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'Rare Star:' NYC Architect, Educator Erik Verboon Dies Unexpectedly
Erik Verboon, a New Jersey native, leading figure in architecture and engineering, and father of two, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, according to a GoFundMe created by his wife, Michelle Verboon.
"He was the love of my life and the most devoted father to Arjen and Bram,” Michelle wrote on the fundraiser, which had raised $54,615 as of press time.
“One of his greatest wishes was to give our children the best education and opportunities for their future. In his honor, I am creating this fund to help support their school tuition and future college expenses.”
Erik Verboon. W…
'Best Boss Ever': Buffalo Wild Wings Manager's Death Sparks Outpouring Of Grief On Long Island
Mike Doherty was the kind of boss employees remember long after the shifts end.
The longtime general manager of the Centereach Buffalo Wild Wings, died Friday, Aug. 22, at the age of 52, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given.
Now, Doherty is being remembered for his tireless work ethic, generosity, and the way he made both coworkers and customers alike feel like family.
“We’re saddened to share the unexpected passing of Mike Doherty, a respected friend, father, and member of the community,” Samantha Cianciolo, of Selden, wrote on a GoFundMe campaign.
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NY Husband, Dad Killed In Meat Processing Facility Accident Was 'Friend To All'
A Hudson Valley community is grieving the loss of a beloved husband, father, and kitchen worker who died after a tragic workplace accident earlier this month.
Salomon “Salo” Pop Chub, of Saugerties, died Monday, Sept. 15, after spending a week in critical condition following an accident at a meat processing facility. He lost a significant amount of blood and went into cardiac arrest multiple times, according to a GoFundMe campaign.
“Salo was a cornerstone of our kitchen family and a beloved friend to all of us,” wrote organizer Ally Merritt, owner of Gracie’s Luncheonette in Leeds.
Salo jo…
Young EMT Killed In LI Motorcycle Crash Was Disabled Veteran Mom’s Caretaker: 'Great Young Man'
A young EMT and aspiring nurse is being remembered as a devoted son, brother, and friend after his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash on Long Island.
Aiden LoMele, 18, of Whitestone, Queens, was fatally injured in a collision at a busy Riverhead intersection on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as Daily Voice reported.
The crash happened around 2:20 p.m. on Center Drive, just south of West Main Street, according to Riverhead Town Police. LoMele was riding a 2022 Honda motorcycle when he stopped in front of a tractor-trailer at a red light.
When the light turned green, the truck began moving and col…
LI Firefighter, Actor Remembered As ‘Selfless, Kind’ After Fatal Crash At 27
A 27-year-old firefighter from Long Island is being remembered for his generosity, service, and larger-than-life spirit after he was killed in an ATV crash upstate over Labor Day weekend.
Mason Kraese, of Huntington Station, died Saturday night, Aug. 30, when the ATV he was riding crashed into a tree in the town of Summit in Schoharie County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Kraese, a proud member of the Huntington Manor Fire Department and the Steamfitters Local Union #638, came from a family with a long tradition of fire service.
His father, Phil, shared on Facebook that Mason ha…
Husband, Wife Of 54 Years Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Long Island
A Long Island couple who spent more than five decades together lost their lives side by side when their car crashed in their hometown over the weekend.
On Monday, Aug. 25, Suffolk County Police identified the victims as Walter “Butch” Jakubowski, 83, and his wife, Margaret Jakubowski, 75, both of Ronkonkoma.
The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, when Walter was driving a Subaru Forester west on Peconic Street in Ronkonkoma, as Daily Voice reported. The vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane, left the road, and struck a tree.
Both Walter and Margaret were pronounced dea…
Hamptons Writer, Arts Advocate Dies At 51, Remembered For 'Brilliant Mind'
Matthew “Dutch” Rooney, a beloved writer, arts patron, and longtime supporter of ballet and opera, died Friday, Aug. 15, at his home in East Hampton. He was 51.
Rooney was born Nov. 11, 1973, in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, the son of JoAnn (Wallace) Rooney and the late John Rooney, according to his obituary.
He attended Gwynedd Mercy Academy and The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and a Master’s from Columbia University, where he won several writing awards.
Rooney was active in New York’s arts community. He serv…
'She Loved Her Customers': LI Pizzeria Owner Mourned Following Death At Age 64
The Wading River community is mourning the loss of Maria Tranchina, the beloved owner of Pazzo Ristorante and Wood Fired Pizzeria, who died Monday, Aug. 11, at the age of 64.
For nearly a decade, Tranchina poured her heart into Pazzo Ristorante, turning the eatery into more than just a place for great pizza. To her, it was a dream come true — a hub for friendship, community, and the joy of sharing food.
Pazzo announced her passing in a Facebook post, describing Tranchina as someone who “put her heart into everything she did” and “loved her customers like they were family.”
"Pazzo was more…
