'Your Spirit Will Carry On:' Hunterdon County Native, Rutgers Grad Krishan Clemente Dies, 41 'Your Spirit Will Carry On:' Hunterdon County Native, Rutgers Grad Krishan Clemente Dies, 41
'Your Spirit Will Carry On:' Hunterdon County Native, Rutgers Grad Krishan Clemente Dies, 41 Tributes are hitting social media for Hunterdon County native and Rutgers grad Krishan Clemente, who died in Glen Gardner on Friday, May 26 aged 41. Born in Raritan Township, Krishan graduated from Voorhees High School before earning his master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University, his obituary says. He was known for his altruistic soul and infinite drive to help others, loved ones say. Krishan’s surviving family members include his devoted parents, Kevin J. and Barbara Lynn Stout Clemente; his brother, Parijat Clemente; his grandfather, Fred J. Clemente; three uncles, Joseph S…
Hackettstown Mom, Dedicated Social Worker Jennifer Gatzke Dies, 47 Hackettstown Mom, Dedicated Social Worker Jennifer Gatzke Dies, 47
Hackettstown Mom, Dedicated Social Worker Jennifer Gatzke Dies, 47 Beloved Hackettstown mom and devoted social worker Jennifer T. Pennell Gatzke died at at Hackensack University Medical Center on Sunday, May 7. She was 47. Jennifer was raised in Stanhope before moving to Hackettstown, where she has lived since 2001, her obituary says. Jennifer was a dedicated Clinical Social worker for the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Service (DYFS) in Newton and lived her live to help others, says her memorial. She spent her free time lounging on Jersey Shore beaches, bringing out her inner fashionista through her fabulous outfits, and crusing around in her st…
'He Tried To Convert Violence Into Hope:' Youth Counselor, Devoted Passaic County Dad Dies, 39 'He Tried To Convert Violence Into Hope:' Youth Counselor, Devoted Passaic County Dad Dies, 39
'He Tried To Convert Violence Into Hope:' Youth Counselor, Devoted Passaic County Dad Dies, 39 Youth counselor and devoted Passaic County father Juan Diego Otalbaro died on Saturday, Nov. 26. He was 39. Born in Passaic, Juan grew up between Clifton and Passaic, his obituary says. Juan played basketball at Clifton High School before earning a combined bachelors and masters in Social Work from Ramapo College. Juan then finished clinical training throughout various stated and started working as a counselor with at-risk youth in the New York State Office of Child and Family Services in 2019, his memorial says. Juan also had an entrepreneurial spirit and had launched a number of di…
Anthony Somma Of Toms River Remembered As 'Born Entertainer' Anthony Somma Of Toms River Remembered As 'Born Entertainer'
Anthony Somma Of Toms River Remembered As 'Born Entertainer' Anthony Somma of Toms River died on Sept. 15 at Cooper University Medical Center after a five-year battle against Ewing Sarcoma, his obituary says. He was 27 years old. A New Year's Eve baby, Anthony was born to entertain, his obit reads. He had a passion for musical theater and "lit up every room he entered." Anthony graduated from Toms River High School East (2014) and pursued a degree in radio, film and broadcasting at Rowan University. However, fate had other plans for Anthony, who was diagnosed with cancer during his college career. In 2017, he enrolled in online classes at Troy …
Disabled Vets Group Praised By Murphy Could Lose Liquor License For Alleged COVID Violation Disabled Vets Group Praised By Murphy Could Lose Liquor License For Alleged COVID Violation
Disabled Vets Group Praised By Murphy Could Lose Liquor License For Alleged COVID Violation A North Jersey group publicly praised by Gov. Phil Murphy for distributing free meals to disabled veterans and hospitals is now fighting to keep its liquor license after investigators cited them for violating the governor’s emergency closure orders. Organizers of Disabled American Veterans Chapter #2 in Clifton have been doing all they can to help 300 or so members cope with the isolation created by the coronavirus pandemic. They also delivered 100 gas gift cards last month to nurses, doctors, EMTs and staff at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson and at St. Mary’s General Hospi…