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NJ's Blake McGuire Dies At 27: 'Free Spirit' NJ's Blake McGuire Dies At 27: 'Free Spirit'
NJ's Blake McGuire Dies At 27: 'Free Spirit' Blake Kyle McGuire, of Bethlehem Township, died at his home on Friday, Nov. 17, his obituary says. He was 27 years old. Born in Edison, Blake graduated from North Hunterdon High School in 2014 before attending Raritan Valley Community College. He is being remembered as a “free spirit” with a passion for art and music, who loved to make others laugh with his one-of-a-kind sense of humor, his obit reads. "I had Blake as a student and always enjoyed him," a former teacher wrote on Facebook. "He always made me smile." Blake is survived by his parents, William and Susan McGuire; sisters, Kelly…

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by Valerie Musson
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Hackettstown Lab Technician, ‘Strong And Loving Mother’ Alexis Tucker Dies, 28 Hackettstown Lab Technician, ‘Strong And Loving Mother’ Alexis Tucker Dies, 28
Hackettstown Lab Technician, ‘Strong And Loving Mother’ Alexis Tucker Dies, 28 Hackettstown is mourning the loss of a certified lab technician and devoted mother. Alexis Michele Tucker died Wednesday, Sept. 6, her obituary says. She was 28. Alexis attended Warren County Community College, where she was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa and received a scholarship for maintaining a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a dual degree in Criminal Justice and Nursing Intent, eventually graduating with high honors. She went on to become a certified lab technician while caring for her special needs son, Nicholas Vincent, with whom she shared an incredibly close bond. Alexis was known for her…

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by Valerie Musson
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Anthony Rose Of Bayonne, 29, Mechanic Who Loved Motorcycles Anthony Rose Of Bayonne, 29, Mechanic Who Loved Motorcycles
Anthony Rose Of Bayonne, 29, Mechanic Who Loved Motorcycles Anthony Rose of Bayonne died suddenly on Sunday. He was 29 years old.  A lifelong resident of the city, he worked as a mechanic for Conrail and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast.  He is survived by his parents, Robert and Judy (nee Cuillo); siblings Dina; Frank and his wife Lauren; and Lisa Gomez and her husband Alex.  He was also uncle to Lilah, Alicia, Ray, Mason, Madden and Angelina. He is also survived by other family and close friends.  Anthony also leaves behind his dog Jay.  Visitation will be at Migliaccio Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 851 Kenned…

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
Integrity And A Warm Smile: Longtime Hudson/Bergen Responder, Navy Vet James Brierty III, 74 Integrity And A Warm Smile: Longtime Hudson/Bergen Responder, Navy Vet James Brierty III, 74
Integrity And A Warm Smile: Longtime Hudson/Bergen Responder, Navy Vet James Brierty III, 74 Jim Brierty had a lion’s heart – at once huge and comforting, yet fiercely protective. It’s how many have remembered him since news came that the Navy veteran, longtime police officer, firefighter and high school security guard from Ridgefield died last week at 74. Brierty “was a man of honor, respect and dignity,” said former Ridgefield Fire Chief Mike Kees. “He was a man who brought talent and dedication not only to our company but to the entire department.” "Jim's purpose in life was to serve and show how you treat people," former firefighter Steve Rosone added. "That ultimately tells …

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by Jerry DeMarco