Rivertowns, NY
Lifestyle
Fundraiser Set For Irvington Police Detective Battling Brain Cancer Fundraiser Set For Irvington Police Detective Battling Brain Cancer
Fundraiser Set For Irvington Police Detective Battling Brain Cancer A fundraiser is set to help a 20-year Westchester police detective suffering from brain cancer. The event for Irvington Police Department Detective David Walsh will be held in Irvington from 2 to 6 p.m., on Saturday, April 9 at the Immaculate Conception Gym, 16 North Broadway.  Walsh, a lifelong resident of Irvington has been with the department since 2002 and worked to better the community he grew up in, said the Irvington PD. "He is always the first to lend a helping hand to his family, friends, and certainly the community," the department said on Facebook. "Now he needs our help an…

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by Kathy Reakes
North Hunterdon, NJ
Obituaries
Beloved Hunterdon County Native, Rutgers Grad Dies After 8-Year Brain Cancer Battle, 31 Beloved Hunterdon County Native, Rutgers Grad Dies After 8-Year Brain Cancer Battle, 31
Beloved Hunterdon County Native, Rutgers Grad Dies After 8-Year Brain Cancer Battle, 31 Beloved Hunterdon County native and Rutgers University graduate Kelsey Elizabeth Flanigan died after a valiant eight-year battle with brain cancer on Friday, Feb. 18. She was 31. Born in Raritan Township, Flanigan graduated from Rutgers University, her obituary says. Flanigan loved performing, writing, and directing and spent time in Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry following her initial cancer diagnosis in 2014, her memorial says. She also spent a summer living and working between Florence and Barcelona. “Kelsey never stopped trying to live, trying to grow an…

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by Valerie Musson
Brookfield, CT
Lifestyle
Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Owner Dies At 55 Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Owner Dies At 55
Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Owner Dies At 55 A much-beloved Fairfield County restaurant owner has died from brain cancer. George “Georgie” Chatzopoulos, the co-owner of Chip's Family Restaurant in the Town of Fairfield, died on Monday, Jan. 10 at the age of 55. Chatzopoulos, who expanded the original Chip’s in New Haven County in Orange to four other towns including the Fairfield restaurant, was known for his famous pancake recipe as well as for his many community-based endeavors.  As news spread of his passing, friends and Chip's fans took to social media to mourn his passing. Connecticut Restaurant Association President Scott…

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by Kathy Reakes
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
Support Surges For Beloved Madison Man Diagnosed With Rare Brain Cancer Support Surges For Beloved Madison Man Diagnosed With Rare Brain Cancer
Support Surges For Beloved Madison Man Diagnosed With Rare Brain Cancer Support is on the rise for a beloved family man from Madison who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. Giorgi Pasikashvili, a longtime Madison resident, was taken to the hospital by his loving wife Nana on August 30 after suffering three months of personality changes and extreme headaches, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses, including a stair lift. Pasikashvili, described as a “very hard worker” and a “sweet, kind and friendly man with anyone he meets,” underwent brain surgery after an MRI detected a tumor on Sept. 5, according to the campaign, star…

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by Valerie Musson
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Obituaries
Hoboken Native, Cliffside Park Grandmother Geraldine Pannacciulli Was Devoted Matriarch Hoboken Native, Cliffside Park Grandmother Geraldine Pannacciulli Was Devoted Matriarch
Hoboken Native, Cliffside Park Grandmother Geraldine Pannacciulli Was Devoted Matriarch Geraldine "GG" Pannacciulli (nee Kocian), of Cliffside Park, died on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 after a two-year battle with lung and brain cancer. She was 66. Geraldine was a devoted mother to sons Christopher Pannacciulli and  Nic Pannacciulli and their wives, Sabrenna and Elecia, respectively, and a loving grandmother to Stella, Isabella, and Charli.  Geraldine was predeceased by her sister, Denise Cummings.  Born in Hoboken, Geraldine lived the majority of her life in New Jersey — with the exception of several brief years in California before returning to New Jersey in 201…

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by Daily Voice
Bedford, NY
News
Westchester Woman With Cancer Receives Special Police Escort To Beach Westchester Woman With Cancer Receives Special Police Escort To Beach
Westchester Woman With Cancer Receives Special Police Escort To Beach A longtime Westchester resident who was diagnosed with brain cancer in December received a thoughtful surprise earlier this week.  After dedicating her life to raising money and awareness for ocean conservation and education, she had the chance to visit the ocean once again.  Bronxville resident JoAnn Zigahn has had a difficult year due to the death of her husband, Armand, back in February and her illness with an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to her niece Ashley Sasso.  She has lived in Bronxville for decades, and she and her husband, who were both international divers, dedic…

