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NJ Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support NJ Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support
NJ Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support Nelson Matos has been fighting for his life since his 17th birthday. The Nutley junior in high school recently awakened from a weekslong coma, and a fundraiser has been set up to help pay for his medical bills and medical equipment. As of Thursday, May 25, more than $42,000 has been raised. Matos initially experienced a minor cold and then acid reflux before being rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Matos had a stroke after surgery and fell into a coma. Upon awakening from the coma, he currently is suffering from paralysis and a speech impairm…

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
NJ Parents Grieving Loss Of Son See Support From Brothers In Blue NJ Parents Grieving Loss Of Son See Support From Brothers In Blue
NJ Parents Grieving Loss Of Son See Support From Brothers In Blue A set of heartbroken parents grieving the loss of their toddler are getting a surge of support from brothers in blue. Matteo Anthony Nappe died from a congenital heart defect on Friday, Oct. 21 at 19 months old, his obituary says. Known for his smiley personality, Matteo was beloved by his sisters, Miliana and Vivienne. More than $5,100 had been raised as of Monday, Nov. 7 on a GoFundMe for the Nappe family launched by the Watchung Policemen's Benevolent Association. “…PBA Local #193 would like to ask all of our brothers, sisters, friends, family, community and supporters to aid us in ass…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Wayne Woman Outlived Doctors' Predictions By Nearly Two Decades Wayne Woman Outlived Doctors' Predictions By Nearly Two Decades
Wayne Woman Outlived Doctors' Predictions By Nearly Two Decades Emily Elizabeth Mulraney of Wayne died on Saturday, June 9. She was 21 years old. Emily was born with a congenital heart defect and as an infant doctors predicted she wouldn’t live beyond the age of two.  Alhough her condition had her in and out of hospitals over the years, she proved everyone wrong with her strong will and determination.  Whenever she was sick she always said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine, I always am." As such, she wanted to spend her life as a child life specialist to assist children in similar circumstances. Emily was artistically gifted and enjoyed doing voice-ov…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Bergen's Blue Line Brothers Bring Boy With Heart Defects Best Surprise Ever Bergen's Blue Line Brothers Bring Boy With Heart Defects Best Surprise Ever
Bergen's Blue Line Brothers Bring Boy With Heart Defects Best Surprise Ever FORT LEE, N.J. — Raphael had no idea that police were going to visit him at home in Fort Lee Tuesday afternoon, but he was wearing a police hat and holding a pair of handcuffs when he answered the door. The 5-year-old -- battling several different heart defects -- has always been an avid law enforcement supporter (scroll down for Raphael's story). So when Fair Lawn PBA Local 67 President Luis Vazquez heard what Raphael was going through, he knew he had to help. Vazquez organized a very special surprise, asking law enforcement agencies from around the world to send apparel to give to the ai…

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by Cecilia Levine