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Community Rallies For Grieving Tenafly Daughters Community Rallies For Grieving Tenafly Daughters
Community Rallies For Grieving Tenafly Daughters Cheryl Afrmann of Tenafly was often the first to offer help in times of need. After a valiant battle with breast cancer, the mom of three died on March 17 --  and friends were quick to help her family. More than $25,000 had been raised for Arfmann's daughters as of Wednesday evening on a GoFundMe, launched by Lynn Vanderlinden.  "Cherie loved everyone and was in return loved by all," Vanderlinden said.  "She was the first person to lend a helping hand to anyone and everyone in need and reached out to everyone. She brought laughter, loyalty, love, and compassion to all…

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by Cecilia Levine
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TRIBUTE: Dumont's Aram Manoogian Dies After Valiant Battle With Brain Cancer TRIBUTE: Dumont's Aram Manoogian Dies After Valiant Battle With Brain Cancer
Tribute: Dumont's Aram Manoogian Dies After Valiant Battle With Brain Cancer Aram Manoogian of Dumont died on Jan. 17 after a valiant battle with brain cancer. He was 35 years old. More than $45,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Manoogian's fight as of Monday afternoon. "The only thing we could not buy was time," his mother Hasmig Kopooshian wrote on the page. "Aram fought for his life bravely and courageously. To say that he will be missed is an understatement." Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 22 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barrett Funeral Home in Tenafly. A funeral service will be Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Vartanantz Armenian Church in …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Christina Guardino Of Dumont Remembered As Great Neighbor, Sweet Soul Christina Guardino Of Dumont Remembered As Great Neighbor, Sweet Soul
Christina Guardino Of Dumont Remembered As Great Neighbor, Sweet Soul Christina "Chrissy" Guardino of Dumont died at 44 years old. More than $8,900 had been raised in her memory on a GoFundMe as of Tuesday afternoon. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 1, at Barrett Funeral Home in Tenafly. A memorial service is scheduled for Jan. 2 at noon, at the Saint Therese of Liseux Church in Cresskill. Friends and loved ones remembered Chrissy as a fierce and caring friend. "Christina was so incredible," the Gallup family wrote. "She was a great neighbor and friend. She will be truly missed by all she knew." "I worked with Chrissy at Coach many years ago. Truly…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Visitation Thursday For Late Demarest Pizza Owner Steve Renke Visitation Thursday For Late Demarest Pizza Owner Steve Renke
Visitation Thursday For Late Demarest Pizza Owner Steve Renke Visiting hours are this Thursday for Steve Renke, the longtime Demarest Pizza owner who died suddenly over the weekend. A private funeral service and cremation will follow public visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Barrett Funeral Home, 148 Dean Drive in Tenafly: (201) 568-8043. Renke, 49, who made Demarest Pizza a local institution for more than three decades, constantly took up the causes of anyone who needed funding help -- advertising campaigns at his shop, urging people to give what they could. "Steve was an incredible supporter of the [Northern Valley Demarest High School] m…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Haworth Councilman Anthony Volpe Dies -- 'He Made His Mark... A Deep And Generous One' Haworth Councilman Anthony Volpe Dies -- 'He Made His Mark... A Deep And Generous One'
Haworth Councilman Anthony Volpe Dies -- 'He Made His Mark... A Deep And Generous One' Haworth Councilman Anthony Volpe died surrounded by his family on Aug. 3 following a heroic battle with cancer. He was 50. Anthony was responsible for the expansion of the Haworth Library, donating thousands of dollars-worth of work on the new foundation and groundwork. "And that’s just one of the ways he showed his love for this town," borough librarian Beth Potter said.  "He made his mark.... a very deep and generous one." Born in Teaneck, Anthony was an honors graduate from Fordham University with a degree in business. He was the sole proprietor of Volpe Custom Home…

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by Cecilia Levine