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Fire Kills Elizabeth Dad Weeks After Discovering Wife's Pregnancy With 2nd Child Fire Kills Elizabeth Dad Weeks After Discovering Wife's Pregnancy With 2nd Child
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 …
Could Princeton Grad Maggie Sajak Replace Vanna White On 'Wheel Of Fortune?' Could Princeton Grad Maggie Sajak Replace Vanna White On 'Wheel Of Fortune?'
Could Princeton Grad Maggie Sajak Replace Vanna White On 'Wheel Of Fortune?' Could Maggie Sajak replace Vanna White on "Wheel Of Fortune?" White herself certainly thinks so, she told E! News. She's filled in before, anyway. We’re keeping it in the family – meet our special guest letter-turner, Maggie Sajak! @patsajak #Family #FamilyTime #WheelOfFortune pic.twitter.com/QJCEqzuXtz — Wheel of Fortune (@WheelofFortune) January 7, 2020 Maggie, 28, grew up in Severna Park, MD, and earned her undergrad degree from Princeton University, before completing law school at Columbia University. She currently handles social correspondence for "Wheel Of Fortune," and as her d…
NJ Starbucks Worker Was Right To Be Worried About Daughter's Swollen Belly: 'One Strong Girl' NJ Starbucks Worker Was Right To Be Worried About Daughter's Swollen Belly: 'One Strong Girl'
NJ Starbucks Worker Was Right To Be Worried About Daughter's Swollen Belly: 'One Strong Girl' A Camden County mom's intuition that something wasn't right with her 2-year-old daughter and her swollen belly unfortunately turned out to be right. Sometime after the new year, Damara Burke noticed swelling in Charli's upper belly, according to a GoFundMe page launched for the Mount Ephraim family. "After a week of testing (ultrasound, MRI with anesthesia, CT scan, and Biopsy), the doctors confirmed that she had several masses that metastasized from her kidney to her liver, lungs, and around her blood vessels," her aunt wrote on the page. Charli BurkeGoFundMe "These tumors in Charli’s…
'RHONJ' Stars Party In Atlantic City 'RHONJ' Stars Party In Atlantic City
'Rhonj' Stars Party In Atlantic City "Real Housewives of New Jersey" costars Jennifer Aydin and Teresa Giudice were spotted with their families in Atlantic City this weekend. Giudice posted videos to her Instagram story of her family celebrating the birthday of husband Luis Ruelas' son, Louie, at American Cut Steakhouse, at the Ocean Casino Resort. After, the family apparently joined the Aydins at the Sebastian Maniscalco show, Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Borgata, according to Aydin's Instagram story. The stars closed out the night with some dancing at a nightclub.
Morris County Native, Dedicated Dad Of 2 Matthew Bell Dies At 38 Morris County Native, Dedicated Dad Of 2 Matthew Bell Dies At 38
Morris County Native, Dedicated Dad Of 2 Matthew Bell Dies At 38 Morris County native and dedicated father of two Matthew Robert Bell died at his home on Thursday, Oct. 6. He was 38. Born and raised in Denville, Matthew graduated from Morris Knolls High School in 2002, his obituary says. Matthew loved sports, live music, and spending time with friends. He is remembered as an endlessly generous person who embraced his role as a loving father to his two children, Alexander and Sophia Bell, his memorial says. “The loss of this wonderful person is a pain that will be felt by many, and he will always be remembered as a kind, caring man who was so full of l…
Sussex County Mom Of 2 'Lived Life Through Simple Pleasures' Sussex County Mom Of 2 'Lived Life Through Simple Pleasures'
Sussex County Mom Of 2 'Lived Life Through Simple Pleasures' Beloved Sussex County mother of two Danielle Alana Assante died suddenly on Friday, April 22. She was 37. Born in Pequannock, Danielle graduated from Newton High School in 2003, her obituary says. She had pursued several different jobs over the years, including dog training, restaurant management, and other “odds and ends,” according to her memorial. Danielle was known for her love of animals, her incredible cooking abilities, and her passion for makeup. “She truly lived her life through simple pleasures,” reads her memorial. “She had an uncanny way of connecting to people through their i…
Massive Birthday Drive-By For Fallen Rockland Firefighter's Son Includes NJ Colleagues Massive Birthday Drive-By For Fallen Rockland Firefighter's Son Includes NJ Colleagues
Massive Birthday Drive-By For Fallen Rockland Firefighter's Son Includes NJ Colleagues VIDEO: Several New Jersey fire departments joined a massive drive-by for the sixth birthday of a heartbroken boy whose hero firefighter dad died in a nursing home blaze in Rockland County. Fire trucks, SUVs and other police, firefighter and EMS vehicles participated in the nearly 40-minute procession in Nanuet early Wednesday evening for the son of Spring Valley Firefighter Jared Lloyd. Lloyd, 35, was on the third floor of the Evergreen Court Home for Adults when it collapsed on Tuesday. His body was recovered on his boy's birthday on Wednesday, authorities said. Firefighters from a numbe…
