Beloved Jersey Shore Man Dies In ATV Accident
The word "love" is in his name, and according to those who knew him, that's exactly what he embodied.
Mike D'Amore was being mourned by many after an ATV crash that killed him in Lacey.
D'Amore, 58, of Jackson, was riding on a 2019 Polaris Razor side-by-side off road vehicle, in an open dirt area of Lacey Materials when he hit a dirt embankment and went airborne around 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, local police said.
The Polaris Razor landed on the ground with its front end, causing the vehicle to overturn several times, police said. D'Amore was the only occupant of the vehicle and, as a re…
Lifelong Ocean County Resident Derrick Demers Dies, 32
Ocean County native and beloved friend Derrick Michael Demers died on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the age of 32.
Born in Lakewood, Derrick spent his entire life living in Jackson, his obituary says.
He attended Jackson Memorial High School and had held various warehouse positions in Manasquan, according to his social media page.
Derrick will forever be remembered as a kind and compassionate son, uncle, nephew, and cousin.
He is survived by his loving parents, Joseph and Grace Demers; his brother, Joseph and sister-in-law Jessica; brother, Troy, his nephew, Liam; niece, Claire; as well as many ex…
Officer Killed In Raleigh Mass Shooting Laid To Rest In Home State Of NJ
A 29-year-old police officer ambushed and killed while on his way to work as a police officer in Raleigh, NC has been buried in New Jersey — his home state.
Services for Gabriel Torres, a Jackson native, were held at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, with internment at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.
Posted by Raleigh Police Department on Saturday, October 22, 2022
Torres and four other victims were killed, and two others wounded, by a 15-year-old shooter wearing camouflage clothing the evening of Thursday, Oct. 13 in Northeastern Raleigh, police said.
Torres was found by h…
Loving, Dedicated Ocean County Mom Of 2 Kristie Scala Dies On 34th Birthday
Beloved and dedicated Ocean County mother of two Kristie Scala died on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 — her 34th birthday.
Born and raised in Bayonne, Kristie moved to Jackson about two decades ago, according to her obituary.
Kristie was a selfless, caring, and generous woman who brought love and joy into countless peoples’ lives.
Above all, she was remembered as a devoted mother to her two children, Breanna and Cassandra Peterson, her memorial says.
In addition to her children, Kristie is survived by her loving father, Thomas Scala; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Mielniczuk; brothers, Bryan and …
