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Residents Reflect On Life, Legacy Of Bound Brook Police Chief Who Died Of Cancer Residents Reflect On Life, Legacy Of Bound Brook Police Chief Who Died Of Cancer
Residents Reflect On Life, Legacy Of Bound Brook Police Chief Who Died Of Cancer The Bound Brook Police Department is mourning the loss of its chief, Richard S. Colombaroni, a lifelong resident and pillar of the community whose leadership and dedication over a 40-year career left an enduring impact. Chief Colombaroni passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer, the department announced Friday, Dec. 20. He was 62 years old. A true embodiment of duty and integrity, Colombaroni began his career in 1983 as a dispatcher before attending the Municipal Police Academy in Sea Girt. That same year, he officially joined the Bound Brook Police Department as a pa…
CNN News Anchor From NJ Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post CNN News Anchor From NJ Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post
CNN News Anchor From NJ Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post Alisyn Camerota, A CNN anchor from Fairfield County, CT and with New Jersey roots is mourning the loss of her husband, she announced in a heartbreaking post on social media. Camerota, who was born in Shrewsbury, NJ said on Friday, Sept. 20 on Instagram that her husband, Tim Lewis, died on July 27, 2024 — two years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis' obituary on the Harding Funeral Home website says that he and Camerota live in Westport, CT. "I cannot imagine any human being soldiering through a devastating diagnosis with more humor, humility and bravery than Tim," …
9/11 Survivor Dies Of Pancreatic Cancer Leaving NJ Family Devastated Ahead Of Holidays 9/11 Survivor Dies Of Pancreatic Cancer Leaving NJ Family Devastated Ahead Of Holidays
9/11 Survivor Dies Of Pancreatic Cancer Leaving NJ Family Devastated Ahead Of Holidays This holiday season will undoubtedly feel much different than last for the Daly-Somma boys, who will be spending it without their mom, Jennifer. The community, however, is hoping to make it a little brighter. Jennifer Daly, 48, of Fair Haven, died at home on Nov. 23 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A GoFundMe for her sons, Will, 7, and Trevor, 6, along with husband, Matt, had raised more than $82,000 as of Tuesday, Dec. 13. Jen was a standout soccer player having been a member of the Masconomet Regional High School team, her obituary says. She won a national championship with t…
Former HS Football Standout, Penn State Linebacker Bani Gbadyu, 34, Dies From Pancreatic Cancer Former HS Football Standout, Penn State Linebacker Bani Gbadyu, 34, Dies From Pancreatic Cancer
Former HS Football Standout, Penn State Linebacker Bani Gbadyu, 34, Dies From Pancreatic Cancer Former Maryland high school football standout and Penn State linebacker Bani Gbadyu has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 34. Friends and family of Gbadyu announced on Saturday, Oct. 22 that he died due to complications from cancer, leaving behind three young children and his wife, Molly. The terminal cancer diagnosis was delivered last month during a doctor’s visit, according to the York Daily Record. Former Penn State linebacker Bani Gbadyu is in the hospital. If you're able to lend a hand, here's a GoFundMe. https://t.co/6NR2KYRdAl — Roar Lions Roar (@RLRblog)…
Passaic Native Erik Tlatelpa Fought For Family: Support Surges After Dad Loses Cancer Battle Passaic Native Erik Tlatelpa Fought For Family: Support Surges After Dad Loses Cancer Battle
Passaic Native Erik Tlatelpa Fought For Family: Support Surges After Dad Loses Cancer Battle Support is surging for the family of a Passaic native and Connecticut dad who died of cancer. Erik Tlatelpa, 41, of Trumbull, CT, died on Friday, June 3, of pancreatic cancer, according to a GoFundMe set up to create a college fund for his two sons. The page had raised more than $8,200 of its $20,000 goal as of Tuesday, June 7. "While this horrible disease ultimately claimed his life, Erik fought hard for more then[sic] 2 years to spend as much time as possible with those he loved," the fundraiser's description reads.  "He was a devoted husband to Katherine Linnet, whom he shared…
TRIBUTE: Selfless Saddle Brook Police Vet With Heart Of Gold Succumbs To Cancer TRIBUTE: Selfless Saddle Brook Police Vet With Heart Of Gold Succumbs To Cancer
Tribute: Selfless Saddle Brook Police Vet With Heart Of Gold Succumbs To Cancer TRIBUTE: It is with deepest regret and sadness that our department announces the passing of Saddle Brook Police Officer Michael Juliano. Mike, 47, passed in the early morning hours of Aug. 1 (Thursday) due to complications related to his battle with pancreatic cancer. After it was detected in February, Mike was re-assigned from police patrol division and placed on modified assignment and duty hours to accommodate his medical treatments and procedures, which became necessary for his immediate future. Mike was a fighter and wasn't looking at his condition awaiting the Grim Reaper – but, rath…
Clifton's Commercial Jingle Queen Marlene VerPlanck Dies, 84 Clifton's Commercial Jingle Queen Marlene VerPlanck Dies, 84
Clifton's Commercial Jingle Queen Marlene VerPlanck Dies, 84 CLIFTON, N.J. -- The queen of commercial jingles Marlene VerPlanck of Clifton died Jan. 14. She was 84 years old. She sang the jingle for Campbell's Soup and Winston's Cigarettes. VerPlanck's career began as a big-band singer but became well-known on the New York Cabaret circuit, according to her obituary in the New York Times.  New York Times writer John S. Wilson in 1980 said she “may be the most accomplished interpreter of popular material performing today.” Her last performance was a month before she died in Greenwich Village, the obituary says. She died of pancreatic cancer, accordi…
Oradell Native Elisabeth Rozgonyi Dies At 52 Oradell Native Elisabeth Rozgonyi Dies At 52
Oradell Native Elisabeth Rozgonyi Dies At 52 ORADELL, N.J. – Elisabeth “Beth” Rozgonyi of Pequannock died at home in the loving care of her family on January 10. She was 52. Beth was born in Oradell and raised in Pompton Plains, and was a graduate of Pequannock Township High School. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Glen, her children Brian and his fiancé Stephanie Tedeschi, John, and Jessica, her mother, Lois, and her siblings, Thomas, Douglas, James and Patricia McDonald. She was predeceased by her father, Robert McDonald, and her brother, Robert McDonald Jr. “She adored her family and worked hard for them. A gifted cook…