Children's Heart Surgeon From South Jersey Dies, 40: 'Cared Deeply For His Patients' Children's Heart Surgeon From South Jersey Dies, 40: 'Cared Deeply For His Patients'
Children's Heart Surgeon From South Jersey Dies, 40: 'Cared Deeply For His Patients' A Linwood native who was a renowned children's heart surgeon has died, according to a memorial fundraiser. Dr. Louis Capecci died at 40 years old on Monday, Mar. 11, 2024, his obituary said. The cause of his death was not mentioned. Dr. Capecci was the first pediatric heart surgeon in the history of Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. The hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, hired him in February 2022. A GoFundMe page for Dr. Capecci said he was inspired to begin a career in medicine because he was born with a congenital heart defect and needed several open-heart surgerie…
Organs Of NJ 19-Year-Old Killed In Dirt Bike Crash Will Help Others Live Organs Of NJ 19-Year-Old Killed In Dirt Bike Crash Will Help Others Live
Organs Of NJ 19-Year-Old Killed In Dirt Bike Crash Will Help Others Live Charles Robert Bigwood, of Williamstown, died on Wednesday, March 13 of injuries from a dirt bike crash, according to a GoFundMe campaign. He was 19 years old. "Buddy," as he was known to friends and family, donated his heart, according to an obituary published by Farnelli Funeral Home. "Buddy gave in death as he did in life and was a heart donor," his obituary said. "Through this selfless act, his heart will continue to beat and give life to another."      A GoFundMe campaign launched by his girlfriend Gianna's mother said Buddy was "full of life" and loved animals and the …
T.M. Stevens, NJ Bassist Who Played With James Brown, Tina Turner, Dies At 72 T.M. Stevens, NJ Bassist Who Played With James Brown, Tina Turner, Dies At 72
T.M. Stevens, NJ Bassist Who Played With James Brown, Tina Turner, Dies At 72 A bass guitarist from West Long Branch who performed with many legendary musicians has died at the age of 72, according to reports. Thomas "T.M." Stevens died in his sleep at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 10, musician and performance artist Carrie Beehan said in a Facebook post. Beehan had posted in late February that Stevens was hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs. Stevens played bass and sang backup vocals on James Brown's 1986 album "Gravity", according to credits from music database website Discogs. The album includes Brown's hit single "Living In America", which was also featur…
Camden Dad Bernaldo 'Bmac' Torres Dies Suddenly, 45 Camden Dad Bernaldo 'Bmac' Torres Dies Suddenly, 45
Camden Dad Bernaldo 'Bmac' Torres Dies Suddenly, 45 Bernaldo Torres of Camden died suddenly on Friday, Feb. 23, according to an obituary published by Inglesby and Sons Funeral Home and a GoFundMe campaign. He was 45. Better known as Bernie to his family and Bmac to his close friends, he was born in Philadelphia, his obituary said. "If anyone was ever looking for Bernaldo, he could always be found writing lyrics for his music," his obituary said. "This was his favorite pastime."  Bernaldo is survived by his wife, Brenda Feliciano; their four children, Siani, Nymira, Bernaldo Jr. and Timothy; his mother, Elizabeth; father, Juan…
Vineland's Daniel Collazo Portalatin Dies After Years-Long Cancer Battle, 27 Vineland's Daniel Collazo Portalatin Dies After Years-Long Cancer Battle, 27
Vineland's Daniel Collazo Portalatin Dies After Years-Long Cancer Battle, 27 Daniel Collazo Portalatin of Vineland died on Feb. 16 after years of battling cancer, according to a GoFundMe campaign and his obituary. He was 27 years old. Daniel's cancer treatment included removing three tumors which then led to seizures, the campaign said. As a child, Daniel always had a passion for cars, his obituary said.   "The love for cars continued to grow as he got older. He would love to work on his evo and drive around with his cousins," his obit said. Daniel also loved taking vacations with his parents, sister and girlfriend. He is survived by his parents, Daniel…
Camden County Mom, Grandmother Kristen Emdin 'Embraced Life's Simple Pleasures' Camden County Mom, Grandmother Kristen Emdin 'Embraced Life's Simple Pleasures'
Camden County Mom, Grandmother Kristen Emdin 'Embraced Life's Simple Pleasures' Kristen T. Emdin died on Feb. 10 in Clementon, according to an obituary published by Inglesby Funeral Home. She was 47 years old. The Camden native spent her "cherished years" in Mount Ephraim "where she embraced life's simple pleasures, such as bike riding with her beloved husband, Todd Emdin," her obituary said. She is survived by two children, Devin Townsen and Walter Whitman, and two grandchildren, Octavius and Mazikeen Michael. Viewing is on Friday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 11:30 a.m. at St Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, 30…
