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Christine Grogan, Wyckoff Resident, Dies After Three-Year ALS Battle Christine Grogan, Wyckoff Resident, Dies After Three-Year ALS Battle
Christine Grogan, Wyckoff Resident, Dies After Three-Year ALS Battle Christine Grogan, a 60-year-old Wyckoff resident, died on Sunday, Dec. 31, three years after being diagnosed with ALS. A special education teacher, Grogan worked as director of the Epic School in Paramus and for the Learners' Compass in Tenafly, according to her obituary. Grogan was devoted to helping people diagnosed with autism. Grogan was married to Christopher Grogan, a Glen Ridge police officer. The Glen Ridge Police Benevolent Association has established a fundraiser to assist with funeral costs. As of Friday, Jan. 5, more than $10,000 has been raised. On Sunday, December 31, 202…

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by Sam Barron
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Little Cheerleader's Sudden Passing Devastates Jersey Shore Family Little Cheerleader's Sudden Passing Devastates Jersey Shore Family
Little Cheerleader's Sudden Passing Devastates Jersey Shore Family While most parents are enjoying the season of giving, anticipating the joy upon their children's faces during the holidays, Corie and AJ Eldridge of Howell are saying goodbye to their precious baby girl, Madison Rae. Per this GoFundMe page organized by Jennifer Mueller, "They took their baby to the hospital because she wasn't feeling well." Tragically, Madison "Maddie" Rae passed away after four days in the hospital. "We're all devastated, and our lives will never be whole again," the GoFundMe says. "Maddie was such a happy, fun, loving little girl and loved cheerleading with he…

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by Jon Craig
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2 Drivers Dead In Wrong-Way Parkway Crash 2 Drivers Dead In Wrong-Way Parkway Crash
2 Drivers Dead In Wrong-Way Parkway Crash Two drivers died in a head-on crash on the Garden State Parkway Friday, Oct. 21, authorities said. Cortney Downey, of Northfield, and Michelle ross, of North Carolina, collided in Little Egg Harbor Township around 9:30 p.m., causing Ross' 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander to overturn, New Jersey State Police said. Downey, 32, who was in a Toyota Corolla, and Ross were both pronounced dead. It was not clear which driver was heading in the wrong direction. Condolences poured in on social media for Downey. I have terrible news yesterday afternoon. I have lost a very special friend she was like …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Essex County Inmate Dies Days After Being Hit In Head With Broomstick: Report Essex County Inmate Dies Days After Being Hit In Head With Broomstick: Report
Essex County Inmate Dies Days After Being Hit In Head With Broomstick: Report An Essex County inmate who pleaded guilty in January to a charge of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer died in jail days after being hit in the head with a broomstick during a fight, his family's attorney told NJ Advance Media. Garrison Bryant, 33, was struck with the broom on Feb. 20, then called his mom complaining of head pain and jumbling his words, the outlet said. Bryant was rushed to University Hospital after being found unconscious in his cell, where he died on Feb. 22, NJ Advance Media says. Bryant was being held in the Delaney House, officials with the Essex Coun…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Grieving Parents Scramble To Give Son Proper Burial Following Horrific Parkway Crash Grieving Parents Scramble To Give Son Proper Burial Following Horrific Parkway Crash
Grieving Parents Scramble To Give Son Proper Burial Following Horrific Parkway Crash The death of a 9-year-old boy on the Garden State Parkway has left his grieving family scrambling for funeral funds. Jake Olivos' dad, Fausto, of Beachwood, launched a GoFundMe page two days after the horrific crash in hopes of collecting enough money to hold a proper funeral service for his son. The page had garnered $5,300 in just four hours. Jake was ejected from a Volkswagen Passat that overturned on the entrance ramp to exit 89A south around 10:20 p.m., New Jersey Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. "I have no words right now, but I'm asking for a huge favor," the grieving father…

