'Sudden But Peaceful' Death For Philly Housing Authority Officer Matt Farnan
Matt Farnan, a beloved husband, stepfather, and officer with the Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department, died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 5, his colleagues have announced. He was 36.
A graduate of the Temple Police Academy, Farnan had served the PHAPD for nearly a decade, joining the force in 2013, his fellow officers wrote. During his tenure, they added, Farnan received no less than four merit commendations for heroism in the line of duty.
"His experience and professional demeanor will be greatly missed," wrote PHAPD Sgt. Kevin Cosentino in a statement. "Matt's humor and wit ma…
18-Year-Old Newburyport Student With 'Contagious Laugh' Dies Suddenly
Newburyport lost a beloved member of the community when a local high schooler died suddenly and tragically.
Joey Nelson died at the age of 18 in January, 2022, leaving behind his parents, three siblings, and a bereft circle of friends, according to his obituary.
Methuen-born Nelson was a creative soul with a love for self expression, who enjoyed long walks, music, gaming, and spending time with friends and family, according to his obituary. He grew up and went to school in Newburyport.
"Joey was a bright, fun, and loving kid," said a GoFundMe created in his honor. "It didn…
North Jersey Firefighter Jordan Darley Dies Suddenly Leaving Behind Wife, New Baby
Support was surging for the wife and child of Passaic firefighter Jordan Darley who died suddenly in November 2022.
Darley, 40, died on Nov. 12 after going into cardiac arrest, according to a GoFundMe page launched for his wife, Lucia, and baby, Jordan.
The Bloomfield resident owned his own HVAC company in Nutley, and was proud to have become a firefighter, accomplishing a lifelong dream, his obituary says.
He married Lucia in March 2020 and just more than two years later, welcomed their son.
"Jordan was a light to all who had the pleasure of knowing him," the GoFundMe page reads. "His po…
Head Injury Kills Morristown Mom, Loved Ones Say
A young mother in Morristown has died after a head injury, according to a fundraiser created to support her loved ones.
Medeenah Aquillah Fleary passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, after an unexpected head injury, according to GoFundMe.
Fleary leaves behind three children, Hassan, 9, Ali, 7, and Nevaeh, 2, along with numerous family members and loved ones.
Her family has created a GoFundMe to help ease the financial burden caused by her sudden and devastating loss.
"Medeenah will always be remembered by her exuberant personality, always having a smile on her face and her beautiful heart", s…
South Jersey High School Graduate, Pianist, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 22
South Jersey high school graduate, talented pianist, and devoted father Steven Dennis Scalzi died suddenly in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, Aug. 13. He was 22.
Born at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Washington Township, Steven attended Chestnut Assembly of God and more recently Victory Assembly of God in Pittsgrove, his obituary says.
Steven was known for his endlessly curious mind, his caring heart, and his talent for music, especially playing the piano.
Above all, Steven is remembered for embracing his role as a loving and devoted father to his daughter, Luna Alice Rae Scalzi.
In addition…
