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Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community
Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino died suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Mayor Ravi Bhalla said. She was 52 years old. Hudson County View shared a statement from Jen's husband, Joe Giattino: "I am heartbroken to share that my beloved wife, Jen—the love of my life and mother of our three children—passed away suddenly. She was not only an incredible mother but also a dedicated public servant who cared deeply about this community,” her husband Joe Giattino said in a statement. “Jen’s unwavering commitment, kindness, and passion touched so many lives here in Hoboken. We are devastated by …
Sussex County Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Former Captain Michael Basso, 37 Sussex County Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Former Captain Michael Basso, 37
Sussex County Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Former Captain Michael Basso, 37 Michael Basso, a former captain in the McAfee Fire Department, died on Wednesday, Oct. 30, the fire department said. He was 37 years old. “He was a kind, smart, motivated person and a great friend,” the McAfee Fire Department said on Facebook. “We want to send our condolences to his family and wife, and hope they may find peace knowing he is resting easy now. We will miss you brother; we’ve got it from here.” This evening we learned of the passing of former McAfee Fire Department Captain & Highland Lakes Fire Department member... Posted by Vernon Township Fire Department C…
Bergen County GF Of Liam Payne Breaks Her Silence Bergen County GF Of Liam Payne Breaks Her Silence
Bergen County GF Of Liam Payne Breaks Her Silence Kate Cassidy has broken her silence. Cassidy, 25, who was raised in Harrington Park, shared the following message to Instagram on Friday, Oct. 18: Kate Cassidy is speaking out following the death of her boyfriend Liam Payne. katecassidy Instagram Cassidy left Argentina just two days before the former One Direction member fell to his death from a hotel, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The day before Payne's death, his girlfriend of almost years, Kate Cassidy, who graduated high school in Bergen County, shared a TikTok video about her journey back to the United States fro…
Liam Payne Leaves Behind Bergen County Influencer Girlfriend Liam Payne Leaves Behind Bergen County Influencer Girlfriend
Liam Payne Leaves Behind Bergen County Influencer Girlfriend Liam Payne's New Jersey girlfriend left Argentina just two days before the former One Direction member fell to his death from a hotel. The former "What Makes You Beautiful" singer, 31, fell from the third floor of a Buenos Aires hotel, as reported by the New York Times on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The day before Payne's death, his girlfriend of almost years, Kate Cassidy, who graduated high school in Bergen County, shared a TikTok video about her journey back to the United States from South America. In the video, Cassidy says she was "so ready to leave" as she doesn't like staying in th…
North Jersey Loses Animal Advocate Janine Weinert Who Died Suddenly At 57 North Jersey Loses Animal Advocate Janine Weinert Who Died Suddenly At 57
North Jersey Loses Animal Advocate Janine Weinert Who Died Suddenly At 57 Hearts broke across North Jersey following the sudden death of Janine Weinert. The West Milford resident, formerly of Norwood, died unexpectedly at 57 years old, according to a GoFundMe page launched for her loved ones. Nancy Warner, the page creator, remembered Janine for her kindness and altruism. "An amazing woman, a fiercely dedicated mother to Aidan, an animal advocate and a loving and devoted partner to her soulmate Keith," Warner writes. "No matter what she was struggling with personally, she would always reach out to help anyone in need in the community. Even a perfect stranger. K…
NJ School Principal, Son Killed In Head-On Crash During Trip To South Africa NJ School Principal, Son Killed In Head-On Crash During Trip To South Africa
NJ School Principal, Son Killed In Head-On Crash During Trip To South Africa The halls of Dr. John Grieco Elementary School in Englewood will be far less bright come the 2024-25 school year. The school's principal, Dr. Daniela Small-Bailey, was killed in a crash in South Africa on July Fourth, her district announced. Small-Bailey died alongside her son, Sidanii Bell, and were among four people killed in the head-on crash involving a police car near Dullstroom at approximately 4:20 p.m., South African Police Service Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi said. 2 Corinthians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Chri…
