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Jill Chafetz

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jchafetz@dailyvoice.com

I started my professional life as a research psychologist (not the "do you love your mother" kind). I enjoyed research and teaching, but noticed that I spent most of my non-classroom time writing and editing, often to help other people.

When I left academia,  all the "you should be a writer" admonitions followed me to job interviews. I've been squeezing in part-time writing and editing jobs for about 9 years, so now I am happily doing it full time.

Jill was formerly a writer at Daily Voice.


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Anna T. Connor Of North Arlington Anna T. Connor Of North Arlington
Anna T. Connor Of North Arlington NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- Anna T. Connor (née O'Grady) died Nov. 27.  Born in Lung, Ballaghaderreen, Ireland, she lived in North Arlington since 1960. Connor worked as a nurse for the West Hudson Hospital in Kearny for 22 years before retiring in 1992. She was the beloved wife of Dominick; cherished mother of Concepta O'Connor and her husband Christian; Mary Ann Zurla and her husband Joseph; Bernadette Connor and her husband Michael; Kevin O'Connor and his wife Karen; Geraldine Connors and her husband Billy; Gerard Connor and his wife Noreen; Noel Connor and his wife Maureen; the adored gra…

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Happy Birthday To Chappaqua's Ben Stiller Happy Birthday To Chappaqua's Ben Stiller
Happy Birthday To Chappaqua's Ben Stiller CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – Happy birthday to Chappaqua's Ben Stiller! Stiller, a resident of Chappaqua, turns 50 Nov. 30. Stiller is an actor, writer, producer and director who was born Nov. 30, 1965, in New York City. His mother is actor Anne Meara and his father is actor/comedian Jerry Stiller. He won an Emmy for directing, producing, and writing “The Ben Stiller Show,” which was on TV from 1989-90 and again in 1993. Stiller starred in the films “There’s Something About Mary,” “Permanent Midnight,” “Along Came Polly,” “Starsky and Hutch” and “The Royal Tannenbaums”. He is married to Christine …

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Kenneth W. Scott, 92, Of Teaneck Kenneth W. Scott, 92, Of Teaneck
Kenneth W. Scott, 92, Of Teaneck TEANECK, N.J. – Kenneth W. Scott, 92, died Nov. 28.  He was born Aug. 23, 1923, in Perth Amboy, to the late Fenby Scott and Marie (Jesberger) Scott.  He graduated with a B.A. from Queens College and an M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University. He was a professor of English at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus for 38 years. He wrote "Zane Grey, Born to the West: A Reference Guide" (1979), as well as articles and reviews for literary and film appreciation publications. He is survived by a daughter, Tracy Scott and partner Robin Rosenbluth of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a son Ter…

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Jane Picciolo, 73, Of Wappingers Falls Jane Picciolo, 73, Of Wappingers Falls
Jane Picciolo, 73, Of Wappingers Falls WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. – Jane Picciolo, 73, of Wappingers Falls, died Saturday, Nov. 28 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.  Picciolo was born Nov. 26, 1942 in the Bronx, the daughter of the late Alexander and Wilhelmina Meredith Mason. She worked as an insurance agent for Emery & Webb in Fishkill. She enjoyed spending time with her family and treasured the time with her daughters and grandchildren. Survivors include her daughters, Emily W. Picciolo of Wappingers Falls, Toni-Ann Slagle and her husband, Brett of Wappingers Falls; her sister, Sandra Stewart of Poughkeepsie…

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Kurt S. Schreib, 60, Of East Rutherford Kurt S. Schreib, 60, Of East Rutherford
Kurt S. Schreib, 60, Of East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—Kurt S. Schreib, 60, died Nov. 24. For many years, he was a self-employed home improvement contractor. Prior to that, he worked with his father, George, for 30 years. He loved fishing, gardening, camping, horse racing and collecting fishing rods and reels. He was the beloved father of Jillian Schreib and her companion Dave Sadwnyk; devoted son of George and Doris (née Lutz) Schreib; loving brother of Karen Schaffert and her husband Chris; Kim Baton and her husband Joseph; Karl Schreib and his wife Jen; caring uncle of Kevin, Tristan and Rowan; and many dear cousins. C…

