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Jersey City Police Lieutenant's Cremation To Follow Saturday Funeral Mass Jersey City Police Lieutenant's Cremation To Follow Saturday Funeral Mass
Jersey City Police Lieutenant's Cremation To Follow Saturday Funeral Mass She devoted her life to those in need and put others first. She was "the glue that held her family and friends together." And at only 44 years old, Jersey City Police Lt. Marina Angelica Ugolini is gone far too soon. Ugolini died Tuesday evening, May 28. The 19-year department veteran, who was promoted to lieutenant six years ago this month, worked in the city's North District. Ugolini was an alumnus of Jersey City Medical Center and Ambucar EMS who "took pride in helping people by devoting her life to serving those in need," her obituary says. "She transported the first medical …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Hunterdon County Environmental Biologist, Talented Drummer Thomas Peck Dies, 44 Hunterdon County Environmental Biologist, Talented Drummer Thomas Peck Dies, 44
Hunterdon County Environmental Biologist, Talented Drummer Thomas Peck Dies, 44 Hunterdon County is mourning the loss of a lifelong resident, environmental biologist and talented drummer. Thomas Rudolph Peck died Tuesday, July 11 at Hunterdon Medical Center aged 44. Born in Somerville, Thomas lived in Clinton Township his entire life, his obituary says. After graduating from both North Hunterdon Regional High School in Annandale and Blair Academy in Blairstown, Thomas earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. He was incredibly passionate about his work as an environmental field biologist, which showed in …

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by Valerie Musson
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'Everyone Needs A Billy Hansen In Their Lives': Loved Ones Mourn Bergen Man's Accidental Death 'Everyone Needs A Billy Hansen In Their Lives': Loved Ones Mourn Bergen Man's Accidental Death
'Everyone Needs A Billy Hansen In Their Lives': Loved Ones Mourn Bergen Man's Accidental Death He loved music, especially Motley Crüe and Kiss, as well as his motorcycles, the Knicks and Yankees and his many friends -- including the best of all: his wife, Cindy. A funeral service is scheduled this Monday for William "Billy" Hansen, 61, a popular and beloved Fair Lawn native who succumbed this week to severe injuries he suffered in an accident at Tanis Concrete last week. Hansen, of Elmwood Park, drove a mixer for Tanis for 17 years. He was at the company yard on River Road on April 11 when police said a truck went into gear and rolled over him. Hansen was hospitalized with a broken…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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‘Truly One Of The Good Guys:’ Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident David Barnes Dies At 34 ‘Truly One Of The Good Guys:’ Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident David Barnes Dies At 34
‘Truly One Of The Good Guys:’ Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident David Barnes Dies At 34 Lifelong Hunterdon County resident David Barnes died at his home in Flemington on Thursday, Dec. 29. He was 34. Born in Flemington, David was raised in Delaware Township, where he attended Delaware Township School and learned to embrace the outdoors, his obituary says. David was described as a “gentle soul, kind to everyone he met,” though he still loved exhilarating activities like mountain biking and camping. He could also often be found cooking, gardening, or learning about history through novels and movies, his memorial says. David is survived by his loving parents, Susan and Edward B…

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by Valerie Musson
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Warren County Native, Rutgers Honors Graduate Dies Suddenly, 32 Warren County Native, Rutgers Honors Graduate Dies Suddenly, 32
Warren County Native, Rutgers Honors Graduate Dies Suddenly, 32 Warren County native and Rutgers University honors graduate Rachel Anne Wall died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27. She was 32. Raised in Washington, Rachel graduated from Warren Hills Regional High School and lived in Phillipsburg at the time of her death, her obituary says. Rachel went on to attend Rutgers University, where she graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in communication before earning a master’s degree in Principles of Communication and Professional Development. Rachel is remembered for her one-of-a-kind spirit and endless generosity. She “would truly give the shir…

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by Valerie Musson
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Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Mom Tia Christie Dies Suddenly At Age 32 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Mom Tia Christie Dies Suddenly At Age 32
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Mom Tia Christie Dies Suddenly At Age 32 Hunterdon County native and beloved mother Tia Marie Christie died suddenly in South Carolina on Oct. 24 at the age of 32. Born at Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township, Christie grew up in Hunterdon County and most recently worked at Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes, her obituary says. Christie was remembered as a creative soul who “constantly had a pen to paper, writing her heart out,” her memorial says. “Whether through journal entries, candid poetic works, or original music, Tia’s writing provided her with the opportunity to speak from the depths of her soul in a way that spo…

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by Valerie Musson
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TJ Pope Of Manville Dies, 32 TJ Pope Of Manville Dies, 32
TJ Pope Of Manville Dies, 32 Thomas Justin "TJ" Pope of Manville died on Wednesday, May 26. He was 32 years old. Born in Plainfield, TJ was a lifelong resident of Manville. His obituary remembers him for his passions: Video games, anime, gardening, playing Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and "almost anything associated with dragons and swords." TJ was a "dedicated" team member at PetSmart in Bridgewater, where he received the PetSmart Associate Appreciation certificate -- of which he was very proud. Visitation will be June 3 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and June 4 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home. …

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by Cecilia Levine