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Jill Chafetz

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jchafetz@dailyvoice.com

I started my professional life as a research psychologist (not the "do you love your mother" kind). I enjoyed research and teaching, but noticed that I spent most of my non-classroom time writing and editing, often to help other people.

When I left academia,  all the "you should be a writer" admonitions followed me to job interviews. I've been squeezing in part-time writing and editing jobs for about 9 years, so now I am happily doing it full time.

Jill was formerly a writer at Daily Voice.


Jill Chafetz's Contributions

Obituaries
Kazimierz T. Olik, 68, Of Elmwood Park Kazimierz T. Olik, 68, Of Elmwood Park
Kazimierz T. Olik, 68, Of Elmwood Park ELMWOOD PARK, N.J.-- Kazimierz T. Olik, 68, died Tuesday, Nov. 17. Born in Hosznia Abramowska, Poland, Olik was a firefighter before joining the Polish Army, becoming a commando with the elite Red Beret (Czerwony Berety) in Krakow. He also completed 22 jumps as a paratrooper and earned a bronze medal in skiing. He came to the United States in 1971, and lived in Clifton before moving to Elmwood Park 38 years ago. Olik was a mason for Jon Construction in Saddle Brook, specializing in fireplaces for 35 years before retiring in 2009. He was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka R.C. Church …

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Obituaries
Niole Shikhman, 78, Of Clifton Niole Shikhman, 78, Of Clifton
Niole Shikhman, 78, Of Clifton CLIFTON, N.J. -- Niole Shikhman (née Sabaliauskas), 78, of Clifton, formerly of Fair Lawn, died Tuesday, Nov. 17. Before retiring, Shikhman worked as a nurse’s aide. She was the loving mother of Robert Shikhman and his wife Janice of Ridgewood and Saulius Shikhman and his fiancée Laci Riley of Waldwick; treasured grandmother of Gregory, Alexa, Ava, Ella, Nina and Ava. She also is survived by many loving friends and family members in Chicago and abroad. She was predeceased by her son, Eugene Shikhman. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Vander Plaat Memorial Hom…

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Obituaries
Emma Archer, 81, Of Paramus, Formerly Of Fort Lee Emma Archer, 81, Of Paramus, Formerly Of Fort Lee
Emma Archer, 81, Of Paramus, Formerly Of Fort Lee PARAMUS, N.J.—Emma Archer, 81, of Paramus, formerly of Fort Lee, died on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Before retiring, Archer worked for Galdi Plumbing and Heating as an administrative assistant. She was the cherished wife of the late Robert Archer; loving mother of Kevin Archer of Mahwah; Diane Galdi and her husband Ronald of Rochelle Park; beloved grandmother of Christopher Galdi; and the loving and treasured sister of Dina Lionetto and the late Robert Pasi. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m Friday at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 S. Farview Ave. in Paramus. There will b…

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Obituaries
Brian A. Bracken, 77, Of Fishkill Brian A. Bracken, 77, Of Fishkill
Brian A. Bracken, 77, Of Fishkill FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Brian A. Bracken, 77, an area resident for 36 years, died on Nov.17 at the River Valley Care Center.  He previously lived in Stormville, Putnam Valley, Dobbs Ferry, and the Bronx. Born in the Bronx on November 9, 1938, he was the son of the late Charles and May Bracken. Bracken served in the US Army, and was employed in the insurance industry. He was a parishioner at St. Columba Church in Hopewell Junction, and enjoyed playing the guitar. He is survived by his children and their spouses: Jennifer and Todd Benson of N.C.; Cara and Joseph Kahaly of N.J.; Erin and Michael Va…

