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Daughter 'Beyond Devastated' After Nurse Mom's Headstone Stolen From Bethel Cemetery Daughter 'Beyond Devastated' After Nurse Mom's Headstone Stolen From Bethel Cemetery
Daughter 'Beyond Devastated' After Nurse Mom's Headstone Stolen From Bethel Cemetery Tara Morgan is praying for a miracle. The 45-year-old Connecticut resident, of Waterbury in New Haven County, has done everything she can think of after thieves stole her late mother’s granite headstone from Fairfield County’s St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bethel over the summer, she said. “It happened sometime between Mother’s Day and, I’d say, the end of June,” Morgan told Daily Voice. Following several attempts to reach St. Mary Parish, which oversees the cemetery, she was finally assured by church leadership that the Diocese of Bridgeport’s insurance carrier had been notified “and everything …
'He Brought Tremendous Joy': Western Mass 15-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In I-91 Crash 'He Brought Tremendous Joy': Western Mass 15-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In I-91 Crash
'He Brought Tremendous Joy': Western Mass 15-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In I-91 Crash The family of the 15-year-old Berkshire County boy who was killed last week in a crash on I-91 in Springfield was a loving and giving young man who had a bright future ahead of him.  Jayden Andre, of Lee, was killed around 4:30 p.m. on July 2 near exit 5 on the interstate. Jayden was a rising junior who had finished his sophomore year at Lee Middle and High School in June, his obituary said.  His family said he loved sports, his friends, and bringing joy to others.  He always gave the best hugs and brought tremendous joy and light into our lives with his kind heart and beautiful smile. Jay…
Esteemed NJ Transit Police Inspector Robert Noble Jr. Dies, 56 Esteemed NJ Transit Police Inspector Robert Noble Jr. Dies, 56
Esteemed NJ Transit Police Inspector Robert Noble Jr. Dies, 56 The New Jersey Transit Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Police Inspector Robert Luke Noble, Jr., a lifelong South Amboy resident who served in the agency for 28 years, died on Wednesday, Nov. 1. He was 56 years old. With heavy hearts and extreme sadness, we report the untimely passing of New Jersey Transit Police Inspector Robert... Posted by NJ TRANSIT POLICE on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 A St. Mary's High School graduate, Noble's career with the NJTPD began in patrol in 1995. He worked various assignments across the state and climbed the ranks up to captain …
25-Year-Old Registered Nurse From Yonkers Dies: 'Smile, Laughter Will Live On' 25-Year-Old Registered Nurse From Yonkers Dies: 'Smile, Laughter Will Live On'
25-Year-Old Registered Nurse From Yonkers Dies: 'Smile, Laughter Will Live On' A 25-year-old registered nurse and cancer survivor from Westchester is being remembered by her friends and family for her laugh and smile.  Yonkers resident Eileen Deighan died on Tuesday, May 2 at the age of 25, according to her obituary.  After winning a fight against cancer, Deighan celebrated many accomplishments including becoming a pediatric registered nurse at Montefiore Hospital and a champion Irish dancer.  She had also joined a Gaelic football team, her obituary said.  Her loved ones will always remember her for her smile and laughter, which wi…
Yonkers Parks, Recreation Employee Dies At 52: 'Would Light Up Room' Yonkers Parks, Recreation Employee Dies At 52: 'Would Light Up Room'
Yonkers Parks, Recreation Employee Dies At 52: 'Would Light Up Room' A parks and recreation employee who worked for a city in Westchester is being remembered for his ability to bring joy to others and his love of the water.  Lifelong Yonkers resident John Patterson died on Saturday, April 29 at the age of 52 with his family by his side, according to his obituary.  Born in 1971, Patterson attended schools in Yonkers and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1989. After this, he went on to attend the National Tractor Trailer School in Liverpool, New York, earning his CDL-A with all endorsements.  After working numerous jobs, he eventually …
Grave Clobber: Teen Charged With Drunkenly Crashing Into 19 Headstones In Western Mass, DA Says Grave Clobber: Teen Charged With Drunkenly Crashing Into 19 Headstones In Western Mass, DA Says
