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‘Sweet, Kind Soul:’ Erik Eckert Of Phillipsburg Dies, 34 ‘Sweet, Kind Soul:’ Erik Eckert Of Phillipsburg Dies, 34
‘Sweet, Kind Soul:’ Erik Eckert Of Phillipsburg Dies, 34 Tributes are pouring in for Phillipsburg native Erik W. Eckert, who died Monday, Oct. 23 at the age of 34. Born in Livingston, Erik graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 2006 and had worked in sales at a travel company, his obituary says. Erik loved football, especially rooting for the Green Bay Packers. He channeled his creativity by attending concerts, most recently, Pantera and Metallica, his memorial says. He also had a softer side that gave him a passion for animals and children. Above all, Erik leaves a legacy as a “sweet, kind soul who was willing to help anyone.” Erik is s…

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by Valerie Musson
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Metallica's Rob Trujillo Gives Subtle Shoutout To Elizabeth Fire EMS During MetLife Concert Metallica's Rob Trujillo Gives Subtle Shoutout To Elizabeth Fire EMS During MetLife Concert
Metallica's Rob Trujillo Gives Subtle Shoutout To Elizabeth Fire EMS During MetLife Concert Elizabeth's first responders were put on full display in the best way Friday, Aug. 4. Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo rocked an Elizabeth Fire EMS T-Shirt while performing at MetLife Stadium. According to the department, EMT Nancy Herrera gave Trujillo a shirt as a gift a few months back when he was signing autographs at Bayway Liquors. Rob Trujillo from Metallica wore an Elizabeth Fire EMS T-Shirt tonight during his concert at MetLife Stadium. a few... Posted by Friends of Elizabeth NJ EMS locals 87 & 309 on Friday, August 4, 2023 Things came full circle at Friday's show, as Her…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35 Hunterdon County native and beloved new father John Thomas “Jack” Duffy, Jr. died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 30 at the age of 35. Born in Denver, Colorado, Jack grew up in Whitehouse Station and currently lived in Hampton, his obituary says. Jack was a member of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Class of 2005 and Temple University 2012. He spent over a decade building a career in the insurance industry and worked as a senior underwriter, according to his memorial. Jack was described as having “the biggest heart” and was enthusiastic about anything and everything that he did. H…

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by Valerie Musson
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New Jersey's Marsha Zazula Dies, 68 New Jersey's Marsha Zazula Dies, 68
New Jersey's Marsha Zazula Dies, 68 Megaforce Records co-founder and New Jersey resident Marsha Zazula died on Sunday, Jan. 10. She was 68 years old. According to Variety, Zazula died after battling cancer. "The world of music owes a debt of gratitude to Marsha Zazula, who along with her husband Jon gave birth to some of the most musically significant artists," Megaforce said in a statement. "Marsha was one of a kind and taught the world to be fiercely independent. Megaforce and our artists will never forget her. In our hearts she will always be a guiding force. R.I.P." Zazula and her husband Jon in 1982 co-founded Megafo…

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by Cecilia Levine