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NJ Police Officer Dies After Cancer Battle, 35: Remembering Carlos Gonzalez, Jr. NJ Police Officer Dies After Cancer Battle, 35: Remembering Carlos Gonzalez, Jr.
NJ Police Officer Dies After Cancer Battle, 35: Remembering Carlos Gonzalez, Jr. Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., a police officer in Fanwood and Scotch Plains resident, died on Wednesday, March 5 after a battle with lymphoma, the borough said. He was 35. Gonzalez was born and raised in Newark, graduating from East Side High School, according to an obituary posted by the Borough of Fanwood. Earning a criminal justice degree from Kean University, he became a police officer in Newark, serving for six years before joining Fanwood in 2020, his obituary reads.  An avid New York Mets and wrestling fan. Gonzalez  enjoyed spending time with loved ones, barbecuing outside, …

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
NJ Athlete Katelyn Morales, 14, Dies After Cancer Battle NJ Athlete Katelyn Morales, 14, Dies After Cancer Battle
NJ Athlete Katelyn Morales, 14, Dies After Cancer Battle A Monmouth County community is mourning the loss of a 14-year-old girl after a valiant cancer battle. An obituary said 14-year-old Katelyn Morales of Howell died on Wednesday, Jan. 10. She was in the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with lymphoma. A GoFundMe page for Morales said she received several rounds of radiation, chemotherapy treatments, and blood transfusions. "At 14 years old, Kate was recently diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma that has quickly spread to multiple parts of her body," the cancer treatment fundraiser said. "Doctors say her form of cancer is rare, which took months t…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Support Surges For North Jersey Lieutenant, Beloved Dad Battling Stage 4 Lymphoma Support Surges For North Jersey Lieutenant, Beloved Dad Battling Stage 4 Lymphoma
Support Surges For North Jersey Lieutenant, Beloved Dad Battling Stage 4 Lymphoma Support is skyrocketing for a North Jersey lieutenant and beloved father of three battling Stage 4 Lymphoma. Dominic Tafuri of the Essex County Department of Corrections was diagnosed with “aggressive” Stage 4 Lymphoma in December and will soon undergo several rounds of chemotherapy treatments, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical bills. Tafuri — a former MMA fighter and loving father to Dominic, Cristina, and Matt — also faces the risk of the cancer spreading to his brain and nervous system. As a result, he will require advanced preventative treatment, which will involve seve…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
'He'll Never Stop Fighting': Community Rallies For Ramsey Dad During Cancer Battle 'He'll Never Stop Fighting': Community Rallies For Ramsey Dad During Cancer Battle
'He'll Never Stop Fighting': Community Rallies For Ramsey Dad During Cancer Battle The Ramsey community is rallying to support a local dad undergoing treatment for lymphoma. Glen Farraye, a father of three, was diagnosed with lymphoma in December 2019. In January, the family’s worries only grew as they discovered the cancer had become more aggressive than originally diagnosed. Now, Glen’s treatment plan includes a number of long-term hospital stays for chemotherapy. Nearly $25,000 had been raised for Glen and his family on a GoFundMe as of Tuesday afternoon. “The news truly shocked us to the core,” the campaign says. Glen, a father of three, pictured with his daug…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
North Jersey Mom, Teacher's Marathon Training Sidelined By Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis North Jersey Mom, Teacher's Marathon Training Sidelined By Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis
North Jersey Mom, Teacher's Marathon Training Sidelined By Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis Frankie Reganato thought the New York City Marathon was going to be the greatest challenge she'd have to face this year. The Ramsey mom and school teacher's race training was sidelined, however, by a devastating diagnosis: Lymphoma. More than $61,000 had been raised for her as of Tuesday evening on a GoFundMe launched by a team of close friends. "Frankie has persevered through life’s challenges and always came out on top even through the most difficult of times," the page says.  "Her energetic, upbeat spirit always allowed her to have a positive outlook. Anyone who knows Frankie know…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Dumont Family Fights For Beloved 'Gentle Giant' Dog Diagnosed With Cancer Dumont Family Fights For Beloved 'Gentle Giant' Dog Diagnosed With Cancer
Dumont Family Fights For Beloved 'Gentle Giant' Dog Diagnosed With Cancer A Dumont family is turning to the community for support after its beloved dog was diagnosed with cancer. More than $2,300 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Monday launched by Becky Cabrera for her family's dog Bentley. The "life-thriving gentle giant" was diagnosed with Lymphoma after an emergency visit to the hospital. Doctors told the family all hope was lost and suggested putting Bentley down the following day, Cabrera wrote on the GoFundMe. "Just when we thought Bentley had no hope, he proved us wrong and has been doing great on steroids which will help him fight for h…

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by Cecilia Levine