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Lodi Teacher Diana Pereira Dies, 42: 'Heaven Gained The Greatest Angel' Lodi Teacher Diana Pereira Dies, 42: 'Heaven Gained The Greatest Angel'
Lodi Teacher Diana Pereira Dies, 42: 'Heaven Gained The Greatest Angel' Diana Pereira, a longtime teacher in Lodi and Washington Township mother, died on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to her obituary on the Di Chiara Funeral Home website. She was 42 years old. Diana worked in the Lodi School District for 18 years as a teacher at the Hilltop Elementary School. "Diana’s spirit was fulfilled when spending time with DJ, family, and friends, whether it was at the Caribbean Sea in Punta Cana, on the boat at Tice’s, or dancing to her favorite country and freestyle music," her obituary reads. "Diana had an infectious smile that would brighten any room she wal…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Arson Investigator, Expert Fire Photographer Richard Wolfson Leaves Lasting Impact In NJ Arson Investigator, Expert Fire Photographer Richard Wolfson Leaves Lasting Impact In NJ
Arson Investigator, Expert Fire Photographer Richard Wolfson Leaves Lasting Impact In NJ Whether he was capturing it through his lens, fighting it or investigating it, Richard Wolfson was likely at the fire. Wolfson volunteered 40 of the 50 years he lived in Garfield as one of his city's bravest. He was also a regional arson investigator, often serving as an expert witness in criminal cases.  And he single-handedly founded the NJ Metro Fire Photographers Association in 1985, serving as its first-ever president. Rich Wolfson's impact was felt throughout North Jersey's firefighting, fire photography and fire investigating communities, which is why his death last week leaves suc…

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by Jerry DeMarco and Cecilia Levine
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Corvette Driver Killed In Route 80 Crash Was Dedicated Roofer, Obit Says Corvette Driver Killed In Route 80 Crash Was Dedicated Roofer, Obit Says
Corvette Driver Killed In Route 80 Crash Was Dedicated Roofer, Obit Says The 29-year-old Bergen County Corvette driver killed over the weekend in a crash on Route 80 was being remembered as a devoted husband, son and business owner. Luis Ramirez-Cano, of Bogota, died when his vehicle was struck by a Lexus RX3 around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. Ramirez-Cano, formerly of Lodi, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to his obituary and various social media posts, Ramirez-Cano owned Luxury Roofing LLC. His Instagram is filled with inspirational quotes and his white Corvette. …

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by Cecilia Levine