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Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
NY Renaissance Faire Actor Eric Heppel Of Wayne Dies, 47
Longtime Wayne resident Eric Heppel died suddenly of natural causes on Saturday, April 6. He was 47 years old. Heppel was born in Pequannock and lived in Wayne for more than 30 years, his obituary says. He graduated from Wayne Valley High School (1989) and continued his education at Montclair State University. There, Heppel earned his Bachelor's in accounting (1993). Heppel worked as a computer consultant for many years but always had a passion for theater, according to his obituary. He was involved with several local productions starting at Montclair State and continuing with th…
Newark, NJ
Events
Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of 'Sopranos' Premiere With Screening At MSU
It's been two decades since TV viewers got their first look at a cigar-chomping Tony Soprano snagging a ticket at a Turnpike tollbooth before making his way to his mansion in the Caldwells as the now iconic theme song, "Woke Up This Morning," played over the opening credits. To mark the debut of The Sopranos, the acclaimed HBO series that helped launch what many consider to be a new golden age of dramatic television, critic Alan Sepinwall and Hugh Curnutt, a professor of television studies at Montclair State University, are hosting a screening of the show's first episode Mon…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Business
Tressed To Impress: Ex
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Exec Has New Business Venture In Franklin Lakes
Wash. Blow. Go. That's the idea behind Blo Blow Dry Bar, opening at Franklin Lakes Towne Square this month. The store is owned by local mom Kari Valcich, who spent nearly two decades commuting to New York City. Having worked as an entertainment marketer for a major international media conglomerate, the North Jersey mom knows the importance of looking and feeling your best, she said. "As a nationally-recognized shopping mecca and a suburb of Manhattan, in addition to having its fair share of visitors, Bergen County is home to many working professionals, busy moms, and even some entert…
Paramus, NJ
Obituaries
Paramus Native Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash Radiated Happiness, Positivity
The community is mourning the loss of Paramus native Jessica Munoz, who was killed Sunday in a crash on the Garden State Parkway. The 30-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after her car struck a guardrail near milepost 157.7 in Clifton, went across the highway and crashed into a concrete barrier, authorities said. Friends described the special education teacher as being someone who radiated happiness and positivity. "I can’t remember a moment when you weren’t smiling," said Jose Ybarra, who worked with Munoz at Garden State Plaza's Apple store, "always able to light up any environm…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Lifestyle
'You Are Not Alone': Lyndhurst College Student Launches Revolutionary Mental Health Website
John Pitera of Lyndhurst believes everyone has a story that's meant to be told. For him, that story is his battle with depression and his weight as a teenager, which resulted in feelings of loneliness and isolation. At the time, he had nowhere to share his struggles. Things turned around for Pitera, but the Montclair State University sophomore knows that's not the case for everyone. That's why Pitera and his business partner Chris Santos formerly of Ramsey have are launching a new online platform called "Storytellers" set to go live in Spring 2019, aimed at connecting people feeling a…
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Police & Fire
Fit Cops: Losing 100 Pounds Helped Saddle Brook Officer Find His Purpose
Graduating from the police academy in 2012 would be the first step Paterson native Rob Littlejohn, Jr. would take to better himself for his young and growing family. The next would be dropping nearly 100 pounds. Although doctors initially thought Littlejohn wouldn't even be able to complete the academy at 315 pounds, he did. And then went on to lose the weight and work for several local police agencies -- currently in his fourth year with Saddle Brook and sitting comfortably at 223 pounds. Littlejohn says leaving his dead-end job in banking and getting in shape has given him the life he's…
Paterson, NJ
Lifestyle
Little Falls Man Proposes To College Sweetheart As Montclair State Mascot
Stacy Albanese has seen Montclair State mascot Rocky the Red Hawk plenty of times -- but never like this. Down on one knee, Tootsie Pops in one hand and a ring box in another. Albanese's longtime boyfriend, Andy Fagioli, had taken off the head and was gazing hopefully back at her Saturday. It was a surprise Faigoli had been keeping for a while, hoping it would all go off without a hitch, NJ.com reports. The couple met in 2006 while students at Montclair State through a mutual friend. They lost touch after graduation but reunited in 2012, and began dating. After six years together, Fagio…
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Business
Garfield Native's Lifeguard Business Is Going Swimmingly
Garfield native Mark Quiles is making swimming pools safer for summer with a company that he likens to Uber... but for lifeguards. Two years ago, the NJIT senior launched League of Lifeguards, which recruits and certifies lifeguards before matching them with jobs at pools, parties and other swimming events. The 22-year-old has been able to protect more than 10,000 lives so far. "I’ve been a lifeguard since I was 15 and realized there was an opportunity capitalize on my skill set," Quiles said. "Since most lifeguards make an average of minimum wage to $12 per hour, I want t…
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Dawn Reynolds Of Clifton Dies, 46
Dawn Ann Reynolds of Clifton died on Feb. 6. She was 46 years old. Born in Pequannock, Dawn was a lifelong resident of Clifton. She was a graduate of Clifton High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University where she was a member of the Sigma Delta Tau sorority. Dawn was employed as a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker in Clifton for the past decade and prior had been employed with Mellon Investor Services in Teaneck. Dawn was predeceased by her father, Charles Reynolds. She is survived by her mother, Carol (nee Dunleavy) McClellan and her husband, Christo…
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Military Vets, Borough Natives Sworn Into Paramus Police Department
PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Paramus Police Department swore in five new officers on Tuesday evening's council meeting. "Over past seven years, I have been working diligently to rebuild the depleted ranks of our police department from historical lows," Mayor Rich LaBarbiera said. "Last night was another step in that direction with the addition of five outstanding police officers to what I consider one of if not the best departments in the county. "All have tremendous experience to include military and firefighting. I would be remiss if did not again thank Rep. Josh Gottheime…
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Police & Fire
Fit Cops: Garfield Officer Has Marine Corps Mentality
GARFIELD, N.J. -- Garfield Police Officer Kevin Otero keeps his uniform crisp, his shoes shiny and his head held high. At 260 pounds of solid muscle, the 34-year-old officer isn't one to mess with. He knows it. "When you’re physically fit and your uniform is form-fitted you look squared away," the officer said. "That alone will give you command presence." It's compliance during a routine motor vehicle stop. It's submission when breaking up a fight. It's unconditional respect -- something Otero learned in 2006, when he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and began traini…
Teaneck, NJ
Police & Fire
Teaneck Appoints Acting Fire Chief Jordan Zaretsky
TEANECK, N.J. -- With their designee as fire chief declining the job, Teaneck officials appointed Deputy Chief Jordan Zaretsky to the position of acting chief. Browning declined hours before Tuesday's Council meeting, at which he was to be appointed. Instead, four public servants were promoted: New Deputy Chief Joseph Berchtold, new Battalion Chief Sean Mackey, new Capt. Edward Gallone and new Lt. Sergio Caamano. Zaretsky, who has a master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Montclair State University, is a 23-year veteran of the department who was appointed to the depu…
