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Life Cut Short For 'Friendly, Reliable' Westfield Recreation Worker Lauren Harmer
Lauren Harmer, of Westfield, NJ, died at her home on March 11, 2023, her obituary says. She was 28 years old.
Lauren graduated from East Stroudsburg University, and went on to work for Westfield's recreation department as the events specialist.
"The pride of her life was the Westfield Summer Program for the township’s children," her obituary said, noting she helmed the town's senior transport program and worked at the town pool, too.
Lauren founded the state's parks and recreation sponsorship program and earned the NJRPA Cron Scholarship.
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that…
Thomas Dazzo, 22, Westfield Native And Animal Lover
Services were held Saturday at Holy Trinity Church in Westfield for Thomas Declan Dazzo, who died suddenly July 9 at the age of 22.
Born in Summit, he grew up in Westfield before moving to Plainfield.
Remembered as a kindhearted person with a lively sense of humor, he discovered his calling when he was 8 years old and received a dachshund, "Cookie," now 14 years old, as a gift.
He would pursue his interest in animals as a maintenance worker at Barker Lounge, a pet-boarding and grooming business in Cranford.
He also loved classic rock, fishing and spending tim…