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Jersey City Widow Seeks Help After Husband's Heart Attack Jersey City Widow Seeks Help After Husband's Heart Attack
Jersey City Widow Seeks Help After Husband's Heart Attack A widow from Jersey City has launched a GoFundMe page for her family after her husband died of a heart attack. Rajya Lakshmi Yakkali's husband, Praveen Grandi, was working a typical day from home on Jan. 19 when he suffered a massive heart attack after lunch, and collapsed, she writes. Lakshmi Yakkali called 911, but it was too late, she says. Her husband was gone. "Praveen was the only breadwinner for our family," she writes on a GoFundMe page. "We were blessed with 2 children - Nayan (12 years) / Neetha (8 years). Praveen is the only son and currently looking after his old parents (mom a…
Hunterdon County Man, 24, In Medically-Induced Coma Following ‘Life-Threatening’ Crash Hunterdon County Man, 24, In Medically-Induced Coma Following ‘Life-Threatening’ Crash
Hunterdon County Man, 24, In Medically-Induced Coma Following ‘Life-Threatening’ Crash Support is on the rise for a 24-year-old Hunterdon County man who has been in a medically-induced coma for over a week following a life-threatening crash. Steven Montero, of Flemington, was airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital following a serious crash at the intersection near Hunterdon Central Regional High School on Saturday, June 4, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses. “As many people noticed it was a horrible accident,” reads the campaign, created by Norma Cruz Ruiz. Montero has been in a medically-induced coma after suffering from severe internal bleeding an…
Rob Dyrdek Visits Morris County As Wife Snags 'Queen Of The World' Pageant Crown (PHOTOS) Rob Dyrdek Visits Morris County As Wife Snags 'Queen Of The World' Pageant Crown (PHOTOS)
Rob Dyrdek Visits Morris County As Wife Snags 'Queen Of The World' Pageant Crown (Photos) Rob Dyrdek made a special stop in Morris County alongside his family to cheer on his wife as she entered — and ultimately snagged the title crown — of the Queen of the World Pageant. “She’s stunning, she’s amazing…she is and will forever be Queen of my World,” the TV producer and entertainment personality wrote on Instagram of his wife, Bryiana Dyrdek, who entered the Morristown pageant on Saturday, March 12. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) The beauty queen was crowned Mrs. Queen of the World, while Summe…
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Warren County Native, 19 Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Warren County Native, 19
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Warren County Native, 19 Support is on the rise for the Warren County family of Tyler Michael Wehrenberg, who died suddenly at Morristown Memorial Hospital on Thursday, March 3. He was 19. Born in Newton, Wehrenberg lived in Hackettstown at the time of his death, his obituary says. Wehrenberg attended West Morris Central High School and Hunterdon County Polytech, according to his Facebook page. Meanwhile, Wehrenberg’s family now faces an “extremely difficult” financial burden, according to a GoFundMe launched for funeral expenses. “…my son was ripped from me and from this earth,” reads a quote from Wehrenberg’s m…
Late NJ Dad Walked Miles To Train So Wife Could Use Car For Son With Autism, Campaign Says Late NJ Dad Walked Miles To Train So Wife Could Use Car For Son With Autism, Campaign Says
Late NJ Dad Walked Miles To Train So Wife Could Use Car For Son With Autism, Campaign Says Support is surging for a New Jersey mom and her son after the patriarch of the family died suddenly. Aliaksei Novikau of Wayne passed away on Nov. 28. He was 47 years old. Meanwhile, his wife, Tanya, and their son Anthony, who has autism, are left grieving his loss. More than $1,800 had been raised as of Saturday morning on a GoFundMe for the mother and son. He was being remembered as a caring and devoted husband and dad. "Any time someone needed help with something, Alex dropped whatever he was doing to lend a hand," GoFundMe founder Matt Watkins said.  "Our car broke down in the …
Support Rises For Mount Olive HS Senior In ICU From Serious Crash Day After 18th Birthday Support Rises For Mount Olive HS Senior In ICU From Serious Crash Day After 18th Birthday
Support Rises For Mount Olive HS Senior In ICU From Serious Crash Day After 18th Birthday Support is on the rise for a Mount Olive High School senior who was critically injured in a head-on crash just one day after celebrating his 18th birthday. Dondrei Martin was airlifted to Morristown Memorial Hospital and admitted to the ICU following the Oct. 23 crash in Budd Lake, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family’s ongoing expenses. The beloved senior suffered serious head and back injuries and faces a “long road to recovery,” according to the campaign, created by Kayla Greco. “There is great uncertainty of any recovery to his physical and mental health,” Greco writes. Mea…
