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Tribute: Daniel Gilligan Of West Milford Loved Life, Superheroes, Sitcoms
Daniel "Danny" Thomas Gilligan of West Milford died on Aug. 10 at home with his family by his side following a battle with brain cancer. He was 32 years old.
Danny would like to be remembered not for his struggles but for his love of life, family, friends, his laughter and big heart; and specially love of books, superheroes and sitcoms.
Born at St. Johns Hospital, Danny lived in Queens, N.Y., until he was six years old when he moved to West Milford. He attended Westbrook, Macopin and West Milford Township High School.
During that time, Dan attended the IEARN International Confe…
West Milford Diner Owner George ‘Kenezo’ Smirgadis Dies At 67
WEST MILFORD, N.J. – West Milford Diner owner George “Kenezo” Smirgadis passed away on January 13. He was 67.
Smirgadis was born in Greece and built a wonderful life in America.
He will be remembered for preparing meals that brought people together, giving people special nicknames, handing out candy to all the children who came into his diner and singing classic rock music in his Greek accent.
His family will never forget his strength, generosity, ambition and love.
Smirgadis is survived by his children, Kimberlee and Richard, Cade and Valerie, Nicholas, Sonya and Cody, and Alexandra and …
