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Nutley Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support Nutley Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support
Nutley Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support Nelson Matos has been fighting for his life since his 17th birthday. The Nutley junior in high school recently awakened from a weekslong coma, and a fundraiser has been set up to help pay for his medical bills and medical equipment. As of Thursday, May 25, more than $42,000 has been raised. Matos initially experienced a minor cold and then acid reflux before being rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Matos had a stroke after surgery and fell into a coma. Upon awakening from the coma, he currently is suffering from paralysis and a speech impairm…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Parents Grieving Loss Of Son See Support From Brothers In Blue NJ Parents Grieving Loss Of Son See Support From Brothers In Blue
NJ Parents Grieving Loss Of Son See Support From Brothers In Blue A set of heartbroken parents grieving the loss of their toddler are getting a surge of support from brothers in blue. Matteo Anthony Nappe died from a congenital heart defect on Friday, Oct. 21 at 19 months old, his obituary says. Known for his smiley personality, Matteo was beloved by his sisters, Miliana and Vivienne. More than $5,100 had been raised as of Monday, Nov. 7 on a GoFundMe for the Nappe family launched by the Watchung Policemen's Benevolent Association. “…PBA Local #193 would like to ask all of our brothers, sisters, friends, family, community and supporters to aid us in ass…

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by Valerie Musson