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Beloved Montclair University Grad, North Jersey Bagel Shop Manager Hamza Muheisen Dies, 26 Beloved Montclair University Grad, North Jersey Bagel Shop Manager Hamza Muheisen Dies, 26
Beloved Montclair University Grad, North Jersey Bagel Shop Manager Hamza Muheisen Dies, 26 Beloved Montclair State University graduate and North Jersey bagel shop manager Hamza Muheisen died unexpectedly at the age of 26. Muheisen lived in Washington and earned a Bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Montclair State University in 2018, his LinkedIn page says. Muheisen was the manager of Muheisen Bagel & Deli, where he had become well-known for his smiling and friendly demeanor each and every day. Friends, family members and longtime bagel shop customers flooded social media with tributes following Muheisen’s sudden passing. 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲بقلوب مؤمنه …

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by Valerie Musson
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Kearny Mom, Paramus PBA Member Elizabet Rodrigues Dies, 42 Kearny Mom, Paramus PBA Member Elizabet Rodrigues Dies, 42
Kearny Mom, Paramus PBA Member Elizabet Rodrigues Dies, 42 Those who knew Elizabet Rodrigues say every day she spent fighting cancer was done fearlessly with grace and equanimity. Rodrigues fought valiantly for six years right up until Jan. 21, when the 42-year-old Kearny resident lost her battle. Rodrigues -- affectionately known as simply, Liz -- is being remembered for her for her bravery, unbounded love and kindness. Born in Waterbury, CT, and a former resident of Prospect Park, Rodrigues was a manager for Best Buy in Woodland Park, and later the store in Paramus, her obituary says. She was a member of the Paramus PBA and took great prid…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'He Fought Until The Very Last Minute': Little Ferry Boy, 7, Dies After Lifelong Battle 'He Fought Until The Very Last Minute': Little Ferry Boy, 7, Dies After Lifelong Battle
'He Fought Until The Very Last Minute': Little Ferry Boy, 7, Dies After Lifelong Battle Not one minute passed where Little Ferry's Leart Dervishaj wasn't fighting The 7-year-old, born with Schimke Immuno Osseous Dysplasia -- a rare form of dwarfism -- died at Hackensack University Medical Center around 8:35 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. "He fought," said his mom, Rezarta Osmani, "he fought so hard every last minute." Last month, Osmani donated her kidney to Leart. But the organ needed to removed in less than 12 hours and the boy required more surgeries. He under went several more surgeries in the last three weeks, later developing pneumonia and multiple other infections. Desp…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Daniel Cupo Of Wayne, 20, Was 'Light Of His Parents' Lives' Daniel Cupo Of Wayne, 20, Was 'Light Of His Parents' Lives'
Daniel Cupo Of Wayne, 20, Was 'Light Of His Parents' Lives' Services were held Friday for Daniel V. Cupo of Wayne, who died July 8. He was 20 years old.  Born in Pequannock, he was a lifelong Wayne resident. He was a student at The Gramon School in Fairfield, where he played basketball and soccer. In his free time he also loved music, swimming and long drives with his father.  His parents, Daniel and Victoria (nee Jandura) described him as the light of their lives.  He is also survived by his uncle, Bob Cupo and his wife Sherry; aunt Suman Paul; and cousins Anthony, Robert and Christopher.  Entombment was at Laurel Grove Cemete…

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
TRIBUTE: Last Alarm Call To Sound For Veteran Totowa Firefighter Neil Colella, 80 TRIBUTE: Last Alarm Call To Sound For Veteran Totowa Firefighter Neil Colella, 80
Tribute: Last Alarm Call To Sound For Veteran Totowa Firefighter Neil Colella, 80 A chair with his gear will be placed outside Totowa Fire Rescue 4 when the last alarm call is sounded Friday for veteran firefighter Neil J. Colella. A volunteer firefighter for more than 45 years, Colella died Tuesday. He was 80. His funeral Mass is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. James of the Marches Church, followed by entombment at Laurel Grove Cemetery, both in Totowa. Born in Paterson on April 11, 1939 – one of 10 children -- Colella retired as a mail handler for the USPS in the Silk City. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Post #6574 in Totowa and of the Totowa Happy …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Beloved Passaic County Construction Worker William Lafontaine Dies, 28 Beloved Passaic County Construction Worker William Lafontaine Dies, 28
Beloved Passaic County Construction Worker William Lafontaine Dies, 28 Friends say William Lafontaine was rarely without a smile on his face. He had a passion for basketball and lifting others' spirits. Lafontaine -- affectionately known as Willy -- was also preparing to become a father. He died on March 7, at 28 years old. "RHONJ" star and local business owner Kim DePaola expressed condolences on social media. "I will miss you soo much my Willy !" she wrote. "That beautiful smile and always willing to help everyone." Lafontaine was born in Wayne and later moved to Totowa, where he lived for most of his life. He was a construction worker for Greener Construc…

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by Cecilia Levine