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North Wildwood Restaurant Worker, 21, Dies From Fall
Melissa E. O'Malley, a Delaware County native and University of Tampa student, died "following a tragic fall" on Sunday, April 14, loved ones wrote in her obituary. She was 21.
Born in Philadelphia, O'Malley attended Marple Newtown High School and was a junior studying marketing and public relations at UT, her obituary says.
She held a part-time job at Dairy Joy, an ice cream shop in Tampa, and worked at the Surfing Pig in North Wildwood, NJ, according to the restaurant.
Friends, coworkers, and loved ones posted tributes on social media.
It is with great sadness…
Douglas Yorke Jr., Passionate Author From Jersey Shore, Dies After Easter Sunday Crash
A Monmouth County author died from his injuries after an SUV struck him while he rode his bike on Easter Sunday, authorities said.
Douglas Yorke Jr., 72, of Red Bank, was hit by a black 2017 Honda HR-V at around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 31, a Shrewsbury police spokesperson said. The crash happened on Samara Drive, just south of Obre Place.
Yorke was brought to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune to be treated for his injuries. He died at the hospital on Thursday, Apr. 11, according to his obituary.
The driver stayed at the scene of the crash. No charges or summonsed have bee…
John Dabrowski, Salon Owner From Somerset County, Dies At 57
John Dabrowski, a Branchburg resident and Bayonne resident, died on Monday, April 8, at the age of 57, according to his obituary on the Stellato Funeral Home website.
A graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Dabrowski worked as an IT consultant before making a career transition and becoming co-owner of About You Salon in Bayonne, his obituary reads.
In his free time, Dabrowski was a history buff who enjoyed watching documentaries and was a movie buff who could quote lines and discuss trivia, according to his obituary.
https://www.stellatofuneralhomes.com/obituaries/john-da…
NJ's Alexis DeLuca Dies Suddenly, 20: Obituary
Alexis Nicole DeLuca, of Moorestown, died suddenly on March 22, according to an obituary published by Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home. She was 20 years old.
Alexis was a 2021 graduate of the Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA, her obituary said. After graduation, Alexis worked for the US Post Office in Rio Grande.
My heart hurts beyond belief. So incredibly hard to watch one of my best friends Kathy Raroha embark on this path. No... Posted by Kimberly Brody Muckenfuss on Sunday, March 24, 2024
While she was in high school, she worked as a lifeguard and swi…
T.M. Stevens, NJ Bassist Who Played With James Brown, Tina Turner, Dies At 72
A bass guitarist from West Long Branch who performed with many legendary musicians has died at the age of 72, according to reports.
Thomas "T.M." Stevens died in his sleep at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 10, musician and performance artist Carrie Beehan said in a Facebook post. Beehan had posted in late February that Stevens was hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs.
July 27, 1951 - March 10, 2024 Thomas Michael Stevens (T.M Stevens) - I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of... Posted by Carrie Beehan on Sunday, March 10, 2024
Stevens played bass and sang backup vo…
Victim Killed In Route 1 Crash, Freehold's Dennis Frick, Was US Navy Vet, 65
Services have been set for Dennis John Frick, of Freehold Township, who died in a crash on Route 1 Wednesday, March 6. He was 65 years old.
Visitation is on Sunday, March 10 for Dennis, who became a senior vice president with Heller Construction where he worked for 35 years, according to his obituary published by Freeman Manalapan Marlboro Funeral Home.
The funeral liturgy is on Monday at noon at St. Rose of Lima Church in Freehold.
Dennis was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from 1977 to 1981 aboard the USS Preserver, his obit said.
"Dennis was a lifelong New York Mets fan, traveling to …
Steve Lawrence, Crooner Who Helped Open NJ's First Casino, Dies At 88
Steve Lawrence, an iconic crooner who helped open New Jersey's first casino, has died, according to reports.
Lawrence died on Thursday, Mar. 7 at 88 years old. A family spokesperson said the singer's cause of death was complications from Alzheimer's disease, according to Variety.
Lawrence and his wife Eydie Gormé sang in the pop vocal duo called "Steve and Eydie". The couple toured together from 1954 to 2009, and Gormé died in 2013.
Lawrence was known for hits like "Go Away Little Girl", "Pretty Blue Eyes", and "Footsteps". He was also an actor, a comedian, and a Broadway p…
Toms River Dad Robert Catalfamo Dies Suddenly, 43
Robert Michael Catalfamo, of Toms River, died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 25 at Community Medical Center, according to an obituary published by McCriskin-Gustafson Family of Funeral Homes and a GoFundMe campaign. He was 43 years old.
