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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.


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Obituaries
Jane Picciolo, 73, Of Wappingers Falls Jane Picciolo, 73, Of Wappingers Falls
Jane Picciolo, 73, Of Wappingers Falls WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. – Jane Picciolo, 73, of Wappingers Falls, died Saturday, Nov. 28 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.  Picciolo was born Nov. 26, 1942 in the Bronx, the daughter of the late Alexander and Wilhelmina Meredith Mason. She worked as an insurance agent for Emery & Webb in Fishkill. She enjoyed spending time with her family and treasured the time with her daughters and grandchildren. Survivors include her daughters, Emily W. Picciolo of Wappingers Falls, Toni-Ann Slagle and her husband, Brett of Wappingers Falls; her sister, Sandra Stewart of Poughkeepsie…

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Edwin J. Stecklein, 95, Of New Milford Edwin J. Stecklein, 95, Of New Milford
Edwin J. Stecklein, 95, Of New Milford NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Edwin J. Stecklein, 95, of New Milford, died Nov. 25. Before retiring, Stecklein was a mechanical engineer for the Bendix Corporation in Teterboro. He was a staff sergeant during World War II for the U.S. Marines. He was a proud Marine until his dying day. He was the beloved husband of Muriel (née Weyhausen) Stecklein and the devoted father of the late Kenneth W. Stecklein. Family and friends are invited to visit from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the Volk Leber Funeral Home 268 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell There will be a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 280 Washing…

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Anthony R. Verga, 85, Of Wyckoff Anthony R. Verga, 85, Of Wyckoff
Anthony R. Verga, 85, Of Wyckoff WYCOFF, N.J. – Anthony R. Verga, 85, died Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the Brandywine Senior Living at Middlebrook Crossing in Bridgewater.  He was born in Passaic and lived in Wycoff for 52 years before moving to Bridgewater in April. He was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth RC Church in Wycoff. Verga proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an editor with the Newark Star Ledger for 25 years; previously he worked for the Paterson Evening News for 25 years.  He was active for many years with Partners in Pride in Wyckoff, ha…

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John Lawrence Duca, 68, Of Wayne John Lawrence Duca, 68, Of Wayne
John Lawrence Duca, 68, Of Wayne WAYNE, N.J. -- John Lawrence "Larry" Duca, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights, died Friday, Nov. 27.  He was born Jan. 30, 1947, in Hackensack, to the late John and Grace Duca. Duca was the beloved husband of Pattie (née Porzio) Duca; devoted father of Daniel John; and Mark Lawrence and his girlfriend Sara; beloved brother-in-law to Tom and Donna (Porzio) Scarpone; Joe Porzio and Maria Porzio.; and the cherished uncle to Anthony, Tara, Mindy, Don, TJ, Liza, Alexa, Ben, Justin and Carly. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Costa Memorial Home, Boulevard and Central Aven…

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Herbert R. Johnscher, 52, Of Wallington Herbert R. Johnscher, 52, Of Wallington
Herbert R. Johnscher, 52, Of Wallington WALLINGTON, N.J. -- Herbert R. Johnscher, 79, died Nov. 26.  He was born Feb 28, 1936, in Passaic, to Herbert and Johanna Johnscher. He was raised in Clifton and graduated from Clifton High School. Johnscher entered the U.S. Army and served in Germany; he also played for the Army's bowling team. On Oct 1, 1960, he married Carol (Bogdanski) at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Wallington. He retired from H&N Chemical in Totowa in 1998. He enjoyed his passion of fishing, grandchildren’s sporting events, flea markets and when he was younger, bowling. Johnscher is survived by his …

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Helen M. Kohler Of Fair Lawn Helen M. Kohler Of Fair Lawn
Helen M. Kohler Of Fair Lawn FAIR LAWN, N.J.— Helen M. (Riener) Kohler died Saturday, Nov. 28.  She was born in New York City, and raised in Bogota, N.J.; she resided in New York prior to settling in Fair Lawn 50 years ago. Kohler was a member of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary in Ridgewood, and was a volunteer in the renal care department the Radburn Seniors, St. Anne Seniors and Van Riper Ellis Seniors, all of Fair Lawn. She also was a member of the Livewires of Fair Lawn, Elmwood Park AARP, and was a lifetime member of the Paramus Woman’s Golfers. Prior to retiring in 1972, she was employed as a secretary with CIT Fin…

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Lifestyle
Happy Birthday To Chappaqua's Ben Stiller Happy Birthday To Chappaqua's Ben Stiller
Happy Birthday To Chappaqua's Ben Stiller CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – Happy birthday to Chappaqua's Ben Stiller! Stiller, a resident of Chappaqua, turns 50 Nov. 30. Stiller is an actor, writer, producer and director who was born Nov. 30, 1965, in New York City. His mother is actor Anne Meara and his father is actor/comedian Jerry Stiller. He won an Emmy for directing, producing, and writing “The Ben Stiller Show,” which was on TV from 1989-90 and again in 1993. Stiller starred in the films “There’s Something About Mary,” “Permanent Midnight,” “Along Came Polly,” “Starsky and Hutch” and “The Royal Tannenbaums”. He is married to Christine …

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Joan Rafferty, 83, Of Allendale Joan Rafferty, 83, Of Allendale
Joan Rafferty, 83, Of Allendale ALLENDALE, N.J. – Joan Rafferty (née Murray), 83, formerly of Paramus, died Friday, Nov. 27. Before retiring, Rafferty worked for PCF in Rockleigh as a receptionist. She was a parishioner and devoted choir member of Our Lady of the Visitation R.C. Church in Paramus. She was the beloved mother of Christine Viccaro and her husband James of Saddle River; Lynn Braia and her husband Ronald of Stamford, Conn.; Daniel Rafferty and his wife Kathleen of Bethlehem, Pa.; devoted grandmother of Heather, Ashley, Scott, Carley, Les, Marnie, Erin and Brandon; great-grandmother of Jason, Madelyn, Julia, Xa…

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Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea, 98, Of Hopewell Junction Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea, 98, Of Hopewell Junction
Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea, 98, Of Hopewell Junction HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y – Hopewell Junction resident Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea died Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Wingate in Beacon. She was 98. Born June 4, 1917, in the Bronx,  DiAndrea was the daughter of the late Biaggio and Filomena (Iazetti) Delle Cave. She is survived by her daughters, Grace “Dolly" Geremino of West Palm Beach, Fla.; Phyllis O’Hare and her husband Thomas of Hopewell Junction; her grandchildren and their spouses, Darlene and Christopher Sheeran; Nicholas and Linda Geremino; Dr. Michael and Camille Geremino; Catherine and John D’Avanzo; Jennifer and Michael Camera; Mi…

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Belle Reisman, 94, Of West Nyack Belle Reisman, 94, Of West Nyack
Belle Reisman, 94, Of West Nyack WEST NYACK, N.Y. – Belle Reisman, 94, of West Nyack, died Thursday, Nov. 26 in Suffern.  She was born July 14, 1921, in Washington, D.C. Graveside Services were conducted Friday with Rabbi Pernick officiating. Interment followed at the family plot.  Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State St., Spring Valley.

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