catholic Church, her obituary says. Michelle spent her childhood participating in gymnastics, girl scouts, soccer, skating, cheerleading, band, and bowling. She also played baseball with the Wharton Fire Department little league team. She graduated with a cosmetology license and degree from Morris Hills High School in 1992 and w…
Jersey City, NJ
News
NJ Lottery Player Wins $400K At Red Bull Arena
The big winner at the Red Bulls game on Saturday, June 3 wasn't on the field. At halftime of the Red Bulls-Orlando FC game on the turf at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, a man spun the Bigger Spin, New Jersey Lottery's newest wheel based $10 scratch off ticket and won $400,000, the biggest prize available. The crowd roared as the lucky winner jumped in the air and began celebrating, overwhelmed with happiness. The winner plans to invest in a house, save for retirement and donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
ID Released For Bellerose Woman Found Dead On
Lirr
Tracks In Floral Park
Police have released the identity of a woman found dead on the Long Island Railroad tracks after being struck by a train. Lindsay Murano, age 35, of Bellerose, was hit and killed around 8:10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 13 in Floral Park, said MTA officials. Murano was on a westbound track when hit, officials said. Earlier report: Person Found Dead On LIRR Tracks In Floral Park The incident remains under investigation by the MTA police. Memorial services have taken place. To write a message of condolence to the family, click here. Donations can be made in her name to&nb…
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
‘Good Friend To All:’ Robert Mirrer Of Passaic County Dies, 28
Tributes are pouring in for Robert “Bobby” Wade Mirrer of Passaic County, who died on Thursday, Dec. 29 at age 28. Born in Pompton Plains, Bobby grew up in Pompton Lakes and attended high school in Wayne, where he lived at the time of his passing, his obituary and social media pages say. Bobby was known for his love of four-wheeling and baseball, and he was always seeking out landscaping and other outdoor work. He also had a passion for animals, especially his dogs. Ultimately, Bobby will forever be remembered as a kind and caring soul who would consistently go above and beyond for other…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
'Truly One-Of
-a-k
ind:' Morris County HS Grad, Outdoorsman, Beloved Twin Denis Lamb Dies, 29
Morris County High School graduate, enthusiastic outdoorsman, and beloved twin Denis Alexander Lamb died in New York City on Thursday, Sept. 29. He was 29. Born in Troitsk, Russia, Denis was adopted by his family at age four, living in Chester ever since, his obituary says. Denis attended Mendham High School, where he graduated in 2011 before becoming trained as an elevator mechanic. He went on to work at Schindler Elevator Co., where he would modernize elevator equipment in the company’s office in Manhattan. Denis loved spending his free time outdoors, especially fishing, hiking, and ou…
Wilton, CT
Obituaries
Wilton Resident Who Was Longtime Sales Rep In Fairfield County Dies At Age 91
A man who grew up in Westchester County and spent more than 50 years working at an insurance company in Connecticut has died at the age of 91. Fairfield County resident Anthony “Tony” Ragusa, of Wilton, died at Danbury Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 4, following a brief illness, according to his obituary. He was born in Port Chester and graduated from Port Chester High School. Ragusa went on to study at Mercy College and serve in the United States Army from 1954 until 1956 when he was honorably discharged, his obituary said. According to his obituary, he worked at the Metropolitan Life I…
Danbury, CT
Obituaries
Company Manager From Danbury Who 'Loved To Laugh' Dies At Age 49
Friends and loved ones are remembering a Connecticut woman for her sense of humor and love for animals. Fairfield County resident Katherine Hagendorf, of Danbury, died Monday, Aug. 1, at the age of 49, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not listed. Born in New York City on Dec. 22, 1972 to parents Ross and Teresa (Brisland) Angione, Hagendorf later obtained a bachelor of arts degree in English at New York University, her memorial said. She married her husband, John Hagendorf, on Oct. 12, 2013 in New York City. More recently, she worked as a logistics manager in Danbury for co…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Teacher Who Graduated From High School, College In Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 64
A beloved teacher and longtime Hudson Valley resident has died at the age of 64. Dutchess County resident Michael Ambron, of Fishkill, died suddenly of heart failure at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie on Tuesday, July 26, according to his obituary. Ambron grew up in the Bronx, and he graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers. He went on to earn degrees from Manhattan College and Iona College, his obituary said. For 25 years, he worked for IBM in East Fishkill and Southbury, Connecticut, and he served as director of programming, according to his obituary. In …
Ridgefield, CT
Obituaries
Lifelong Ridgefield Resident Who Was Beloved Preschool Teacher Dies At 28
Friends and loved ones are mourning the death of beloved Fairfield County preschool teacher, Emily Griffin. The lifelong Ridgefield resident died Thursday, July 21, at the age of 28 following a long illness, according to her obituary. “It is with a heavy heart that I must advise my Facebook friends that my beloved daughter Emily Nora Griffin passed away this evening after a long and difficult illness,” Griffin’s father, Tim, wrote on Facebook. “She was a fighter to the end. She was an angel on earth. Kind and loving to all. God has called her home.” After graduating from Ridgefield Hig…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Obituaries
