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Former High School Quarterback In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 21 Former High School Quarterback In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 21
Former High School Quarterback In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 21 Friends and loved ones are mourning the death of a former high school quarterback from the Hudson Valley. Rockland County native Jeffrey Abrams Jr. died Friday, Sept. 9, at the age of 21, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Nyack on Dec. 14, 2000, Abrams attended North Rockland High School in Thiells, where he was quarterback and captain of the Red Raiders football team, his memorial said. He graduated in 2019. A natural athlete, he was passionate about sports and working out, and was a huge Giants fan, his obituary said. He also loved video games, sneaker…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Customers Loved Him': Plumber In Area, Father Of 5 Dies At Age 38 'Customers Loved Him': Plumber In Area, Father Of 5 Dies At Age 38
'Customers Loved Him': Plumber In Area, Father Of 5 Dies At Age 38 Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a beloved Hudson Valley plumber and father of 5 who died unexpectedly. Putnam County resident Peter Brophy, of Lake Carmel, died Sunday, Aug. 14, at the age of 38, according to his obituary. Born in Carmel on Nov. 16, 1983 to parents James and Kathleen, Brophy was known as a devoted father to his five children, reads his memorial. “He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing, especially with his children,” his obituary said. “He loved to cook and he enjoyed cooking for family and friends.” Brophy worked as a lead service technician for Fo…

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by Michael Mashburn
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High School Student In Westchester Who Died At Age 16 Remembered As Reliable, Hard Worker High School Student In Westchester Who Died At Age 16 Remembered As Reliable, Hard Worker
High School Student In Westchester Who Died At Age 16 Remembered As Reliable, Hard Worker A Westchester County high school student who died at the age of 16 is being remembered as a hard worker who was always willing to help those in need. Zachary Markham Angus, of Scarsdale, died on Wednesday, May 11, according to his obituary.  Zachary was a sophomore at Edgemont Senior High School and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his obituary said. He was also an employee at Jersey Mike's. "Zack loved motorcycles and was an avid skier and Minnesota Vikings fan," his obituary reads. "He enjoyed being outdoors and with his friends, and was particularl…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Vigil Canceled For Westchester Native Who Jumped To Her Death From Danbury Mall Parking Garage Vigil Canceled For Westchester Native Who Jumped To Her Death From Danbury Mall Parking Garage
Vigil Canceled For Westchester Native Who Jumped To Her Death From Danbury Mall Parking Garage A vigil that was planned for Danbury Fair Mall in memory of a high school student who died after jumping from the fifth floor of the parking garage there has been canceled due to concerns of unduly influencing other teens.  Hailey Nailor, 16, a Westchester native who lived in Danbury, had reportedly contemplated her decision to jump or not while on Snapchat. "It's really a tragedy," said Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. The vigil, which was planned for Saturday, Feb. 16 by her friend Maria Garcia of Putnam as a way to show that Hailey had been loved, was canceled after Garc…

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by Kathy Reakes