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Cancer Awareness
Bergenfield, NJ
Obituaries
'Never, Never, Never Give Up:' Dumont Teacher Lauren Zucconi Dies After 10-Year Cancer Battle
Lauren Zucconi, a Bergen County teacher, loving wife, and proud Long Beach Island homeowner, passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, after a decade-long battle with cancer, according to her obituary on the Volk Leber Funeral Home website. She was 36 years old. Her unwavering mantra, “Never, never, never give up,” defined her courageous journey and inspired those around her. Born in Westwood and raised in Chestnut Ridge, NY, Lauren excelled in academics and athletics, graduating from Spring Valley High School, where she met her soulmate, James Robert Nash, her obituary says. She went on to earn…
Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
Real Estate
Look Inside Newlyweds' Taylor Swift-Themed Absecon Airbnb: Can You Find All The Easter Eggs?
Get ready to party like it's 1989 in New Jersey. A Taylor Swift-inspired suite has popped up on Airbnb, giving you the perfect place to act like a tortured poet and a new romantic while you plot your end game beyond your wildest dreams. The 4-bedroom Swift Suite at the Evermore Estate is located in Absecon, near Atlantic City. The Airbnb includes album-inspired bedrooms, karaoke machines, custom art, vinyl collection, and a selfie station show you can show everyone how you celebrate your Swift Suite Era. The homeowners and self-proclaimed Swifties, Kyle and Ashley Tress, partnered with a l…
Little Silver-Shrewsbury, NJ
News
CNN News Anchor From Shrewsbury Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post
Alisyn Camerota, A CNN anchor from Fairfield County, CT and with New Jersey roots is mourning the loss of her husband, she announced in a heartbreaking post on social media. Camerota, who was born in Shrewsbury, NJ said on Friday, Sept. 20 on Instagram that her husband, Tim Lewis, died on July 27, 2024 — two years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis' obituary on the Harding Funeral Home website says that he and Camerota live in Westport, CT. "I cannot imagine any human being soldiering through a devastating diagnosis with more humor, humility and bravery than Tim," …
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Obituaries
Maple Shade's Kyle Constantine Fought 'Courageous Battle' With Cancer, 38
Kyle J. Constantine, of Maple Shade, died peacefully on April 18 at Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees with his family by his side after fighting "a courageous battle with colorectal cancer," according to an obituary published by Givnish Funeral Homes. He was 38 years old. The native of Voorhees was a resident of Maple Shade for the last three years and formerly lived in Philadelphia and Pennsauken, his obit said. Kyle received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Stockton University. He was a member of Laborer’s Local Union 57 in Philadelphia and an estimator and painter for TSC Pai…
Springfield, MA
News
Thousands Raised To Help Young Son Of Western Mass Police Officer Diagnosed With Leukemia
A Massachusetts community has come together to raise tens of thousands of dollars to go toward helping a police officer's brave 11-month-old son fight a tough battle against cancer. The outpouring of support began after Hampden County police officer Crystal Conroy, a member of the Holyoke Police Department, learned her 11-month-old son Ashton has leukemia. After the harrowing diagnosis was made, Conroy was forced to leave work for the foreseeable future to take care of Ashton as he fights the disease. Additionally, more strain was placed on the family, as Conroy's husband Ch…
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
Family Of Late Long Island Firefighter Sees Outpouring Of Support: 'Loss Of A True Pillar'
Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a beloved firefighter from Long Island being remembered for his many contributions to the community. Davinder Singh, of Albertson, died Friday, Jan. 12, according to his obituary. An age and cause of death were not given. Singh spent more than a decade volunteering at the Albertson Fire Department, a GoFundMe said. During his tenure he regularly organized cancer awareness camps, conducted COVID-19 health checks, and spearheaded blood donation drives. “This is a loss of a true pillar in our midst,” campaign creator Harjinder Kaur sai…
Arlington, VA
News
Cancer Diagnosis Is Lesson In Love For Newly-Engaged Arlington Photographer
Support is surging for an Arlington photographer whose life was turned upside-down following one unexpected cancer diagnosis, and then another. As of Wednesday, Nov. 8, more than $20,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe page for Rachel Hegarty, who was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 cervical cancer that then spread to her lymph nodes. The 40-year-old Chesapeake Beach, MD native says she felt something was off for months. It began in January 2022 with unusual discharge, which Hegarty chalked up to minor infections, or possibly something thyroid related. At the time, she was working non-stop…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Obituaries
3-Year-Old MontCo Girl Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle
