Cecilia Levine

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Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
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Chris Chmura Of Hackettstown Dies Months After Cancer Diagnosis: 'He Never Met A Stranger' Chris Chmura Of Hackettstown Dies Months After Cancer Diagnosis: 'He Never Met A Stranger' Chris Chmura Of Hackettstown Dies Months After Cancer Diagnosis: 'He Never Met A Stranger'
Chris Chmura Of Hackettstown Dies Months After Cancer Diagnosis: 'He Never Met A Stranger' Chris Chmura of Hackettstown died after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 41 years old. "As he pointed out, he lived for 40 years without the cancer and the cancer never lived without him," his obituary reads. "When he died, the cancer died, so in the end he won his battle." More than $16,600 had been raised as of June 24 on a GoFundMe in honor of Chmura. The Roxbury native was diagnosed with lung cancer and shortly after, received news that it metastasized to his bones. He fought against it for 44 days, family said. Those who knew Chmura said he was one of the nicest and fri…

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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Morris County Dog Who Wouldn't Leave Late Owner's Hospital Bed Has New Forever Family Morris County Dog Who Wouldn't Leave Late Owner's Hospital Bed Has New Forever Family Morris County Dog Who Wouldn't Leave Late Owner's Hospital Bed Has New Forever Family
Morris County Dog Who Wouldn't Leave Late Owner's Hospital Bed Has New Forever Family The dog who waited patiently next to his late owner's hospital bed in a viral photo has been adopted, according to the Morris County-based rescue who helped. The photo shows the lab mix next to the hospital bed of his owner, a volunteer at Eleventh Hour Rescue, who fell in love with him when all other adopters passed him up. Moose was found tied to a railroad sign in front of an animal shelter in rural Georgia in August 2017, Eleventh Hour Rescue said. Weeks went by and still, no one showed any interest in Moose. Shelter officials reached out to Eleventh Hour Rescue, the organization…

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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Rockaway Beautician Breann Rizzi Dies, 25 Rockaway Beautician Breann Rizzi Dies, 25 Rockaway Beautician Breann Rizzi Dies, 25
Rockaway Beautician Breann Rizzi Dies, 25 Breann Elizabeth Rizzi of Rockaway died suddenly at her home on June 20. She was 25 years old. A Dover native, Breann had a passion for sports and played soccer, basketball and baseball. She also was a cheerleader and played baseball. Breann pursued beauty school after graduating from Morris Knolls High School. She was a talented hair dresser and stylist with a special interest in hair coloring and makeup, her obituary says. Breann worked at Lorenzo Pasquale Hair Design and Pietrina's Hair & Nail Salon, and at Paws Fur Beauty Mobile Pet Grooming with her mother. Condolences pour…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Cassandra Colombrito Of Florham Park Leaves Behind Son, 8 Months Cassandra Colombrito Of Florham Park Leaves Behind Son, 8 Months Cassandra Colombrito Of Florham Park Leaves Behind Son, 8 Months
Cassandra Colombrito Of Florham Park Leaves Behind Son, 8 Months Cassandra “Cassie” Lynn Colombrito died unexpectedly on June 21. She was 26 years old. Born in Morris Town, Cassandra lived in Florham Park nearly all her life. She was remembered in her obituary for her wit, intelligence and loyalty. More than $1,800 had been raised as of Monday morning on a GoFundMe for her son, Vincent, 8 months. "She was only 26 years old, and no one was prepared for this," the campaign founder Thomas Colombrito wrote.  "Everyone is in complete shock and disbelief. Cassie was such a kind, loving girl, and the fact that she was taken so young has been heartbreaking." …

