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Ramsey's TJ Hayes Dies Year After Father At 34 Years Old
A 34-year-old Ramsey man has died, leaving his family facing another heartbreaking loss just one year after his father passed away.
Thomas B. Hayes Jr., also known as TJ Hayes, died on Sunday, March 8, according to his obituary on the Van Emburgh-Sneider Funeral Home website.
A GoFundMe launched by Claudine Porracchio had raised more than $7,000 as of press time to help Hayes’ mother with funeral expenses and other unexpected costs.
“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected loss of my cousin, TJ,” the fundraiser reads. “He was a hard-working, quiet, and witty person whose lov…
Lodi Firefighter Dies Saving His Daughter: 'Hero In Uniform And At Home'
A longtime Lodi volunteer firefighter and North Bergen father has died five months after he was struck by a car, leaving him with a traumatic brain injury, according to his obituary and a family update.
Pedro Manuel Jimenez, 44, of North Bergen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 30, according to his obituary posted by Voorhees Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Megan Dwyer-Jimenez; daughters Orla and Neila; parents Pedro Jimenez and Gladys Jimenez; siblings, Diosdada Cordero, Vickyana Jimenez, Jason Jimenez, Randy Jimenez, and Scarlet Jimenez; and his in-laws, Dennis…
NJ Boy Daniel Spencer Diaz Dies, 14
The Elizabeth community is mourning the death of 14-year-old Daniel Spencer Diaz, as family and friends remember a boy they call “the best human.”
Diaz died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, his mother, Evelyn wrote on a GoFundMe. She described Daniel as a “bright and loving 14-year-old” who faced challenges related to his diagnosis of ADHD, ODD, and other disorders.
“Despite these struggles, Daniel had a heart full of compassion,” Diaz wrote. “He was always looking out for others, making sure his family and friends were okay, and finding joy in simple things like playing outside.”
Daniel also h…
After Years Of Private Health Battle, Bergen County Marine Vet, Father John Formoso Dies
John Formoso, 54, of River Edge, died on Thursday, Feb. 19, according to his obituary on the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home website. He was 54 years old.
Born in Brooklyn to Faustina (née Cueto) and Juan Formosa, Formoso earned his Bachelor’s degree in political science, was a highly-decorated U.S. Marine veteran, his obituary says. He worked as a medical sales representative with Abbott Medical for many years.
A GoFundMe launched by Carmen Formoso-Adamcik said Formoso "privately navigated devastating illnesses acquired from toxic exposure decades ago while serving as a Motor Transpo…
Support Swells After Rutgers Student Killed In Route 27 Crash
Amber Torres was set to graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in science before the 22-year-old Colonia resident was killed in a car crash on Route 27 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family.
"Amber was a cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, girlfriend and best friend. She was the kind of person who lit up every room she walked into," Niove Ramirez, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "Her smile was contagious, her heart was generous, and she always put others before herself. She had a way of making everyone feel seen, valued, and lo…
