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Monmouth County Dad, Acronis Sales Director Dies Suddenly At 46, Prompting Outpour Of Support
Monmouth County is showing its support after the unexpected death of a devoted dad, Acronis Sales Director, and youth football coach at 46.
Gregory Joseph Howard, of Colts Neck, died Wednesday, July 19.
Born in Orange, Gregory grew up in West Caldwell before attending and playing football at Monmouth University, his obituary says.
He then taught at Long Branch High School before starting a sales career and worked as the Director of Sales at Acronis:
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MasterChef From NJ Brings Indian Flavors To Star-Studded Cooking Competition
A New Jersey chef from India is representing the Northeast while showcasing her international dessert skills in "MasterChef 13: United Tastes of America."
Described as a “home cook who prides herself on American-Indian fusion,” Purvi Dogra, 48, moved to East Windsor from India 21 years ago.
Season 13 of the cooking show, which premiered on Wednesday, May 24, breaks down the 20 apron-earning competitors into categories based on one of four territories — West, Northeast, Midwest, and South.
The games officially begin for the 20 competitors on Wednesday, June 21. The winner gets rewarded w…
Organs Of NJ Army Sergeant Killed In Motorcycle Crash Will Help Four Others Live
The organs of a U.S. Army sergeant from the Jersey Shore who was killed in a motorcycle crash will help four other people live.
Dennis Andrew Vaccaro, 27, crashed on Tuesday, June 14, in Ocean Township, and was kept alive so he could donate his organs. Further details on the crash were not immediately known.
An airborne combat medic in the U.S. Army, Dennis achieved the rank of sergeant, and spent five years in the military, including a tour of duty overseas in Afghanistan, his obituary says.
He was apparently a student at Monmouth University, according to a statement published by school o…
North Jersey Native Nicholas Scalfani Dies After Leukemia Battle, 18
North Jersey native Nicholas John Scalfani died after battling leukemia on Saturday, Nov. 5. at Hackensack University Medical Center. He was 18.
Born in Denville, Nicholas lived in Lake Hopatcong his whole life, his obituary says.
Nicholas was a member of the Jefferson High School Class of 2022 and a Monmouth University freshman.
He loved golfing, fishing, playing football, wake surfing, and spending time with his friends, family, and girlfriend, his memorial says.
Nearly $5,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Nicholas’ funeral expenses as of Friday, Nov. 18.
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