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Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor' Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor'
Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor' Emil Savia, 37-year-old Sayreville resident died on Saturday, Jan. 13, according to his obituary. A former Wood-Ridge resident, Savia graduated from Rowan University with a degree in business, his obituary reads. He oversaw 34 Saker Shoprites and was COO of Nicolosi Meat purveyors in Union City, according to his obituary. "Working for Emil at Nicolosi was one of the most wonderful experiences in my career." wrote one mourner. "Emil was one of the best supervisors that I ever had the pleasure of knowing. He made the work environment a joy to be there. I'll miss him a lot." An avid fish…
Funeral Service Scheduled For William Hennecke, 32, Of Fair Lawn Funeral Service Scheduled For William Hennecke, 32, Of Fair Lawn
Funeral Service Scheduled For William Hennecke, 32, Of Fair Lawn A funeral service is scheduled this week for 32-year-old Fair Lawn native William "Billy" Hennecke. Hennecke was graduated from Fair Lawn High School and Bergen County Tech, where he studied carpentry, his obituary says. He went on to work as an irrigation technician for Garden State Irrigation and Lighting. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing in local lakes and rivers and riding dirt bikes with family and friends. Hennecke, who died in a tragic Thanksgiving Day accident, is survived by his parents Hans and Eileen. He also leaves his sisters, Maureen Flax and her husb…
Fisherman Reels In 67-Pounder, Inking State Saltwater Fish Record For New Jersey Fisherman Reels In 67-Pounder, Inking State Saltwater Fish Record For New Jersey
Fisherman Reels In 67-Pounder, Inking State Saltwater Fish Record For New Jersey Holy Mackerel! This is no fish tale. New Jersey Fish & Wildlife has officially certified the catch of a new state record saltwater fish. Dominic Vricella was fishing east of the Manasquan Inlet where he landed the new state record King Mackerel on July 30. The fish weighed 67 pounds, 7.2 ounces, smashing the previous record of 54 pounds, 0 ounces off Cape May in 1998, state officials said. Vricella was trolling in his boat using a trolling rod and conventional reel with a 20-pound braided line and a spoon for the lure when the new record King Mackerel hit, officials said. He was with…
Longtime North Jersey Resident Piotr Grel Had 'Kind Heart, Willingness To Help Anyone,' 38 Longtime North Jersey Resident Piotr Grel Had 'Kind Heart, Willingness To Help Anyone,' 38
Longtime North Jersey Resident Piotr Grel Had 'Kind Heart, Willingness To Help Anyone,' 38 Beloved North Jersey resident Piotr Grel died Sunday, June 4 at the age of 38. Born in Bilgoraj, Poland, Piotr moved to the United States in 1991, growing up on Clifton and eventually settling in Wallington, his obituary says. Piotr spent several years working an HVAC Technician for Eco Flow in Wallington. He was known for his love of fishing and other outdoor hobbies. Piotr's leaves a legacy of altruism, compassion, and endless generosity for others, his obituary says: "Piotr will forever be loved and missed for his kind heart and willingness to help anyone. He was very passionate and …
Stephanie DeNardo Of Oakland Dies, 38 Stephanie DeNardo Of Oakland Dies, 38
Stephanie DeNardo Of Oakland Dies, 38 Stephanie DeNardo is being remembered as someone who had a big heart and was full of love. DeNardo, who grew up in Oakland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 20, according to her obituary. She had many passions, including  fishing, music, crafting, gardening and she always went all out for Halloween, her obituary reads. I go to bed crying and I wake up crying. I am broken and lost. What do you do when the person you talked to every day is... Posted by Colleen Pope on Sunday, April 23, 2023 DeNardo is survived by her parents, Liesa and Soave, and her siblings, Michael, Philip …
Drowned North Jersey Fishermen Identified Drowned North Jersey Fishermen Identified
Drowned North Jersey Fishermen Identified Authorities have identified the two fishermen who drowned New Year's Weekend at Split Rock Reservoir. The bodies of Stanislaw Grezesik, 64, of Clifton, and Tadeusz Florczuk, 76, of Passaic, went on the ice fishing trip at Split Rock Reservoir in Kinnelon on Friday, Dec. 30 — but never returned home, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Family members called 911 on Dec. 31 at 2 p.m., and the fishermen's belongings were found on the shoreline at the reservoir — along with two holes in the ice approximately 100 yards from shore. Grezesik's body was recovered Sunday,…
Humpback Whale Smacks Pennsylvania Dad-Son's Fishing Boat Off Jersey Shore In Wild Video Humpback Whale Smacks Pennsylvania Dad-Son's Fishing Boat Off Jersey Shore In Wild Video
Humpback Whale Smacks Pennsylvania Dad-Son's Fishing Boat Off Jersey Shore In Wild Video A father and son from Pennsylvania got the surprise of a lifetime from a humpback whale while fishing on the Jersey Shore — and they got it on video. Zach Piller, 23, of Bensalem, took his phone out to capture his dad Doug's catch while fishing off coast of Belmar on Wednesday, Oct. 12. That's when the whale came lurching out of the water, smacking the side of the Pillers' boat. "Oh sh*t," Zach yells from behind the camera. "I got that on video!" The camera pans to Doug, who looks cool as a cucumber with his fishing line. Click here to watch.
