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Laurel Grove Memorial Park

Paterson, NJ
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Paterson Teen Abena Owusu Dies After Cancer Battle Paterson Teen Abena Owusu Dies After Cancer Battle Paterson Teen Abena Owusu Dies After Cancer Battle
Paterson Teen Abena Owusu Dies After Cancer Battle Abena Owusu, 18, of Paterson, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, after a cancer battle, according to those who knew her and her obituary on the Festa Memorial Funeral Home. Born in Livingston, Abena grew up in East Orange and Paterson. She graduated from Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, the Christian Health Association, and the Health Occupation Student Association. She also belonged to Calvary International Church in Wayne, her obituary says. In June, at Abena's graduation ceremony, Mayor Andre Sayegh honored her resilience after she w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
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Erica Nick Mandeville Of Wayne, 38, Was Loving Mom To Daughters Erica Nick Mandeville Of Wayne, 38, Was Loving Mom To Daughters Erica Nick Mandeville Of Wayne, 38, Was Loving Mom To Daughters
Erica Nick Mandeville Of Wayne, 38, Was Loving Mom To Daughters Erica Jean Nick Mandeville of Wayne died on Aug. 20. She was 38 years old. Born in Ridgewood, Erica was the seventh child of Ken (Mike) and Edna Nick. She graduated from Wayne Valley High School in the Class of 1999. Erica was remembered in her obituary as a loving and devoted mom to her daughters, Kathleen and Allyson. "Erica was a giving person whose warm generous heart was always ready to give of her time, treasures and talents to help out a friend or stranger in need," her obituary says. "She touched the lives of many in positive ways and will be missed dearly by all who were ble…

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by Cecilia Levine
Armonk, NY
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Hudson Valley Native Julie Preiskines Dies, 32, Mother Of Three Hudson Valley Native Julie Preiskines Dies, 32, Mother Of Three Hudson Valley Native Julie Preiskines Dies, 32, Mother Of Three
Hudson Valley Native Julie Preiskines Dies, 32, Mother Of Three Julie Preiskines of Hawthorne died on March 9. She was 32 years old. Born in Poughkeepsie, she lived in North Haledon before moving to Hawthorne. She is survived by her husband, Josh Preiskines; children Joshua Jr., Blake John, Wyatt and Remington “Remi” Preiskines; parents John and Brenda (nee Jonkman) Nienhouse; and sister Kristina Nienhouse. She is pre-deceased by her sisters Laura Lee and Alaina Joy Nienhouse. Visitation is Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with burial …

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
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Paterson Native Brian Petronaci Dies, 39 Paterson Native Brian Petronaci Dies, 39 Paterson Native Brian Petronaci Dies, 39
Paterson Native Brian Petronaci Dies, 39 PATERSON, N.J. — Brian Petronaci originally of Paterson died suddenly on Jan. 7. He was 39. Brian grew up in the Oak Ridge section of Jefferson Township, and graduated from Jefferson Township High School, where he played football.  He moved to Hopatcong 17 years ago to be closer to Lake Hopatcong, where he loved to spend time boating and enjoying activities year-round. "Petro", as he was affectionately nicknamed by his friends, had an infectious laugh and a kind heart that drew people to him.  His "Brian" humor was enjoyed by all and his love of life was evident in all …

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by Cecilia Levine