A 3-year-old Montgomery County girl has died of cancer, her family said. Anna Lynn Yejin Brunner of Collegeville, daughter of Joseph and Ji Hyun Lee Brunner, succumbed to her illness on Tuesday, Oct. 20 after a nearly two-year battle, according to her obituary. Born in South Korea in 2019, Anna was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer presumed to be neuroblastoma just before Christmas in 2020, her family wrote on a GoFundMe campaign set up to assist with medical costs and raise awareness. The Brunners, who were living in Japan at the time of the diagnosis, sought care at the Child…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
News
Jersey Shore Police Welcome 'No Shave' Months In Tribute To Brain Cancer Patient
Police in Lower Township are participating in “No-Shave November & December” to raise money for cancer patients including an employee of the Cape May County Sheriff's Office. Beginning on Nov. 1, and for the entire months of November and December, the Lower Township Police Department, along with many other agencies across the county, will be participating. One of the goals of “No-Shave November” is to raise cancer awareness by embracing our hair (which many cancer patients lose), and letting it grow wild and free. Another goal is to use the money you typically would spend on shaving an…
Northern Highlands, NJ
News
Cancer-Fighting Local Bergen Police Departments Unite For Stricken Mom, Young Son
North Jersey single mom Joanne Bastante-Howard has worked tirelessly for years to help provide critical resources for kids who, like her young son, have Down syndrome. Bastante-Howard, a former advertising and marketing whirlwind, is personally responsible for raising more than $100,000 to help obtain critical medical, education and therapeutic services for those in need through the non-profit she founded, America's Special Kidz (A.S.K.). Parents of children with a wide range of circumstances -- including autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and mitochondrial disease -- have turned t…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Police & Fire
Fair Lawn Teen Honors Dad's Memory
As he rushed to a Fair Lawn house fire on Wednesday, a young volunteer carried with him a heavy heart. Junior Fair Lawn Firefighter Terrance Pridmore, 17, “dropped everything to help out with the fire even though his dad passed away last month,” his mother said after the Oak Street blaze. The wake for Terrance Pridmore Sr. was Thursday evening at the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne, NJ 07506. From the time his son was born, the elder Pridmore courageously battled gastrointestinal stromal tumors, which produce the rarest of all cancers. “He put up a great fight…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Police & Fire
'WE'RE
Family
': Glen Rock Police, Colleagues Rally For Dad Of 6 Fighting Esophageal Cancer
Glen Rock police are banding with their brothers and sisters in blue in Ridgewood, Franklin Lakes and Ho-Ho-Kus to help a borough family struck by cancer. The esophageal cancer diagnosis came for Bob Allison, a father of six, in July. “The primary tumor was about 4.5 cm,” according to the Glen Rock PBA. “There was a smaller 4 mm tumor in the upper esophagus, and a few cancerous lymph nodes.” Initial chemotherapy rounds weren’t effective. Allison has begun a new chemo treatment, along with radiation, to be followed by surgery in January or February. Glen Rock police are dedicating this y…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
East Hanover Girl, 5, Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
Gabriella Grace Irene was destined for greatness. Born on lucky St. Patrick's Day in 2014, Gabby of East Hanover grew to become a vivacious and sassy girl. She loved playing with her dolls, dress-up and especially her big brother, Vito. Fate had other plans of Gabby, though, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomysarcoma -- an aggressive form of sarcoma -- nearly one year ago. Gabby, 5, died after a courageous battle on Friday, Sept. 13. More than $75,000 had been raised for her family on a GoFundMe as of Monday. "Gabby made sure everyday was filled with fun and excitement," …
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Obituaries
Ramsey Boy, 6, Dies After 'Courageous' Battle With Cancer
Ramsey's streets will be looking brighter Saturday night. Luminaries are available in memory of Tommy FitzPatrick who died on Feb. 12 after a valiant battle with cancer. The 6-year-old is being remembered for his smile and his courage. "For two years, Tommy battled brain cancer with incredible courage and grace, and touched the hearts of the many people all over the world who prayed for him," his obituary says. "Through it all he was truly 'TommyStrong.'" Light up Ramsey for Tommy.Ramsey School District Tommy is survived by his parents, Christine and Andrew FitzPatrick; siblings Jack…
Hackensack, NJ
Neighbors
Hackensack Woman Raising Awareness Toward Rare Cancer That Claimed Best Friend's Life
A Hackensack woman is raising awareness toward the rare hormonal cancer that suddenly took her best friend's life over the summer. In honor of World NET (Neuroendocrine) Cancer Day Nov. 10, Amanda Pizzimenti is launching a website and fundraiser for Kerry Snow of Manalapan. Snow succumbed to the illness at 28 years old in August, two months after her diagnosis. All proceeds from sales on Pizzimenti's site will go toward the NET Cancer Research Foundation in Snow's name. In sharing Snow's story, Pizzimenti hopes to raise awareness toward NET cancer -- and maybe even save someone else's…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Lifestyle
