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Closter School Principal Dies Of Heart Attack: 'He Succeeded Immensely As Educator' Closter School Principal Dies Of Heart Attack: 'He Succeeded Immensely As Educator'
Closter School Principal Dies Of Heart Attack: 'He Succeeded Immensely As Educator' Closter's Hillside School principal Alfred F. Baffa died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 61 years old. The Hillside and Tenakill schools will be closed Monday in his memory. Colleagues, students and loved ones remember Baffa for his "gentle soul" and "kind heart." Dozens of stories recalling acts of kindness -- both in and out of the schools -- poured in. "I worked with Mr. Baffa as a paraprofessional and a substitute teacher," Mariana Marinich wrote. "He was the best boss I have ever had. My kids and I remember his kindness, his soft tone of voice, his wit, h…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
When Tragedy Strikes, Montvale Family Unites: This Time, Cancer When Tragedy Strikes, Montvale Family Unites: This Time, Cancer
When Tragedy Strikes, Montvale Family Unites: This Time, Cancer A Montvale family still coming to terms with the sudden and tragic death of their father and husband is now facing even more adversity: Cancer. Eight years after 56-year-old Michael Murphy was killed by his business partner, his son, Justin Wilson, was diagnosed with leukemia. More than $39,000 had been raised as of Thursday morning on a GoFundMe for Wilson, launched by his sister, Caitlin Murphy. "Through all of our losses, we try to maintain a positive attitude," said Murphy, a math teacher at Pascack Valley High School. "My dad would want to be here with Justin, but we know he is there…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Pink Heals, Bergen Responders Help Boy, 2, With Cancer Deliver Toys To Ailing Kids PHOTOS: Pink Heals, Bergen Responders Help Boy, 2, With Cancer Deliver Toys To Ailing Kids
Photos: Pink Heals, Bergen Responders Help Boy, 2, With Cancer Deliver Toys To Ailing Kids Assisted by members of Pink Heals and police and firefighters from several Bergen County towns, an inspiring 2-year-old boy with cancer delivered toys collected during a "hero's parade" for him to other ailing youngsters at Tomorrow’s Children Hospital in Hackensack. The parade for Declan Hagerty two weeks ago brought firefighters and other responders in more than 100 emergency vehicles from across New Jersey to Lebanon, where he and his family live. No sooner had it ended than preparations began for shipping toys collected during the event some 55 or so miles in a U-Haul from Hunterdon Co…

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by Jerry DeMarco