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Lifelong Somerset County Resident, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 39
Lifelong Somerset County resident and devoted mother Jacquelene Casique Baez died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, April 1 aged 39.
Born in Red Bank, Jackie was raised in South Bound Brook before graduating from Bound Brook High School, her obituary says.
Jackie was a dedicated mother and had settled in Bound Brook to raise her loving daughter, Jayelene.
In addition to her daughter, Jackie is survived by her husband, Santiago; her parents, Helene and Ely Garcia; brothers, Ely and Alberto; cousin, Susan Callahan; grandmother, Helen; and godparents, Scott and Tina and “uncle Steven,” as…
Monmouth County Dad Dies In Florida Crash, 40
Monmouth County native and beloved father of two Todd Kelly died in a car accident in Jensen Beach, Florida, on Monday, Dec. 26. He was 40.
A Neptune native, Todd graduated from Neptune High School and the University of Central Florida, his obituary says.
He is remembered for his love of sports, particularly the Yankees, Jets, MMA, UCF football, Arsenal soccer and fishing.
He also had a passion for animals, Irish culture, and spending time with his family.
Todd is survived by Missy Kelly; his children, Keira and Chase; mother, Linda; brother, Matt; sister, Jennifer; adored pets, Walt, Geo…
‘He Knew Nothing But Love:’ Myles Fitzpatrick Of Somerset County Dies, 17
Beloved brother and Somerset County native Myles A. Fitzpatrick died on Monday, Nov. 7. He was 17.
Myles, of Manville, “knew nothing but love” and was known for his ability to spread happiness and joy wherever he went, despite handling obstacles of his own, his memorial says.
“When Myles was younger, we didn’t know he was going to be our son, so we called him our daughter and sister,” reads his obituary.
Loved by many, Myles had an incredible sense of humor — and an unmatched ability to show off his “mosquito twerk” skills on the dance floor.
He also had an adventurous side with a passio…
Joshua Morris Of Ocean County Dies, 32
Beloved brother, son, and uncle Joshua A. Morris of Ocean County died on Friday, Oct. 21. He was 32.
Born in Bethesda, Maryland, Joshua spent most of his life in Bayville before moving to Ocean Gate, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says.
Joshua worked at Jersey Shore Lawn & Sprinkler for 14 years.
He loved the great outdoors — especially his Jeep and his quad.
Above all, Joshua was known for his endlessly kind and compassionate heart, as well as his ability to “go big or go home.”
Joshua is survived by his loving parents, Tim and Karen Morris; siblings, Ryan Mo…
Beloved Jersey Shore Native, Marine Academy Grad Molly Lada Dies, 19
Beloved Jersey Shore native and marine academy graduate Molly J. Lada died in Santa Barbara, California, on Thursday, Oct. 27. She was 19.
Born in Brick Township, Molly grew up in Point Pleasant, her obituary says.
Described as an “incredibly kind and strong” member of the community, more than $26,300 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched for her funeral expenses before donations had been shut off.
Molly graduated from the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) in 2021 and was a devoted member of St. Peter’s R.C. Church in Point Pleasant Beach, according to her mem…
Loving, Dedicated Ocean County Mom Of 2 Kristie Scala Dies On 34th Birthday
Beloved and dedicated Ocean County mother of two Kristie Scala died on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 — her 34th birthday.
Born and raised in Bayonne, Kristie moved to Jackson about two decades ago, according to her obituary.
Kristie was a selfless, caring, and generous woman who brought love and joy into countless peoples’ lives.
Above all, she was remembered as a devoted mother to her two children, Breanna and Cassandra Peterson, her memorial says.
In addition to her children, Kristie is survived by her loving father, Thomas Scala; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Mielniczuk; brothers, Bryan and …
NJ Native, Influential Washington Post Editor Neema Roshania Patel Dies, 35
A New Jersey native, Rutgers alumnus, and influential Washington Post editor died Monday, Oct 24 after a battle with gastric cancer, the newspaper wrote in her obituary.
Neema Roshania Patel was 35, and most recently worked as the Post's editor for next-generation audience development, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Born in Maplewood, Patel worked on her high school newspaper before graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in economics and journalism in 2009, her former colleagues wrote.
She joined the Post in 2016, first as a digital editor before being named d…
