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Reassuring Bergen County Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47
Erik J. Midgley, a dedicated Bergen County Public Safety dispatcher and lifelong community volunteer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 10, according to his obituary on the Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home website. He was 47 years old.
Known for his reassuring presence during emergencies, Erik spent many years as the calming voice on the other end of the line for those in crisis, his obituary says. His legacy includes years of volunteer work with the Palisades Park and Fairview Ambulance Corps.
Erik worked as a public servant for more than 25 years, including 19 with the Bergen County…
Former Bergen Courthouse Secretary, Paramus Mom Tracy Keenan Dies After Longtime Lupus Battle
Tracy Keenan, a 46-year-old mom from Paramus, died on Tuesday, July 2, after years of battling lupus, according to her obituary.
Tracy was born in Belleville and grew up in Park Ridge, graduating from Park Ridge High School, her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website reads. She later worked at the Bergen County Courthouse in Hackensack as a secretary for 10 years, according to her obituary.
She is survived by her husband, Ilir; her three daughters, Lila, Abigail and Sidney; her mother, Maureen; siblings, Andrew, Megan and Kevin, along with numerous family members and friends, acc…
Driver Charged In Route 1&9 Crash That Killed Passenger: 'She Slayed Too Hard For This World'
A 22-year-old Newark man has been arrested in connection with a crash that killed a 21-year-old Bloomfield resident on Friday, Sept. 1, authorities said.
Gabriel Melo was behind the wheel of the 2018 Audi that collided with the tractor trailer on the Routes 1 & 9 North ramp at Route 139 West, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Melo was arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office on Thursday, Sept. 7, Suarez said.
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Melo's passenger, Daniella Rosario, of Bloomfield, and formerly of Paramus and Haledon, ultimately died, while two other passengers…
Heartbreaking Battle Ends For Beloved Bergen Firefighter
A career Bergen County firefighter's valiant battle with cancer ended Saturday, leaving countless loved ones, first responders, friends and others devastated.
"We all ask why the great ones are taken to soon and we can't find the answer," Hackensack Fire Capt. Justin Derevyanik wrote as news of the death of Timothy Rice spread on Saturday.
Timmy Rice, 42, of Emerson leaves Regina, his wife of 15 years, their daughter, Aubrey, and their son, TJ.
He was "one of a kind, truly one of the nicest, most caring people I’ve ever known," Doug Habermann wrote -- just one of a rapidly growing collect…
Thousands Raised In Memory Of Hackensack Shooting Victim Christian Pacas, 22
The community is rallying to help provide a memorial for Christian Pacas, who was gunned down last month in Hackensack.
Pacas, 22, was remembered on a GoFundMe as a "spirited life" with "big dreams for himself and his family."
The campaign, launched by Maria Pacas, had raised more than $8,800 as of Wednesday afternoon.
"Anyone that knew him knew how true he was to himself and that is something anyone can say is extremely rare," Maria Pacas wrote. "He always had a way to make you laugh, smile, and lift you up."
Pacas was shot dead before dawn Dec. 22, around the corner from the Bergen…
Kenneth Williams Jr. Of Elmwood Park, 27, Was 'Marine's Marine' Who Went Above And Beyond
Kenneth Richard Williams, Jr. of Elmwood Park died on May 27, Memorial Day. He was 27 years old.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, the corporal was deployed to Afghanistan -- multiple times -- and Japan, his obituary says.
More than $3,600 had been raised as of Monday afternoon on a GoFundMe for Williams' family to assist with funeral expenses.
"If you knew Kenny, you were lucky," says the page, launched by Reggie Harrison.
"He had such a big heart and was willing to give the shirt off his back, even to a stranger.
"He was a Marine’s Marine, always willing to go ab…
Franklin Zhinin Of River Edge Dies, 31
Franklin P. Zhinin of River Edge died on Wednesday, May 9. He was 31 years old.
Zhinin was a social worker for Fundamentals Inc. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
He is predeceased by his father, Sagrado Zhinin.
He is survived by his wife, Karina (nee Acevedo); mom Maria Pene of Hackensack; siblings Sandra Zhinin of Hackensack and Jorge Zhinin of Hackennsack; nieces and nephews Edgar, Nelsi, Melissa, Bryan and Isabella.
Visitation is Saturday, May 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gentile Funeral Service in Hackensack.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 14 at Holy Trin…
Late Ridgewood Native Remembered As Passionate Hairstylist
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – Lifelong Saddle Brook resident Joseph R. Di Bella died on Jan. 4. He was 37.
Di Bella, who was born in Ridgewood, is survived by his parents, Raymond and Betina “Tina” (née Nevoso) Di Bella, brother Daniel, sister Dawn Canestrino and her husband Arthur, niece Juliana, nephew Artie, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
Di Bella followed in his great grandfather’s footsteps to become a talented hairstylist. He was also “a jack of all trades and would learn anything he put his mind to,” according to his obituary.
“He had a green thumb, a passion about landscaping his hom…
