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22-Year-Old NJ Man Dies Suddenly, Leaves Legacy Of Autism Advocacy
A New Jersey family is mourning the loss of a 22-year-old man whose life helped spark advocacy and change for those with profound autism.
Justin McCafferty passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, close family friends said in a GoFundMe campaign. The fundraiser had raised more than $20,000 as of Sunday, April 19.
Diagnosed with profound autism at a young age, Justin found happiness in simple moments, including time with family, meeting new people, and playing with his favorite musical toys, according to his obituary by the D'Elia Funeral Home webiste. He was known for his affe…
NJ Officer Killed In Crash Leaves Behind Baby Boy: Remembering Joe DeVito
A GoFundMe for the young son of a Union County sheriff’s officer killed in a crash last week is quickly climbing.
Joseph Michael DeVito, 28, of Kenilworth, died on Friday, April 10, his department confirmed.
A GoFundMe organized by Christina Scolaro-Appello for DeVito’s wife, Theresa, and son, Luciano, had raised more than $16,000 as of Wednesday, April 15.
“This is dedicated to Luciano—so that as he grows, he has a little extra support along the way,” the campaign reads. “Whether it’s helping him explore his interests, take part in opportunities, celebrate special moments, or prepar…
Pampered Pooches Co-Owner Dies Suddenly, Leaves Behind Fiancée, Son
A North Jersey business owner died suddenly at home earlier this month, leaving behind his fiancée, young son, and a grieving family.
Raul Carlos De La Cruz, 44, died on Monday, April 6, at his home in Bloomfield, according to his obituary on the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home website.
De La Cruz immigrated to the United States in 1998 and lived in Kearny, North Arlington, and Lyndhurst before moving to Bloomfield about a year ago, his obituary reads. He worked for a marketing company for more than 10 years and was also his fiancée’s business partner in Pampered Pooches.
A GoFun…
NJ Mother Of Two Dies After 13-Year Cancer Battle
Ramona Fogelstrom, a Manalapan resident, died on Thursday, April 2 in Marlboro after battling cancer for 13 years, according to her obituary from the Bedell Pizzo Funeral Home website.
Born in Germany, Fogelstrom later worked as a paraprofessional for the New York Board of Education, her obituary reads. She is survived by her husband, David, her children, Ethan, 17, Liam, 15, her parents Susanne and Joseph and her sisters, Jessica and Jennifer, according to her obituary.
"Ramona brought warmth, strength, and light into the lives of all who knew her," her obituary reads. "Ramona will be r…
Ex-President Of NJ College Killed In Motorcycle Crash (Update)
Grey Dimenna, the former president of Monmouth University, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Thursday, March 26, the university confirmed.
At 3:44 p.m., Grey Dimenna was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle south on County Road 519 in Hunterdon County when he collided with a Dodge pickup truck, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
Dimenna was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. The driver of the Dodge sustained minor injuries, Lebron said.
The university's 9th president, Dimenna devoted much of his professional career …
19-Year-Old NJ Resident Dies Of Heart Attack, Loved Ones Say
A GoFundMe has been launched following the sudden death of Matthew Cadenas, a Sussex County teen who loved ones said died from a heart attack.
Cadenas, of Branchville, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, according to information from Pinkel Funeral Home. He was born in Jersey City and grew up in Clifton before moving to Sussex County in 2022, his obituary reads.
Cadenas graduated from High Point Regional High School in 2024 and continued his education at Sussex County Community College, where he was currently enrolled as a student, his obituary continues.
According to his obituary, Ca…
NJ Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crash, 3 Weeks After Welcoming Baby Boy
Ryan Amaral, a 32-year-old Bridgewater resident, died days after a motorcycle crash in Montgomery, according to his obituary from the Gosselin Funeral Home website.
At 2:22 p.m., on Friday, March 20, officers responded to East Mountain Road after a 2017 Toyota Tacoma collided with a 1998 Harley Davidson 1200 motorcycle, Montgomery Township police said at the time. Amaral was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries and was pronounced dead Tuesday, March 24, while the driver of the Tacoma was not injured, police said.
Born in Red Bank and raised in Edison, Amaral graduated J…
‘Devastated’: School Of Rock Mom, 48, Dies Suddenly, $15K Raised For Bergen County Family
A School of Rock mom died suddenly, leaving behind two children and a grieving Bergen County community rallying to support her family.
Mercedes Acacia Rosales, 48, of Midland Park and previously Oakland, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, according to her obituary on the Oakland Memorial Home website.
Rosales was remembered as “a woman of strength, and generosity,” whose “greatest joys in life were her children, Jayden Rose and Eli Jax, they were the center of her world,” according to her obituary.
She is survived by her husband, Mauricio, and their two children, along with her parents,…
