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'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30
Support was surging for the family of Bergen County dad and auto repairman Ronnie Guerra.
Guerra of Upper Saddle River died on Sunday, Nov. 27. He was 30 years old.
More than $11,200 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Guerra's daughter, Amia Lester as of Wednesday, Nov. 30.
"Ronnie's greatest joy and purpose in life was taking care of Amia," the page reads. "This trust is just one way we will ensure that his memory and love will live on with her."
Ronnie worked as a repairman at his family business, Ideal Service Center, Inc. in River Edge, built by his late grandfather, Aldo Guerra. …
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…
'Truly One-Of-a-kind:' Morris County HS Grad, Outdoorsman, Beloved Twin Denis Lamb Dies, 29
Morris County High School graduate, enthusiastic outdoorsman, and beloved twin Denis Alexander Lamb died in New York City on Thursday, Sept. 29. He was 29.
Born in Troitsk, Russia, Denis was adopted by his family at age four, living in Chester ever since, his obituary says.
Denis attended Mendham High School, where he graduated in 2011 before becoming trained as an elevator mechanic.
He went on to work at Schindler Elevator Co., where he would modernize elevator equipment in the company’s office in Manhattan.
Denis loved spending his free time outdoors, especially fishing, hiking, and ou…
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…
Delaware Valley HS Grad, Landscaper, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 35
Delaware Valley High School graduate, landscaper, and devoted father Joshua Matthew Lovelace died unexpectedly at his home in Greentown, PA on Tuesday, Aug. 16. He was 35.
Joshua graduated from Delaware Valley High School in 2005 before pursuing a career as a landscaper, his obituary says.
Joshua was known for his one-of-a-kind sense of humor and upbeat personality.
Above all, he embraced his role as a loving father to his young son, Landon Jenks.
In addition to his son, Joshua leaves behind his father, Todd Lovelace; his mother, Debbie Mineau; three brothers, Jon Maney, Patrick Lovelace …
Lehigh Valley Native, T-Mobile Customer Service Technician Dies After Brief Illness, 38
Lehigh Valley native and T-Mobile customer service technician Thomas Andrew Nazzaro died at St. Luke’s Hospital - Anderson Campus, Easton after a brief illness on Thursday, Sept. 1. He was 38.
Born in Manhasset, NY, Thomas grew up in Bangor, where he graduated from Bangor High School in 2003, his obituary says.
Thomas worked as a Customer Service Technician at T-Mobile. He enjoyed driving his Jeep, going to the firing range with his Dad and spending time with his family members and numerous friends.
Thomas was a dedicated member of Life Church in Nazareth, his obituary says.
Thomas leaves…
