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Ramapo College Grad Meredith Pisaeno Dies, 44 Ramapo College Grad Meredith Pisaeno Dies, 44
Ramapo College Grad Meredith Pisaeno Dies, 44 Meredith Lynn Pisaeno, a beloved special education and elementary school teacher in the Sayreville School District, died Friday, July 25, at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, surrounded by her family, according to her obituary on the Carmen Spezzi Funeral Home website. She was 44.  Pisaeno, who earned two master’s degrees in education, dedicated more than 22 years to students at Arleth and Truman Schools, leaving a lasting impact on the community. A Cranford native, Pisaeno was a lifelong Girl Scout who earned the Gold Award and served as a volunteer EMT. She was a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Vinny Guadagnino Swaps Late Nights For Long Runs: How He Crushed The NYC Half Vinny Guadagnino Swaps Late Nights For Long Runs: How He Crushed The NYC Half
Vinny Guadagnino Swaps Late Nights For Long Runs: How He Crushed The NYC Half Vinny Guadagnino is swapping club nights for clocked miles. The Jersey Shore star, 37, ran the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday, March 16, and later sat down with Peloton coach Becs Gentry on the New York Road Runners "Set the Pace" podcast to talk all things running—Jersey style. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Becs Gentry (@becsgentry) Vinny Guadagnino crosses the finish line at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. New York Road Runners Guadagnino, a Staten Island native, said he didn’t take running ser…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Teacher, Dad Killed In PIP Crash Saves Multiple Lives With Organ Donation Teacher, Dad Killed In PIP Crash Saves Multiple Lives With Organ Donation
Teacher, Dad Killed In PIP Crash Saves Multiple Lives With Organ Donation Michael Donoghue continues to leave a profound impact, even after his untimely passing in a car crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Fort Lee, NJ on Thursday, Jan. 16. The 54-year-old New City, NY father and longtime educator donated his organs — his lungs, kidneys, and liver — saving at least four lives, his family members tell Daily Voice For more than three decades, Donoghue served as an English teacher and department chair at I.S. 143 in Washington Heights, NY inspiring thousands of students and colleagues with his dedication, humor, and compassion. Just four months away fr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Grandmother Kills Ex-Daughter-In Law From NJ In Twisted Murder-Suicide: Reports Grandmother Kills Ex-Daughter-In Law From NJ In Twisted Murder-Suicide: Reports
Grandmother Kills Ex-Daughter-In Law From NJ In Twisted Murder-Suicide: Reports A 45-year-old New Jersey native and Westchester County, NY middle school teacher was shot and killed by her ex-husband's 65-year-old mother, who then turned the gun on herself in New York City, multiple news outlets say. Marisa Galloway — who hails from Wildwood, NJ and worked as a special education teacher in Ardsley, NY — was shot and killed by Kathleen Leigh near Gracie Mansion on Friday morning, July 26, NYPD brass said at a news briefing later that day. The NYPD said it happened amid a custody battle between Galloway and her ex-husband, whose mother was identified as Leigh, over their …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon
Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon Another TCS New York City marathon was under way Sunday, Nov. 5, and New Jersey's Zac Clark is among the nearly 50,000 runners — 16 of whom are celebs. Clark is a Haddonfield native who was on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette" starring Tayshia Adams.  Clark's bib number is 19213. According to the race tracker, he was 20 miles in as of 12 p.m., with about six left to go. Zac Clark of Haddonfield and Tayshia Adams on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette." ABC/Craig Sjodin This will be at least the 11th marathon for the 39-year-old Philly sports fan and former college baseball player, who has be…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Garrett Szeto Of Scotch Plains Dies, 26 Garrett Szeto Of Scotch Plains Dies, 26
Garrett Szeto Of Scotch Plains Dies, 26 Beloved son, brother and mental wellness advocate Garrett Austin Szeto of Scotch Plains died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the age of 26. Garrett had countless hobbies, skills, and interests. More recently, he received a Professional Life Coaching Certificate with the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, his obituary says. Hi everyone - I’m looking for volunteers that want to try out Life Coaching! I am in the process of getting certified... Posted by Garrett Szeto on Saturday, October 23, 2021 He also loved to laugh and had practiced improv with the Steel City Improv Theater in P…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Services Set For Devoted ‘Mighty-Mom’ Tragically Struck, Killed In Pequannock, 55 Services Set For Devoted ‘Mighty-Mom’ Tragically Struck, Killed In Pequannock, 55
Services Set For Devoted ‘Mighty-Mom’ Tragically Struck, Killed In Pequannock, 55 Services have been set for the devoted single mother who was tragically struck and killed at the age of 55. Jill A. Russo of Pompton Plains died Saturday, June 11 while walking near 229 Boulevard in Pequannock, DailyVoice.com reported. Jill grew up in Saddle Brook, where she graduated high school in 1985, her obituary says. She was a competitive swimmer and loved playing softball. More recently, Jill had developed a passion for running and ice hockey, where she participated in an adult league at the Floyd Hall Arena, according to her memorial. She was also preparing to compete in the Disn…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Charges Filed In Auto Death Of Beloved Clifton Icon Charges Filed In Auto Death Of Beloved Clifton Icon
Charges Filed In Auto Death Of Beloved Clifton Icon Grieving loved ones prepared to bury a beloved Clifton icon as authorities announced that charges had been filed against the driver who struck and killed 81-year-old "marathon man" Marinus Lalumia. The driver, Ibrahim Jadallah, 21, remained held in the Passaic County Jail pending a first appearance Thursday in Central Judicial Processing Court in Paterson, authorities announced.  He's charged with death by auto, otherwise known as vehicular manslaughter, they said. Jadallah was behind the wheel of a speeding 2017 Honda HR-V that struck Lalumia as he crossed Hazel Street, a few doors down …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
She Said Yes! Fort Lee 5K Race Ends With Finish Line Proposal She Said Yes! Fort Lee 5K Race Ends With Finish Line Proposal
She Said Yes! Fort Lee 5K Race Ends With Finish Line Proposal A New York woman rocked more than just Fort Lee's annual Rock the River Race on Sunday. Moments after crossing the finish line, Thomas Susarchick proposed to girlfriend Ariel Hidalgo, who he met six years ago at the same race, ABC7 reports. And yes, Hidalgo rocked the rock. The annual run begins at the Ross Dock picnic area at the Palisades Interstate Park. Thousands of runners and cyclists attend each year. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.

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by Cecilia Levine