Community Grieves At Sudden Passing Of Mahwah High School Junior, 16 Community Grieves At Sudden Passing Of Mahwah High School Junior, 16
Community Grieves At Sudden Passing Of Mahwah High School Junior, 16 A community united in grief as word spread of the death from heart failure of a 16-year-old Mahwah High School junior. A funeral service was scheduled this coming Tuesday for Marcus Kayal, a dedicated Class of ‘21 student and soccer player at Mahwah High School who responders said suddenly went into cardiac arrest and died early Friday. "This sudden passing leaves our school community truly saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with our dear friends, our colleagues and our students," Mahwah Schools Supt. C. Lauren Schoen wrote in a notice to parents. Marcus’s parents, George and Deborah, …
Services Scheduled For Popular Westchester Restaurant Owner, 65 Services Scheduled For Popular Westchester Restaurant Owner, 65
Services Scheduled For Popular Westchester Restaurant Owner, 65 Memorial services have been announced for John Ambrose, who died unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 16, at the age of 65, one week shy of his 66th birthday. Ambrose, who was born in the Bronx, was known throughout the area as a Westchester restauranteur for more than 40 years. He owned and operated the Crab Shanty restaurant, Seaside Johnnie's and most recently, the Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Rye. "He will forever be remembered for his warm smile, quick wit and tropical Tiki attire of colorful shorts, Tommy Bahama shirts and a wide collection of hats," his obituary said. He is survived by …
Former Ossining Police Sergeant, Randy E. Jefferson, Of Peekskill, Dies At 59 Former Ossining Police Sergeant, Randy E. Jefferson, Of Peekskill, Dies At 59
Former Ossining Police Sergeant, Randy E. Jefferson, Of Peekskill, Dies At 59 Randy E. Jefferson of Peekskill died on Tuesday, July 16. He was 59 years old.  Randy was born in Windsor, NC to Thomas and Viola Jefferson. He was baptized in the Star Bethlehem Baptist Church. In 1981, Randy began a 20-plus-year career in the Ossining Police Department, advancing in rank to Sergeant. Randy inspired youth and adults in his community with his uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. He began a second professional career in the kitchen—cooking was his lifelong passion. Randy truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. Cherishing …
Kearny Little League Coach Norman Arcos, 46, Leaves Behind 3 Children Kearny Little League Coach Norman Arcos, 46, Leaves Behind 3 Children
Kearny Little League Coach Norman Arcos, 46, Leaves Behind 3 Children Norman Arcos, a father of three and volunteer with Kearny's baseball program, died suddenly on July 2. He was 46.  A lifelong New Jersey resident, he was born in Ecuador and worked in the IT department at Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway for the last 15 years.  He was an assistant coach with the Kearny U-8 Little League Rec and All Star Baseball programs.  He was the father of Giovanni, aged 8, as well as Sarah Espinel and Chris Dodd. He is also survived by his wife Tina Dodd, parents Carlos and Beatriz Arcos, siblings Carlos Arcos, Beatriz Aquino, and Ana Paton,  a…
Pascack Valley Junior Police Academy: Most Recruits Ever In NJ Get CPR Certification Pascack Valley Junior Police Academy: Most Recruits Ever In NJ Get CPR Certification
Pascack Valley Junior Police Academy: Most Recruits Ever In NJ Get CPR Certification Nearly 100 members of the Pascack Junior Police Academy will be certified in CPR – the largest number ever in New Jersey, authorities said. LifeSavers and the American Heart Association are donating the instructional kits for every recruit, ages 10 to 14, they said. Police from Washington Township, Westwood and Emerson coordinate and direct the Pascack Valley JPA, the oldest and largest junior police academy in Bergen County. The event will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Westwood Regional High School, 701 Ridgewood Road in Washington Township. ****** VIDEO: The rash of vehicle thefts and b…
TRIBUTE: Last Alarm Call To Sound For Veteran Totowa Firefighter Neil Colella, 80 TRIBUTE: Last Alarm Call To Sound For Veteran Totowa Firefighter Neil Colella, 80
Tribute: Last Alarm Call To Sound For Veteran Totowa Firefighter Neil Colella, 80 A chair with his gear will be placed outside Totowa Fire Rescue 4 when the last alarm call is sounded Friday for veteran firefighter Neil J. Colella. A volunteer firefighter for more than 45 years, Colella died Tuesday. He was 80. His funeral Mass is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. James of the Marches Church, followed by entombment at Laurel Grove Cemetery, both in Totowa. Born in Paterson on April 11, 1939 – one of 10 children -- Colella retired as a mail handler for the USPS in the Silk City. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Post #6574 in Totowa and of the Totowa Happy …
Am I Doing All I Can To Avoid A Heart Attack? Am I Doing All I Can To Avoid A Heart Attack?