Grave Clobber: Teen Charged With Drunkenly Crashing Into 19 Headstones In Western Mass, DA Says A 19-year-old Western Massachusetts man accused of drunkenly crashing into more than a dozen gravestones in Northampton said it wasn't him, authorities said.  Matthew James Dulude, of Holyoke, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, April 11, to charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, speeding, possession of open containers of alcohol, and failure to wear a seatbelt, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  Related: Holyoke Driver Smashes 19 Headstones In Northampton Cemetery  Northampton police patrolling Bridge Road noticed Dulude and his car just before 1:…
Holyoke Driver, 19, Smashes 19 Headstones At Northampton Cemetery: Police Holyoke Driver, 19, Smashes 19 Headstones At Northampton Cemetery: Police
Holyoke Driver, 19, Smashes 19 Headstones At Northampton Cemetery: Police A 19-year-old driver from Western Massachusetts proved that age isn't just a number, it's the same amount of headstones someone can take out with their car.  Northampton Police found a vehicle with "heavy front end damage" at St. Mary's Cemetery around 1:42 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, the department said on Facebook.  This morning at approximately 01:42am, while on patrol in the area of St. Mary's Cemetery, on Bridge Rd, Officers... Posted by Northampton Police Department on Saturday, April 8, 2023 Initial investigation determined that the driver, a 19-year-old man from Holyoke, drove o…
Renovations To Fort Hill Park In Peekskill Now Complete Renovations To Fort Hill Park In Peekskill Now Complete
Renovations To Fort Hill Park In Peekskill Now Complete A public park in Northern Westchester County will soon celebrate the completion of several renovations that improve access and facilities.  On Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 3:30 p.m., Peekskill will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fort Hill Park to celebrate the renovation of the park, according to city officials. The ceremony will be held at the entrance of St. Mary’s Cemetery at 900 Fort Hill Rd. The improvements made as part of the state grant-funded project include:  Improvements to existing trails; The completion of new trails; Upgrades to the Decatur Avenue entrance;  N…
Longtime Capital District Police Detective Who Died At 90 Remembered As Role Model Longtime Capital District Police Detective Who Died At 90 Remembered As Role Model
Longtime Capital District Police Detective Who Died At 90 Remembered As Role Model A retired police detective from the Capital District who died at the age of 90 is being remembered as a great role model. Lifelong Rensselaer County resident James “Jimmy” Mantello, of Troy, died suddenly at Albany Medical Center on Saturday, May 28, according to his obituary. Mantello retired from the Troy Police Department in 1997 after serving 31 years, according to the Troy Police Benevolent and Protective Association (PBA), of which he was a member.  “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Detective Mantello during this hard time,” the PBA said in a Facebook…
It's A Bear Fact: More Sightings Reported, Including One Taking Stroll At A Cemetery It's A Bear Fact: More Sightings Reported, Including One Taking Stroll At A Cemetery
It's A Bear Fact: More Sightings Reported, Including One Taking Stroll At A Cemetery They're here, there - everywhere. At least it seems that way. After all, in the span of just a few days, there have been more than a half dozen reported black bear sightings in the area. Including at a golf course. And now, even a cemetery. Police in Westchester responded on Friday, June 12 as a bear strolled through St. Mary's Cemetery in Rye Brook. (See first image above.) On Sunday morning, June 14, a Northern Westchester family observed a pair of bears on the front lawn. (See second images above.) On Thursday, June 11, a large black bear was spotted at the Maple Moor Golf Cour…
Sabrina Garieri Of Rye Brook, Warwick, Dies Days After Turning 18 Sabrina Garieri Of Rye Brook, Warwick, Dies Days After Turning 18
