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'He Was Our Superman:' North Jersey Dad’s Colon Cancer Death At 33 Prompts Wave Of Support 'He Was Our Superman:' North Jersey Dad’s Colon Cancer Death At 33 Prompts Wave Of Support
'He Was Our Superman:' North Jersey Dad’s Colon Cancer Death At 33 Prompts Wave Of Support The death of a devoted North Jersey father of two following a brave battle with colon cancer has prompted a massive outpour of community support. Theodore “Ted” Allen died Thursday, August 3 after battling the disease for 19 months, his obituary says. He was 33. Ted grew up in Basking Ridge, graduating from Ridge High School in 2007. He then attended Gettysburg College, where was a recognized member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and played NCAA football. After completing college, Ted spent time as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte and later worked as the Assistant Vice President of Fore…
NJ Mom, 'Brilliant Mind' Amy Saccone Dies After 2-Year Cancer Battle NJ Mom, 'Brilliant Mind' Amy Saccone Dies After 2-Year Cancer Battle
NJ Mom, 'Brilliant Mind' Amy Saccone Dies After 2-Year Cancer Battle Amy Saccone, a 43-year-old Cranford resident, died on Sunday, June 18 after a two-year battle with colon cancer, according to her obituary. Amy grew up in Matawan and attended Georgian Court University in Lakewood, having double majored in biology and chemistry, her obituary says. She worked in technical sales and product management and was an account executive for Catalent, according to her obituary. There are absolutely NO words to express the brokenness felt💔 I am not even going to try. If you know me, you know the... Posted by Susan Buccellato on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 A fundrais…
Award-Winning Pokémon Voice Actor Dies Suddenly Award-Winning Pokémon Voice Actor Dies Suddenly
Award-Winning Pokémon Voice Actor Dies Suddenly An award-winning voice actor died suddenly — just months after being diagnosed with cancer,  William ‘Billy’ Kametz, 35, of Pennsylvania, lost his fight against colon cancer on Thursday, according to a GoFundMe campaign page originally launched to raise funds for his treatment. Now, the funds will be used to help cover the costs of his funeral. Hey everyone. Just wanted to fill you in on whats going on. We'll get through thisBilly Kametz Born in Lancaster, Kametz dreamed of becoming an actor since his early childhood. He got his break as a performer with Disney cruise lines. He then …
Support Surges For Beloved Lehigh Valley Nurse, Mom Of 8 Battling Colon Cancer Support Surges For Beloved Lehigh Valley Nurse, Mom Of 8 Battling Colon Cancer
Support Surges For Beloved Lehigh Valley Nurse, Mom Of 8 Battling Colon Cancer Support is on the rise for a beloved Lehigh Valley nurse and mother of eight battling stage IV colon cancer. After several months of suffering from mysterious pain and fatigue, Kirsten Bickert, 42, was sent to a GI specialist and learned that she had developed a mass in her sigmoid colon on Dec. 8, according to a GoFundMe launched for her medical expenses. Bickert is known for her role as a passionate and caring nurse, as well as a mother of eight children ages seven through 18. “She has been a nurse since 2007 and loves helping and taking care of people,” reads the campaign, launched by T…
‘Devastating:’ Beloved Trenton Resident Samuel Zinnah Dies In Valiant Cancer Battle At 33 ‘Devastating:’ Beloved Trenton Resident Samuel Zinnah Dies In Valiant Cancer Battle At 33
‘Devastating:’ Beloved Trenton Resident Samuel Zinnah Dies In Valiant Cancer Battle At 33 Beloved Trenton resident Samuel Zinnah died in a valiant battle with colon cancer on Nov. 24 at the age of 33. Born in Monrovia, Liberia, Zinnah moved to Trenton during his teen years, his obituary says. Zinnah went on to build a life in Trenton, establishing a career, marrying his caring and compassionate wife, Sujeydis, and deepening his connection with God, his memorial says. “Samuel was a friendly person with everyone he met, was helpful, lovely, protective, and an extraordinary husband,” reads his obituary. More than $8,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Zinnah’s medical expenses,…
Expectant Grandpa From Hackensack Passes Suddenly, Pascack Valley Rallies For Family Expectant Grandpa From Hackensack Passes Suddenly, Pascack Valley Rallies For Family
Expectant Grandpa From Hackensack Passes Suddenly, Pascack Valley Rallies For Family Clouds had finally parted for Mike Mancinelli after what had been a particularly dark series of losses. Then, in an instant, he too was gone. The Park Ridge native had just recently learned that he was at last becoming a grandfather. He'd been out for an early breakfast Wednesday with his daughter, Paula, who’s expecting a boy. Later that day, a massive heart attack took his life. “He was so excited to be a grandpa,” wrote his niece, Jennifer Mancinelli. “Finally something happy in Mike’s life - he would soon be getting baby hugs.” Mancinelli, 62, had worked in the printing industry for …
'Bury Me In New Jersey': Friends Make Passaic County Native's Dying Wish Come True 'Bury Me In New Jersey': Friends Make Passaic County Native's Dying Wish Come True
'Bury Me In New Jersey': Friends Make Passaic County Native's Dying Wish Come True Tara Condon Wager's identity was tied to many things. She was a mom and a wife, first and foremost. She was an autism advocate to her son and others at the Santiago & Friends Family Center for Autism, where she worked. Tara was a Jersey Girl -- Paterson, born and raised. And as she spent her final days battling Stage 4 colon cancer, Tara expressed her dying wish: To be buried in New Jersey. More than $5,200 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched by Tara's friend Dorothy Bara as of Saturday morning to help bring Tara's body from Florida to New Jersey to fulfill her dying wish. Tara p…