Maria Sullivan Of River Edge, 35, Was Warm Teacher, Doting Mom
Maria Sullivan of River Edge is being remembered for her kindness in and out of the classroom.
The 35-year-old mom and teacher died after a battle with breast cancer on May 21.
More than $17,400 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Wednesday for her children, Molly (5), Keeva (3), and husband Michael.
Maria worked as a Kindergarten and first grade teacher at the Orchard School in Ridgewood where she "stressed not only academics to her students, but also the importance of treating one another with kindness and respect," her obituary says.
"A champion of the underdog, Maria …
BBQ Joint To Open In Shuttered Route 17 Macaroni Grill In Ramsey
Brothers Barbecue is coming to Bergen County.
The New Windsor, N.Y. restaurant will be opening in the shuttered Macaroni Grill on Route 17 in Ramsey, according to NorthJersey.com.
The restaurant is owned by brothers Gavin, Jamie, and Chris Farella.
The trio grew up in the Hudson Valley but learned Eastern Carolina barbecue during summers with their family in North Carolina, and their mom, Cheryll Farella, their website says.
Brothers Barbecue specializes in freshly smoked meats daily including pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chicken and sausage.
"The brick and wood interior al…