Sabrina Garieri Of Rye Brook, Warwick, Dies Days After Turning 18 Sabrina E. Garieri, of Rye Brook in Westchester and Warwick in Orange County, died just days after turning 18. She died on Sunday, Aug. 11.  Sabrina was born Aug. 7, 2001, to Vincent and Carmela (Cecere) Garieri. Originally from Rye Brook, she relocated with her family to Warwick and later to Mansfield, Massachusetts, and had just graduated from Mansfield High School.  Her family recalls her creative spirit, her love of music and dance, and her passion to help those in need said the obituary. Sabrina recently raised a significant amount of money to support the Breast Cancer Alli…
Garfield Man, 29, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Garfield Man, 29, Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Garfield Man, 29, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Tomasz Dragan of Garfield loved his motorcycle. The 29-year-old took his last ride on May 27, succumbing to his injuries on June 4. More than $10,500 had been raised toward funeral expenses on a GoFundMe as of Wednesday. Born in Poland, Tomasz moved to the U.S. settling in Garfield with his family. He graduated from Garfield High School in 2009 and went on to work as a driver for Kuiken Brothers, his obituary said. A NJ Devils and NY Red Bulls fan, Tomasz also enjoyed music and playing guitar. He is survived by his parents Jan and Anna; sister Justyna Dragan; and countless family member…
Mother's Memorial Candles Fuel Fire At Daughter's Saddle Brook Gravesite Mother's Memorial Candles Fuel Fire At Daughter's Saddle Brook Gravesite
Mother's Memorial Candles Fuel Fire At Daughter's Saddle Brook Gravesite A fire that ravaged a gravesite in Saddle Brook on Wednesday apparently was ignited by candles left by the deceased’s mother, authorities said. Township volunteer firefighters and maintenance workers at St. Mary’s Cemetery doused the blaze, which destroyed several items left by the woman as a memorial to her daughter, Police Chief Robert Kugler said. At least one of several lighted candles surrounding the grave “may have broken open, spilling hot wax onto the leaves, flowers and other memorial artifacts left at the grave,” Kugler said. The woman “often visits” the gravesite, he said. …
Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Ticket In Death Of Saddle Brook Retiree, 80 Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Ticket In Death Of Saddle Brook Retiree, 80
Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Ticket In Death Of Saddle Brook Retiree, 80 UPDATE: A 91-year-old driver from Elmwood Park whose out-of-control sedan struck and killed an 80-year-old Saddle Brook man outside a local bank last week received a summons for careless driving, authorities said Monday. Dolores Voris also must under a medical evaluation by the state Motor Vehicle Commission if she wants to get her driver's license back, Saddle Brook Police Chief Robert Kugler said. Voris was pulling into a parking spot at 11:40 a.m. this past Thursday when her 2010 Chevrolet Malibu jumped the curb and hit a pillar outside the Spencer Savings Bank at the Terra Mini Mall, s…
Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Summons In Death Of Saddle Brook Tailor, 80 Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Summons In Death Of Saddle Brook Tailor, 80
Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Summons In Death Of Saddle Brook Tailor, 80 UPDATE: A 91-year-old driver from Elmwood Park whose out-of-control sedan struck and killed an 80-year-old Saddle Brook man outside a local bank last week received a summons for careless driving, authorities said Monday. Dolores Voris also must under a medical evaluation by the state Motor Vehicle Commission if she wants to get her driver's license back, Saddle Brook Police Chief Robert Kugler said. Voris was pulling into a parking spot at 11:40 a.m. this past Thursday when her 2010 Chevrolet Malibu jumped the curb and hit a pillar outside the Spencer Savings Bank at the Terra Mini Mall, s…
Garfield Native Christopher Kanarski Dies, 35 Garfield Native Christopher Kanarski Dies, 35
Garfield Native Christopher Kanarski Dies, 35 Christopher Kanarski died on Nov. 16. He was 35 years old.  Kanarski was born and Passaic and raised in Garfield. He moved to Rockaway and graduated from Rockaway High School in 2001. Kanarski earned his associates degree from Morristown Community College and had been working for Verizon in East Hanover. Services were held Friday. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Saddle Brook.
