Passaic County Native James Hearney Dies, 38 Passaic County Native James Hearney Dies, 38
Passaic County Native James Hearney Dies, 38 Little Falls native James Richard Hearney died on March 23.  He was 38 years old. Hearney graduated from Passaic Valley Regional High School and went on to become a telecom electrician with Local #164, IBEW of Paramus. Hearney had been working with Forest Electric of Edison but fishing and hunting were his passions, his obituary says. More than $6,400 had been raised in Hearney's memory on a GoFundMe page as of Thursday. Proceeds will go toward Hearney's wife, Jen. "James loved to surround himself with his friends and the people he loved most," the GoFundMe reads. "A trul…
Bergen Catholic Grad Mark McGuire Dies, 32 Bergen Catholic Grad Mark McGuire Dies, 32
Bergen Catholic Grad Mark McGuire Dies, 32 Clifton resident Mark McGuire died unexpectedly on Nov. 7, his obituary says. He was 32 years old. Mark was born in Secaucus and raised in Clifton. He graduated from Bergen Catholic High School and St. Leo University, in Florida. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing. Condolences poured in. "The short time I knew you was a blessing," one person wrote on his Facebook page. "You had such a kind soul and always kept me smiling." "Oh marky mark, I am so saddened that this world will no longer have your light in it," another added. "I will cherish the memories we shared and will always re…
West Milford Dad, Hackensack Carpenter Dale Corcoran Dies, Community Rallies For Beloved Son West Milford Dad, Hackensack Carpenter Dale Corcoran Dies, Community Rallies For Beloved Son
West Milford Dad, Hackensack Carpenter Dale Corcoran Dies, Community Rallies For Beloved Son The community is rallying for the son of area carpenter Dale Corcoran, who died Aug. 7. He was 33 years old. More than $6,700 had been raised as of Monday on a GoFundMe for Corcoran's son, Antonio. Corcoran, of West Milford, was a carpenter for Union Local 253 in Hackensack, and inherited his love of carpentry from his father, his obituary says. "He loved woodworking, and could be found in the garage on many late nights, creating bird houses and clocks, household projects and furniture," the obit reads. "It was his passion." Corcoran was also an avid fisherman -- he loved going with …
Morris Thomas Of Belleville, 56, Owned Moey T's Hot Dogs Morris Thomas Of Belleville, 56, Owned Moey T's Hot Dogs
Morris Thomas Of Belleville, 56, Owned Moey T's Hot Dogs Morris E. "Moe" Thomas, a longtime Belleville resident who had recently moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, died July 21. He was 56.  Born in Belleville to George Thomas and Janet Nau, who survives him, he is also survived by his stepfather, Jean; his children  Deven Yates and his daughter, Mikaela and sons Elijah, and little Deven, Tareaa Surratt and her husband Steven and their daughters Mariah, Mashalyn, and Maliyah, Moe Thomas Jr. and his wife Kristin, Justin Pettit, and step-daughter Melissa Jones.  He is also survived by his sister Cheryl Beverly and her husband T…
Midland Park Carpenter David Laauwe Dies, 42 Midland Park Carpenter David Laauwe Dies, 42
Midland Park Carpenter David Laauwe Dies, 42 David Laauwe of Midland Park died on July 21. He was 42 years old. Born in Ridgewood he has lived in Midland Park all his life. He was a carpenter by trade and was a former member of the NYC Carpenter’s union. David loved fishing, camping and quiet walks in the woods. He is preceded in death by his mother Janice Laauwe (nee Breur). He is survived by his father Alfred Laauwe and brother Gregory Laauwe. Visitation is July 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home, 530 High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes. Burial will be held privately at George Washington Memorial Park.
Hillsdale PD Kids' Fishing Derby Has An Angle: Positive Relationships Hillsdale PD Kids' Fishing Derby Has An Angle: Positive Relationships
Hillsdale PD Kids' Fishing Derby Has An Angle: Positive Relationships HILLSDALE, N.J. – Patience, ingenuity, preparation and humility are all part of what makes fishing a great way for people to connect – which is why Hillsdale police are holding their 2nd annual “Cops and Bobbers” fishing derby this month. Officers will work side-by-side with youngsters 16 and under at the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir, "helping them bait, cast, hook and release fish all while bonding and learning that they are not so different from each other, after all,” Detective Bill Diedtrich said. Trophies will be awarded for prize catches. No equipment? No problem. The NJ Department…