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.
PA Boater Has Close Encounter With Great White Shark In NJ (VIDEO) PA Boater Has Close Encounter With Great White Shark In NJ (VIDEO)
PA Boater Has Close Encounter With Great White Shark In NJ (Video) A great white shark was spotted off the coast of Sea Isle City, and a boater caught it all on video. Jim Piazza of Media, Pennsylvania, posted the footage to Facebook. "Look at this monster. Get, get, get away,'' Piazza says on the video to his son, Jayden, who was near the edge of the 23-foot boat. "He was a big shark."  Piazza was fishing for about four hours six miles out with his 15-year-old son, his son's friend, and a cousin, Joey.  They were less than a mile from shore when they spotted the shark at about noon on Saturday, June 4. "I almost hit the shark," Piazz…
NJ Beach Named Among 25 Best In America NJ Beach Named Among 25 Best In America
NJ Beach Named Among 25 Best In America You don't have to go to Hawaii to find a great beach. Well, you can — or you can stay right here in New Jersey. Not only is Asbury Park a good beach, it's among the 25 best in America, TravelAndLeisure.com says. Privacy, accessible parking, boardwalk and public transportation are just some of the factors the website looked at in choosing the best beaches in the country. "Stretching about a mile along New Jersey's Atlantic coast, Asbury Park Beach is a lively, clean, white-sand beach. Sunbathing, swimming, surfing, fishing, and people-watching are favorite activities here," the website said…
Central Jersey Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38 Central Jersey Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38
Central Jersey Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38 Central Jersey native and beloved father Douglas Maurice Verschelde died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 19. He was 38. Verschelde grew up in Medford before moving to Point Pleasant, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. A member of Five Alive Bassmasters, Verschelde loved fishing and working on his boat. Verschelde was also an avid softball player and Scudz Sports teammate, his memorial says. Above all, Verschelde is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his young daughter, Angelina LaChappelle, who was his “greatest joy in life.” In addition…
Hunterdon County Man Sets State Record For Largest Landlocked Salmon Catch Hunterdon County Man Sets State Record For Largest Landlocked Salmon Catch
Hunterdon County Man Sets State Record For Largest Landlocked Salmon Catch A Hunterdon County man recently set a new record for the largest landlocked salmon catch in the state, officials confirmed. Joe Satkowski of Hampton caught the fish in Merrill Creek Reservoir on Sept. 30, the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife said. The fish weighed in at 8 pounds, 10 ounces, surpassing the previous 2018 record by 5 ounces, the department said. The salmon measures 26 inches and has a girth of 16 ¼ inches. Satkowski caught the fish using a 6-pound test line from his boat, a Temple Forks Outfitter spinning rod, a Shimano Stradic spinning reel and a lure made from a ho…
Hoboken Resident Captures Video Of 3 Whales Eating During Fishing Trip On Jersey Shore Hoboken Resident Captures Video Of 3 Whales Eating During Fishing Trip On Jersey Shore
Hoboken Resident Captures Video Of 3 Whales Eating During Fishing Trip On Jersey Shore No, the up-close video of three whales was not recorded near Provincetown, Mass., Nantucket Island or during a Maui whale watch tour. Rather, just two miles off the New Jersey coast. Lifelong fisherman Roger J. Muller, Jr. got the shot on one of his monthly fishing trips to Sandy Hook. Muller has fished all over the world and has seen a lot -- but never anything like this. A whale trailed by hungry seagulls submerges about two miles off the Jersey Shore last month. (Photo courtesy of Roger J. Muller, Jr. )ourtesy of Roger J. Muller, Jr. Roger J. Muller, Jr.Roger J. Muller, Jr. "Boy…
Michael Jordan Spotted In Atlantic County (VIDEO) Michael Jordan Spotted In Atlantic County (VIDEO)
Michael Jordan Spotted In Atlantic County (Video) Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is visiting Atlantic County this week. Jordan was captured on video leaving Steve & Cookie's By The Bay Tuesday in Margate, The Press of Atlantic City initially reported. Local news reporter and photographer Hugh E. Dillon shared the footage sent to him by a reader in a tweet. Thanks to my reader for sending me this. >> Basketball legend Michael Jordan leaving Steve & Cookies By The Bay in Margate, NJ. Supposedly he’s in town for the Jimmy Johnson A.C. Championship Fishing Week. Thanks 😊 🎥Steve Schoeffler pic.twitter.com/w49cTR50nq — P…
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.