The Villas' Paulette L. Tighe, 85, Was Devoted To Family & Cared For Many A Stray Cat And Dog
Paulette L. Tighe, 85 of the Villas, NJ, passed away Friday July 15, 2022 at Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Ct. House. She was born in New Rochelle, NY and lived in Poughkeepsie, NY before moving to the Villas 12 years ago. Paulette loved to visit wineries and enjoyed sampling wines. She had a huge heart for all animals, taking in many stray cats and dogs. She is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Ella Baker Beaudry and her brother Donald Bedell Baker, Sr. She is survived by her three children, Jennifer Munk and her husband Rolf of Nashville, TN, John Tighe of the Villas, N…
Mahopac, NY
Obituaries
Westchester Native Who Was Photographer, Former High School Athlete Dies At Age 27
A lifelong Hudson Valley resident, who worked as a freelance photographer and a carpenter, has died unexpectedly at age 27. Putnam County resident Ryan Daly, of Mahopac, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 11, according to his obituary. Daly was born in North Tarrytown, and he was a graduate of Mahopac High School with the class of 2012, his obituary said. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree at Savannah College of Art and Design. During his time at school, he also played football, basketball, and lacrosse, his obituary said. "He had an eye behind the lens and captured so many won…
Lewisboro, NY
News
24-Year-Old Soldier From Northern Westchester Killed In Off-Post Crash
A soldier from the Hudson Valley was killed in an off-post, single-vehicle crash in North Carolina. Northern Westchester native Marcello L. Scrudato, a resident of Fishkill in Dutchess County since 2007, was 24 years old. He died in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, Jan. 29 in Sanford, North Carolina, located near the Fort Bragg Army Base, where he was stationed. “As a soldier, Cpl. Scrudato was an outstanding individual, and as a person he was even better,” Lt. Col. Burton Furlow, commander of 528th Special Troops Battalion said in a statement reported by WNCN, CBS 17 in R…
Lewisboro, NY
Obituaries
Westchester Marketing Professional, Mom Of Two Teens Dies At 49
A Westchester County woman known as a successful marketing professional and devoted mother of two has died at the age of 49. Heather Paltz Ughetta, of Larchmont, died on Thursday, Dec. 16, according to her obituary. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Ted Ughetta, and her children, 17-year-old Teddy and 14-year-old Caroline. She is also survived by her mother, Carole Paltz, and two siblings. Paltz Ughetta was raised in Manlius and worked in marketing and communications at IBM and Accenture, her obituary said. "A slow judge of fast horses, Heather had a sharp wit, a bri…
Massapequa, NY
News
Where To Find Christmas Lights Displays On Long Island
Some Long Islanders have gone all out with their Christmas lights displays this year. Here are some spots you can check out if you're looking to brighten your night -- literally. The Colby Christmas House: This carnival scene and Santa's workshop display, located on Colby Drive in Kings Park, will be open through the month of December. This year, the owners are accepting donations to Long Island Cares Food Bank. Lights to a Beat: This spot is one to check out if you're looking for a music and lights show. The house is located at 4 Lincoln St. in Garden City and hosts shows from 5 p.m. to…
Ridgewood, NJ
News
Beloved Ridgewood Native, 26, Dies In PA Crash
Sensei, astronomer, photographer and more, Michael Capurso was a man of many talents, gifts and pursuits. A memorial service is scheduled next weekend for the popular Ridgewood native, who was killed in a crash last week in Pennsylvania. Capurso, 26, was behind the wheel of a Subaru SUV that slid off the road into a tree and burst into flames near his Shohola, PA home around 11 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, friends said. Capurso had taught class that night at the Ridgewood Karate Academy, where he was a head instructor, friends said. "Michael was an incredible teacher and mentor to hundreds of ki…
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Lehigh Valley Native, Beloved Father Of 2 Andrew Vince Dies Suddenly At Age 37
Lehigh Valley native and beloved father of two Andrew Joel Vince died suddenly at his home on Oct. 11. He was 37. Born in Allentown, Vince attended Whitehall High School, his Facebook profile says. Vince worked as a contractor for several years and a member of the Catholic faith, according to his obituary. Above all, Vince is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his two children, Aubrey and Andrew Vince Jr. In addition to his children, Vince is survived by his parents, Larry and Susan (Unger) Vince; brothers, Daniel and wife Solmari, Larry and wife Laura; sister, Sarah …
Lancaster, PA
News
PA Italian Restaurateur Mourned By Community
The Manheim community is mourning the loss of a beloved father and restaurant owner who died last Tuesday. Giuseppe Gambino, 46, of, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 12, according to his obituary. It is believed Gambino was the man found dead inside the La Piazza Italian Restaurant and Sports Bar of Lititz on Oct. 12, although this has not been confirmed by officials. Gambino was the owner of the restaurant, according to social media. I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you to our Lititz community, family and friends for being a part... Posted by La Piazza of Lit…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Obituaries