Nearly $20,000 was raised for medical and funeral expenses by the GoFundMe page as of Thursday, March 7.
Rob was a 1999 graduate of South Plainfield High School, his obituary said.
Rob lived in Jersey City and later began a career in hospitality, and eventually to Albany, NY, where he worked for the New York Board of Health, according to his obit.
Rob …
Sadness Spreads Following Death Of Former Toms River Realtor Blake Pierce, 36
The death of Blake Pierce, a 36-year-old realtor, is breaking hearts across New Jersey.
The Shrewsbury resident, formerly of Toms River, died on Feb. 18, 2024, his obituary on the Silverton Memorial Website says.
Blake had been working as the director of coaching for Re-Max First in East Brunswick, his obituary says. His profile shows he was a realtor at KW City Life Hoboken.
His coworkers are deeply impacted by his loss.
"I always thought I could learn from you a different day," one wrote on Instagram. "You would be there next week sharing your knowledge, insight and laughing …
NJ's Richard Reinhold Jr., 46, Deputy Special Agent For Homeland Security Dies
Richard Reinhold Jr., a well-respected deputy special agent in charge with Homeland Security Investigations from New Jersey, died on Monday, Feb. 26 with his family by his side, his obituary said. He was 46 years old.
Rich, of Delran — affectionately referred to by colleagues as "Big Daddy" — previously worked as an agent in Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Newark, NJ.
Richard grew up in Philadelphia and attended Father Judge High School and Holy Family University where he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting, his obituary said. After graduating, he joined the…
North Brunswick Dad Matthew Beauregard Dies Suddenly: Campaign
Matthew D. Beauregard, a heavy equipment operator and father of two from North Brunswick, went into cardiac arrest and died days later, a GoFundMe campaign says. He was 55 years old.
Matt, as he was affectionately known, began Feb. 12 just like any other day, the campaign reads: "Matt wished his youngest daughter a good day at school, drove to work, sat with his coworkers, and excitedly discussed the Super Bowl from the night before.
"A few minutes later, life for the Beauregard family changed forever. Matt suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to RWJ, where he spent a short s…
Point Pleasant Man, 29, Killed By Car On Garden State Parkway Grass Median: Report
A 29-year-old man was struck and killed by a car on the Garden State Parkway when the vehicle he was riding in became disabled during this week's snow storm, according to his obituary and New Jersey State Police.
Kody Lupich, of Point Pleasant, was standing on the grass median on the Parkway after the vehicle he was riding in became disabled Tuesday, Feb. 13 just after 7 a.m. in Tinton Falls, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said.
That's when another vehicle, a Honda, lost control and struck Lupich who was standing in the grass area of the roadway near milepost 109.1,…
Miroslaw Kolenda, 42, Of Middlesex, Enjoyed Fishing, Helping Others
Miroslaw Kolenda of Middlesex died on Feb. 1, according to an obituary published by Van Tassel Funeral Home. He was 42 years old.
Miroslaw worked as a machine operator for Cascades Container in Piscataway, his obituary said.
"He liked fishing but most of all he loved helping other people," his obit said.
Miroslaw is survived by his parents, Krystyna Kolenda and Andrzej Kolenda, his sister, Anna Kolenda and his ex-wife, Yolanta Kolenda.
Click here to read Miroslaw Kolenda's complete obituary.
Funeral Set For Woman Stabbed Dead In Somerset County: 'A Bright Light'
Funeral services have been set for 27-year-old Maryrose Fealey, who was fatally stabbed in Somerville on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Somerville, according to her obituary on the Bridgewater Funeral Home website.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the funeral home.
Fealey, who was born and raised in the borough, was a graduate of Rutgers Business School and was a dedicated to battling drug addiction, founding 4TheYounger Me and working with Not an Easy Fix and Empo…
Forked River Landscaper Andrew Urlton Dies, 41
New Jersey landscaper Andrew Urlton died at home in Forked River on Monday, Jan. 22, according to his obituary on the Ocean County Cremation Service website. He was 41 years old.
Born and raised in Edison, Andrew graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1999 and went on to work in landscaping, his obituary says. He had been working on earning a certificate in addiction counseling, and hoped to help those battling addiction, Andrew's obituary reads.
Man I don’t even know where to start… I love you uncle Andrew, I’ll miss you man❤️🕊️ Posted by Rj Petersen on Saturday, January 27, 20…
