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Hunterdon County Native, Father Of Newborn Boy Scott Molesky Dies, 30
Hunterdon County native Scott Joseph Molesky, father of a newborn boy, died suddenly on Feb. 5 at the age of 30.
Born in Flemington, Molesky graduated from Bangor High School in 2009 and lived in Phillipsburg at the time of his death, his obituary says.
Molesky was known for his passion for adventure as well as outdoor activities like snowboarding and motorcycling. He also loved the Philadelphia Eagles, his memorial says.
Molesky is survived by his infant son, Ryland; his parents, Joseph and Cynthia Molesky; his brother, Michael; his sister, Pamela; his nephew, William, his niece, Emma as …
Big-Hearted Bergen County Sheriff's Officer Dies Suddenly
“A big man with an even bigger heart” is how a colleague described former Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer Scott Emerson, who died suddenly this weekend.
Emerson, 34, of Fair Lawn, “wasn’t feeling well, and they called an ambulance," another colleague said Sunday.
The 8-year department veteran may have suffered an infection following recent surgery, friends said.
He hung on throughout the day Saturday -- as family, friends and colleagues gathered at the hospital -- before he passed away, one said.
"They brought him back several times," the friend said. "Then they couldn't. He went on his o…
Manuel 'Noly' Reyes, 41, Of Jersey City, Father And Stepfather Of 7
Manuel 'Noly' Reyes of Jersey City died Saturday. The lifelong Jersey City resident was 41.
He is survived by his wife, Maria "Chita" Reyes and mother Violet Rivera. He was a caring father to Myleen, Xavian, Noah, and Nolynah and a caring stepfather of Sheila, Sheilala, and Sheina. He is also survived by siblings Jason, Alex, Anthony, Raul, and Kassandra; grandchildren Andrew “Pookie,” Amira, and Amir; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his father, Manuel “Big Noly” Reyes, Sr., his brother, Michael “Star” Romero, and gran…
Dylan Thomas Byrne, 28, Father Of Two And Longtime Kearny Resident
Dylan Thomas Byrne died Thursday in Kearny. He was 28.
Born in Newark, he lived in Kearny for many years before moving to East Stroudsburg, Pa., five years ago.
He is survived by his mother, Kathleen (nee Quinn); his fiancee Jessica Lassiter; daughters Madelyn Lassiter and Layla Byrne; brothers Barry and Christopher; grandmother Margaret Byrne; and aunts and uncles Colleen Quinn Gaynor, Helen Quinn Pastrof, Greg Byrne, Deborah Byrne Torina and Maureen Byrne Brunner.
He is predeceased by his father, Barry, and Clifford, his grandfather.
The funeral will be from…
Jessica Veniero Of Lyndhurst, 35, Was Loving Mom, Caring Pet Groomer
Longtime Lyndhurst resident Jessica A. Veniero died July 23 surrounded by her family and friends. She was 35 years old.
Born in Secaucus, Jessica owned a pet grooming company and has always been an animal lover.
She is predeceased by her son, Matthew, who died May 2019, and her mom, Julianna Gray Veniero.
Jessica is survived by her "love" Mark Krajewski, and her son, Michael; father, Salavatore Veniero; and brothers, Salvatore Veniero and Donald MacMillan.
Services were held at the Nazare Memorial Home in Lyndhurst.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jessica’s memory can be made to t…