Beloved High School Teacher, Coach In Northern Westchester Dies
A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who was a beloved high school coach, and teacher, as well as the chief of a local fire department, and a standout college athlete in Connecticut, has died. Northern Westchester resident Michael Repp, of Somers and formerly of Katonah, died on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at age 82 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco. He was born in Orange County on May 15th, 1939, in Cornwall, to the late Michael and Irene Repp. He was raised in Katonah, attended Saint Mary’s School in Katonah, and was a member of the first graduating class from John Jay High S…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Westchester Teacher Dies At Age 56
A longtime, beloved Westchester special education teacher has died at the age of 56. Christine Amanna (Antonecchia) age 56, of Somers, formerly of Hawthorne, died Tuesday, June 29 at Northern Westchester Hospital. Amanna was born in 1964 to Guido and Barbara Antonecchia. She was the eldest of three children predeceased by her sister Lisa and her father. She was raised in Yonkers, graduated from the University of Hartford where she received a bachelor of science and a dual master of science of education and Special Education from Manhattan College. Amanna was a special education tea…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Obituaries
Sussex County Native, High Point Regional HS Grad Anthony James Bush Dies, 29
Sussex County native and High Point Regional High School graduate Anthony James Bush died at his home in Wantage on June 6. He was 29. Born in Jersey City, Bush grew up in Wantage and participated in the SCARC work program, his obituary says. Bush was known for his love of all things food and going out to eat. His greatest love, however, was his family, according to his memorial, which is flooded with condolences from the many individuals whose lives he touched over the years. “It was my honor to be Anthony’s aide for 3 years,” writes Mary Thompson. “We were a force as a team! There are s…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Obituaries
Tribute
: Mahwah Mom, 55, Traveled World, Adored Her Children
She traveled the world and was married in Napa, but Diane Pallokat of Mahwah most cherished summer vacations with family and friends in Nantucket, loved ones said. Yet the greatest joys for Pallokat, who died suddenly this past weekend at 55, were her two children. Pallokat was graduated from the University of Georgia in 1986 before becoming a flight attendant with Delta Airlines. That's how she met Rick Pallokat, whom she married in 1998. "Diane will be remembered for her selflessness and infectious smile that lit up every room," her obituary says. "One of her pleasures was hosting her ma…
Eastchester, NY
Obituaries
Frances Ranieri, 96, Longtime Eastchester Resident, Loved Sinatra, The Yankees
Frances (Fran) Ann Ranieri, a longtime resident of Eastchester, died on Monday, April 6. She was 96. She is survived by her husband Hildebrand (Ed) and children, Bill (and wife Tina), Joan (and significant other Mark) and Jamie (and wife Yvonne) and grandchildren Robert and Rachel. Additionally, she is survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews and respective spouses in addition to many friends from around town. She was predeceased by her siblings Joseph, Anthony, Eugene, Vito, Lorraine and Alice. Frances Ranieri passed her love for the Yankees on to her children.Contributed Fran att…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Obituaries
James Guerra Of Fair Lawn Dies, 27
James P. Guerra Jr., a lifelong resident of Fair Lawn, died Wednesday, April 1. He was 27. Born in New Hyde Park, New York, James graduated from Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell in 2010 and went on to receive a business administration degree from William Paterson University in Wayne, his obituary says. The cause of death was not disclosed. James was a parishioner of St. Anne RC Church in Fair Lawn and had spent the last two and a half years working as a senior associate with KPMG in Montvale. He is survived by his parents, James P. and Kathy (Rooney) Guerra, his brother, Jimmy Guerr…
Stamford, CT
Obituaries
Lisa Annunziato, Beloved Teacher In Ridgefield For 21 Years, Dies At 57
Lisa Annunziato, who taught at Ridgefield Academy for 21 years, died Thursday, Aug. 29, at age 57. "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague," the school announced on Facebook. "She was passionate about education, especially her work with math and history, and was deeply committed to her students, her school, and the craft of teaching. She developed deep and meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, and was highly effective in the classroom." Annunziato died at home in Ridgefield, said the obituary. She was born in …
Mahopac, NY
Schools
Brewster's Annual Math
-a-t
hon Draws Quite A Crowd
Close to 100 members of Brewster High School’s Math Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, attended the district’s 10th annual Math-A-Thon to welcome dozens of third-graders from CV Starr while raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event involves the math honor society students providing guidance and engagement in working with the third-grade students in various math-themed activities. Students had the chance to complete workbook activities and play interactive mathematics games. The event even included a scavenger hunt. Younger students also got the highly coveted chance to…
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