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Pequannock-Pompton Plains, NJ
Obituaries
Sudden Loss Of Pequannock Dad Brian Goger, 43, Spreads Shock
Support is on the rise for the family of a 43-year-old North Jersey dad following his unexpected death. Brian J. Goger, of Pequannock, died suddenly on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at age 43, according to his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website. Born in Rahway to Frank and Deborah Goger, Brian graduated from Linden High School, where he played on the golf team, his obituary says. He met the love of his life, Dana, and the two married in 2020. In 2023, they welcomed their daughter, Fiona. Brian worked for Atra Janitorial as a Branch Manager and was known for his sense …
Rutherford, NJ
News
Influencer Flashes MetLife Stadium, Claims Giants Player Offered Free Tickets For Nude Stunt
A New Jersey social media personality is making waves after claiming a Giants player offered her free tickets to last Sunday’s NY Giants game at MetLife Stadium in exchange for flashing the Saints to "distract them." Ava Louise, who has gained attention after flashing both the NYC and Philadelphia portals, shared a screenshot on Instagram showing what she says is a direct message exchange with the player. The alleged conversation details an offer of two free tickets to the Dec. 8 game between the Giants and the Saints at MetLife Stadium. “Hey sexy, got those two free tickets to the game if …
East Orange, NJ
Police & Fire
Details Released In Arrest Of Jabrill Peppers, Ex-Giant, 4X NJ High School Football Champion
Details have been released in the arrest of Jabrill Peppers. A victim in Braintree, MA, told police Saturday, Oct. 5 that the 29-year-old New England Patriots safety became upset when someone called her phone while they were having sex, NBC10 says citing a police report. Peppers, a New Jersey native and four-time state high school football champion, smashed her head against the wall, pushed her down the stairs, and choked her at least six times, NBC10 said. Citing court paperwork, CBS said the athlete answered the door without a shirt on saying, "I know what is going on." He…
East Orange, NJ
Police & Fire
East Orange Native, Ex-Giant Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault Charges: Reports
New England Patriots safety and New Jersey native Jabrill Peppers was arrested over the weekend, NBC10 reports. Citing Braintree, MA, police, NBC says police responded to a disturbance call at a local home Saturday morning, Oct. 5 where the 29-year-old East Orange, NJ native had allegedly been involved in an altercation. He will apparently be charged with assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of cocaine, NBC says. Patriots statement on Jabrill Peppers:"We are aware of an incident involving Jabrill Peppers over the weekend in…
Rutherford, NJ
News
'Real Housewives' Dine At East Rutherford Restaurant Known For Attracting Stars
A Bergen County restaurant known for having celebrities stop by had even more this weekend. Elia Mediterranean in East Rutherford hosted the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast members Teresa Giudice and Jackie Goldschneider, and their husbands, on Friday evening, July 5. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TERESA GIUDICE ® (@teresagiudice) "A huge thank you to Teresa Giudice and Jackie Mark Goldschneider from Real Housewives of New Jersey for joining us for dinner last night at Elia!" the restaurant said on social media. "It was a …
Armonk, NY
Obituaries
Director At Business In Armonk Dies At Age 57
A Navy veteran from the Hudson Valley who had a crucial role in a Northern Westchester business is being remembered for his kind heart. Orange County resident Eugene “Gene” Guido of Highland Mills, died peacefully at the age of 57 while surrounded by family members on Friday, Feb. 16, according to his obituary. Born in 1966 in the Bronx, Guido went on to serve in the US Navy and eventually became the director of pre-construction for Armonk-based Touchstone Builders. Guido was also known as a loving husband to his wife, Rose, and an always-caring father to his ch…
Paterson, NJ
Sports
Sean Stellato Makes 11-Year-Old Boy's Day, Stops For Photo On NJ Street
Two weeks ago, Sean Stellato was almost the most-hated man in New Jersey. If you recall, he was scorned across the Garden State for doubling Tommy DeVito's meet-and-greet fees just before an event at a Morristown pizzeria. But Stellato is apparently working his way back into the good graces of NY Giants fans. And on Tuesday, Jan. 2, he won two of them back. The NFL agent was on Lafayette Avenue in Hawthorne when Robin Johnson spotted him on the way to the movies with her 11-year-old son, Christopher Reindeau. The boy approached him and politely asked for a photo, she said. "He…
Towson, MD
Sports
Bachelor Alum To Follow Beau To Baltimore After Signing With Ravens
Maryland native Jake Funk is coming home — and he's bringing his fiance, Hannah Ann Sluss. Funk, 25, was a standout member of the Damascus High School in Montgomery County, scoring a record seven touchdowns in 2017. The running back led the team to a state championship, and went on to play five seasons for the Terps. After playing for the Rams, Saints, Colts, and Dolphins, Funk is returning home to play for the Ravens' practice squad. While it's unclear if Funk will be taking a page out of NY Giants QB Tommy DeVito's book and moving back in with his parents, according to his fi…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Sports
'Mortified' Tommy DeVito Makes Good With Morristown Pizzeria After Appearance Mishap
