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New North Jersey Dad Peter Eckert Dies 3 Days After Leukemia Diagnosis, 35
Peter Charles Eckert Jr., who died on Sunday, March 26, always wanted to be a father and was so excited to teach his newborn son, Cooper, how to swim and play baseball, according to his obituary.
Eckert, a Bergen County native, passed away three days after his 35th birthday, the same day he was diagnosed with an aggressive case of acute leukemia, and a month after Cooper was born.
Following his passing, the North Jersey community has rallied around his fiancée Kayla Moran. A GoFundMe to support Cooper had raised more than $60,000 from 592 donors, surpassing its goal as of Tuesday, April …
Beloved Rutgers Equipment Manager Battling Cancer Sees Support From Athletes
Support is on the rise for a Rutgers University equipment manager and devoted dad following a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.
1989 Rutgers graduate Ulysses Molina, aka "Uly,” has worked at the university for more than 30 years, currently managing equipment for the men's and women's lacrosse and soccer programs, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical support.
A resident of Somerville, Molina was recently diagnosed with throat cancer and must undergo a series of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, the fundraiser says.
Meanwhile, he and his wife, Denise’s daughter, Isabella, grad…