Longtime Saddle Brook UPS Employee Frank Chiavetta Of Wayne Dies, 58: 'We Lost A Great Legend' Longtime Saddle Brook UPS Employee Frank Chiavetta Of Wayne Dies, 58: 'We Lost A Great Legend'
Longtime Saddle Brook UPS Employee Frank Chiavetta Of Wayne Dies, 58: 'We Lost A Great Legend' Lifelong Passaic County resident Frank Chiavetta died on June 17, 2024, at 58 years old with his family by his side, according to his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website. A Clifton native, Frank spent 40 years working UPS, having started with truck-loading and retiring as a customer counter representative in Saddle Brook, in 2023, according to his obituary. He lived in Wayne with his wife of 31 years, Anna Marie Chiavetta. News of the veteran driver's death was shared to Union Local 177's Facebook page, where former colleagues remembered him as a "great dude" with…
NJ Sheriff's Association Cites 'Fortitude, Resoluteness' Of Fallen Passaic Comrade Berdnik NJ Sheriff's Association Cites 'Fortitude, Resoluteness' Of Fallen Passaic Comrade Berdnik
NJ Sheriff's Association Cites 'Fortitude, Resoluteness' Of Fallen Passaic Comrade Berdnik "On behalf of the Sheriffs' Association of New Jersey, President Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson and its members, we express our sincere condolences for the loss of our dear brother in law enforcement, Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. "Sheriff Berdnik's untimely passing was a shock to us all. He served as a member of the New Jersey Sheriffs Association for fifteen (13) years, where he worked hard to ensure the safety of the Passaic County residents and that the needs of the Passaic County community were addressed.  "Sheriff Berdnik was a man of great character, always mild-mannere…
NJ Firefighter Brian Letrent Dies Suddenly, 34 NJ Firefighter Brian Letrent Dies Suddenly, 34
NJ Firefighter Brian Letrent Dies Suddenly, 34 The Bayville Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Brian Letrent died suddenly of a medical condition on Wednesday, June 21, according to his obituary. He was 34 years old. A Toms River native, Brian was raised in Bayville and was a 2007 graduate of Central Regional High School. He enlisted in the US Army right after graduation and was deployed to Iraq for six months. From Mayor Carmen Amato. Our heartfelt condolences are with Brian Letrent and his family during this difficult time.... Posted by Berkeley Township on Thursday, June 22, 2023 Brian worked as a mechan…
Rutgers Student Killed In Route 9 Crash Treated Customers With Extreme Kindness Rutgers Student Killed In Route 9 Crash Treated Customers With Extreme Kindness
Rutgers Student Killed In Route 9 Crash Treated Customers With Extreme Kindness Driton Guze is being remembered for the way he made those around him feel: Seen and heard. The 22-year-old Rutgers University business student was killed when he lost control of an Infiniti Q50 Wednesday, Oct. 19 in Old Bridge, police said. Condolences have been pouring in for him ever since, each one noting his kindness and thoughtfulness. "He was the nicest person at Old Bridge Pizza. I have Parkinsons Disease and when I felt well enough to go get something there he would always give me a few minutes of his time and made sure I was well taken care," wrote one person in a co…
Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Dylan DeStefano Dies In Crash, 19 Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Dylan DeStefano Dies In Crash, 19
Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Dylan DeStefano Dies In Crash, 19 Dylan DeStefano died in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday, Oct. 12 of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident, his obituary says. He was 19 years old. The Barnegat/Manahawkin resident's greatest passions were his Honda Street Bike and his Nissan 350 Z, next to physical fitness, his obit says. Dylan was a valued employee of Mud City, where he was considered family. Hundreds of people who knew and loved Dylan turned out for a memorial in his honor last week. A GoFundMe page for Dylan's family had raised more than $24,600 as of Sunday, Oct. 16. Condolences poured in on Instagram. …
Community Mourns Hillsdale Native, Clemson Student Ryan Shoop, 20 Community Mourns Hillsdale Native, Clemson Student Ryan Shoop, 20
Community Mourns Hillsdale Native, Clemson Student Ryan Shoop, 20 Hillsdale native Ryan C. Shoop died on Oct. 31. He was 20 years old. Ryan was a 2016 graduate of Bergen Catholic, where he played lacrosse. He had been studying management at Clemson University in South Carolina. "Coming to grips with the death of a student is always difficult," said L. Christopher Miller, interim vice president of student affairs and dean of students.  "The Clemson Family extends our deepest condolences to Ryan’s family and friends as they make sense of his untimely passing." Condolences poured in. "Heart of gold man," Ricky Schmidt wrote on Facebook. "[…
