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'Selfless' Youth Football Coach In Central Jersey Diagnosed With ALS: Fundraiser 'Selfless' Youth Football Coach In Central Jersey Diagnosed With ALS: Fundraiser
'Selfless' Youth Football Coach In Central Jersey Diagnosed With ALS: Fundraiser A Monmouth County township is rallying to support a youth football coach who has been diagnosed with ALS, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page was created for Scott Goldsberry to help him in his battle against the neurological disorder. He has been a commissioner and head coach of football for the Hazlet Youth Athletic League. More than $4,000 had been raised from at least 18 donations as of Tuesday, May 6. "If you know Scottie, he is the most uplifting person you will ever meet," wrote Kim Williams, the creator of the GoFundMe page. "His humor causes so much laughter that …

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
Joseph Luistro, Edison's First Asian American Police Officer, Dies At 55 Joseph Luistro, Edison's First Asian American Police Officer, Dies At 55
Joseph Luistro, Edison's First Asian American Police Officer, Dies At 55 Retired Edison Police Sergeant Joseph Vincent Luistro died on Thursday, Jan. 18 of Lou Gehrig's disease, according to Edison Township police. He was 55 years old. Luistro was a 27-year veteran of the police force and was the first Asian American to serve in the Edison Police Department. Luistro started his law enforcement career in 1993 at Rutgers University-New Brunswick Police Department. He transferred to the Edison Police Department in 1999. Joe served as president of the New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Association in 2008, "actively fostering inclusivity in law enforcement c…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
Christine Grogan, Wyckoff Resident, Dies After Three-Year ALS Battle Christine Grogan, Wyckoff Resident, Dies After Three-Year ALS Battle
Christine Grogan, Wyckoff Resident, Dies After Three-Year ALS Battle Christine Grogan, a 60-year-old Wyckoff resident, died on Sunday, Dec. 31, three years after being diagnosed with ALS. A special education teacher, Grogan worked as director of the Epic School in Paramus and for the Learners' Compass in Tenafly, according to her obituary. Grogan was devoted to helping people diagnosed with autism. Grogan was married to Christopher Grogan, a Glen Ridge police officer. The Glen Ridge Police Benevolent Association has established a fundraiser to assist with funeral costs. As of Friday, Jan. 5, more than $10,000 has been raised. On Sunday, December 31, 202…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Jersey Shore Fitness Enthusiast Battling ALS Won't Fight Alone Jersey Shore Fitness Enthusiast Battling ALS Won't Fight Alone
Jersey Shore Fitness Enthusiast Battling ALS Won't Fight Alone Friends and co-workers of a Monmouth County resident are raising money to help her during her battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Susan Antoon Cousins has touched many people’s lives including those who have known her during the past 30 years at Jersey Shore Fitness Shop, a 24/7 gym in Bradley Beach. Some may know Cousins, who is a resident of Neptune City, from Hope Integrated Behavioral Healthcare or Vics Italian Restaurant, where she has worked. Others remember Cousins from the years she coached winning field hockey teams. In August, Cousins became severely ill. She recently was diag…

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by Jon Craig