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by Jon Craig
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Dumont Boy, 14, Collapses, Dies Playing Basketball Dumont Boy, 14, Collapses, Dies Playing Basketball
Dumont Boy, 14, Collapses, Dies Playing Basketball Members of a stunned and heartbroken community wrapped their collective hearts around a grieving Dumont family Sunday while trying to wrap their minds around the sudden death of a 14-year-old boy who collapsed while playing basketball. Aaron Vasquez, who hoped to someday become a major league baseball player or coach, had finished practicing with his recreational league team on Saturday when he decided to stick around Grant Elementary School to play ball with his younger brother, other parents said. A short time later he collapsed, they said. A coach who's a hospital medic immediately beg…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Driver Was DWI In Central Jersey Crash That Killed Passenger: Prosecutor Driver Was DWI In Central Jersey Crash That Killed Passenger: Prosecutor
Driver Was DWI In Central Jersey Crash That Killed Passenger: Prosecutor A 22-year-old man from Central Jersey has been charged with vehicular homicide in an alcohol-related crash that allegedly killed a passenger in his pickup truck, authorities said. A GoFundMe page has been created to help pay for the funeral expenses of the 22-year-old passenger who died as a result of the crash. More than $16,750 had been raised as of Tuesday morning.  The fatal crash occurred about 4:35 a.m. on Sept. 19 near Major Road in South Brunswick A joint investigation found  that Antonio Ferlita, 22, of Marlboro was driving a 2002 Ford F-350 on Major Road when …

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
NJ Teen Shot Walking Sister Home From School Was 'Hard-Working, Loving Dad' NJ Teen Shot Walking Sister Home From School Was 'Hard-Working, Loving Dad'
NJ Teen Shot Walking Sister Home From School Was 'Hard-Working, Loving Dad' The New Jersey teen who was shot and killed while walking his sister home from school earlier this week is being remembered as a hard-working and loving father. Siam Neblett, 20, was shot in the head outside the Central Avenue fire station in Orange around 3 p.m. Monday. He was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later. Neblett — lovingly called ‘Bit-Bit’ by his family — was raised by his grandmother and has a two-month-old daughter, according to a GoFundMe started for his funeral expenses. “[Neblett] took pride in taking care of his daughter and grandmother,” reads the fundraise…

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by Valerie Musson
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'Beautiful Soul' Matthew Santoli Of Dumont Dies Unexpectedly, 34 'Beautiful Soul' Matthew Santoli Of Dumont Dies Unexpectedly, 34
'Beautiful Soul' Matthew Santoli Of Dumont Dies Unexpectedly, 34 Dumont resident and beloved friend Matthew C. Santoli died suddenly on June 3 at the age of 34. Born in Englewood, Santoli worked as a manager for CVS in Dumont and New Milford, his obituary says. Outside of work, Santoli loved computers and sharing his unique taste in music “of every genre” with his many friends and family members during holidays and get-togethers. Described as “loyal, compassionate and protective,” Santoli was a fierce friend with a thirst for knowledge and was always available when others needed someone to talk to, his memorial says. More than $3,000 had been raised as…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Maintenance Worker Killed In NJ Industrial Accident Survived By 'Pride & Joy' Toddler Son Maintenance Worker Killed In NJ Industrial Accident Survived By 'Pride & Joy' Toddler Son
Maintenance Worker Killed In NJ Industrial Accident Survived By 'Pride & Joy' Toddler Son A 23-year-old maintenance worker killed over the weekend in an industrial accident over the weekend is being remembered as a hard-working dad who would've done anything to put a smile on his little boy's face. Samuel Toatley Jr., of Ewing, was operating a machine at nuLoom warehouse (Rugs USA) became pinned between a cleaning machine and section of shelving around 3 a.m. at the Prospect Plains Road facility, police said Wednesday. Affectionately known as "Loco," Toatley worked for Complete Care Maintenance, a company that cleaned the facility once a week, and was pronounced dead at the…

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by Cecilia Levine