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Ice Cream Shop Worker Killed In Route 80 Crash Left Lasting Impact On Customers, Coworkers
Monday, Nov. 4 was going to be a big day for Cameron Ray.
It would have been the 19-year-old MSU sophomore's first day of work at Das' Creamery's new location, Das' Creamery MooTown Morris Marketplace, on East Hanover Avenue in Morristown.
Ray, of Flanders, joined Das' staff in April 2021, and has brought light and life to the ice cream shop ever since, the shop's owners tell Daily Voice.
But early Sunday morning, Nov. 3, 19-year-old Ray was killed when he rear-ended a box truck on the shoulder of Route 80 in Denville.
So, celebrations at Das' Creamery MooTown will have to wait.
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Clifton's Michael Rodriguez Dies At 24 With Unborn Daughter On The Way: Campaign
Michael Rodriguez of Clifton died on Thursday, July 11. He was 24 years old.
According to his obituary published on the Legacy website, Michael, affectionately known as Mikey, is being remembered for his "kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity," along with his "humor and the joy he brought to those around him."
A GoFundMe launched for Michael's family had raised more than $13,800 as of Saturday, July 20. The campaign was launched by his cousin, Ashley Hernandez, who says he had a baby girl on the way.
"As we come to terms with this tragedy, we aim to honor Michael’s legacy…
Lodi Firefighter, 48, Dies On Vacation
What began as a holiday trip ended tragically for a beloved Lodi firefighter, his fellow first responders and loved ones.
Antonio Mercado III died in a Texas hospital on Monday after being admitted several days earlier, friends and fellow firefighters said.
Mercado, who'd suffered from heart trouble, had been with Lodi Rescue Truck Co. 1. Before that, he rode with Hose Co. 1.
A father and grandfather, he was 48.
Visiting is this Sunday, Jan. 30, at Funeraria Alvarez, 66 Passaic Avenue in Passaic: (973) 815-0080.
Time frames will be strict, according to his daughter, Antonia Mercado…
Memorial Service Set For Bergen Police Veteran, 51, Who Loved Intensely, Had Everyone's Back
He was as strong as he was emotional. He wore his heart on his sleeve and always had a special smile and knowing look to go with an immense kindness for others.
That’s what many will remember when they gather in Van Saun Park this Thursday for a memorial service for River Edge Police Detective Sgt. Chris Cheevers.
Cheevers, who died last week at 51, “intensely loved those who survive him,” his obituary says, “especially his wife Tara, his five children Avery, Katie, Joseph, Owen, and Kiersten, his siblings and cousins, their extended families and the many friends he made over his lifetime i…
Morris County Dad, Dumont Native Greg Gibson Dies After Battle With Leukemia
Gregory Gibson of Morris Plains died Tuesday, June 25 after a year-long battle with leukemia. He was 53 years old.
A Dumont native, Gibson leaves behind his wife, Melissa, and three children, Jeremy, Kyle and Kelly.
More than $11,700 had been raised for the family on a GoFundMe as of Saturday morning.
"We will all miss Greg's kindness, generosity, and his amazing sense of humor," campaign founder Jeff Axelrad wrote on the page.
Greg worked as a managing director at BNY Mellon, and previously as the director of business solutions at Pershing LLC.
He was with Lockheed Martin Spa…
