Longtime West New York Police Officer Dies Weeks Before Retirement
David Martinez, who served West New York as a police officer for 25 years, died on Saturday, Aug. 16, the police department announced.
"Officer Martinez faithfully served the West New York community for 25 years with honor, dedication, and compassion," West New York police said.
Martinez died weeks away from his retirement, police said. Sources tell Daily Voice his death was sudden.
"His unwavering commitment to protecting and serving our residents will never be forgotten," police said.
The West New York P.B.A. Local 361 & 361A mourns the loss of our beloved brother, David Martine…
'She Loved Her Customers': Wading River 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…
Iconic Rock Star Bobby Whitlock Dies; Collaborated With Eric Clapton, George Harrison
His harmonies lifted Layla and his Hammond organ colored All Things Must Pass.
Bobby Whitlock, the powerhouse singer, songwriter and keyboardist who helped found Derek and the Dominos, died after a brief illness early Sunday morning, Aug. 10.
He was 77 years old.
Whitlock “took his last breath at home in Texas, surrounded by family,” his “heartbroken” manager, Carol Kaye, told TMZ.
Born in Memphis on March 18, 1948, Whitlock came up amid the Stax Records scene, learning organ “peering over Booker T’s shoulder,” and became the label’s first white artist.
After stints with Delaney &a…