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Fitness Trainer Killed On NJ Turnpike Mourned By Clients Fitness Trainer Killed On NJ Turnpike Mourned By Clients
Fitness Trainer Killed On NJ Turnpike Mourned By Clients A New York fitness studio is mourning the loss of one of its trainers, killed in a New Jersey Turnpike crash early this week. Jerome "Jerry" Christal-Gattanella was rear-ended and killed while his car was parked in the shoulder of the northbound side of the highway in Newark late Monday, Feb. 19, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The 42-year-old New York City resident worked as a trainer at Inwood Fitness, who announced his passing on Instagram.  One of his clients said she waited and waited for him to show up for their session the following day. He never did. "Jerry, I waited f…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
'Sweet Angel:' Sussex County High School Student Tiara Ross Dies After Battling Long Illness 'Sweet Angel:' Sussex County High School Student Tiara Ross Dies After Battling Long Illness
'Sweet Angel:' Sussex County High School Student Tiara Ross Dies After Battling Long Illness Sussex County is in mourning for soon-to-be high school senior Tiara Christine Ross, who died in the loving embrace of her family after a brave battle with VHL on Thursday, July 6 aged 17. Born in Newton, Tiara attended Wallkill Valley High School, her obituary says. She loved watching cooking shows like ‘Chopped’ and then bringing her own culinary ideas to life — especially sweets. Tiara also loved shopping and spending time with her many friends and family members. Tiara leaves behind her beloved parents, Chris and Karen Ross. She is the cherished sister of Taylor, Tanya, Tamia, and Chri…

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by Valerie Musson
Events
Meet Luke Russert, Bestselling Author, At North Jersey Bookstore Meet Luke Russert, Bestselling Author, At North Jersey Bookstore
Meet Luke Russert, Bestselling Author, At North Jersey Bookstore Luke Russert is bringing his bestselling book to Bergen County. Russert will be signing copies of "Look For Me There" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Wednesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. The book debuted at #3 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Russert is the son of the late Tim Russert, the former moderator of "Meet the Press," and Maureen Orth a writer for Vanity Fair. In "Look For Me There," Russert writes about dealing with his father's unexpected death and how he quit his job at NBC News to do some soul searching, eventually visiting six continents over three years on a journey to …

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by Sam Barron
News
9-Year-Old Newark Girl's Death Prompts Wave Of Support 9-Year-Old Newark Girl's Death Prompts Wave Of Support
9-Year-Old Newark Girl's Death Prompts Wave Of Support Syhriah Julien was just nine years old when she died earlier this month due to complications from asthma, those who knew her said.  Now, residents of Union and Essex counties are coming together to help her Newark family. A GoFundMe has been organized to assist Syhriah's mother, Niyah as she deals with the sudden loss.  More than $26,300 had been raised as of Tuesday, March 28 on the campaign launched by Catherine Crowe. "Syhriah was a strong, heroic, spirited angel," Crowe said "She was such a fighter." The money will go to helping the family pay with funeral costs and al…

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by Sam Barron
News
Pregnant NJ Widow Whose Husband Died Suddenly Sees Support Pregnant NJ Widow Whose Husband Died Suddenly Sees Support
Pregnant NJ Widow Whose Husband Died Suddenly Sees Support Support is on the rise for a pregnant widow whose husband died in a tree-fall accident. Cody Lee Blihar of Somerville died on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the age of 33, his obituary says. Cody’s wife, Monica, is expecting their first son, Beau, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family’s support. “Our hope is to alleviate the financial burden that Monica will be facing following Cody's death and the birth of their son,” reads the campaign. More than $50,000 had been raised as of Monday, Jan. 30. A native of Pittstown, Cody went to North Hunterdon High School before working in various res…

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by Daily Voice
Obituaries
‘Good Friend To All:’ Robert Mirrer Of Passaic County Dies, 28 ‘Good Friend To All:’ Robert Mirrer Of Passaic County Dies, 28
‘Good Friend To All:’ Robert Mirrer Of Passaic County Dies, 28 Tributes are pouring in for Robert “Bobby” Wade Mirrer of Passaic County, who died on Thursday, Dec. 29 at age 28. Born in Pompton Plains, Bobby grew up in Pompton Lakes and attended high school in Wayne, where he lived at the time of his passing, his obituary and social media pages say. Bobby was known for his love of four-wheeling and baseball, and he was always seeking out landscaping and other outdoor work. He also had a passion for animals, especially his dogs. Ultimately, Bobby will forever be remembered as a kind and caring soul who would consistently go above and beyond for other…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Young Pennsylvania Dad Killed In Wrong-Way NY State Crash Young Pennsylvania Dad Killed In Wrong-Way NY State Crash
Young Pennsylvania Dad Killed In Wrong-Way NY State Crash Profound grief replaced shock as word spread that a Pennsylvania man had been killed in a head-on crash in New York State this past weekend. Brendan Seabrook, who'd just turned 27 and had a young daughter in grade school, was driving north on the Palisades Interstate Parkway about 10 miles north of New Jersey, authorities said, when an oncoming SUV slammed into his 2016 Toyota Avalon at 2:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6. Seabrook, who was a member of Local 60 of the Laborers' International Union of North America and recently lived in Monroe, NY, was extricated by Nanuet firefighters and taken to Mo…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
TRIBUTE: NY Man Killed In South Jersey Crash Made Others Feel Seen TRIBUTE: NY Man Killed In South Jersey Crash Made Others Feel Seen
Tribute: NY Man Killed In South Jersey Crash Made Others Feel Seen Support is surging for a New York family mourning the loss of their 21-year-old son in a South Jersey crash over Fourth of July weekend. More than $32,000 had been raised as of Tuesday evening on a GoFundMe in memory of Roy Song, of Ossining, NY. "Words cannot express the pain, sadness, and devastation we all feel at his loss. Roy was just 21 years old, a 2018 graduate of Ossining High School, with a bright future ahead of him," campaign founder Beata Mione writes. "He was loved and admired by all who crossed paths with him. The oldest of the three siblings, he leaves behind his parents, …

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by Cecilia Levine