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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
Edith I. Berntsen, 91, Danbury Edith I. Berntsen, 91, Danbury
Edith I. Berntsen, 91, Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — Edith I. Berntsen, 91, died Nov. 15 at Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation in New Milford. She was born on July 26, 1924, in Staten Island, N.Y., daughter of Harold and Inga (Christensen) Tellefsen.  She graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island in 1942. She married Andrew J. Berntsen on Oct. 10, 1953. A past treasurer of the Sons of Norway, she enjoyed knitting and reading about famous American women. Berntsen is survived by her daughter Carol L. Horkan and her husband Dan of Sherman; granddaughters Melanie and Jessica; and a niece and several nephews. Sh…

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Nicholas Loiodice, 89, of Cold Spring Nicholas Loiodice, 89, of Cold Spring
Nicholas Loiodice, 89, of Cold Spring COLD SPRING, N.Y.—Nicholas Loiodice, 89, died Tuesday, Nov. 17 at The Pines at Poughkeepsie.  He was born on Oct.16, 1926 to the late Cataldo and Arcangela (Cifarelli) Loiodice in Cold Spring. He lived on East Mountain for 88 years. Loiodice was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Military Policeman in Europe post WWII. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He retired from Texaco as a maintenance foreman in 1987 after 38 years. He also worked during his retirement at The Round Hill Townhouse Complex in Fishkill with his late brother-in-law Edward Supranowicz until the age of 84…

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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 U.S. 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 visit Friday,…

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Vincent 'Jimmy' Battista, 76, Of Wyckoff Vincent 'Jimmy' Battista, 76, Of Wyckoff
Vincent 'Jimmy' Battista, 76, Of Wyckoff WYCOFF, N.J.— Vincent “Jimmy” Battista, 76, died Tuesday, Nov. 17.  Born in Avellino, Italy, he immigrated to the United States in 1955, lived in Elmwood Park where he was the owner of Elmwood Cleaners, and was a longtime resident of Wyckoff. Battista worked as a textile machinist at Fabrite Laminating in Passaic, and shared his passion for being a machinist by building go-carts for his children and grandchildren through the years. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church in Hawthorne, an avid soccer player, and a member of the Roma Sports Club in Paterson. He and his family owned Batt…

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Arlene Jurmark, 68, Of Ramapo Arlene Jurmark, 68, Of Ramapo
Arlene Jurmark, 68, Of Ramapo RAMAPO, N.Y.—Arlene Jurmark, 68, Ramapo, died Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Nyack Hospital. She was born June 21, 1947, in the Bronx, NY. Crypt-side services were conducted Wednesday at the Sanctuary of Abraham & Sarah, 735 Forest Avenue, Paramus, with Rabbi Wohlberg officiating. Entombment followed at the family crypt.  Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State Street, Spring Valley.

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Events
Trumbull Historical Society Steps Off For Harvest House Tour Trumbull Historical Society Steps Off For Harvest House Tour
Trumbull Historical Society Steps Off For Harvest House Tour TRUMBULL, Conn. – The Trumbull Historical Society will feature six homes for its Harvest House Tour on Saturday, Nov. 21. Visitors will take self-guided tours of some of the area’s most beautiful historic homes, each decorated for fall and the winter holidays. Advance tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members and $35 on the day of the event. Purchase tickets at the Town Clerk’s office, Flourishes Gift Shop at 5665 Main St,and City Line Florist at 2978 Nichols Ave. The event will happen from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Historical Society will provide refreshments at the end of the tour. …

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Carmela Moore, 92, Of North Arlington Carmela Moore, 92, Of North Arlington
Carmela Moore, 92, Of North Arlington NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J.—Carmela (Peduto) Moore, 92, died Tuesday, Nov. 17.  Moore was born in New York to the late Cosmo and Christina (nee Bruno) Peduto. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard H. Moore who predeceased her in 1986; loving mother of Christine Lombardi and her husband Michael; Virginia Raccuia and her husband Anthony; cherished grandmother of Gina Marie Maguire and her husband Thomas; Michael Lombardi III; Jonathan Lombardi and his wife Leslie; David A Daveiga, and Daniel M Daveiga; great-grandmother of Thomas and Kerstein, and the dearest sister of the late Tony, Louie, …

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Croton Author Celebrates New Memoir At Katonah Library Croton Author Celebrates New Memoir At Katonah Library
Croton Author Celebrates New Memoir At Katonah Library CROTON, N.Y. -- Acupuncturist and healer Jason Elias will celebrate the publication of his memoir, “Kissing Joy as It Flies: A Journey in Search of Healing and Wholeness”, on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Katonah Village Library. The event is free and open to all. Elias will discuss his global travels as he learned about acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition. Books will also be available for sale. The celebration lasts from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information about Elias, visit his website.

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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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Nancy Poplawski, 96, Of Fair Lawn Nancy Poplawski, 96, Of Fair Lawn
Nancy Poplawski, 96, Of Fair Lawn FAIRLAWN, N.J. -- Nancy (Stemniski) Poplawski, 96, died Wednesday, Nov. 18.  Born in Jersey City, she resided in New York City before moving to Fair Lawn more than 40 years ago. Poplawski was a faithful parishioner of St. Anne R.C. Church, where she was a member of the St. Anne Seniors. She will be remembered for her traditional Christmas Eve dinners. She was the beloved wife of 50 years of the late Boleslaus “Ben” S. Poplawski; loving and devoted mother of Frank Poplawski and wife Joan; and Pete Poplawski and wife Linda; cherished grandmother of Denise Humphreys and Lorraine Hopman; and t…

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