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Obituaries
Kevin McGrath, Ridgefield Park Resident, Dies At 62
Kevin McGrath, a Ridgefield Park resident died on Thursday, April 11, surrounded by his family, according to his obituary. Born in The Bronx, McGrath worked for Cardella Trucking in North Bergen, his obituary reads. In his free time, McGrath enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and listening to the Grateful Dead and bluegrass music while making repairs around the house, according to his obituary. The greatest guy," said one mourner on his tribute wall. "Kevin was always eager to help anyone. I remember him working so many hours to provide for his family. He always had a joke t…
Police & Fire
Newark Rallies Around Families Displaced By Blaze
A three-alarm blaze in Newark on Monday, April 22 displaced 39 people. Now the community is coming together to lend a hand. At 6:59 p.m., firefighters responded to a fire at 576 Broadway, an occupied 3-story, multi-use, multi-family building, that also houses a supermarket and El Kiosko Restaurant and Grill, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Firefighters observed a heavy fire upon arrival, and immediately called a 2nd alarm, requesting additional firefighters to the scene, Fragé said. The fire extended to adjacent occupied buildings, including a liquor store with apartments ab…
News
Community Rallies To Save Orange Barbershop
Blade Barbershop has been an institution in Orange for over 20 years. Now the community is giving back. A fundraiser has been launched to help keep Blade Barbershop open, as its owner Eli Simmons, battles several health issues. As of Tuesday, April 23, more than $1,000 has been raised. Simmons is facing hip surgeries, leaving him unable to work behind the chair, his son, Eli Simmons, Jr. said. The financial burden has been become overwhelming, threatening the barbershop, the younger Eli said. "My father's commitment to his craft and his customers remains unwavering," Eli, Jr. said. "His ba…
Obituaries
Lauren Brecher, Longtime Teacher, Morris County Resident, Dies At 50
Lauren Brecher died on Friday, April 12 at Morristown Medical Center at the age of 50 after battling cancer, according to her obituary. Born in Massachusetts, she grew up in Oakland in Bergen County before moving to Lake Hiawatha in 1996, her obituary reads. Brecher was a longtime teacher at Suburban Hills School in Chester and later taught OLPH Early Childhood Center in Oakland, her obituary reads. I met Lauren in 10th grade gym class; she was a junior. We had exercise aerobics and we hid in the back both lazy and I... Posted by Deborah Butturini on Monday, April 15, 2024 "Those w…
Obituaries
Molly Dowd Obituary
Molly Dowd, 43-year-old New Jersey mother, died Monday, April 1, the day after a deer jumped through the windshield of the car she was riding in on a Pennsylvania highway, according to her PA State Police and her obituary on the Dangler Funeral Home website. Dowd was a passenger in the vehicle operated by Michael Bird on I-276 east when a deer crossed the westbound lanes, jumped over the center concrete barrier and onto the hood of the vehicle at 6:25 p.m. March 31 in Lower Southampton, Pennsylvania State Police said in a news release. The deer came crashing through the windshield, seriousl…
Obituaries
John Dabrowski, Bayonne Salon Owner, Dies At 57
John Dabrowski, a Branchburg resident and Bayonne resident, died on Monday, April 8, at the age of 57, according to his obituary on the Stellato Funeral Home website. A graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Dabrowski worked as an IT consultant before making a career transition and becoming co-owner of About You Salon in Bayonne, his obituary reads. In his free time, Dabrowski was a history buff who enjoyed watching documentaries and was a movie buff who could quote lines and discuss trivia, according to his obituary. https://www.stellatofuneralhomes.com/obituaries/john-da…
Obituaries
Investment Banking Frat VP From NJ Found Dead On College Campus Was 'Team Player'
Services have been finalized for Christian Samay, a New Jersey native, who died while attending Bucknell University on Saturday, March 30 at 22 years old, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Samay, a political science major, was active in the Phi Gama Delta fraternity where he was elected vice president and treasurer his junior year, according to his obituary on the Norma Dean Funeral Home website. In the summers, he worked as an investment banker, his obit says. Growing up in Mountain Lakes, Christian played lacrosse and soccer: "He was the consummate team player, a loya…
Police & Fire
Jocelyn Pietri Nutley Crash Wiston Perlaza
Jocelyn Pietri was walking hand in hand with her boyfriend, Wiston Perlaza, on Valentine's Day in Nutley when they were struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Perlaza died from his injuries while Pietri suffered serious injuries and has been in a hospital and rehabilitation facility. A fundraiser has been launched to support Pietri and her family with the financial burden of caring for her expenses, including a wheelchair and travel expenses for Pietri's family. Dhkir Robinson, 42, was arrested and hit with numerous charges including leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death; …