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Obituaries
Rita Josephine Keahon, 86, Nanuet Rita Josephine Keahon, 86, Nanuet
Rita Josephine Keahon, 86, Nanuet NANUET, N.Y.—Longtime resident Rita Josephine (Lockatell) Keahon, 86, died Nov. 16 at her home. Keahon was born on Jan.18, 1929 in Fairview, N.J., to Josephine (Eberhart) and Peter Lockatell, the youngest of three children. On May 30, 1952, she married John Keahon at St. Joseph's Church in Spring Valley, NY. They built their home with the help of family and friends and moved to Nanuet in 1955, where they have lived ever since, raising their six children. She is survived by her husband, John of 63 years, her six children, Jeanne (Bill Moon) of Treadwell, John (Nancy) of Pearl River, James (B…

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Neighbors
Time Hotel And Wickes Arborists Help Landscape Nyack Time Hotel And Wickes Arborists Help Landscape Nyack
Time Hotel And Wickes Arborists Help Landscape Nyack NYACK, N.Y. – The new Nyack Beautification Program will update and maintain plantings along Main Street. Time Hotel and Wickes Arborists are teaming up with the Village of Nyack and the Nyack Department of Public Works. The beautification program will expand in the spring, and interested sponsor should contact the Meg Mayo, Marketing Director for Visit Nyack, at meg@visitnyack.org or 845-535-5046.

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Business
Janus Relocates To New Offices In High Ridge Park In Stamford Janus Relocates To New Offices In High Ridge Park In Stamford
Janus Relocates To New Offices In High Ridge Park In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. – Janus Associates Inc., an information security firm, has relocated its offices from downtown Stamford to a new location in High Ridge Park.  The new space offers room to grow as well as easy access to the Merritt Parkway. In addition, High Ridge Park offers amenities such as a fitness center, conference center, full service cafeteria, and daycare center. Colliers International arranged the 6,700-square-foot sublease at 4 High Ridge Park with Janus Associates taking a portion of the second floor.  Founded in 1988, the independent IT security and business continuity firm …

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Obituaries
Robert Weikl, 91, Of Ridgefield Robert Weikl, 91, Of Ridgefield
Robert Weikl, 91, Of Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, N.J. — Robert Weikl, 91, died Monday, Nov. 16.  He was the beloved husband of Erna, the loving father of Bob, Rudy and his wife Nancy, and Erik and his wife Carly and a cherished Opa to Josef, Emily, Christina, Krissy, Katie, Olivia and Lauren. Weikl was born in Bodenmeis, Germany; he emigrated to the United States in 1951, and became a citizen in 1992. He worked as a butcher for 26 years in North Bergen at Miller Abattoir. He was a beloved and kind man, soft spoken, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren and working in his backyard garden. Family and friends may vi…

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Obituaries
James D.Tully, 85, Of Wyckoff James D.Tully, 85, Of Wyckoff
James D.Tully, 85, Of Wyckoff WYCOFF, N.J.—James D. Tully, 85, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, surrounded by family. Tully was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the eighth child of John and Mary (Hosty) Tully. He lived in Teaneck before moving to Wycoff 41 years ago. After graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md. in 1952 and New York Medical College in 1956, Tully served two years in the U.S. Navy as a Medical Officer in Hingham, Mass. Following residency at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, he joined the staff at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck as an anesthesiologist in 1961, retiring in 1993. Tully was a parishi…

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Obituaries
Kerney Lee Oby, 63, Of New City Kerney Lee Oby, 63, Of New City
Kerney Lee Oby, 63, Of New City NEW CITY, N.Y.— Kerney Lee Oby, 67, a native of Baton Rouge, La. and a resident of New City, died unexpectedly Nov. 19 while visiting family in Louisiana. Oby was a a dedicated member and Deacon in First Baptist Church, a retired licensed real estate appraiser, Vietnam veteran, Rockland County Buffalo Soldier Awardee and member of American Legion Post 199. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sandra T. Oby; daughters, Angela N. Oby of Durham, N.C. and Candace M. Oby of Richmond, Va; grandson, Darryl Oby, South Carolina State University; sister, Joan O. Dawson of Towson, Md.; brother, Llo…

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