‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22 ‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22
‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22 Trenton native and dedicated father Marquis C. Carr, Jr. died following a “tragic accident” on Friday, Oct. 21. He was 22. Born in Trenton, Marquis attended Trenton public schools before graduating from Bridgeton High School, his obituary says. He started working as a farmer at age 16 before becoming employed with Tyson Chicken and later with Central Waste & Recycling. He worked for the last two years as a truck driver for Werner Distribution Center. Marquis was known for his love of sports and outdoor activities, like skateboarding, biking, motorcycling, and trucking, his memorial sa…
Loving, Dedicated Ocean County Mom Of 2 Kristie Scala Dies On 34th Birthday Loving, Dedicated Ocean County Mom Of 2 Kristie Scala Dies On 34th Birthday
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 NJ Native, Influential Washington Post Editor Neema Roshania Patel Dies, 35
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…
Freehold's Marjorie McMurray, 84, Was A Friend To All Freehold's Marjorie McMurray, 84, Was A Friend To All
Freehold's Marjorie McMurray, 84, Was A Friend To All Marjorie "Marge" McMurray, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all, left this earth on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the age of 84. A resident of Freehold, Marge was born and raised in Aberdeen, MD to Richard Loflin Greenland and Evelyn Hart-Greenland. Marge leaves behind her son Patrick "Scott" McMurray and his wife Barbara Bowers-McMurray of Island Heights, NJ, grandchildren Ryan Michael McMurray and Scotti Erin Schnebel, daughter Renee Lynne Dias and her partner Eric, and grandchildren Matthew Dias and Kirstin Simons. Marge had six great-grandchildren: Anna, Al…
Bella Giacobbe, Daughter Of NJ Town's Mayor, Dies At 22 Bella Giacobbe, Daughter Of NJ Town's Mayor, Dies At 22
Bella Giacobbe, Daughter Of NJ Town's Mayor, Dies At 22 Anabella "Bella" Marie Giacobbe, the 22-year-old daughter of Rahway Mayor Raymond Giacobbe Jr. and school board member Laura Giacobbe, died on Sept. 24.  Bella was an honor roll student at Union Catholic High School, where she played volleyball, lacrosse, and track and field, her obituary says. She graduated from Rutgers University last May with a degree in psychology. Bella had recently started as a volleyball coach at St. Thomas Aquinas and had aspirations of becoming a teacher due to her love for children, according to her obituary.  Bella apparently died after a medical procedure, acco…
Beloved Jersey Shore 2-Year-Old Dies Suddenly Beloved Jersey Shore 2-Year-Old Dies Suddenly
Beloved Jersey Shore 2-Year-Old Dies Suddenly Beloved Jersey Shore two-year-old Vincent John Endreson died suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Described as being full of life and always smiling, Vincent had the unique ability to immediately improve the moods of those around him, his obituary says. Vincent is remembered as being strong, generous, compassionate, caring, intelligent, funny, and brave. He loved cars and trucks, jumping on the trampoline, and Toy Story, his memorial says. One of Vincent’s favorite activities was playing with his brother, Nathan Nole Sabie; and sister, Payton Grace Endreson. While Vincent’s time on Earth was …
Rutgers Graduate, Dedicated Toms River Dietician Dies At 35 Rutgers Graduate, Dedicated Toms River Dietician Dies At 35
Rutgers Graduate, Dedicated Toms River Dietician Dies At 35 Rutgers graduate and devoted dietician Megan R. McCarthy died at her home in Toms River on Thursday, June 23. She was 35. Born in Edison, Megan grew up in Sayreville before graduating from both the Cook College at Rutgers and the Rutgers School of Health Professions, her obituary says. Megan had worked at Complete Care at Green Acres in Toms River, where she was a dedicated dietician who cared deeply for her patients. Outside of work, Megan loved spending time with her family, cooking, and shopping, her memorial says. Megan leaves behind her loving parents, Michael and Rose McCarthy; her …
Robbinsville HS Grad, Basketball MVP Dies Suddenly, 22 Robbinsville HS Grad, Basketball MVP Dies Suddenly, 22
Robbinsville HS Grad, Basketball MVP Dies Suddenly, 22 Robbinsville High School graduate and basketball MVP Dominic Cristopher Riggs died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 4. He was 22. Born in Hamilton Township, Dominic was a lifelong resident of Robbinsville, his obituary says. Dominic was known for his athletic skills, particularly in basketball. He played CYO Basketball for St. Raphael’s Church and earned the title of All Star MVP, his memorial says. Dominic also played AAU basketball and was a big fan of the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Dodgers. Dominic leaves behind his loving mother, Gina L. Migliaccio Riggs; his father, Joh…
Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36 Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36
Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36 Jersey Shore native and beloved photographer Walter Kelly McCaffrey, Jr. died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5. He was 36. Walter grew up in Barnegat and graduated from South Regional High School, his obituary and social media pages say. Walter then went on to graduate from Colorado Mountain College before moving to Denver, where he was studying economics at the University of Colorado, his memorial says. Walter was a skilled photographer and enjoyed cycling, snowboarding, and surfing, his obituary says. Walter leaves behind his loving parents, Anthony and Antoinette Agresta; his siblings,…
Players Mourn Sudden Loss Of Beloved NJ Football Coach Brian Meeney, 46 Players Mourn Sudden Loss Of Beloved NJ Football Coach Brian Meeney, 46
Players Mourn Sudden Loss Of Beloved NJ Football Coach Brian Meeney, 46 Take a quick look at the posts from some of Brian Meeney's current and former players and students, and the impact he made becomes obvious. "I can never repay you for everything you taught me," one wrote. "Kept me out of trouble and made sure I stayed on the path of success, I wouldn’t be where I am today if you didn’t push me the way that you did." "You believed in me," said another, "and most importantly you never gave up on me. Coach Meeney I’ll always love you you were that second father-like figure in my life." The Maywood dad suffered a massive heart attack while on his way to work o…
Beloved Toms River Native Dies Suddenly, 30 Beloved Toms River Native Dies Suddenly, 30
Beloved Toms River Native Dies Suddenly, 30 Beloved Toms River native Paul Christian Bencivenga died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13. He was 30. Born and raised in Toms River, Paul graduated from Toms River Schools, his obituary says. Paul was known for his caring personality, ability to make others smile, and love for his friends and family. “Although Paul’s life was short, he touched the lives of so many with his kindness and generous heart,” reads his memorial. Paul is survived by his loving parents, Brandon and Mary Bencivenga; his sister, Sarah Bencivenga, as well as several extended family members and dear friends. Condole…
South Jersey Native, Beloved Father Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 33 South Jersey Native, Beloved Father Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 33
South Jersey Native, Beloved Father Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 33 South Jersey native and beloved father of three sons Joshua M. Graham died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 10. He was 33. Graham grew up in Bridgeton and later moved to Millville, where he graduated high school in 2007, his obituary says. Graham was known for his one-of-a-kind personality and “zest for life,” his memorial says. “Once you met him it was a lasting memory so you would never forget him,” reads his obituary. Above all, Graham was remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his three sons, Jameal, Joshua Michael Jr., and Malachi. “His most genuine attribute was his…