Maria Midrano Of Clark, 47, Remembered As Devoted Mom, Loving Wife Maria Midrano Of Clark, 47, Remembered As Devoted Mom, Loving Wife
Maria Midrano Of Clark, 47, Remembered As Devoted Mom, Loving Wife Maria Midrano of Clark died on Feb. 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was 47 years old. Born in Plainfield and raised in Scotch Plains, Maria graduated from Seton Hall University with her Bachelor's in psychology, her obituary says. Her obituary remembers her as a devoted mom who enjoyed baking for her family, and was loved by all. Maria is survived by her husband, Ken Midrano; son Michael and Brandon; parents Pasquale and Concetta (Stramaglia) Agnone; her brothers and sister, Steve Agnone, Enzo Agone and Linda Piesco; along with a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends. Serv…
Demarest's Teresa McGahren, 93, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Friend & Nurse Extraordinaire Demarest's Teresa McGahren, 93, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Friend & Nurse Extraordinaire
Demarest's Teresa McGahren, 93, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Friend & Nurse Extraordinaire Teresa Ellen McGahren died on Jan. 30. She was 93 years old and remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and caregiver.  Teresa was born to Grace and Patrick Holland on Sept. 17, 1927, on a farm in Rossnowlagh, Ireland on the banks of the Donegal Bay. At the tender age of 15, she left home to work and live with a family in Belfast, likely applying some of the practical skills she had learned on the farm.  Several years later, she moved to London where she trained to become a registered nurse, attending to the sick and injured in the difficult years followin…
Younger Brother Of President Trump Dies Younger Brother Of President Trump Dies
Younger Brother Of President Trump Dies President Trump's younger brother, Robert Trump, died Saturday night in a Manhattan hospital. He was 71. "It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight," the president said in a statement. "He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. "He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace." "Uncle Robert, we love you," Ivanka Trump tweeted Saturday night. "You are in our hearts and prayers, always." President Trump had visited his brother Friday at New York…
Neil Patrick Harris Takes Legendary Trip To Lyndhurst Neil Patrick Harris Takes Legendary Trip To Lyndhurst
Neil Patrick Harris Takes Legendary Trip To Lyndhurst Neil Patrick Harris visited Lyndhurst Friday night. And yeah, it was legend -- wait for it! -- dairy. The "How I Met Your Mother" and "Doogie Howser" star celebrated his son Gideon's birthday at Medieval Times with husband David Burtka and Gideon's twin sister Harper. "What an exciting evening, far better (and more delicious) than I was expecting," he wrote on an Instagram post. "Can’t wait to go back!" He thanked the venue for treating his family like royalty while celebrating the twins' ninth birthday. Check out NPH's Instagram to see snaps from the night (watch his story).
WATCH: Morris County Girl Really Wanted Baby Sister In Gender Reveal Meltdown WATCH: Morris County Girl Really Wanted Baby Sister In Gender Reveal Meltdown
Watch: Morris County Girl Really Wanted Baby Sister In Gender Reveal Meltdown Emily Murray has been asking for a sibling since she was 2. The White Meadow Lake 4-year-old's wish is finally coming true. Well, mostly. Emily seemed excited for a sibling when her parents, Jeff and Arlene Murray, told her they were expecting a baby.  Turned out, Emily was hoping for a girl, her parents found out when she had a meltdown during their gender reveal. "I’m not really surprised," said Arlene, a Fair Lawn native and owner of Polkadot Cake Shop in Lyndhurst. "She’s pretty dramatic and animated." But after a couple conversations with mom and dad, Emily is warming up to the id…
15,000 Moms Across America Rallying For Northvale Baby, 6 Months, Fighting For His Life 15,000 Moms Across America Rallying For Northvale Baby, 6 Months, Fighting For His Life
15,000 Moms Across America Rallying For Northvale Baby, 6 Months, Fighting For His Life Thousands of moms across the U.S. are fighting for baby Kashton of Northvale, who remains in critical condition after suffering multiple strokes and a brain stem herniation over the weekend. Kash, 6 months, was found non-responsive, seizing and cyanotic by parents Melissa Messina and Joey Rodriguez Saturday morning.  ** UPDATE: Organs Of Northvale's Baby Kash Will Help Others Live ** The baby was rushed to the HUMC, where he remained critical as of Monday afternoon.  Messina, Rodriguez and their 3-year-old son Roman -- Kash's best friend -- are praying for a full recovery... but not with…