Obituaries
Geromy Bonilla, Elizabeth Resident, Dies At 30
Geromy Bonilla, a 30-year-old Elizabeth resident, died on Friday, March 15 at the age of 30, according to his obituary. A fundraiser has been set up to support Bonilla's family and to assist with funeral expenses. As of Tuesday, March 19, almost $9,000 has been raised. "In this time of immense grief, we find solace in the prayers and support from our dear family and friends," Jennifer Martinez, who organized the fundraiser said. "Your compassion will forever be etched in our hearts, just as Geromy's love will forever illuminate our lives." Bonilla is survived by father, Dulce, his ch…
Obituaries
Morris County Teacher, Mom Cheryl Granito Dies After Breast Cancer Battle
Cheryl Granito, a teacher in Morris County, died on Sunday, March 10, after battling metastatic breast cancer, according to her obituary. Born in Toronto, Granito moved to Chatham and grew up in Madison, graduating from Madison High School, her obituary reads. Graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 1998, she met her husband Mark in 2002, and the two married in 2008 before settling in Denville, according to her obituary. This is unbelievably heartbreaking 😢 💔 Cheryl was a teacher at the boys’ elementary school. She was also a Denville... Posted by Charlene Scott on&nbs…
News
Summit Supports 'Superhero Sam's' Fight Against Leukemia
Sam Davydov is just five years old, but is already in the fight of his life. The Summit five-year-old was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last week, right before his sixth birthday. A fundraiser has been created to assist his family with the financial burden of treatment and allow his parents, Yan and Katie to take time off work to be by his side. As of Monday, March 4, more than $95,000 has been raised. Please pray for our little superhero, Sam Davydov, a kindergarten student in my class. Sam has the most loving parents,... Posted by Alissa Mauro Rust on Friday, …
Obituaries
Mike McNamara, Popular Jersey City Photographer, Dad Dies
Mike McNamara, an institution in the Jersey City arts community, died on Friday, Feb. 16, due to a complication after surgery, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. A photographer, McNamara dedicated his time to the Brunswick Community Garden in Jersey City. "He was an amazing photographer, a great organizer of so many events that brought us all together, a father, a husband, and much more," Beth Achenbach, a Jersey City artist said on Facebook. "I'm glad to have known him." I'm still reeling after hearing the awful news of the passing of Mike McNamara. …
Police & Fire
Secaucus Ice Cream Shop Owner In Grave Condition Sees Community Support
Mike Flaherty, who has run Mike's Ice Cream in Secaucus for more than 40 years, is facing a grave prognosis after battling diabetes. Flaherty has been in and out of the hospital since last summer, due to medical complications from the diabetes. His health is declining quickly, Amaya Ocasio, who organized a fundraiser along with other employees from Mike's Ice Cream, said. Hi everyone. As many know, Mike has been in and out of the hospital for months now. He is continuing to fight, but the... Posted by Mike's Ice Cream on Monday, February 19, 2024 The fundraiser, whi…
Police & Fire
Bayonne Wrestling Coach Recovering From Kidney Transplant Sees Surge Of Support
Jerome Otis-Harris, the wrestling coach at Bayonne High School, is seeing a surge of support after recovering from a kidney transplant last year. A fundraiser has been created to assist Otis-Harris after he received a kidney transplant in November, while he continues to battle focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a chronic condition that causes scarring in the kidney. Christmas came early for me this year. BLESSING me with a new kidney. I want to say Merry Christmas to everybody 🎄🙏🏾🙌🏾. Thank you for your prayers and help with everything. Will come back even stronger Posted by Jerome Oti…
Neighbors
Support Swells For Union County's 'Queen Of Dunkin' Battling Cancer
Customers at the Dunkin' on Mountain Avenue in Springfield can always count on Maria Urmatan. She knows everyone's name and order and greets patrons with a smile and a greeting. But Urmatan is currently in the fight for his life. Diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, Urmatan, recently finished chemotherapy and will have a double mastectomy on Thursday, Feb. 15. Urmatan does not have health insurance. "Treatment for her cancer is going to ruin her family financially," Denyce Yannazzone, who organized a fundraiser for Urmatan said. As of Monday, Feb. 12, more than $32,200 has been ra…
Obituaries
Nicholas Lewis, Closter Native, Dies At 41: 'True Mensch'
Nicholas Lewis, a native of Closter, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 4, according to his obituary. A graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School in 2000, Lewis was a standout lineman for the Norseman, earning All-League and All-Bergen County honors as a sophomore, his obituary reads. I am sorry to share the very sad news, but the world lost a huge personality and great man over the weekend, Nick Lewis... Posted by John Shankman on Monday, February 5, 2024 A lawyer, Lewis recently had started his own law firm, Lewis Law, in Woodcliff Lake. He is survived by his…
