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NJ's Teri Garr From 'Young Frankenstein' Dead At 79
Teri Garr, the New Jersey actress who many knew from "Young Frankenstein," died on Tuesday, Oct. 29. She was 79 years old.
According to the New York Times, Garr's publicist, Heidi Schaeffer, said the cause was complications of multiple sclerosis.
Garr briefly lived in Franklin Lakes, NJ but her family settled down in Los Angeles, CA. Her father, Eddie Garr, was a vaudeville performer, and her mother, Phyllis, was a model and Rockette.
Garr was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Tootsie" and also rose to fame for her roles in "The Conversation,…
North Jersey Dad Mourns Loss Of Daughter After Wife, Brother
Three years ago, Robert Kelly lost his wife, Frances Kelly. And then, he mourned the loss of his brother.
Earlier this month, Robert found himself grieving yet again, this time the loss of his daughter, Nicole Kelly. Nicole, a Roselle Park native, died on Sept. 9, at 43 years. old
A GoFundMe page launched by Robert's other daughter, Michelle, had raised more than $1,600 as of Wednesday, Sept. 21.
"We are asking for some relief with the staggering funeral costs to lay my sister to rest," the page reads. "Although Nicole struggled with addiction, she was still a loving sister, dau…
Chris Minter Of Vernon Leaves Behind Expectant Wife, 5 Children
Christopher Minter of Vernon died at St. Anthonys Hospital on June 5. He was 50 years old.
A Rhode Island native, Minter was remembered on a GoFundMe page for his humor, always able to light up any room.
"There was not one person he couldn’t put a smile on," the page says, "which is on of the reasons why his wife Megan fell in love with him and his big personality."
Minter leaves behind his wife, expecting their sixth child, along with their other children: Zack, Hailey, Emily, Christopher and Clayton.
He was the vice president of sales at Components Corporation in Denville for 25 ye…
