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After Years Of Private Health Battle, Bergen County Marine Vet, Father John Formoso Dies
John Formoso, 54, of River Edge, died on Thursday, Feb. 19, according to his obituary on the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home website. He was 54 years old. Born in Brooklyn to Faustina (née Cueto) and Juan Formosa, Formoso earned his Bachelor’s degree in political science, was a highly-decorated U.S. Marine veteran, his obituary says. He worked as a medical sales representative with Abbott Medical for many years. A GoFundMe launched by Carmen Formoso-Adamcik said Formoso "privately navigated devastating illnesses acquired from toxic exposure decades ago while serving as a Motor Transpo…
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Support Swells After Rutgers Student Killed In Route 27 Crash
Amber Torres was set to graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in science before the 22-year-old Colonia resident was killed in a car crash on Route 27 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. "Amber was a cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, girlfriend and best friend. She was the kind of person who lit up every room she walked into," Niove Ramirez, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "Her smile was contagious, her heart was generous, and she always put others before herself. She had a way of making everyone feel seen, valued, and lo…
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After NJ Mom's Sudden Death, Young Daughter Raises $93K For Her And Her Sister
More than $90,000 has been raised for two New Jersey girls following the sudden death of their mother. Melissa Conca of Manasquan, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, according to her obituary on the O'Brien Funeral Home website. She was 51 years old. Conca's daughter, Ava Lamonica, started a GoFundMe campaign for her and her sister, Sophie, that had raised $93,000 as of Saturday, Feb. 21. "Our lives changed forever when our mom passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart issue at just 51 years old. She was our beautiful best friend, and an amazing role model with a courageous soul who loved…
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Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Legend Who Hit 1960 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off, Dies At 89
Pittsburgh Pirate legend Bill Mazeroski — who clubbed one of the greatest and most famous home runs in World Series history — died at the age of 89 in Pennsylvania. The Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards during his career is best known for his Game 7 home run in the 1960 World Series when he took Ralph Terry deep in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Pirates a 10-9 championship win over the New York Yankees. 10/13/60: Bill Mazeroski hits a dramatic walk-off home run to win the World Series for the Pirates against the Yankees in Game 7 MLB "It …
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Brazilian Church Rallies After NY Mom Killed, Teen Injured In Botched Murder-Suicide
An outpouring of support is growing for the family of a Long Island mother killed in a botched murder-suicide that left her estranged husband hospitalized and a teenage relative injured. Adriana Paulino Barbosa, 46, was fatally stabbed at a home on Granny Road in Farmingville around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, as Daily Voice reported. Investigators determined her estranged husband, Marcos Marques-Leal, 57, stabbed Barbosa, injured a teenage relative inside the home, and then attempted to take his own life, according to Suffolk County Police. Marques-Leal has been charged with second-degre…
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Wayne Paraprofessional, Mom Jaime Elyce Coon Dies, 48
Jaime Elyce (née Schweigert) Coon, a Wayne resident who worked with children with special needs and volunteered throughout her community, died on Sunday, Feb. 8. She was 48 years old. Jaime worked as a paraprofessional at Windsor Learning Center in Pompton Lakes, where she supported children with behavioral challenges and special needs, according to her obituary from Gaita Memorial Home. She also worked at Bogies Hoagies in Hawthorne and volunteered at the Living in Freedom Group Home in Haledon, where she regularly attended events and gatherings, her obituary reads. Jaime was predece…
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'Heat,' 'Manhunter' Star, Actor Tom Noonan Dead At 74
Tom Noonan, a prolific character actor with credits dating back more than 40 years, has died. The Greenwich native was 74. Director Fred Dekker announced his death on Facebook on Wednesday, Feb. 18, saying the 6-feet-5-inch-tall actor had died last week. He did not provide a cause of death. Noonan built a long and memorable career in film, television, and theater. His film credits include playing a crime boss in “RoboCop 2,” an assassin in “Last Action Hero,” a hacker in “Heat,” and a serial killer in “Manhunter.” Famed director Michael Mann, who directed hi…
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High School Sweethearts ID’d As Couple Killed After Falling Through Ice On Valentine's Day
A Massachusetts couple who died after falling through ice on a Cape Cod beach on Valentine's Day met as teenagers and were high school sweethearts, their family said. Kit Boucher, 71, and Jerry Boucher, 72, were walking along First Encounter Beach in Eastham around 9 a.m. when the ice gave way beneath their feet, authorities said. Eastham police responded to the Bee’s River area after receiving a report of a loose dog in the parking lot that was wet and appeared distressed. An officer arrived to hear Kit Boucher screaming for help after she'd fallen through the ice, authorities said. …
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‘Permanent Fixture’ At Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps Dies After 22 Years Of Service
The Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps is mourning the untimely loss of longtime member Ari Lifschitz, the organization announced Tuesday, Feb. 17 on Facebook. He was 49 years old. Lifschitz was a TVAC member for more than 22 years and served as a permanent fixture on the Sunday evening shift since 2004, according to the corps. He ran the crew as its Crew Chief for more than 10 years and supervised the training of dozens of probationary members, the statement said. Lifschitz also personally served in leadership roles as First Lieutenant and as a member of the Board of Trustees, the l…
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Fair Lawn's Galina Margulis Dies After Cancer Fight, $18K Raised For Family
Nearly $19,000 has been raised on a GoFundMe for the family of a 62-year-old Fair Lawn woman who died after what loved ones described as a long and courageous battle with cancer. Galina Margulis passed away at age 62, her husband Roman Margulis announced on Facebook on Monday, Feb. 16. A GoFundMe created by Svetlana Rozovsky had raised $18,995 as of Tuesday, Feb. 17. “With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved friend, Galina Margulis, passed away after her courageous battle with cancer,” the fundraiser says. “Galya was a beloved friend, and the heart and foundation of her family. She wil…
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Jersey Shore High School Athlete Anthony Kulzy Jr. Dies, 15
Anthony Kulzy Jr., of Seaside Park, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at his home, according to his obituary on the Ryan Funeral Home website. He was 15 years old. Born in Pequannock, Anthony was a student athlete at Central Regional High School in Berkeley Township, where he played baseball, basketball, and was on the cross country team, his obituary says. An avid New York Yankees fan, Anthony loved playing sports, online gaming, watching TV with his dog, Gigi, and thought about becoming a history teacher, his obituary reads. Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony …
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Retired NJ Police Lt. Dies After Cancer Battle, 55
A Sussex County police department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Retired Newton Police Lt. Michael Monaco died after a long battle with cancer, the Newton Police Department announced Sunday, Feb. 15. Monaco died following a long and courageous battle with cancer, his department said. He was 55 years old. Monaco began his public service career as a dispatcher for Andover Township from 1990 to 1993. During that time, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice/Sociology from Bloomfield College. He joined the Town of Newton as a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer in 19…
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