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by Nicole Valinote
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer
Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer A community in Burlington County is rallying behind a high school student who is battling aggressive brain cancer. Instead of visiting colleges and preparing for the senior prom, Jadon Phillips has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The Delran High School football star also hoped to be trying out for some college teams.  This GoFundMe page has been created by friends for his mother, Caisse Gore, to help with her 17-year-old son's medical bills and other expenses. Jadon also needs an accessible van and a ramp because he is unable to walk. There's been no …

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by Jon Craig
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Northampton Math Teacher, Volleyball Coach Jessica Finlayson Dies After Brain Cancer Battle, 28 Northampton Math Teacher, Volleyball Coach Jessica Finlayson Dies After Brain Cancer Battle, 28
Northampton Math Teacher, Volleyball Coach Jessica Finlayson Dies After Brain Cancer Battle, 28 The Northampton County community is mourning the death of local math teacher and volleyball coach Jessica Finlayson on Jan. 22 following a valiant battle with brain cancer. She was 28 years old. Finlayson, of Whitehall, graduated from Emmaus High School and received a degree in mathematics from Lebanon Valley College, her obituary says. Finlayson taught eighth grade math at Northampton Middle School and served as the head varsity coach of the girls’ high school volleyball team, her obit says. She earned her master’s degree while continuing to teach, coach and undergo treatment for brain ca…

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by Valerie Musson
Somers, NY
Obituaries
10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer 10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer
10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer A 10-year-old Westchester boy has died following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Raymond “Ray Ray” Sanchez of Ardsley died Sunday, Sept. 1 after fighting the disease for 16 months.  Those who knew him say that he was a true fighter who was “destined for greatness,” inspiring members of the community throughout his battle and never giving up on overcoming hardship. Ray Ray is survived by his parents, Nicole and Raymond Sanchez; his twin brother, Robert Sanchez; his grandparents, Robert and Rene Baulieu (also known as Poppy & Nanny); his grandparents, Yvonne (also known as m…

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by Valerie Musson
Bergenfield, NJ
Obituaries
Dumont's Paulie Reisinger Jr., 9, Dies After Valiant Battle With Brain Cancer Dumont's Paulie Reisinger Jr., 9, Dies After Valiant Battle With Brain Cancer
Dumont's Paulie Reisinger Jr., 9, Dies After Valiant Battle With Brain Cancer Paulie Reisinger, Jr. of Dumont passed away peacefully on May 9 after a valiant battle with brain cancer. He was 9 years old. Services were held Monday. "He was not in pain and drifted away on his terms," his father Paul Reisinger wrote on Facebook. "He will forever be 9 years old in our hearts."  Hundreds of people expressed condolences on Reisinger his wife Marta's Facebook pages, many thanking them for being open in their journey. As much as Paulie had a difficult life, his parents made sure he lived live life to the fullest.  Paulie played basketball and soccer on special n…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Schools
Stevens Institute Sorority Sisters Rally For Paramus Native Battling Brain Cancer Stevens Institute Sorority Sisters Rally For Paramus Native Battling Brain Cancer
Stevens Institute Sorority Sisters Rally For Paramus Native Battling Brain Cancer A Stevens Institute sorority is coming together in support of their chapter president Kristi Garino, a Paramus native who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. More than $12,700 had been raised for the Stevens Institute junior on a GoFundMe as of Thursday morning. The 20-year-old is the chapter president of Alpha Phi at Stevens. Her sorority "little" Briana Cheng launched the GoFundMe for her. "I know she's strong enough to pull through," Cheng said on Facebook.  "As support I'm doing everything I can to try and help her family in this tough time. I started a gofundme to try…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
Hope For Henry: Community Rallies For Randolph Boy Battling Brain Cancer Hope For Henry: Community Rallies For Randolph Boy Battling Brain Cancer
Hope For Henry: Community Rallies For Randolph Boy Battling Brain Cancer The Randolph community is coming together to aid a local boy battling brain cancer. The "Hope For Henry" GoFundMe campaign had raised more than $60,200 as of Friday evening for Henry Aulenbach, who recently underwent surgery to remove his brain tumor. Henry's parents Chrissie and Dave Aulenbach -- described on the page as integral members of the community -- brought their elementary schooler to the hospital as he had been suffering from severe headaches. Doctors found the brain tumor, along with some spots on his spine, according to the GoFundMe, launched by Stephanie Coleman. Henry recen…

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by Cecilia Levine