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Passaic Valley Alum Struck In Head By Line Drive At College Baseball Practice, Family Says
Nicholas Fiorita was days into his baseball career at the County College of Morris when the unthinkable happened.
The freshman, who graduated from Passaic Valley High School last spring, was struck in the head by a line drive at practice on Wednesday, Sept. 4, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by his sister, Sofia.
Fiorita has been in a medically-induced coma and, although he's since been taken off of a ventilator and is breathing on his own, it's too soon to say how his brain will respond to the injury, Sofia says.
As of Monday, Sept. 9, more than $35,700 had been raised on t…
'Your Soul Lives On:' North Jersey Educator, Mom Of 4 Dies From Knee Surgery Complications, 40
Morris County is mourning the unexpected loss of a beloved educator and mother of four after complications from a recent knee surgery.
Rebecca L. Koo died on Thursday, July 6, her obituary says. She was 40.
Born in Denville, Rebecca spent time in Jefferson, Randolph, and Roxbury before settling in Dover 14 years ago.
Rebecca attended Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School in Lake Hopatcong and graduated from Roxbury High School. She was a Brownie, a skilled softball player, and a 4-H club member.
After high school, Rebecca attended the County College of Morris and worked for more than two dec…
‘Absolutely Devastating:’ Lifelong Morris County Resident Dies Suddenly, 26
Support is skyrocketing for the heartbroken family of lifelong Morris County resident Anthony “AJ” Dragona following his sudden death on Monday, June 20 at the age of 26.
Born in Morristown, AJ grew up in Lake Shawnee, where he lived his entire life, his obituary says.
AJ attended the County College of Morris and had worked at the Whiskey Cafe, his social media page says.
He leaves behind his loving parents, Anthony and Maureen (nee Szeleski) Dragona; a brother; Nicholas Dragona; his dog, Ruthie; as well as countless close friends.
Meanwhile, nearly $21,500 had been raised on GoFundMe for…
Morris County Native, Businessman, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38
Morris County native, businessman, and beloved dad Christopher "Chris" Peter Stephen Findley died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 27. He was 38.
Born at Hackettstown Memorial Hospital, Findley grew up in Morristown and attended Parsippany Hills and Morristown High Schools, his obituary says.
Findley then went on to study business administration at the County College of Morris in Randolph before moving to Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 2013, his memorial says.
Findley worked for a roofing company and later studied Humanities with a concentration in Global Interest at Northern State University in Aberd…
Beloved North Jersey Mom Of 2 Laurie Uffer Dies Suddenly At Age 40
Beloved North Jersey mother of two Laurie Uffer died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 8. She was 40.
Uffer grew up in Mount Olive, where she graduated high school in 2000, her obituary says.
She later attended County College of Morris and had most recently been working as a home health provider in Washington, where she lived at the time of her death, her memorial says.
Uffer was known for her wide range of interests, including horseback riding, traveling, deep-sea fishing, and spending time with her many close friends.
Above all, Uffer is remembered for embracing her role as a caring mother …
Cassandra Colombrito Of Florham Park Leaves Behind Son, 8 Months
Cassandra “Cassie” Lynn Colombrito died unexpectedly on June 21. She was 26 years old.
Born in Morris Town, Cassandra lived in Florham Park nearly all her life. She was remembered in her obituary for her wit, intelligence and loyalty.
More than $1,800 had been raised as of Monday morning on a GoFundMe for her son, Vincent, 8 months.
"She was only 26 years old, and no one was prepared for this," the campaign founder Thomas Colombrito wrote.
"Everyone is in complete shock and disbelief. Cassie was such a kind, loving girl, and the fact that she was taken so young has been heartbreaking." …