Police & Fire
Newark Police Sgt. Kenneth Brown Dies At 53: 'Exemplary Police Officer'
Newark Police Sgt. Kenneth Brown died on Sunday, Jan. 21 after being hospitalized following a series of illnesses, according to a fundraiser launched to support his family. Brown joined the Newark Police Division in 1997 and was promoted to sergeant in Jan. 2019. He worked for the Safe City Task Force and the Emergency Service Unit, among other assignments, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said on Facebook. "Known for his expertise within the Emergency Services Unit, Sergeant Brown dedicated the past 26 years to ensuring the safety of Newark residents and…
Obituaries
Former East Orange Football Player, Irvington Dad Killed In Newark Shooting
Ty'Shad Campbell was just 27 years old when he was killed in a shooting in Newark on Sunday, Jan. 14. At 4:25 a.m., Newark police responded to the 300 block of Grove Street and found Campbell outside the location suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Campbell was taken to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead soon after, Stephens and Fragé said. Campbell's family has set up a fundraiser to assist with funeral costs. As of Wednesday, Jan. 17, $450 has been raised. Th…
Business
Jersey Mike's Opening In Hackensack
Jersey Mike's is opening a location in its namesake state. The sandwich franchise, which was founded in Point Pleasant and is headquartered in Manasquan, is celebrating the grand opening of its new location in Hackensack at 150 River St. from Wednesday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 21. The restaurant is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. This is Jersey Mike's first location in the city. As part of its opening, franchise owner Chris Rigassio is holding a fundraiser to support Hackensack High School. Customers who receive a fundraising coupon can make a minimum $3 contribution to the…
Police & Fire
Support Rises For Victims Of Three-Alarm Morris County Fire
Seven people were rescued when a three-alarm fire that engulfed a home on Boonton on Saturday, Dec. 16, firefighters said. At 11:15 p.m., firefighters said they were dispatched to structure fire on the 100 block of Mechanic Street and found four adults, two children and a 7-month-old trapped on the second floor. Ladders were thrown up to the second floor and the occupants were safely removed from the structure and the fire was eventually placed under control, firefighters said. A fundraiser has been launched by Megan Iwaski, who lived in the home with her 7-month old daughter. …
News
North Jersey Patrolman Loses Mom In House Fire That Left Dad Critical
Support is rising by the second for a Morris County patrolman whose family home burned down and collapsed, killing his 98-year-old grandmother and leaving his father with critical injuries just days before Christmas. Patrolman Renato Capillas’ grandmother and two dogs were killed in the blaze that raced through and destroyed their home on Mooney Road in Ledgewood around 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, Daily Voice reported. Meanwhile, Capillas’ father, 71, was “gravely injured” and required transportation via medical helicopter to the Burn Center at Saint Barnabas, where he remains critical, accord…
Police & Fire
NJ Cop Airlifted In Fall From Tree Stand Suffers Broken Spine
Support is on the rise for a Morris County officer who suffered a spinal injury in a fall from a tree stand, those who know him say. Mark Ehrenburg, a police sergeant in Kinnelon, was seriously injured when he fell from a tree stand while hunting in Blairstown on Friday, Nov. 24. Ehrenburg suffered from a broken spine and broken vertebrae and underwent surgery. He faces a lengthy rehab though doctors are optimistic he will walk again, his family said. A fundraiser has been launched by Ehrenburg's sister-in-law. As of Monday, Nov. 27, more than $32,880 has been raised. "One minute I …
Obituaries
Izaak Medina, Bloomfield Native, Dies At 44
Izaak Medina died on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the age of 44 after battling diabetes, according to his obituary. Born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to Bloomfield, where he had a son, Izaak, Jr. with his partner, Lana, his obituary reads. He worked for Showcase Kitchen and Bath and also as a security guard before he opened his own computer technology company, his obituary reads. The love of my life, my best friend, my sons daddy Izaak Medina very peacefully passed away at 10:29pm last night. I... Posted by Lana Santimone on Saturday, November 11, 2023 Medina is survived by Lana and Iz…
Obituaries
New Hoboken Mom Brittney Upman Dies Of Cancer At 33: 'Loved By So Many'
