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NJ Sheriff's Association Cites 'Fortitude, Resoluteness' Of Fallen Passaic Comrade Berdnik NJ Sheriff's Association Cites 'Fortitude, Resoluteness' Of Fallen Passaic Comrade Berdnik
NJ Sheriff's Association Cites 'Fortitude, Resoluteness' Of Fallen Passaic Comrade Berdnik "On behalf of the Sheriffs' Association of New Jersey, President Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson and its members, we express our sincere condolences for the loss of our dear brother in law enforcement, Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. "Sheriff Berdnik's untimely passing was a shock to us all. He served as a member of the New Jersey Sheriffs Association for fifteen (13) years, where he worked hard to ensure the safety of the Passaic County residents and that the needs of the Passaic County community were addressed.  "Sheriff Berdnik was a man of great character, always mild-mannere…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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NJ Firefighter Brian Letrent Dies Suddenly, 34 NJ Firefighter Brian Letrent Dies Suddenly, 34
NJ Firefighter Brian Letrent Dies Suddenly, 34 The Bayville Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Brian Letrent died suddenly of a medical condition on Wednesday, June 21, according to his obituary. He was 34 years old. A Toms River native, Brian was raised in Bayville and was a 2007 graduate of Central Regional High School. He enlisted in the US Army right after graduation and was deployed to Iraq for six months. From Mayor Carmen Amato. Our heartfelt condolences are with Brian Letrent and his family during this difficult time.... Posted by Berkeley Township on Thursday, June 22, 2023 Brian worked as a mechan…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Rutgers Student Killed In Route 9 Crash Treated Customers With Extreme Kindness Rutgers Student Killed In Route 9 Crash Treated Customers With Extreme Kindness
Rutgers Student Killed In Route 9 Crash Treated Customers With Extreme Kindness Driton Guze is being remembered for the way he made those around him feel: Seen and heard. The 22-year-old Rutgers University business student was killed when he lost control of an Infiniti Q50 Wednesday, Oct. 19 in Old Bridge, police said. Condolences have been pouring in for him ever since, each one noting his kindness and thoughtfulness. "He was the nicest person at Old Bridge Pizza. I have Parkinsons Disease and when I felt well enough to go get something there he would always give me a few minutes of his time and made sure I was well taken care," wrote one person in a co…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Dylan DeStefano Dies In Crash, 19 Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Dylan DeStefano Dies In Crash, 19
Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Dylan DeStefano Dies In Crash, 19 Dylan DeStefano died in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday, Oct. 12 of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident, his obituary says. He was 19 years old. The Barnegat/Manahawkin resident's greatest passions were his Honda Street Bike and his Nissan 350 Z, next to physical fitness, his obit says. Dylan was a valued employee of Mud City, where he was considered family. Hundreds of people who knew and loved Dylan turned out for a memorial in his honor last week. A GoFundMe page for Dylan's family had raised more than $24,600 as of Sunday, Oct. 16. Condolences poured in on Instagram. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Community Mourns Hillsdale Native, Clemson Student Ryan Shoop, 20 Community Mourns Hillsdale Native, Clemson Student Ryan Shoop, 20
Community Mourns Hillsdale Native, Clemson Student Ryan Shoop, 20 Hillsdale native Ryan C. Shoop died on Oct. 31. He was 20 years old. Ryan was a 2016 graduate of Bergen Catholic, where he played lacrosse. He had been studying management at Clemson University in South Carolina. "Coming to grips with the death of a student is always difficult," said L. Christopher Miller, interim vice president of student affairs and dean of students.  "The Clemson Family extends our deepest condolences to Ryan’s family and friends as they make sense of his untimely passing." Condolences poured in. "Heart of gold man," Ricky Schmidt wrote on Facebook. "[…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Gregory Prommel Of Wanaque Dies Suddenly, 25 Gregory Prommel Of Wanaque Dies Suddenly, 25
Gregory Prommel Of Wanaque Dies Suddenly, 25 Gregory Prommel of Wanaque died suddenly on Sept. 17. He was 25 years old. Gregory was remembered in his obituary as a "a fun loving young man with an incredibly kind heart. He was known as a generous soul who would’ve given 'the shirt off his back' to anyone in need." Condolences poured in on social media. "Rip Gregory Prommel the memories are flooding in because you were apart of the great ones," Sophia Manatakis wrote on Facebook . "Your caring kind personality will be missed . 🙏🏽😇" "10 Years of friendship doesn’t seem like nearly enough time with you…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says
Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says A 21-year-old Bergen County native killed last week in a motor vehicle accident is being remembered as an incredible friend who made a tremendous impact on his college's campus. University of Maryland undergraduate student and Cresskill native Zachary Garcia died Sunday, Sept. 9 when the Toyota Camry he was riding in with four of his Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brothers slid of Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania and overturned, authorities said. Garcia was killed, despite having been wearing his seatbelt, while the other occupants were transported to the hospital, police said. More than $126,000…

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by Cecilia Levine
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TRIBUTE: John Brennan Of Edgewater, 23, Was 'Genuine, Talented Pianist, Friend To All' TRIBUTE: John Brennan Of Edgewater, 23, Was 'Genuine, Talented Pianist, Friend To All'
Tribute: John Brennan Of Edgewater, 23, Was 'Genuine, Talented Pianist, Friend To All' John Patrick Brennan of Edgewater died on Saturday, July 28. He was 23 years old. Born to Joseph and Mayda Brennan, John attended the Eleanor Van Gelder Elementary School and Leonia Middle School. He graduated from Leonia High School and attended classes at Bergen Community College. The Fairview resident was remembered as kind and caring with a kindred sprit and a passion for cars. He loved snowboarding, wakeboarding, skateboarding -- almost anything using a board. He also enjoyed playing piano. He was a good friend to many and deeply loved by his family. Condolences poured in. "You …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49, Stuns, Saddens Community Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49, Stuns, Saddens Community
Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49, Stuns, Saddens Community He was considered a solid man, a great dad, a reliable firefighter – which is why so many were as saddened as they were shocked to hear Monday that Mahwah firefighter Giovanni Pertuz had died. Township fire officials were preparing an official release about the death of the popular "Gio" Pertuz, the 49-year-old president of Co. 2 and proud married father of two. “Loved his kids. A great dad,” a colleague said. “We’re all a bit devastated.” A Hackensack native, Pertuz owned Master Fire and Electric on Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah, which installed, service and inspected fire alarm s…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Community Devastated By Sudden Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49 Community Devastated By Sudden Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49
Community Devastated By Sudden Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49 He was considered a solid man, a great dad, a reliable firefighter – which is why so many were as saddened as they were shocked to hear Monday that Mahwah firefighter Giovanni Pertuz had died. Township fire officials were preparing an official release about the death of the popular "Gio" Pertuz, the 49-year-old president of Co. 2 and proud married father of two. “Loved his kids. A great dad,” a colleague said. “We’re all a bit devastated.” A Hackensack native, Pertuz owned Master Fire and Electric on Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah, which installed, service and inspected fire alarm …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
TRIBUTE: North Haledon Mom Nicole Sapena Was 'Nurturing, Devoted' TRIBUTE: North Haledon Mom Nicole Sapena Was 'Nurturing, Devoted'
Tribute: North Haledon Mom Nicole Sapena Was 'Nurturing, Devoted' Nurturing. Loving. Devoted. Those are just some of the words that friends, neighbors and family used to describe Nicole Sapena of North Haledon, who died on June 5 at 34 years old. "She was so special in so many ways but most of all, how she loved and nurtured our two little babies," her husband Michael Sapena said. "Her beautiful and loving spirit will live on in our little angels forever. The love that she gave our family was always overflowing and uncompromising. "To say we are eternally heart broken doesn’t even begin to express how much we will miss her!" Fr…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Third Young Death Since December Shakes Saddle Brook Third Young Death Since December Shakes Saddle Brook
Third Young Death Since December Shakes Saddle Brook At the request of the family, details have been removed. A young Saddle Brook man died suddenly over the weekend. Many expressed extreme grief, noting that the 20-year-old resident was the third township high school student or alumnus to die this school year, joining Brooke Costanzo and Andrew Gutierrez. "The township is heart-broken over the sudden and untimely passing of yet another young resident," Mayor Robert White told Daily Voice. "Our deepest condolences to the families," the mayor said. "May they find peace and comfort during this difficult time."

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by Cecilia Levine