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Bandit Who Attacked Mourners At Fairview, Clifton, Bloomfield Cemeteries Caught, Police Say Bandit Who Attacked Mourners At Fairview, Clifton, Bloomfield Cemeteries Caught, Police Say
Bandit Who Attacked Mourners At Fairview, Clifton, Bloomfield Cemeteries Caught, Police Say GOTCHA! Visitors to cemeteries in three different North Jersey counties were victimized by a mugger and thief who was captured by Fairview police when he tried to hide behind a tombstone, authorities said. Clifton police had been looking for the bandit who robbed a 77-year-old man who was visiting at East Ridgelawn Cemetery off Main Avenue in Clifton last month. A similar incident was reported at Bloomfield Cemtery the same week. Fairview police caught Todd Scott Allen, 57, of Brooklyn after he returned to Mt. Moriah Cemetery a day after they said he stole cash, credit cards and more from …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Arrangements Set For Daniel Neczepir, 34, Detective With Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Arrangements Set For Daniel Neczepir, 34, Detective With Essex County Prosecutor’s Office
Arrangements Set For Daniel Neczepir, 34, Detective With Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Daniel J. Neczepir, 34, of Bloomfield, died June 2. Born in Paterson, he grew up in Clifton before moving to Bloomfield. He worked as a detective for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and was the delegate and sergeant-at-arms for the Essex County PBA. He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Anne of Clifton; his sister Diana Lake and her husband Patrick, also of Clifton; and his fiancee, Brianna D’Errico. Daniel was an avid fan of the New York Jets and Boba Fett, the character from the Star Wars films and books. He was remembered as a respected law enforcement professional and a bel…

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by Paul Milo
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Funeral Arrangements Set For Wallington WPU Student, 20, Killed In Crash Funeral Arrangements Set For Wallington WPU Student, 20, Killed In Crash
Funeral Arrangements Set For Wallington WPU Student, 20, Killed In Crash Funeral arrangements have been set for Emily Desbiens of Wallington, who was killed in a weekend car crash just blocks from her home. A funeral Mass will be held Friday at Transfiguration Polish National Catholic Church in Wallington with interment to follow in East Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clifton. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at the Warner-Wozniak Funeral Home in Wallington.  Members of William Paterson University's Delta Phi Epsilon sorority put their pain into words as they mourned Desbiens, 20. "One of the few people who could spread happiness to othe…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Heartbroken WPU Sorority Mourns Wallington Sister Killed In Crash Heartbroken WPU Sorority Mourns Wallington Sister Killed In Crash
Heartbroken WPU Sorority Mourns Wallington Sister Killed In Crash "One of the few people who could spread happiness to others even if that wasn’t what she was feeling. Your laugh was contagious and you never failed to bring an effortless peacefulness to every room." Members of William Paterson University's Delta Phi Epsilon sorority put their pain into words as they mourned sister Emily Desbiens of Wallington, who was killed in a weekend car crash just blocks from her home. "Emily, you are a beautiful soul with an endless amount of unconditional love and joy," the sorority sisters wrote. "A one in a million person who we were all u…

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by Cecilia Levine
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UPDATE: Wallington Woman, 20, Killed In Crash 'Polite, Respectful, Helpful' UPDATE: Wallington Woman, 20, Killed In Crash 'Polite, Respectful, Helpful'
Update: Wallington Woman, 20, Killed In Crash 'Polite, Respectful, Helpful' UPDATE: A 20-year-old Wallington woman was killed before dawn Sunday when her sedan ran up a utility pole guide wire and rolled over -- ejecting her through the window -- before landing on top of her, authorities said. Loved ones and friends were shaken to hear that Emily Desbiens had died in the tragic accident. "Emily Desbiens was one of our team managers up until her graduating," the Wallington High School football team posted on Facebook. "She always had a smile, was polite and respectful and always helpful," the post says. "We send our condolences to her famil…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Christina Marie Castellaro Of Clifton Dies, 28 Christina Marie Castellaro Of Clifton Dies, 28
Christina Marie Castellaro Of Clifton Dies, 28 Christina Marie Castellaro of Clifton died March 6. She was 28 years old. Christina was born in Newark and lived in Bloomfield for 26 years before moving to Clifton one year ago. She was a graduate of Artistic Academy of Hair Design in Morris Plains. More than $8,000 had been raised as of Saturday on a GoFundMe in Christina's memory. She is survived by her beloved parents Dr. Donald and Maria (nee Scasso) Castellaro; her devoted siblings Bianca Castellaro and Vito Castellaro; and her many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and her loving pet Tula. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in h…

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by Cecilia Levine