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New Jersey Teen Dies Christmas Eve Months After Bone Cancer Diagnosis New Jersey Teen Dies Christmas Eve Months After Bone Cancer Diagnosis
New Jersey Teen Dies Christmas Eve Months After Bone Cancer Diagnosis Michael Januario, a 13-year-old boy from Newark, died months after being diagnosed with bone cancer, his family says. "Michael was an energetic, smart and amazing young man whose life was turned upside down this past summer," reads a GoFundMe launched for the family. He died at home on Christmas Eve, his obituary says. Michael was a student at McKinley Elementary School and enjoyed "riding his bike, and was always ready to play games," the obituary continues.  "A creative young man, he loved building and creating with Legos, and cherished time spent camping with his family." Mo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Former Lyndhurst HS Football Captain Nick Cimicata Dies, 20 Former Lyndhurst HS Football Captain Nick Cimicata Dies, 20
Former Lyndhurst HS Football Captain Nick Cimicata Dies, 20 Former Lyndhurst High School Varsity Football Captain Nick Cimicata died on Thursday, March 16. He was 20 years old. Nick played basketball and football at Lyndhurst High School (Class of 2021), where he was also the vice president of Future Business Leaders of America, his obituary says. Affectionately known as "Nicky Blue," he also served as the coach of Savino's in the township's Little League program, and as a 10U travel coach. At the time of his death, Nick was working toward a degree in accounting at Seton Hall University, where he made Dean's List. Nick Cimicata and Rich Tuero.…

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by Cecilia Levine
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James Gelcius Of Kearny Dies, 26 James Gelcius Of Kearny Dies, 26
James Gelcius Of Kearny Dies, 26 James Gelcius of Kearny died on Sunday, June 19. He was 26 years old. James grew up and lived in Kearny, and was passionate about fishing, riding his ATV, video games and listening to music, his obituary says. Services were held June 26 with interment at oly Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. James was predeceased by his father, Richard A. Gelcius, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Lynch, and, one sister, Jennifer Lynch (Angel Rodriguez). Click here for James Gelcius' complete obituary.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Newark Archdiocese Cemeteries Reopening Mother's Day For Limited Burials, Visitation Newark Archdiocese Cemeteries Reopening Mother's Day For Limited Burials, Visitation
Newark Archdiocese Cemeteries Reopening Mother's Day For Limited Burials, Visitation Gov. Phil Murphy's extension of the 30-day coronavirus state of emergency in New Jersey won't affect plans for Catholic cemeteries in Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Union counties to reopen for limited burials and visitation beginning on Mother's Day. Beginning this coming Monday, up to 10 family members will be permitted to attend a burial service (it's currently only two), the Archdiocese of Newark said. None family members cannot attend, the archdiocese added. Sunday visitation at cemeteries will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning on Mother's Day, Cardinal Joseph W. …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Newark Flight Attendant Jennifer Samson Of Dumont Dies, 54 Newark Flight Attendant Jennifer Samson Of Dumont Dies, 54
Newark Flight Attendant Jennifer Samson Of Dumont Dies, 54 Jennifer P. Samson of Dumont died on Sept. 4. She was 54 years old. Born in the Philippines, Jennifer was a flight attendant for United Airlines in Newark.  She is survived by her husband, Ike Samson; daughter Danica Samson; and siblings Christian Paragas, Christopher Paragas, Louella Caruncho, Arturo Paragas, Annabelle Embry and Jonathan Paragas. Visitation will be Sept. 7 and 8 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Riewerts Memorial Home in Bergenfield. Funeral Mass will be Monday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist RC Church in Bergenfield.  Entombment will follow at Holy…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Tombstone Pins Bayonne Woman, 67, At North Arlington Cemetery Tombstone Pins Bayonne Woman, 67, At North Arlington Cemetery
Tombstone Pins Bayonne Woman, 67, At North Arlington Cemetery Two women were visiting a grave site at a North Arlington cemetery when one leaned on a tombstone that fell onto the other, pinning her, authorities said. North Arlington police got the stone off the 67-year-old Bayonne woman at Holy Cross Cemetary off Ridge Road early Saturday, Police Chief Scott Hedenberg said. She was taken to Jersey City Medical Center with arm and leg injuries that weren't considered life-threatening, the chief said.

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Champion Lyndhurst Grappler Frank W. Schrimp III Dies, 29 Champion Lyndhurst Grappler Frank W. Schrimp III Dies, 29
Champion Lyndhurst Grappler Frank W. Schrimp III Dies, 29 Lyndhurst native Frank William Schrimp III of Lyndhurst died on May 18. He was 29 years old. Schrimp of Towaco was known for his quick wit, humor and looks. He was a loyal friend to many and always held his mother’s words, “I dance to the beat of my own drum” close to his heart.  Frank was a black belt in Aikido & Jujitsu and was a champion grappler.  More than $4,000 had been raised for him on a GoFundMe as of Wednesday afternoon. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at the  Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home in Lyndhurst. Interment to follow Holy Cross Cemetery in North A…

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by Cecilia Levine