Gregory Prommel Of Wanaque Dies Suddenly, 25 Gregory Prommel Of Wanaque Dies Suddenly, 25
Gregory Prommel Of Wanaque Dies Suddenly, 25 Gregory Prommel of Wanaque died suddenly on Sept. 17. He was 25 years old. Gregory was remembered in his obituary as a "a fun loving young man with an incredibly kind heart. He was known as a generous soul who would’ve given 'the shirt off his back' to anyone in need." Condolences poured in on social media. "Rip Gregory Prommel the memories are flooding in because you were apart of the great ones," Sophia Manatakis wrote on Facebook . "Your caring kind personality will be missed . 🙏🏽😇" "10 Years of friendship doesn’t seem like nearly enough time with you…
Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says
Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says A 21-year-old Bergen County native killed last week in a motor vehicle accident is being remembered as an incredible friend who made a tremendous impact on his college's campus. University of Maryland undergraduate student and Cresskill native Zachary Garcia died Sunday, Sept. 9 when the Toyota Camry he was riding in with four of his Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brothers slid of Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania and overturned, authorities said. Garcia was killed, despite having been wearing his seatbelt, while the other occupants were transported to the hospital, police said. More than $126,000…
TRIBUTE: John Brennan Of Edgewater, 23, Was 'Genuine, Talented Pianist, Friend To All' TRIBUTE: John Brennan Of Edgewater, 23, Was 'Genuine, Talented Pianist, Friend To All'
Tribute: John Brennan Of Edgewater, 23, Was 'Genuine, Talented Pianist, Friend To All' John Patrick Brennan of Edgewater died on Saturday, July 28. He was 23 years old. Born to Joseph and Mayda Brennan, John attended the Eleanor Van Gelder Elementary School and Leonia Middle School. He graduated from Leonia High School and attended classes at Bergen Community College. The Fairview resident was remembered as kind and caring with a kindred sprit and a passion for cars. He loved snowboarding, wakeboarding, skateboarding -- almost anything using a board. He also enjoyed playing piano. He was a good friend to many and deeply loved by his family. Condolences poured in. "You …
Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49, Stuns, Saddens Community Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49, Stuns, Saddens Community
Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49, Stuns, Saddens Community He was considered a solid man, a great dad, a reliable firefighter – which is why so many were as saddened as they were shocked to hear Monday that Mahwah firefighter Giovanni Pertuz had died. Township fire officials were preparing an official release about the death of the popular "Gio" Pertuz, the 49-year-old president of Co. 2 and proud married father of two. “Loved his kids. A great dad,” a colleague said. “We’re all a bit devastated.” A Hackensack native, Pertuz owned Master Fire and Electric on Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah, which installed, service and inspected fire alarm s…
Community Devastated By Sudden Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49 Community Devastated By Sudden Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49
Community Devastated By Sudden Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49 He was considered a solid man, a great dad, a reliable firefighter – which is why so many were as saddened as they were shocked to hear Monday that Mahwah firefighter Giovanni Pertuz had died. Township fire officials were preparing an official release about the death of the popular "Gio" Pertuz, the 49-year-old president of Co. 2 and proud married father of two. “Loved his kids. A great dad,” a colleague said. “We’re all a bit devastated.” A Hackensack native, Pertuz owned Master Fire and Electric on Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah, which installed, service and inspected fire alarm …
TRIBUTE: North Haledon Mom Nicole Sapena Was 'Nurturing, Devoted' TRIBUTE: North Haledon Mom Nicole Sapena Was 'Nurturing, Devoted'
Tribute: North Haledon Mom Nicole Sapena Was 'Nurturing, Devoted' Nurturing. Loving. Devoted. Those are just some of the words that friends, neighbors and family used to describe Nicole Sapena of North Haledon, who died on June 5 at 34 years old. "She was so special in so many ways but most of all, how she loved and nurtured our two little babies," her husband Michael Sapena said. "Her beautiful and loving spirit will live on in our little angels forever. The love that she gave our family was always overflowing and uncompromising. "To say we are eternally heart broken doesn’t even begin to express how much we will miss her!" Fr…