Am I Doing All I Can To Avoid A Heart Attack? Eating right, exercising and not smoking are all the obvious lifestyle changes you can incorporate into your everyday routine to help lower your risk for heart disease. Still, there are a few other risk factors that are just as important, if not more so, than the lifestyle factors I mentioned above. The first is high cholesterol. Did you know that not all cases of high cholesterol are due to lifestyle changes? Some are inherited. In fact, one in 300 people have what’s known as familiar hypercholesterolemia, which is a genetic disorder that results in extremely high cholesterol levels. If you…
Am I Doing All I Can To Avoid A Heart Attack? Am I Doing All I Can To Avoid A Heart Attack?
Am I Doing All I Can To Avoid A Heart Attack? Eating right, exercising and not smoking are all the obvious lifestyle changes you can incorporate into your everyday routine to help lower your risk for heart disease. Still, there are a few other risk factors that are just as important, if not more so, than the lifestyle factors I mentioned above. The first is high cholesterol. Did you know that not all cases of high cholesterol are due to lifestyle changes? Some are inherited. In fact, one in 300 people have what’s known as familiar hypercholesterolemia, which is a genetic disorder that results in extremely high cholesterol levels. If you…
American Heart Association Names HRHCare CMO As Co-Chair Of New Community Impact Committee American Heart Association Names HRHCare CMO As Co-Chair Of New Community Impact Committee
American Heart Association Names Hrhcare CMO As Co-Chair Of New Community Impact Committee Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare) is pleased to announce that HRHCare Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sophia McIntyre has been named Co-Chair of the American Heart Association’s new Community Impact Committee (CIC). This committee is tasked with building a culture of health in the Westchester community, while improving cardiovascular health for all. The CIC is a standing committee of the Westchester American Heart Regional Board and is responsible for advising the Board on local and statewide health issues related to cardiovascular disease and on programs it supports or initiates. After completi…
Lights Out: Final Year For Demarest Teen's Christmas Display Lights Out: Final Year For Demarest Teen's Christmas Display
Lights Out: Final Year For Demarest Teen's Christmas Display Demarest won't be quite as bright next Christmas. This will be the last season that 17-year-old Daniel Eisenberg will have his display up before his upcoming move to Florida. The Northern Valley Regional High School student created Lights On Evergreen -- which boasts more than 100,000-bulbs programmed to several songs -- years ago as a tribute to his late mother, raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. Stop by 38 Evergreen Place in Demarest between 4:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. now through Christmas for one last look.
Rachel Calabrese Of Wyckoff Dies, 34 Rachel Calabrese Of Wyckoff Dies, 34
Rachel Calabrese Of Wyckoff Dies, 34 Wyckoff native Rachel Corinne Calabrese died Tuesday, Oct. 2. She was 34 years old. Rachel graduated from Suffolk University in Boston, where she moved to in 2009, her obituary says. She had been working as a regional account manager for Comcast. Surviving Rachel are her parents, Frank and Linda Calabrese; brother Mike Calabrese and his wife Erin; along with her niece Madelyn and nephew Max. Donations in Rachel's memory may be made to the American Heart Association.
North Jersey Native, U.S. Marine William 'Billy' Kumberger Dies, 46 North Jersey Native, U.S. Marine William 'Billy' Kumberger Dies, 46
North Jersey Native, U.S. Marine William 'Billy' Kumberger Dies, 46 North Jersey native and U.S. Marine William "Billy" Anthony Kumberger passed away surrounded by family at Honor Health-Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Aug. 27. He was 46 years old. A memorial will be held Sunday, Sept. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. Born in Englewood, Billy graduated from Teaneck High School in 1990 before englisting in the U.S. Marine Corps the following year. He served four years of active duty including Operation Restore Hope in Somalia and contended with the Haitian refugee crisis while stationed in Guantanamo Bay, accor…