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Rosalie McHale, 51, Leaves Behind Four Daughters Rosalie McHale, 51, Leaves Behind Four Daughters
Rosalie McHale, 51, Leaves Behind Four Daughters Rosalie McHale died Friday at the age of 51, Riotto Funeral Home of Jersey City announced.  A graduate of New York City College of Technology, she worked as the assistant vice-president of market data at Investment Technology Group.  She was remembered as a sweet, caring soul who loved to dance, decorate and spend time with her family.  She is survived by her husband Shawn; daughters Isabella, Savanna, Brooke and Briana; her mother Clara Yenque; and brothers Allan Ruiz (Alexis) and Albert Yenque (Karine).  A memorial service will be held Friday at Riotto Funeral Home &…
Jersey City's La Concha Owner Bertha D. Torres, 64, Filled Hearts, Stomachs Jersey City's La Concha Owner Bertha D. Torres, 64, Filled Hearts, Stomachs
Jersey City's La Concha Owner Bertha D. Torres, 64, Filled Hearts, Stomachs When Bertha D. Torres opened La Concha in Jersey City, she promised one of her first customers Johnny Baez she'd be there until death. "I will always remember these words," Baez said in a tribute on Facebook. That fateful day came on April 16, when Torres passed away at 64 years old. Community members say she changed the neighborhood for good. Born in the Dominican Republic, Torres launched her 30-year career in Hoboken before settling in Jersey City. She worked hard and was glad to, treating every customer like family and making sure they left with full hearts and stomachs. "It is surre…