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Union City Police Officer, Emerson HS Graduate Alex Ruperto, 52, Dies Of Coronavirus Union City Police Officer, Emerson HS Graduate Alex Ruperto, 52, Dies Of Coronavirus
Union City Police Officer, Emerson HS Graduate Alex Ruperto, 52, Dies Of Coronavirus Union City police officer Alex Ruperto has died of coronavirus, the department said. He was 52 years old. “Alex was kind, patient, soft-spoken and genuine," Chief Nichelle Luster said. "Alex was a good person and an exceptional officer and I know we will all remember him fondly.” Ruperto of Glen Ridge graduate from Emerson High School in 1986, and then the Bergen County Police Academy (Class No. 82) in 1999. He was a founding member of the city's Emergency Services Unit (ESU) and most recently assigned as a detective in the training division. Ruperto is survived by two adult ch…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Union City Parks Worker Dies Of Coronavirus, City Cases Rise To 511 Union City Parks Worker Dies Of Coronavirus, City Cases Rise To 511
Union City Parks Worker Dies Of Coronavirus, City Cases Rise To 511 One of Union City's parks department workers died of coronavirus, his nephew said. Marcelo Gonzalez died of coronavirus-related complications on April 4.  "My uncle was a gentle, humble, and strong man who loved all his family," Gio Gonzalez said.  "He will be missed dearly by all who loved him, knew him, spent time with him, and worked With him." There were 511 coronavirus cases in Union City as of Monday night, Mayor Brian Stack said, urging residents to stay home. United Airlines worker Carlos Consuegra  of Union City died of coronavirus last month, despite being "…

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by Cecilia Levine