Willingboro Shooting Victim Christian Kurtz Sr. Mourned As 'Jack Of All Trades' Willingboro Shooting Victim Christian Kurtz Sr. Mourned As 'Jack Of All Trades'
Willingboro Shooting Victim Christian Kurtz Sr. Mourned As 'Jack Of All Trades' Christian Jonathon Kurtz, Sr. a native of Willingboro, died on Feb. 10, according to an obituary published by T.L. Hutton Funeral Services. He was 26 years old. He was a victim of a shooting, Daily Voice reported. Christian graduated from Willingboro High School and was a "jack of all trades," his obituary said.  "He passionately loved remodeling his car. It was nothing that Chris couldn’t fix if the challenge was put in front of him." He loved his family hard and unconditionally, especially his son Christian Jr., his obit said. My baby boy always and forever. I love you so much Chri…
Scott Peeler, 48, Of Cherry Hill, Rutgers University Football Player Scott Peeler, 48, Of Cherry Hill, Rutgers University Football Player
Scott Peeler, 48, Of Cherry Hill, Rutgers University Football Player Scott R. Peeler died on Jan. 30 at home in Cherry Hill, according to an obituary published by Healey Funeral Homes. Born in Philadelphia, Scott grew up in Cherry Hill and graduated from Cherry Hill East High School, his obituary said. Scott was a football star selected first-team All-State, All-South Jersey, All-Conference and Group IV. He continued his education and football career at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, his obit said. He is survived by his three children, Sierra, Brayden and Shane; his former wife, Jenniene Fareri; his parents, James M. and Nancy Peeler (nee Marshall); …
Vineland Dad, Towing Company Owner Justin Gary Ricciardi Killed In Crash Vineland Dad, Towing Company Owner Justin Gary Ricciardi Killed In Crash
Vineland Dad, Towing Company Owner Justin Gary Ricciardi Killed In Crash Justin Gary Ricciardi of Vineland died following a crash on Jan. 27, according to an obituary published by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home. He was 43 years old. Details in the crash were not immediately known. An avid motorcyclist often found mud-running with friends, Justin was a great cook and loved teaching his 7-year-old daughter, Natalia, how to make pizza pies and cakes, his obituary said. He enjoyed working on cars and had worked at South Side Auto Body with his father since he was 15 years old. He also was the owner of Goodfella's Towing in Vineland. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up…
Keith M. Casey, 44, Of Bordentown, Enjoyed Swimming, Time With Family Keith M. Casey, 44, Of Bordentown, Enjoyed Swimming, Time With Family
Keith M. Casey, 44, Of Bordentown, Enjoyed Swimming, Time With Family Keith Michael Casey, of Bordentown, died on Friday, Jan. 26, according to an obituary published by Peppler Funeral Home. He was 44 years old. He worked for Toll Brothers as a Land Financial Analyst, but "his real joy in life was his family," his obituary said. "He enjoyed nothing more than taking his sons to their soccer games and other activities, and laughing with his beloved wife." Keith loved the water. He was an active, highly respected member of the Yapewi Aquatic Club in Bordentown, his obit said. A viewing will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 from noon until 2 p.m., fol…
Philadelphia Teacher, Levittown Mom Dies, 47 Philadelphia Teacher, Levittown Mom Dies, 47
Philadelphia Teacher, Levittown Mom Dies, 47 Nicole Larue Walsh, a longtime teacher in Philadelphia schools and a Levittown mother of three, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 16, loved ones said in her obituary. She was 47.  A lifelong Levittown resident, Walsh graduated from Neshaminy High School in 1994 before continuing her studies at Temple University, her obit says. She earned her master's in reading development from Holy Family College, family members wrote.  Walsh was a middle school special education teacher and began working in Philadelphia schools in 2009, according to her LinkedIn. Before that, she taught …
Ashley De'An Marvin, 38, Of Maple Shade 'Seen And Heard' At Sons' Sports Events Ashley De'An Marvin, 38, Of Maple Shade 'Seen And Heard' At Sons' Sports Events
Ashley De'An Marvin, 38, Of Maple Shade 'Seen And Heard' At Sons' Sports Events Ashley De'An Marvin, a mother of two from Maple Shade, died on Jan. 8 at Jefferson Hospital in Cherry Hill, according to an obituary published by Mathis Funeral Home. She was 38 years old. "Ashley was a proud mom, and could always be seen and heard on the sidelines of any sports her two sons were involved in," her obituary said. Ashley lived in Shamong for most of her life. She was a 2003 graduate of Shawnee High School in Medford. An avid sports fan, Ashley enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies games, her obit said. She is survived by her parents, Steven and Christine Wa…