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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Best Delis In Morris County, According To Yelp Best Delis In Morris County, According To Yelp Best Delis In Morris County, According To Yelp
Best Delis In Morris County, According To Yelp Friendly owners. Fresh bread. And no skimping on the cold cuts. All of the highest-rated delis on Yelp share these commonalities. Here are some of Morris County's best delis, according to Yelp. Mimi’s Delicatessen, Madison: "Small hole in the wall type feel. One of those places you want to keep secret." Mimi's Deli in MadisonMimi's Deli A&A Fine Foods, Lincoln Park: "This place is unique, rare to find an Italian deli like this one anymore." A&A in Lincoln Park.A&A Fine Foods Paulie G’s Deli and Grill, Whippany: "The owner Paulie was just a super great friendly guy and …

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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Man Hospitalized After Being Struck By Train In Dover Man Hospitalized After Being Struck By Train In Dover Man Hospitalized After Being Struck By Train In Dover
Man Hospitalized After Being Struck By Train In Dover A man was taken to the hospital after being struck by an NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton line train in Dover over the weekend. The man was taken to Morristown Medical Center with unspecified injuries  just after 6 p.m. Friday, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. The train (1079) left from Hoboken at 5:12 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Mount Olive at 6:55 p.m. None of the 18 people on board were injured, the spokesperson said. They were accommodated by bus.

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Northern Highlands, NJ
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Midland Park Student Struggles To Keep Handicap-Accessible Home Midland Park Student Struggles To Keep Handicap-Accessible Home Midland Park Student Struggles To Keep Handicap-Accessible Home
Midland Park Student Struggles To Keep Handicap-Accessible Home A wheelchair-bound Midland Park man is turning to the community to help his family during tough financial times. Taylor DeYoung, 18 -- who has cerebral palsy -- has been living in the same Chamberlain Place home nearly all his life with his mom and two grandparents. But his grandmother and grandfather both died within 14 months of each other, and now DeYoung and his mother are trying make up the financial difference. DeYoung had raised more than $1,300 on a Facebook campaign as of Monday morning. DeYoung will continue school at Lincoln Tech.Taylor DeYoung He graduated from Midland Par…

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Northern Highlands, NJ
Obituaries
Midland Park Navy Sailor Dies In Afghanistan Midland Park Navy Sailor Dies In Afghanistan Midland Park Navy Sailor Dies In Afghanistan
Midland Park Navy Sailor Dies In Afghanistan Midland Park is mourning the loss of a U.S. Navy sailor who died in Afghanistan. Kevin Yali died on June 19 in an attack, a colleague said on Twitter.  He was 27 years old. A Paterson native, Yali served four separate deployments and had been working as a private contractor when he died, News12 reports. Kevin is survived by his parents, Oscar and Daisy Yali; as well as brothers Oscar Yali and Victor Patrocino. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. A funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. Cremation will b…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
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BONANZA Colombian Delights Opens In Hackensack BONANZA Colombian Delights Opens In Hackensack BONANZA Colombian Delights Opens In Hackensack
Bonanza Colombian Delights Opens In Hackensack Hackensack's downtown district has a new restaurant. BONANZA Colombian Delights officially opened on Main Street this weekend. Owners Jimmy and Omar wanted to give New Jersey a taste of authentic Colombian food and culture. "They know very well what Colombia is and what it has to offer to the world," the BONANZA website says. "They know that coffee is the icon, it is taste, it is the aroma that makes the difference and puts Colombia first.  "They know that the Colombian flavor is unique and that is why they dedicate themselves to creating each dish as a recipe for the house, in the comp…

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Garfield-Lodi, NJ
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Garfield's Huddle House Giving Away Free Pancakes Garfield's Huddle House Giving Away Free Pancakes Garfield's Huddle House Giving Away Free Pancakes
Garfield's Huddle House Giving Away Free Pancakes Huddle House in Garfield will be giving away free pancakes in honor of National Sweet Cakes Day. The Outwater Lane location is the only one in New Jersey participating in the June 25 promotion. All you have to do to get your free stack is follow the restaurant on social media or become a VIP customer. Bring your phone to show proof. Click here to follow Huddle House on Facebook.  Huddle House, 17 Outwater Lane, Garfield.

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