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North Jersey Celebrity Chef Carl Ruiz Dead At 44 North Jersey Celebrity Chef Carl Ruiz Dead At 44
North Jersey Celebrity Chef Carl Ruiz Dead At 44 North Jersey celebrity chef Carl Ruiz was found dead in his apartment Sunday morning, according to recent reports. Friends say the 44-year-old suffered a heart attack in his sleep. Ruiz owned Marie's Italian Specialties in Chatham for many years and was the executive chef at Sabor in Rutherford, along with Cuban Pete's In Montclair. Before that, he worked as a sous chef at Dish in Clifton. Last June, Ruiz opened La Cubana in New York City, paying homage to his Cuban roots. Food Network star Guy Fieri lamented the loss of his good friend on social media. "I'm heartbroken that my friend c…

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