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'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30 'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30
'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30 Support was surging for the family of Bergen County dad and auto repairman Ronnie Guerra. Guerra of Upper Saddle River died on Sunday, Nov. 27. He was 30 years old. More than $11,200 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Guerra's daughter, Amia Lester as of Wednesday, Nov. 30. "Ronnie's greatest joy and purpose in life was taking care of Amia," the page reads. "This trust is just one way we will ensure that his memory and love will live on with her." Ronnie worked as a repairman at his family business, Ideal Service Center, Inc. in River Edge, built by his late grandfather, Aldo Guerra. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Westwood Mechanic's Hand Crushed In Park Ridge Auto Repair Shop Accident Westwood Mechanic's Hand Crushed In Park Ridge Auto Repair Shop Accident
Westwood Mechanic's Hand Crushed In Park Ridge Auto Repair Shop Accident A mechanic from Westwood had his hand crushed in a Thursday morning accident at a Park Ridge auto repair shop, authorities said. The 61-year-old employee was working on a vehicle Z Star Park Ridge Auto Repair at Kinderkamack Road and Park Avenue when his right hand was crushed between the motor and its mount shortly after 10:30 a.m., Police Capt. Joseph Rampolla said. Another worker freed him and Officer David DiGregorio administered first aid before the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps took him to Hackensack University Medical Center, the captain said. ****** ALSO SEE: A medical c…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Arrangements Set For 'Honest, Knowledgable' Mechanic Killed In Lodi Lift Accident Arrangements Set For 'Honest, Knowledgable' Mechanic Killed In Lodi Lift Accident
Arrangements Set For 'Honest, Knowledgable' Mechanic Killed In Lodi Lift Accident Jason "Jay" Menniti was a solid mechanic: He was honest and he was knowledgeable, customers of his father's Lodi auto shop said. The 46-year-old Pompton Plains resident was killed in a horrific accident when a car fell on him at his family's Lodi auto repair shop last week. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 10 at Santangelo Funeral Home in Lodi. Menniti, who worked at John's Auto Repair alongside his father, made customers feel comfortable. "As a woman sometimes its tough to go to a mechanic and not feel like you're getting the run around," one Yelper wrote, "…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Manny, Moe & Jacked-Up: Pep Boys Paying $80,000 To Settle Overcharges Manny, Moe & Jacked-Up: Pep Boys Paying $80,000 To Settle Overcharges
Manny, Moe & Jacked-Up: Pep Boys Paying $80,000 To Settle Overcharges Pep Boys has agreed to revise its business practices and pay $80,000 to settle a state complaint that it overcharged at registers and didn't clearly mark prices, authorities said Friday. The automotive retail chain, which has more than 40 retail locations in the state – including in Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, Lodi and Paterson – agreed to several changes in its business practices, state Attorney General Christopher Porrino said. These include: implementing a program to monitor pricing accuracies in its stores; conducting regular audits of its pricing; keeping a log of the audits for…

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by Jerry DeMarco