First ResPAWnders: How Bogota Patrolman Found His 'True Companion' First ResPAWnders: How Bogota Patrolman Found His 'True Companion'
First ResPAWnders: How Bogota Patrolman Found His 'True Companion' Meet Tucker: a 5-month-old Shepherd mix from North Haledon. He was adopted by Jon Gallipoli, a patrolman with the Bogota Police Department, from a shelter in Connecticut. After years of listening to his wife beg for a dog, Gallipoli reluctantly agreed to go to an adoption event last November. They were third in line and had been waiting for hours to find a dog that would be the perfect fit for them.  "My wife jumped into the pen with the litter of puppies and they all went running towards her... except just one," Gallipoli said. "This one puppy didn’t join his brothers and sisters, instea…
10,000 Calls And Counting: Sons Prank Dad With Epic Atlantic City Birthday Billboard 10,000 Calls And Counting: Sons Prank Dad With Epic Atlantic City Birthday Billboard
10,000 Calls And Counting: Sons Prank Dad With Epic Atlantic City Birthday Billboard If you were in Atlantic City last week, you may have seen it. The billboard for Linwood dad Chris Ferry -- a 62nd birthday gift from his two sons, the New York Post reports. The Black Horse Pike billboard that went up last week reads: "Wish My Dad Happy Birthday. Love, Your Sons." It also has a massive picture of Ferry’s face. Ferry has received more than 10,000 calls from strangers in less than a week because of the billboard. “I really haven’t been able to use my phone in a normal way,” he told KYW News Radio. “There’s a call coming through right now, it’s happened like three times sinc…
WATCH: No Sibling Rivalry For Hillsdale Pup Warming Up In Baby Sister's Bassinet WATCH: No Sibling Rivalry For Hillsdale Pup Warming Up In Baby Sister's Bassinet
Watch: No Sibling Rivalry For Hillsdale Pup Warming Up In Baby Sister's Bassinet Ares the pit bull boxer mix was an only child for four years before his first sister Sophia was born.  Ares became a big brother again last month, when his parents Tristan and Danielle Ganter of Hillsdale welcomed baby Anella into the family. Since the moment Anella came home, Ares has been by her side -- patiently waiting for his turn in the bassinet. Opportunity recently struck, and Ares made himself at home in his baby sister's bassinet.  It wasn't a case of sibling rivalry, the couple said. Just a pup looking to warm up. "He's the most obedient, loving, friendly and protect…
Lovable, Fully-Trained 'Pumpkin' From Passaic County Needs New Home Lovable, Fully-Trained 'Pumpkin' From Passaic County Needs New Home
Lovable, Fully-Trained 'Pumpkin' From Passaic County Needs New Home Pumpkin has lived with other dogs, as well as cats. The 7-year-old Boxer-Pittie is so playful and lovable that it pains her owners to have to say goodbye. The couple welcomed a newborn who, it turns out, is allergic to her. Faced with the circumstances, they turned to A Pathway To Hope in North Haledon to help find their beloved pet the loving family she deserves. Pumpkin has lived with other dogs and cats. She is a playful and loving girl. She gets excited to meet new people and to play with her toys in the yard. A Pathway To Hope has all kinds of dogs and cats available for ado…
Bergen County 6-Year-Old Blasts Sister In Grammar Lesson, Nails It Bergen County 6-Year-Old Blasts Sister In Grammar Lesson, Nails It
Bergen County 6-Year-Old Blasts Sister In Grammar Lesson, Nails It There are two things we know. One is that 6-year-old Alyssa of Bergen County has two older sisters. The other is that she can use the word is correctly in a sentence, as demonstrated by a recent class assignment: "My sistr is annaying," she wrote. What we don't know, however, is which sister Alyssa is referring to, mom Karen said -- especially since she actually "worships" both of them. "Later I asked her why she said that," Karen said. "She said 'I didn't have anything else to write.'" Karen suggested the word nice. But Alyssa said the discussion a…
Neil 'Snubs' Griswold Of Elmwood Park Was 'Good Friend, Great Father' Neil 'Snubs' Griswold Of Elmwood Park Was 'Good Friend, Great Father'
Neil 'Snubs' Griswold Of Elmwood Park Was 'Good Friend, Great Father' Neil Griswold of Elmwood Park died on Sept. 14. He was 32 years old. Affectionately nicknamed "Snubs," loved ones are remembering Neil as a "unique young soul" who touched many lives. "Lost a great friend today but an even better father," Michele Paladino wrote on Facebook. According to his obituary, Neil shared a special bond with his daughter Emaiya, whom he loved endlessly. Many remembered Neil for his loyalty. "Lost a childhood friend, more like a brother today," Audrey Johnson said on Facebook.  "Neil Snub Gris you will be forever missed…