Brittney Upman, a 33-year-old Hoboken resident and new mom, died on Sunday, Oct. 15 after battling leptomeningeal carcinoma, according to her obituary. A fundraiser has been set up for Upman's husband, Michael and her son, Jett, and had raised more than $146,000 as of press time. "Britt is a beautiful person inside and out," Nicole Molesphini, who organized the fundraiser while Upman was still alive, said. "She is an amazing mom...and wife., Mike. She is also an incredible daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many. Britt celebrated her son’s first birthday in May and woul…
Police & Fire
Dad Killed Biking To 2nd Job In Jersey City: Family
Guillermo Acevedo was biking to his second job in Jersey City when he was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saturday, Nov. 4, those who knew him said. At 4 p.m., Jersey City police responded to Marin Boulevard and 16th Street where a 2018 Hyundai Elantra collided with Acevedo, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The driver attempted to turn left at the intersection when the crash occurred, Wallace-Scalfione said. The driver remained on the scene and called 911, she said. Acevedo, a father of three boys, 16, 14 and 8, was a cook in downtown Jersey City,…
News
Ramsey Rallies Around Man Who Lost Both Parents In Six Months
Connor Koch, a 24-year-old Ramsey resident, is reeling following the death of his parents within a six-span month. Koch's mother, Patty, passed away from colon cancer in April and his father, Dave, died on Sunday, Oct. 29. A fundraiser has been created to assist Koch deal with the financial burden of a funeral and medical costs.. As of Friday, Nov. 3, more than $22,700 has been raised. I keep typing and deleting, trying to figure out how to describe the grief I have been carrying this week after my Uncle... Posted by Kelsey Koch on Thursday, November 2, 2023 "Connor was the center of …
Police & Fire
North Jersey Fire Department Raising Funds For New Kitchen
The Upper Saddle River Fire Department needs a new kitchen and the community is coming together to help. A fundraiser has been launched to assist in raising money for the project. As of Friday, Oct. 27, almost $2,200 has been raised. The kitchen has not been renovated since the 1970s, Erik Seay, the secretary for the fire department said. Seay said the goal is to make the kitchen more accessible and exceed current safety standards. "Our fire department serves as an emergency shelter during natural disasters and we need to modernize our kitchen to continue providing this service," Sea…
Police & Fire
North Jersey Native Critically Injured Fighting Baltimore Fire Sees Community Support
People are coming together to support Dillion Rinaldo, a lieutenant in the Baltimore City Fire Department and a Fair Lawn native, who was seriously injured battling a three-alarm blaze last week. A fundraiser has been launched for Rinaldo and his fiancée, Lauren. As of Tuesday, Oct. 24, more than $73,000 has been raised. Rinaldo remains in a burn center while he recovers from the fire that killed one firefighter. "Dillon is the most selfless individual anyone knows." Scott Greco, who organized the fundraiser, said. "He is always willing to help with anything, putting others before him…
Obituaries
Fire Kills Elizabeth Dad Weeks After Discovering Wife's Pregnancy With 2nd Child
Bruno Littig, a 40-year-old Elizabeth resident died in a house fire on Sunday, Oct. 1. Just two weeks ago, Littig found out his wife Stephanie was expecting their second child, joining their 4-year-old son Michael. A fundraiser has been set up to assist his family in the wake of his death. As of Thursday, Oct. 19, almost $41,000 has been raised. Bruno was taken from us in a terrible tragedy. Life will not be the same without you, my friend. Bruno leaves behind... Posted by Nuno Cunha on Thursday, October 5, 2023 "Bruno was an incredible father, a loving husband, a wonderful son …
News
Billionaire CEO, Tom Brady, Kevin Hart Thrill Fans At NJ Trading Card Shop (
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Some of the biggest names in sports stopped by a small New Jersey trading card shop over the weekend, thrilling fans young and old alike. Michael Rubin, the billionaire CEO of Fanatics brought Tom Brady, Kevin Hart, and Travis Scott to Wax, Packs, and Throwbacks in Linwood Saturday, Sept. 30, as part of a nationwide sports card trading event, Topps Hobby Rip Night. The shop's co-owner Jon Riffle said he and his business partner Daniel Gordon were well-prepared for the event, but had no idea that the A-list athlete, comic, rapper, and businessman — who's worth an estimated $11.5 billion — w…
Neighbors
West New York Helps Woman Seriously Injured After Pinned By Van
Iris Flores has had five surgeries since she was pinned by a reversing van on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The incident caused multiple fractures on her pelvic bone, spine, hips and legs, along with other internal wounds. Flores faces future surgeries and will undergo physical therapy. A fundraiser has been set up to assist with her recovery. As of Monday, Oct. 2, more than $5,410 has been raised. "All that’s being asked is for a helping hand through this hard time to support Iris and her family," Diana Climaco and Anahis Borjas, who organized the fundraiser said. "Please keep…
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