Susi Malen Of Harrison Dies At 46 Susi Malen Of Harrison Dies At 46
Susi Malen Of Harrison Dies At 46 Harrison resident Susi Leia Malen (nee Spano), a native of Port Chester, died on Saturday, Nov.10. She was 46.  Born on April 16, 1972 to the late Giuseppe and Celestina (nee Totino) Spano, she is survived by her mother, Celestina Spano, husband, Douglas Malen, children Sydney and Aaron Malen,  siblings Vito Spano (Grace), Joseph Spano (Theresa), Silvio Spano (Sandra), Carlo Spano (Martha), Marisa Letendre (Joseph), Graziella Flynn (William) and Albert Spano (Kristine) and sisters-in-law, Laurie and Jennifer Malen.  She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,…
Mamaroneck's Isabella Cilento, 8, Dies After Courageous Battle With Cancer Mamaroneck's Isabella Cilento, 8, Dies After Courageous Battle With Cancer
Mamaroneck's Isabella Cilento, 8, Dies After Courageous Battle With Cancer Isabella Cilento of Mamaroneck died on Sunday, Sept. 30 after a courageous battle with cancer for more than one year.  She was 8 years old.  Isabella was born Oct. 13, 2009, the daughter of Francesco & Zvezda “Star” Cilento. She attended Central School, where she was loved by all her faculty and classmates. She is survived by her parents, her sister, Sabrina, her grandmother, Bozica Miok, and grandfather, Armando Cilento, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  To honor her life, family and friends will gather on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Fune…
Road Closures Scheduled In Ridgefield During Ex-Chief's Funeral Road Closures Scheduled In Ridgefield During Ex-Chief's Funeral
Road Closures Scheduled In Ridgefield During Ex-Chief's Funeral With services scheduled for Ridgefield Police Chief John Roche on Friday, there will be road closures and delays for the funeral procession as it travels through town. Less than a week into his retirement following nearly four decades servicing the community, the former chief died last week. No cause of death has been released. The Ridgefield Police Department issued an alert noting that the service for Roche will be held on Friday, Sept. 7 at St. Mary’s Church on Catoonah Street. Catoonah Street will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. between the Post Office and High Ridg…
Karolina Furdyna Of Passaic Was Effortlessly Hilarious, Kind Karolina Furdyna Of Passaic Was Effortlessly Hilarious, Kind
Karolina Furdyna Of Passaic Was Effortlessly Hilarious, Kind Karolina Furdyna of Passaic died after a valiant nine-year battle with cancer on May 26. She was 23 years old. "You had such a bright future ahead and I can’t imagine what struggle you put up with this liver cancer."  Her family members encouraged loved ones she left behind to share their best memories of her in a Facebook post announcing her death. "I never knew her very well but every time I crossed her path, she was nothing but incredibly funny, nice, and welcoming," one person wrote. "Even in our minor interactions she left such an amazing impression and I loo…
Theresa Fay Olesen, 104, Broadway Casting Director From Pound Ridge Theresa Fay Olesen, 104, Broadway Casting Director From Pound Ridge
Theresa Fay Olesen, 104, Broadway Casting Director From Pound Ridge Theresa Fay Olesen, a resident of Pound Ridge for more than 50 years, died on March 26. She recently celebrated her 104th birthday. She was born in Troy, N.Y. on March 10, 1914, to James and Mary Tracey Fay.   Known as "Terry" to friends and family, she worked as a Broadway casting director for more than 40 years. She is survived by her loving children Robert, Ellen Nixon and Tracey Haller. She will be missed dearly by her five grandchildren.  She is predeceased by her husband, Oscar and her siblings Alice Westerfield, Patricia Fay, Walter Fay and Ned Fay.   A graveside service…
Hackensack Native Brett Verdicchio Dies, 39 Hackensack Native Brett Verdicchio Dies, 39
Hackensack Native Brett Verdicchio Dies, 39 HACKENSACK, N.J. — Brett Anthony Verdicchio, a Hackensack native, died on Jan. 7 in Del Ray Beach, Fla. He was 39 years old. Brett was raised in Campbell Hall, N.Y., and shined as an athlete throughout his life. He played on the Goshen football team and was a star pitcher for the Goshen baseball team.  He graduated from Goshen High School in 1997. After graduating from Orange County Community College and attended St. Francis University on a Division 1 baseball scholarship. He lived in Del Ray Beach for the past 10 years. He is survived by his parents, Annette Krevolt Glover and Joseph Ver…