Tommy DeVito pulled through. The NY Giants quarterback whose visit to a Morristown pizzeria was scrubbed due to a doubled appearance fee showed up anyway. With an apology and a plan to make it right. Coniglio's announced on Monday, Dec. 18 that the 25-year-old Don Bosco grad wouldn't be coming after all on Tuesday, Dec. 19, after his appearance fee jumped from $10,000 to $20,000. But then, Coniglio's owner Nino Coniglio, got a phone call from DeVito's marketing team. "They said, 'We are mortified, everyone is mortified by this whole entire thing, and if it's okay with you, we want …
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
Star-Studded Video Wishes NJ Happy Birthday
New Jersey celebrated its 236 birthday on Monday, Dec. 18. What better gift than a video with cameos from celebs, all with New Jersey roots? Of course, the 1:04-minute clip opened with Cedar Grove's Tommy DeVito, who was joined by fellow NY Giant, Justin Pugh (who hails from Holland, PA). Next came Clifton native Rachel Zegler, who starred as Maria in Steven Spielberg's adaptation West Side Story in 2021. "I just wanted to say, you don't look a day over 235, and give a sincere thanks for all of the Taylor ham, egg and cheese on everything bagels I've consumed every Sunday since I was…
Jersey City, NJ
Lifestyle
Inside Tommy Devito's Classic NJ Weekend (
Photos
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The only thing missing from Tommy Devito's North Jersey weekend was a Taylor ham, egg and cheese. The 25-year-old rookie quarterback for the NY Giants spent this past weekend the only way a guy his age from the area should. Grabbing a slice from his favorite local spot and partying it up in Hoboken. Devito was spotted with a pie at Lombardi's Bar & Restaurant in Cedar Grove, his hometown, and then at Wicked Wolf in Hoboken. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lombardi's Bar & Resturant 🍕 (@lombardiscg) Devito infamousl…
Paterson, NJ
Events
Tommy DeVito Brings Crowds To Wayne's Primo Hoagies
Cold temps and gusty winds didn't stop fans from waiting to meet Tommy DeVito. The NY Giants rookie QB stopped by Wayne's Primo Hoagies on Tuesday, Nov. 28 to sign autographs. A massive cement truck decked out in Christmas lights briefly stole the show. Videos uploaded to Instagram show dozens of people waiting outside to meet the Cedar Grove native and Big Blue starter, who graduated from Don Bosco. In honor of DeVito's love for his mother's chicken cutlets, Primo Hoagies offered 15 percent off on all primo size chicken cutlet hoagie on Tuesday. Have photos with TD? Email clevine@dailyv…
Rutherford, NJ
Sports
From The Couch To The Dining Room: Giants Guard Eats At East Rutherford Restaurant
Giants guard Justin Pugh knew the best place in North Jersey to dine since he went viral on Sunday, Oct. 15. Pugh, who during his player introduction said "Justin Pugh, straight off the couch," was at Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in East Rutherford on Thursday, Oct. 19, the restaurant said on Facebook. Pugh was suddenly thrown into the lineup of last Sunday's game, signing a one-year contract just three days before as Big Blue's offensive line is ravaged by injuries. He previously played for the Giants, his favorite team growing up, from 2013 to 2017.
Darien, CT
Obituaries
Darien's William Jerome Bellis, 92, Will Be Remembered As Good-Natured, Loyal, Dependable
William Jerome Bellis (Bill), of Darien, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at the age of 92 surrounded by his family. He bravely fought lung cancer for over a year. Bill was born on May 12, 1930, in New York, NY to the late William Bellis and Anne Gallagher Bellis. His parents were immigrants from Liverpool, England, and Donegal, Ireland, respectively. Bill graduated from Blessed Sacrament High School, in New Rochelle, where he played on the basketball and baseball teams. He went on to earn a BA in History from Iona College in 1953. He served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955…
Allentown, PA
Obituaries
Beloved Dad, Lehigh Valley HS Grad Kyle Heck Dies Suddenly At Age 24
Beloved father and Lehigh Valley high school graduate Kyle Matthew Heck died suddenly in Pittsburgh on Sept. 23 at the age of 24. Born in Allentown, Heck graduated from Emmaus High School in 2015, his obituary says. Heck had worked as a foreman at PowerHome Solar in Sarver and served as an acolyte and usher at St. John's UCC in Emmaus. In his free time, Heck enjoyed fishing, hunting, model trains, NASCAR and the NY Giants. Above all, he was remembered as a loving father to his son, Levi. More than $4,300 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Heck’s funeral expenses, putting the family close…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Obituaries
Tribute
: Fairview Dad Victor Gratta Was 'Treasure To Everyone'
A family man through and through, Victor Gratta of Fairview, N.J. and Warwick, N.Y. died on Aug. 9. He was 50 years old. "You were the rock to our family," his sister Shelly Ann Zbrzeski said in a tribute. "A treasure to everyone, and loved unconditionally by your family and friends." Born in Englewood, Gratta worked as a recovery specialist at Allen, Maxwell and Silver in Fair Lawn. He was an avid NY Giants and Yankees fan and loved the band rush. In his free time, he was a drummer for the Dog House Band. "I worked with Vic over a decade ago," Laura Oose said…
Newburgh, NY
Obituaries
Steven Viscardo Of Middletown Dies At 33
Rockland native Steven Anthony Viscardo, a resident of Middletown, died on Tuesday, Jan. 16. He was 33. He was born on Sept.19, 1984 in Suffern, the son of Alexander Viscardo and Cindy Goodchild. He was raised in Orange County, where he attended Pine Bush High School. He was a die-hard NY Giants fan and loved to spend his Sundays watching football with his brother. Steven was loved by many whom he encountered throughout his life. His smile and contagious laughter would light up a room with a personality larger than life itself. Above all, his greatest love was for his family. Steven leave…