Fair Lawn Comedy Show To Aid Brain Cancer Survivor Brandon Higgins
Comedy has long been a passion for Fair Lawn's Eric Lyden. But on 9/11, it became his purpose. "I needed to laugh," said Lyden, a father of three. "That was the first extended period of time I went without saying something funny. "Once I understood the value of comedy, I started taking my job seriously because I knew how it felt to want to laugh." That's become the guiding principle in life for Lyden, who will be holding a charitable show next month and donating all of the funds Fair Lawn's Brandon Higgins (June 22, $20 at the door, 6 p.m. doors open at Fair Lawn…
Mahopac, NY
Sports
Patterson Relay For Life Marks 10th Year
Patterson's 10th annual Relay for Life is Saturday, June 9, and lasts from 8 a.m. until midnight, helping raise money for the American Cancer Society branch based in New Windsor. While the walk around the track for a loved one begins at 8 a.m., opening ceremonies start at noon at the Patterson Fire House, 13 Burdick Road. A luminary ceremony begins at 9:30 p.m. and the fund-raising relay concludes at midnight. Festivities include kids games, a petting zoo, butterfly release, food, desserts, raffles, a DJ and musical bands. For more details or to register click here: www.relayforlife.or…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Fox Business Anchor From Westchester Honored For Coverage Of Cancer Battle
Fox Business anchor and Hartsdale resident Gerri Willis was honored Wednesday, May 23 by the Susan G. Komen Foundation at the Impact Awards in Manhattan. Willis received the 2018 “Surviving with Impact” award. This past September, Fox News/Fox Business sponsored “Team Gerri’ in the Susan G. Komen NYC Race for the Cure where she raised over $21,000, ranking in the top 10 donors. Willis was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in April 2016 and had to start treatment immediately. After a few months medical leave, Willis decided to go back to work while continuing treatment. As…
Teaneck, NJ
Police & Fire
Longtime Teaneck Detective Takes Final Ride Down Cedar Lane
Teaneck Detective Ed Kazmierczak has driven down Cedar Lane dozens of times since joining the township’s police department 16 years ago. Friday night, he took his patrol car for one last spin. Affectionately known as “Kaz,” the longtime detective is looking forward to working with other municipalities when he joins the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office on Monday -- although he’ll miss the place he’s long called home. “You could drop me off blindfolded in the middle of any street -- and some of them are puzzles. But I’ve been here so long I could walk right out,” said Kazmierczak Friday aft…
New Rochelle, NY
Sports
New Rochelle HS Hockey Coach Cuts Locks To Honor Mom Who Died Of Cancer
A popular New Rochelle High School coach has “chopped his locks” to honor his mother who passed away from lung cancer. In front of his entire team, New Rochelle High School hockey coach Paul Viggiano - who is also an official at Westchester-based AG Williams Painting Company - recently shaved his head to both honor his mother, Nancy, and live up to a promise he made to his players for clinching the league championship. Viggiano made a pronouncement to his team that if they clinched the league championship, he would cut his hair after growing it out for two years. Once the championship was s…
Bergenfield, NJ
Police & Fire
New Milford Dedicates New HQ, Road Named For Late Lieutenant
NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- It wasn't your usual building dedication: New Milford Police Chief Frank Ramaci not only cut the ribbon on a state-of-the art headquarters last week -- the entrance road was named for late Detective Lt. Brian Long. The new, 14,315-square-foot, $3.9 million headquarters replaces an absolute facility built in 1959. Planning for the new police headquarters began in 2004, but serious considerations didn't begin until several years later. Two Brothers Construction broke ground in the fall of 2016. On Saturday, police, public officials and others attended the double ceremo…
Armonk, NY
Neighbors
Community Rallies Around 9-Month-Old Daughter Of Westchester Native, 47
A GoFundMe fundraising campaign has been created for the daughter of a Fairfield County businessman who hails from the Hudson Valley who suddenly passed away last week. Edward “Ted” K. Dell’Abate, a native of Pound Ridge and founder of Phaedrus Technologies in Manhattan, died on Feb. 12 after a brief battle with cancer. He most recently worked at Bridgewater Associates in Westport, Conn. In response to his death, the fundraising campaign was started for his infant daughter, Matilda, who is 9-months old. In one weekend, more than $3,000 was raised. “Ted was overcome after a very brief battl…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Catnip Cocktail, $4M Rembrandt Top Bergen County News This Week
These are the five stories that topped Bergen and Passaic county news this week at Daily Voice: CATNIP COCKTAIL: A driver was under the influence of a "catnip cocktail" when he suddenly jerked his car across several lanes of Route 23, said police who arrested him. REMBRANDT: What three Teaneck brothers thought was just another inheritance painting under the ping-pong table in their basement turned out to be a lost Rembrandt recently auctioned off at nearly $4 million, Fox Business reports. MAYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL? Maywood school officials “must seek alternative remedies,” after rejec…
