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First-Time NJ Mom Dies After Delivering 'Miracle Baby,' Husband Breaks Down On TikTok First-Time NJ Mom Dies After Delivering 'Miracle Baby,' Husband Breaks Down On TikTok
First-Time NJ Mom Dies After Delivering 'Miracle Baby,' Husband Breaks Down On TikTok Melissa De Miranda-Quinones always wanted a baby, her husband Matt Quinones said. The Union couple had struggled to conceive before 34-year-old Melissa got pregnant in Fall 2023. Tragedy struck the family on Wednesday, April 10, though when Melissa began to experience trouble breathing and soon went into cardiac arrest.  Doctors were able to deliver baby girl Mia at 31 weeks, but Melissa passed away at Overlook Medical Center, leaving Matt broken hearted. "Melissa was the most amazing woman," Matt said in a TikTok video that had 365K views as of press time. "She was a perfect person.…

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by Sam Barron
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Services Set For Woodbridge High School Teacher, Matawan Football Coach, 45, Who Died Suddenly Services Set For Woodbridge High School Teacher, Matawan Football Coach, 45, Who Died Suddenly
Services Set For Woodbridge High School Teacher, Matawan Football Coach, 45, Who Died Suddenly Visiting hours and a funeral service are set for Monday for a beloved teacher and assistant football coach who died suddenly Wednesday at Woodbridge High School. Longtime business teacher Jeffrey Grimm, 45, was found by other staff who called 9-1-1 from the high school.  Grimm, of Union, also served as offensive line football coach for Matawan Regional High School.  A visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 6 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave in Union. A funeral service will follow from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Grimm was born on Oct. 22, 1976. It appears he pass…

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by Jon Craig
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Woodbridge High School Teacher Who Died Suddenly ID'd Woodbridge High School Teacher Who Died Suddenly ID'd
Woodbridge High School Teacher Who Died Suddenly ID'd A beloved teacher and assistant football coach was found dead at Woodbridge High School on Wednesday after suffering a medical episode. Woodbridge Superintendent Joseph Massimino posted a letter to staff and parents about the death of longtime business teacher Jeffrey Grimm. He was 45 years old. Grimm, of Union, also served as offensive line football coach for Matawan Regional High School.  It appears he passed from natural causes, and police have not labeled his death as suspicious. "The Woodbridge Township School District community is devastated by the passing of beloved …

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by Jon Craig