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NJ Boy, 15, Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donation
A Sussex County teenager who went on to save five lives through organ donation is being remembered for his kindness, intelligence and infectious smile.
Gavin Joseph White, of Vernon, died Tuesday, June 2, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown, according to his obituary published by K.V. Knopp Funeral Home. The cause of death was not made public.
Gavin attended Sussex County Technical School in Sparta, where he was enrolled in the school's Cinema program, according to his obituary. He also participated in cross country and enjoyed filmmaking, movies and learning about the w…
'Fantastic Son': Services Set For NJ Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW
Jackson Mueller, who was struck and killed by a BMW driven by another juvenile in Brick on Monday morning, May 19, is being remembered as a beloved son and brother, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Funeral Home website.
An honors student who was set to complete his freshman year at Brick Memorial High School, Mueller was set to attend MATES, a specialized STEM school in the fall, his obituary reads. An aspiring engineer, Mueller was an officer in the National Junior Honor Society and the treasurer for student council at Veterans Memorial Middle School, according to his obituary.
A…
NJ Family Stranded In Florida After Cement Truck Crash Hurts 3 Children
A New Jersey family is stranded in Florida after a cement truck rear-ended their vehicle near an airport, leaving all three children seriously injured, according to a GoFundMe campaign.
More than $37,000 had been raised as of Monday, May 18 for Orlando Belloso, Wilmaris, and their children, a Township of Union family, following the crash, the fundraiser said.
“No one goes on vacation thinking tragedy is about to strike, but that’s exactly what happened to Orlando, Wilmaris, and their family,” organizer Gina Holland wrote on the fundraiser page.
“While leaving the airport in Florida, their …
Colombiano, 37, Muere En Accidente En NJ El Día De Las Madres
Más de $11,000 han sido recaudados para la familia de un hombre de Elizabeth, originario de Colombia, que murió en un accidente en Hillside el Día de las Madres.
Conocido por sus seres queridos como “Rodri”, José Rodrigo Cardona Pabón, de 37 años, fue recordado como un amigo amable, divertido y trabajador, cuya muerte devastó a quienes más lo querían.
El accidente ocurrió a las 8:14 a.m. del domingo 10 de mayo, en North Avenue y Riverside Drive en Hillside, informó NJ Advance Media citando a la policía. El vehículo de Cardona se dirigía hacia el sur por North Avenue cuando se desvió hacia e…
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly
The Pace University community and a Westchester family are mourning the sudden loss of a young student-athlete remembered for her kindness, energy, and bright spirit.
Stevie Marie DeLuca, a Yonkers native and junior at Pace University, died on Thursday, April 30, at the age of 20, according to her obituary.
DeLuca was a member of Pace’s cheerleading team, where she served as a flyer. A graduate of Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, she was majoring in criminal justice in the university’s Dyson School of Arts and Sciences.
Friends and loved ones described her as someone who left a l…
NJ Firefighter, Army Vet William Kreji Dies 3 Months After Wedding, 41
U.S. Army veteran and local firefighter William Kreji, of Keasbey, died on Sunday, Feb. 22, according to his obituary from the Gustav Novak Funeral Home website. He was 41 years old.
Kreji served as an infantryman from Oct. 2022 through July 2010 in the U.S. Army, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. He became a Federal Law Enforcement Officer in 2019, serving until his death, the fundraiser reads.
He was also a volunteer firefighter in Keasbey and served on the Board of Fire Commissioners, according to the fundraiser.
William married his wife, Maria Dolores (Ferrera) Kr…
College Football Player, 21, Dies Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Snow-Covered Car
A 21-year-old college football player from Long Island died after being found unconscious inside a snow-covered vehicle in Rhode Island, police said.
Newport police and fire Departments responded at about 7:20 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, to a Bellevue Avenue parking lot to check on a person inside a vehicle, according to the Newport Police Department. When they arrived, officers found Joseph Boutros, 21, of Bohemia, NY, unconscious inside a vehicle where he had been charging his cell phone, NPD said.
The vehicle was covered in snow and not running, police said.
Newport Fire Rescue transp…
Former NFL Jets First-Round Pick Charged With Brutal Murder Of Mass-Native Girlfriend
Authorities have identified the 29-year-old Massachusetts native as the woman who police say was killed by a former NFL linebacker.
Gabriella Perpetuo, 29, of Framingham, Massachusetts, was found dead inside her home in Hamilton County, Tennessee, last week, officials said. Her boyfriend, former linebacker Darron Lee, 31, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said.
Deputies were called to Perpetuo's home Thursday afternoon, Feb. 5, where they found her unresponsive. They attempted CPR, but responders could n…
NJ Mom, Newborn Son Die Days Apart; $16K Raised To Help Grieving Family
Support is on the rise for the family of a New Jersey woman who died days after her newborn son, according to a GoFundMe created for the family.
Tiana Vega, whose Facebook page shows she is from Garfield, delivered Baby Asani Xavier on Feb. 2, organizer Danielle Thomas said. Thomas said that Baby Asani “was born sleeping. Following the delivery, Tiana was admitted to the intensive care unit due to sepsis, according to the fundraiser.
“She fought with incredible strength and courage, but her body was tired,” Thomas wrote. “Surrounded by love, Tiana gained her angel…
Dream Of Raising Kids In NJ Ends In Heartbreak After 8-Year-Old's Sudden Death
A family that once dreamed of raising their children in New Jersey is now returning under heartbreaking circumstances, preparing to lay their 8-year-old son to rest after his sudden death.
Malachi James Nakamura, 8, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 20, after a brief illness, according to an obituary published by Anderson Mortuary. The family said they plan to relocate to New Jersey so Malachi can be laid to rest beside his grandfather and uncle.
According to a GoFundMe, which had raised nearly $30,000 as of press time, the move comes during an especially difficult…
NJ Native Urologist Gerard Pregenzer Dies Suddenly, Leaving Behind Wife, 2 Young Sons
A 47-year-old Connecticut urologist with New Jersey roots who died suddenly earlier this month is being remembered for his enthusiasm, compassion, and boundless capabilities.
Dr. Gerard Pregenzer died at Hartford Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 14, after suffering cardiac arrest. The New Jersey native leaves behind his wife, Tania Papayannopoulou-Pregenzer, and their two young sons, Dino and Mario, ages 9 and 10.
Pregenzer's obituary on the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home website says he was born to Gerard J. Pregenzer, Sr., M.D., and Linda (Colucio) Pregenzer in Ridgewood, NJ, a…
Community Rallies For 5-Year-Old LI Girl Battling Rare Disease: 'She Deserves To Play, Laugh'
A Long Island family is rallying community support for a 5-year-old girl battling a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder.
The fundraiser, organized by Jacqueline Leonard of Long Beach, was created to support her goddaughter, Anna, who has been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, or MLD — a rare, progressive disease that attacks the brain and nervous system.
MLD causes children to gradually lose the ability to walk, speak, eat, and eventually breathe on their own. The condition worsens over time, making early and aggressive care critical.
Anna’s family is facing mounting medi…
