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Sudden Death Of Jersey Shore Middle Schooler Spreads Shock, Sadness Sudden Death Of Jersey Shore Middle Schooler Spreads Shock, Sadness
Sudden Death Of Jersey Shore Middle Schooler Spreads Shock, Sadness A Monmouth County family is rallying for support after a 12-year-old boy's sudden death. A GoFundMe page said 12-year-old David Pakula died of unknown causes on Friday, Jan. 5. More than $32,000 was raised from at least 421 donations as of Monday, Jan. 8. The memorial fundraiser called Pakula's death shocking. "Our hearts and prayers are with Monika and Darek, David's younger brothers Patrick and Alex, and the rest of the family," the GoFundMe page said. "This unexpected event shocked all of us and left a huge hole in our hearts." An obituary for Pakula said the Morganville boy went to Ma…

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
Beloved North Jersey HS Teacher Fady Hanna Dies: 'We Feel Horrible' Beloved North Jersey HS Teacher Fady Hanna Dies: 'We Feel Horrible'
Beloved North Jersey HS Teacher Fady Hanna Dies: 'We Feel Horrible' A Passaic County high school is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved teachers. Fady Hanna, an English teacher at Manchester Regional High School in Haledon since 2020, was remembered by Schools Superintendent Gary Lubisco Jr. as "an engaging teacher," who made students feel excited to attend class. "We feel horrible," Luisco told Daily Voice. "He was a beloved member of our school community and will be deeply missed." It was not immediately known when or how Hanna died. The school will be closed on Wednesday, April 19 due to Hanna's untimely death, officials announced in a le…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
South Jersey High School Graduate, Pianist, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 22 South Jersey High School Graduate, Pianist, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 22
South Jersey High School Graduate, Pianist, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 22 South Jersey high school graduate, talented pianist, and devoted father Steven Dennis Scalzi died suddenly in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, Aug. 13. He was 22. Born at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Washington Township, Steven attended Chestnut Assembly of God and more recently Victory Assembly of God in Pittsgrove, his obituary says. Steven was known for his endlessly curious mind, his caring heart, and his talent for music, especially playing the piano. Above all, Steven is remembered for embracing his role as a loving and devoted father to his daughter, Luna Alice Rae Scalzi. In addition…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Bed Bath & Beyond Exec Leaps To His Death From NYC's Jenga Tower Bed Bath & Beyond Exec Leaps To His Death From NYC's Jenga Tower
Bed Bath & Beyond Exec Leaps To His Death From NYC's Jenga Tower A Bed Bath & Beyond executive leapt 18 stories to his death from New York City's "Jenga" tower Friday, Sept. 2, multiple reports say. Gustavo Arnal, 52, was the executive vice president and chief financial officer at the Union, NJ-based company. Calls reporting a jumper came around 12:30 p.m. from the 60-story building's location in lower Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood at 56 Leonard Street near Church Street, according to the Daily Mail. Messages left with Bed Bath & Bed and Arnal’s family on Saturday, Sept. 3 were not immediately returned, the New York Post said. Shares in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Beloved NJ 6-Year-Old Dies Suddenly In Sleep Beloved NJ 6-Year-Old Dies Suddenly In Sleep
Beloved NJ 6-Year-Old Dies Suddenly In Sleep Beloved Morris County six-year-old Daniella Obiageli Tetteh died suddenly in her sleep and was pronounced dead at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville, NJ on Sunday, April 3. Lovingly called “Princess Ella,” Daniella was born in Paterson before moving to Rockaway with her family, where she lived at the time of her death, her obituary says. Daniella was a student at Pillar Elementary School in Livingston, according to her memorial. Daniella leaves behind her parents, Ifeoluwa Fawole-Tetteh and Daniel Tetteh; younger sister, Netania Tetteh; maternal grandparents, and extended family members. Da…

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by Valerie Musson
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Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia
Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia Pennsylvania native Brandon M. Kuklentz died suddenly on Tuesday, March 29 after battling addiction, according to loved ones mourning his loss. He was 29 years old. Formerly of Lehighton and Lancaster, Kuklentz died in Philadelphia, his obituary states. Kuklentz was born in Bethlehem but was a 2012 graduate of Lehighton High School. He enjoyed wrestling while attending school, and recently worked as a machinist for the All American Threaded Products Co., Lancaster, his obituary says.  He was also a member of Zion United Church of Christ, in Lehighton. Kuklentz had struggled with addictio…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Rutgers Honors Grad, Beloved First Aid Squad Volunteer Dies Suddenly, 24 Rutgers Honors Grad, Beloved First Aid Squad Volunteer Dies Suddenly, 24
Rutgers Honors Grad, Beloved First Aid Squad Volunteer Dies Suddenly, 24 Rutgers University honors graduate and first aid squad volunteer Ronald “RJ” Anthony Croce died unexpectedly on Monday, March 14. He was 24. Born in Red Bank, RJ grew up in Union Beach before moving to Rumson, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. RJ graduated from Rumson Fair Haven High in 2015 before attending Rutgers University, where he was a beloved member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. RJ went on to graduate with Cum Laude Honors from the university’s Business School, his memorial says. RJ was working as a business risk analyst at UBS Financial in Jersey Ci…

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by Valerie Musson
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Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved South Jersey College Student, 22 Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved South Jersey College Student, 22
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved South Jersey College Student, 22 Support is on the rise for the heartbroken family of beloved South Jersey college student Jessica Mora Urbina, who died suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the age of 22. Born in Barrio Mexico, Costa Rica, Urbina moved to Lakehurst in 2006, her obituary says. Urbina later moved with her family to Perth Amboy before settling in Keansburg in 2018. Urbina was a student at Lincoln Technical Institute in Iselin, her memorial says. She was remembered for her kind and caring personality and ability to make others smile, according to a GoFundMe launched for her final expenses. “Jessica was just 22, …