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John Lawrence Duca, 68, Of Wayne John Lawrence Duca, 68, Of Wayne
John Lawrence Duca, 68, Of Wayne WAYNE, N.J. -- John Lawrence "Larry" Duca, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights, died Friday, Nov. 27.  He was born Jan. 30, 1947, in Hackensack, to the late John and Grace Duca. Duca was the beloved husband of Pattie (née Porzio) Duca; devoted father of Daniel John; and Mark Lawrence and his girlfriend Sara; beloved brother-in-law to Tom and Donna (Porzio) Scarpone; Joe Porzio and Maria Porzio.; and the cherished uncle to Anthony, Tara, Mindy, Don, TJ, Liza, Alexa, Ben, Justin and Carly. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Costa Memorial Home, Boulevard and Central Aven…

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Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea, 98, Of Hopewell Junction Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea, 98, Of Hopewell Junction
Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea, 98, Of Hopewell Junction HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y – Hopewell Junction resident Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea died Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Wingate in Beacon. She was 98. Born June 4, 1917, in the Bronx,  DiAndrea was the daughter of the late Biaggio and Filomena (Iazetti) Delle Cave. She is survived by her daughters, Grace “Dolly" Geremino of West Palm Beach, Fla.; Phyllis O’Hare and her husband Thomas of Hopewell Junction; her grandchildren and their spouses, Darlene and Christopher Sheeran; Nicholas and Linda Geremino; Dr. Michael and Camille Geremino; Catherine and John D’Avanzo; Jennifer and Michael Camera; Mi…

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Dorothy Heil, 87, Of Rhinebeck Dorothy Heil, 87, Of Rhinebeck
Dorothy Heil, 87, Of Rhinebeck RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Dorothy Heil, 87, died Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the Golden Hill Nursing Home in Kingston. Heil was a member of the Good Shepherd Church and volunteered for many years at Ferncliff Nursing Home and the Lutheran Braille Group. Born March 12, 1928, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, she was the daughter of William and Anna (Ziemski) Anspake. She was predeceased Dec. 8, 1993 by her husband Carl Rene Heil, whom she married April 24, 1949 at St. Joseph's Church, Astoria. She is survived by by her son Corrie Heil of Rhinebeck; her daughter Christine Ferrari of Florida; three grandchildren, Pa…

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Helen M. Kohler Of Fair Lawn Helen M. Kohler Of Fair Lawn
Helen M. Kohler Of Fair Lawn FAIR LAWN, N.J.— Helen M. (Riener) Kohler died Saturday, Nov. 28.  She was born in New York City, and raised in Bogota, N.J.; she resided in New York prior to settling in Fair Lawn 50 years ago. Kohler was a member of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary in Ridgewood, and was a volunteer in the renal care department the Radburn Seniors, St. Anne Seniors and Van Riper Ellis Seniors, all of Fair Lawn. She also was a member of the Livewires of Fair Lawn, Elmwood Park AARP, and was a lifetime member of the Paramus Woman’s Golfers. Prior to retiring in 1972, she was employed as a secretary with CIT Fin…

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Anthony R. Verga, 85, Of Wyckoff Anthony R. Verga, 85, Of Wyckoff
Anthony R. Verga, 85, Of Wyckoff WYCOFF, N.J. – Anthony R. Verga, 85, died Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the Brandywine Senior Living at Middlebrook Crossing in Bridgewater.  He was born in Passaic and lived in Wycoff for 52 years before moving to Bridgewater in April. He was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth RC Church in Wycoff. Verga proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an editor with the Newark Star Ledger for 25 years; previously he worked for the Paterson Evening News for 25 years.  He was active for many years with Partners in Pride in Wyckoff, ha…

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