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Support Swells After Rutgers Student Killed In Route 27 Crash
Amber Torres was set to graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in science before the 22-year-old Colonia resident was killed in a car crash on Route 27 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family.
"Amber was a cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, girlfriend and best friend. She was the kind of person who lit up every room she walked into," Niove Ramirez, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "Her smile was contagious, her heart was generous, and she always put others before herself. She had a way of making everyone feel seen, valued, and lo…
After NJ Mom's Sudden Death, Young Daughter Raises $93K For Her And Her Sister
More than $90,000 has been raised for two New Jersey girls following the sudden death of their mother.
Melissa Conca of Manasquan, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, according to her obituary on the O'Brien Funeral Home website. She was 51 years old.
Conca's daughter, Ava Lamonica, started a GoFundMe campaign for her and her sister, Sophie, that had raised $93,000 as of Saturday, Feb. 21.
"Our lives changed forever when our mom passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart issue at just 51 years old. She was our beautiful best friend, and an amazing role model with a courageous soul who loved…
Jersey Shore High School Athlete Anthony Kulzy Jr. Dies, 15
Anthony Kulzy Jr., of Seaside Park, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at his home, according to his obituary on the Ryan Funeral Home website. He was 15 years old.
Born in Pequannock, Anthony was a student athlete at Central Regional High School in Berkeley Township, where he played baseball, basketball, and was on the cross country team, his obituary says.
An avid New York Yankees fan, Anthony loved playing sports, online gaming, watching TV with his dog, Gigi, and thought about becoming a history teacher, his obituary reads.
Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony …
NJ Antique Store Owner, Mother Of Two Dies, 58
Angela Porto, a 58-year-old Woolwich Township resident, died on Tuesday, Feb 3.
Porto ran Restored Antiquity in Haddonfield, with her wife, Amanda. Porto and Amanda also had twin sons, Chase and Trent, along with three dogs and two cats, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family.
Porto was very proud of her 17 years of sobriety and recovery, according to her obituary from the McGuinness Funeral Home website.
"AA was a central part of her life and a source of strength, community, and growth," her obituary reads. "Through recovery, Angela found clarity, purpose, and a…
Campaign Launched For NJ Widow In Wake Of Husband's Sudden Death
Christopher Perri, a Marlton resident, died on Sunday, Feb. 1, one week before his 51st birthday, according to his obituary from the StolFo Funeral Home website.
Perri is survived by his wife, Theresa, his children, Katarina and Christopher, his mother, Joanne and his siblings, Joseph and Joann, his obituary reads.
For the last 11 years, Perri worked as a commercial lighting sales and quotations specialist for Penn Lighting.
"We are heartbroken by the unexpected passing of our longtime colleague and dear friend, Chris Perri," the company said in a statement. Chris was the kind of p…
Neptune Native's Dream Of Raising Kids In NJ Ends In Heartbreak After Son's Sudden Death
A family that once dreamed of raising their children in New Jersey is now returning under heartbreaking circumstances, preparing to lay their 8-year-old son to rest after his sudden death.
Malachi James Nakamura, 8, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 20, after a brief illness, according to an obituary published by Anderson Mortuary. The family said they plan to relocate to New Jersey so Malachi can be laid to rest beside his grandfather and uncle.
According to a GoFundMe, which had raised nearly $30,000 as of press time, the move comes during an especially difficult…
Former Bloomfield Mayor, Wife Die Hours Apart After Nearly 70-Year Love Story
Former Bloomfield Mayor James P. Norton, 91, and his wife of nearly 70 years, Dorothy Victoria (Zelinski) Norton, 87, both died Saturday, Jan. 24, according to their obituary on the O’Boyle Funeral Home website. A source said the couple passed away just hours apart.
Dorothy Norton died surrounded by her husband and children at Morristown Memorial Hospital, and James Norton later died at their home, according to the obituary.
Dorothy was born in Jersey City and graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls in 1957, later working for New Jersey Bell Telephone Company in Montclair.…