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Organs Of NJ Mom Who Died Suddenly Will Help Save Others Organs Of NJ Mom Who Died Suddenly Will Help Save Others
Organs Of NJ Mom Who Died Suddenly Will Help Save Others The organs of a New Jersey mom who died suddenly will help save the lives of others. Kelsey Gilmore, 30, was found unresponsive at home on Feb. 21, those who knew the family say. After several tests and nearly a week on a ventilator, she was declared brain dead and removed from life support. Kelsey leaves behind her husband, Brian Gilmore, and four children, Kylie, 9, Bryce, 5, Benjamin, 2, and 1-month-old Joseph. A GoFundMe page for the family had raised $16,600 as of Tuesday, March 1. "Kelsey was a faithful wife, the most amazing mother, a devoted daughter, a helpful sister, and a fun-…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
Beloved Trenton Native, Montclair State Grad Dies Suddenly At 23 Beloved Trenton Native, Montclair State Grad Dies Suddenly At 23
Beloved Trenton Native, Montclair State Grad Dies Suddenly At 23 Beloved Trenton native and Montclair State University graduate Taquesha Tift died suddenly on Monday, Feb. 7. She was 23. Tift grew up in Trenton and attended the Mercer County Health Science Academy, her social media pages say. Tift then went on to study exercise science at Montclair State University, where she graduated in 2021, her page says. Social media tributes were pouring in for Tift, who was remembered as a loving soul and a “special light in this world.” “God gifted you with so much charisma, you can light up a room and make anyone smile!” writes Tiffany Hargrett. “You gave us…

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by Valerie Musson
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Jersey Shore HS Grad, Beloved Dad Of Young Son Justin Freeling Dies Suddenly At Age 33 Jersey Shore HS Grad, Beloved Dad Of Young Son Justin Freeling Dies Suddenly At Age 33
Jersey Shore HS Grad, Beloved Dad Of Young Son Justin Freeling Dies Suddenly At Age 33 Jersey Shore high school graduate and beloved father of a young son Justin M. Freeling died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at the age of 33. Freeling, a Philadelphia native, graduated from Lower Cape May Regional High School, his obituary and social media pages say. Freeling was known for his passion and talent for music and playing the guitar. He also had a one-of-a-kind “impractical joker” sense of humor, his memorial says. Above all, Freeling adored his young son, Thomas Dean, and spent “every possible minute” with him. “Our hearts are broken and we hope that God grants him the eter…

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by Valerie Musson
News
'Unique Sweetness, Tenderness': Dumont Boy, 14, Who Died Suddenly 'Wore Heart On His Sleeve' 'Unique Sweetness, Tenderness': Dumont Boy, 14, Who Died Suddenly 'Wore Heart On His Sleeve'
'Unique Sweetness, Tenderness': Dumont Boy, 14, Who Died Suddenly 'Wore Heart On His Sleeve' Members of a stunned and heartbroken community wrapped their collective hearts around a grieving Dumont family Sunday while trying to wrap their minds around the sudden death of a 14-year-old boy who collapsed while playing basketball. Aaron Vasquez, who hoped to someday become a major league baseball player or coach, had finished practicing with his recreational league team on Saturday when he decided to stick around Grant Elementary School to play ball with his younger brother, other parents said. A short time later he collapsed, they said. A coach who's a hospital medic immediately beg…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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9-Year-Old NJ Boy Dies Suddenly 9-Year-Old NJ Boy Dies Suddenly
9-Year-Old NJ Boy Dies Suddenly Support is pouring in for the family of a New Jersey boy who suddenly and tragically died in his sleep at just nine years old. Mario C. Musolino died while sleeping in bed at his family's Hopatcong home on Tuesday, Sept. 28, his obituary says. Born in Denville, Mario was a thriving third grade student at Hopatcong Elementary School and was known for his love of animals, especially dogs, as well as music and being with his family, his memorial says. More than $12,700 had been raised as of Tuesday on a GoFundMe for Mario’s funeral expenses, putting the family more than halfway toward the $17…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Edison Police Officer Ryan Borden Dies Suddenly, 26 Edison Police Officer Ryan Borden Dies Suddenly, 26
Edison Police Officer Ryan Borden Dies Suddenly, 26 The Edison Police Department is mourning the loss of officer Ryan Borden, who died suddenly in his home on March 16. He was 26 years old. The cause of death was no immediately made public. Borden worked as a Rutgers University- Camden Campus police officer before joining Edison's ranks.  "Officer Borden always had a smile on his face and was proud serve to the residents of Edison," his department wrote. "Our sincere condolences and thoughts go out to his family and loved ones." "Officer Borden was known to always have a warm smile and kind heart," Fraternal Order Of Police Lod…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Son Of Former Twins Manager, NJ Native Tom Kelly Found Dead In Arizona Son Of Former Twins Manager, NJ Native Tom Kelly Found Dead In Arizona
Son Of Former Twins Manager, NJ Native Tom Kelly Found Dead In Arizona The 42-year-old son of former New Jersey resident and Minnesota Twins manager Tom Kelly was found dead in Arizona last week. Tom Kelly, Jr. was on a golf trip when his body was found in a Scottsdale hotel room, after he missed a tee-time, TwinCities.com reports. Kelly's father grew up in Sayreville and attended Saint Mary's in South Amboy. Kelly himself was a bat boy for the Twins and attended Hill-Murray. He later served as a pitcher for St. Thomas, winning the 2001 NCAA Division III baseball title. He had been living in Tampa, Fl. working as a mortgage broker at the time of his death. …

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by Cecilia Levine