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Beloved Jersey Shore Mom Of 6 Dies After ‘Long And Hard’ COVID Battle, 35
Beloved Jersey Shore mother of six Catherine ‘Ren’ Olivia Freeman died on Saturday, Feb. 12 after a “long and hard” COVID-19 battle. She was 35.
Freeman grew up in Brick Township, went to Brookdale Community College, and later moved to Tinton Falls, where she lived at the time of her death, according to her social media page.
Freeman was remembered as an incredible and creative soul who loved deeply and touched many lives.
“She is and will forever be a poet, wife, mother, sister, daughter, niece, friend, rebel, artist, singer, teacher, leader, activist, joker, miracle,” reads her obituary.…
Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus
Oceanfest is back, baby.
The day-long Fourth of July event is making its big return this summer after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, according to its website.
With a steady decline in New Jersey's coronavirus cases, "it is the perfect time to bring Oceanfest back,” Co-chair Esther Cohen told NJ Advance Media.
Oceanfest is held along the Long Branch boardwalk from Pier Village to Seven Presidents’ Park.
It will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, and feature live music, more than 40 food vendors, arts and crafts, and beach activities, according to NJ.com. Fireworks blast off at…
‘He Fought Until The End:’ Beloved Dad, NJ Hotdog Shop Owner Vin Russo Dies After COVID Battle
Beloved father and NJ hotdog shop owner Vin Russo died Friday, Feb. 4 following a courageous and valiant battle with COVID-19.
Russo, who owns Joe’s Alpha Dogs at the Port Colden Mall in Washington with his wife, Frances, was admitted to the hospital with virus complications on Sunday, Jan. 9, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family.
By the following day, Russo, 59, was in the ICU preparing to be put on a ventilator while dealing with separate kidney issues.
Update: Just talked to Dr. He's holding. He urinated a lot. So they are holding off on procedure with the radiologist...…