'Superhero' Mom Whose Heart Stopped During Softball Game Has Passaic County's Support 'Superhero' Mom Whose Heart Stopped During Softball Game Has Passaic County's Support
'Superhero' Mom Whose Heart Stopped During Softball Game Has Passaic County's Support One minute, Alyssia Angel as playing softball. The next she was on the ground unresponsive. The Haskell native and West Milford mom was rushed to the hospital Sunday after going into cardiac arrest, where she will spend the next couple of weeks for testing. In addition to the emotional strain the incident has caused Alyssia's husband, Josh, and children, they are facing a financial one, too. More than $4,200 had been raised for Alyssia's family as of Thursday evening on a GoFundMe. "To the best mother, best friend, wife and literally a superwoman," Krystal Arce wrote on Facebook with a li…
Mahwah Dad Dies After Being Admitted To ER With Pneumonia Mahwah Dad Dies After Being Admitted To ER With Pneumonia
Mahwah Dad Dies After Being Admitted To ER With Pneumonia The community is rallying for the family of a Mahwah dad who died just after being admitted to the emergency room with pneumonia. More than $6,900 had been raised as of Tuesday evening on a GoFundMe for Edwin Reyes, who died on Aug. 8. He was 32 years old. Reyes is survived by his two daughters, Mia May, 3, and Elena Lynn, 1; along with his wife Christine Mapes, his obituary says. "Edwin passed suddenly, he was admitted to the ER with pneumonia and an enlarged heart, the campaign says. "A few hours later he was gone. "He was so much to so many people. An incredible life partner to Chris…
Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death
Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death The community is coming together to aid three Ringwood siblings and their mother whose father and husband died suddenly. More than $2,200 had been raised as of Saturday on a GoFundMe in memory of Mark Pierce, who passed away on March 27. He was 51 years old. Mark is survived by his wife, Veronica, and three children, Rebecca, Matthew and Stephen, the page says. "Mark was an extremely dedicated father, loving husband, and a great friend," the campaign says. "Anyone who knew Mark knows how passionate, intelligent and easygoing he was." All funds will go toward the family for costs associate…
North Jersey Family Displaced By Fire Seeks Help During 'Unfortunately Costly Process' North Jersey Family Displaced By Fire Seeks Help During 'Unfortunately Costly Process'
North Jersey Family Displaced By Fire Seeks Help During 'Unfortunately Costly Process' A North Jersey dad is seeking financial assistance after he, his wife, newborn baby girl and dog were displaced by a fire. More than $5,900 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Saturday launched by Tom Mathew, whose Bergenfield home was ravaged by a fire on Sept. 2.  Mathew considers himself lucky that nobody was home at the time of the fire, but is already on to the "next order of business," he said: Moving back in. "The realization set in yesterday that this will be a long, arduous, and unfortunately costly process," he wrote on the GoFundMe. "I am most humbly an…
Thousands Raised For Lyndhurst Family Unexpectedly Mourning Dad, Husband Thousands Raised For Lyndhurst Family Unexpectedly Mourning Dad, Husband
Thousands Raised For Lyndhurst Family Unexpectedly Mourning Dad, Husband Vitorino Cirne of Lyndhurst worked hard to make sure his wife and three daughters were comfortable. He died suddenly earlier this month, leaving his loved ones to cope with sorrow and uncertainty.  Family friends are determined, however, to help his wife Maria and children stay on track with their futures and education. More than $12,000 had been raised as of Wednesday afternoon on a GoFundMe for the family. His daughters attend Northwestern University, Colgate University and his youngest is graduating eighth grade next month.  All three are honor students, hardworking athletes, and tale…
Bergen Mom Who Lost Premature Baby Didn't Think It Would Happen To Her Bergen Mom Who Lost Premature Baby Didn't Think It Would Happen To Her
Bergen Mom Who Lost Premature Baby Didn't Think It Would Happen To Her The house is quiet. The kids are asleep. But Joeleen Corrales-Lee of Ridgefield is awake wondering what life would be like if her daughter Emma survived. Ten days ago, she gave birth to her baby -- after 23 weeks of gestation. Corrales-Lee knew that there was a chance Emma would be a preemie, but always hoped she’d make it. “In my heart of hearts, I was holding onto hope that she could still be okay,” said Corrales-Lee, 36.  “I didn’t think it would happen to us.” But then reality hit. And it happened to them. Five hours after being delivered at Hackensack University Medical Center, Emma…