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'Rare Star:' NYC Architect, Educator Erik Verboon Dies Unexpectedly
Erik Verboon, a New Jersey native, leading figure in architecture and engineering, and father of two, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, according to a GoFundMe created by his wife, Michelle Verboon.
"He was the love of my life and the most devoted father to Arjen and Bram,” Michelle wrote on the fundraiser, which had raised $54,615 as of press time.
“One of his greatest wishes was to give our children the best education and opportunities for their future. In his honor, I am creating this fund to help support their school tuition and future college expenses.”
Erik Verboon. W…
'Best Boss Ever': Buffalo Wild Wings Manager's Death Sparks Outpouring Of Grief On Long Island
Mike Doherty was the kind of boss employees remember long after the shifts end.
The longtime general manager of the Centereach Buffalo Wild Wings, died Friday, Aug. 22, at the age of 52, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given.
Now, Doherty is being remembered for his tireless work ethic, generosity, and the way he made both coworkers and customers alike feel like family.
“We’re saddened to share the unexpected passing of Mike Doherty, a respected friend, father, and member of the community,” Samantha Cianciolo, of Selden, wrote on a GoFundMe campaign.
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Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46
Brad Everett Young, an actor, celebrity photographer, and advocate for arts education, was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles. He was 46.
The crash happened late Sunday, Sept. 14, when a wrong-way driver hit Young’s car on the 134 Freeway. He had just seen a movie and was driving alone, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. Young died at the scene. The other driver survived and was hospitalized, the outlet reported.
A Danville, Virginia native who lived in Los Angeles, Young was a fixture on Hollywood red carpets and at premieres and awards shows. He also founded Dream Loud Official,…
NY Husband, Dad Killed In Meat Processing Facility Accident Was 'Friend To All'
A Hudson Valley community is grieving the loss of a beloved husband, father, and kitchen worker who died after a tragic workplace accident earlier this month.
Salomon “Salo” Pop Chub, of Saugerties, died Monday, Sept. 15, after spending a week in critical condition following an accident at a meat processing facility. He lost a significant amount of blood and went into cardiac arrest multiple times, according to a GoFundMe campaign.
“Salo was a cornerstone of our kitchen family and a beloved friend to all of us,” wrote organizer Ally Merritt, owner of Gracie’s Luncheonette in Leeds.
Salo jo…
Boxing Hall-Of-Famer Ricky Hatton Found Dead At Age 46
Ricky Hatton, the fan-favorite boxing champion and International Boxing Hall of Famer, has died at 46.
Authorities in Greater Manchester, England said that Hatton’s body was found at his home on Sunday, Sept. 14, and that they are not treating the death as suspicious.
One of Britain’s most popular fighters, Hatton held multiple world titles at light-welterweight and one at welterweight, and was named 2005 Fighter of the Year by The Ring, the Boxing Writers Association of America, and ESPN.
He reached the sport’s summit that year by defeating Kostya Tszyu for the IBF, Ring and lineal t…
Charlie Kirk Funeral To Be Held At NFL Stadium, Trump Scheduled To Attend
Charlie Kirk’s funeral is now set, with a large public service and high-profile attendees expected.
The memorial will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and the program beginning at 11 a.m. Arizona time (2 p.m. Eastern).
President Trump said Friday, Sept. 12, that he will attend before the day and site were announced.
The announcement was posted late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 13, on Turning Point USA’s “Fight for Charlie” site.
Turning Point USA’s tribute to Kirk describes him as…
Young EMT Killed In LI Motorcycle Crash Was Disabled Veteran Mom’s Caretaker: 'Great Young Man'
A young EMT and aspiring nurse is being remembered as a devoted son, brother, and friend after his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash on Long Island.
Aiden LoMele, 18, of Whitestone, Queens, was fatally injured in a collision at a busy Riverhead intersection on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as Daily Voice reported.
The crash happened around 2:20 p.m. on Center Drive, just south of West Main Street, according to Riverhead Town Police. LoMele was riding a 2022 Honda motorcycle when he stopped in front of a tractor-trailer at a red light.
When the light turned green, the truck began moving and col…
Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder Ron DiMenna Dies, 88
Ron Jon Surf Shop founder Ron DiMenna, whose surfboard sales on Long Beach Island grew into a surf empire, died Saturday, Sept. 6, the company announced Sunday. He was 88 years old.
“The entire Ron Jon family mourns this loss,” said Michele Goodwin, president of Ron Jon Surf Shop. “On behalf of our Board of Directors, management team, and employees, we extend our deepest sympathy to Ron’s wife, Lynne DiMenna.”
According to an obituary published by Space Coast Daily, DiMenna grew up near the Jersey Shore and discovered surfing in 1959. When he told his father he wanted a custom board from Ca…
