Woodland Park Crossing Guard Died Doing What She Loved: Protecting Children
Jean M. Schultz, a cherished North Jersey crossing guard killed this week while helping children cross the street, is being remembered for the kindness, warmth, and care she brought to local families.
Schultz died Monday, May 4 at her post in Woodland Park. She was 80 years old.
Born in Lawrence, MA, on Oct. 8, 1945, Schultz spent most of her adult life in Kearny before moving to Woodland Park 20 years ago, according to her obituary on the Prout Funeral Home website. She worked for many years at The Bank of New York and later at Chase Bank before retiring and becoming a cros…
Longtime Manasquan School Board Member Drunkenly Crashed Car Into Home
Thomas Pellegrino, who serves on the Manasquan School Board, was arrested earlier this month after he crashed his car into a home, authorities said.
At 2:10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, officers responded to a residence on Ridge Avenue and found two parked vehicles on Newark Avenue had been struck before a car driven by Pellegrino. crashed into the front of the residence on Ridge Avenue, Manasquan police said.
Pellegrino, 58, was charged with operating under influence of liquor or drugs, refusal to submit to chemical test, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, among other cha…
82-Year-Old Caldwell Barber Charged In Deadly Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor
An 82-year-old West Caldwell man and longtime barber in the community has been charged after a fatal hit and run crash in Caldwell, authorities announced Monday, March 9.
At 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, Caldwell police responded to the 400 block of Bloomfield Avenue and found Sharon Thomas, a 56-year-old Caldwell woman, unconscious in the roadway, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said.
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Thomas had exited an NJ Transit bus and was crossing Bloomfield Avenue when she was hit by a vehicle, Stephens said. Angelo Lotrecchiano, the driver of the vehicle, exi…
Owner Of Over 80-Year-Old Bakery, Community Pillar From Harrison Dies
A longtime Westchester County resident and member of the family behind one of the Bronx’s most beloved bakeries has died.
Harrison resident Anthony J. Artuso Sr., the owner of Artuso Pastry Shop in the Bronx, died on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the age of 78, according to his obituary.
For decades, Artuso carried on his family’s legacy at the iconic 80-year-old bakery in Little Italy that has served generations of customers.
Born on June 16, 1947, in the Belmont section of the Bronx to Vincent and Betty Artuso, Artuso briefly studied engineering at RCA School of …
Bethel Firefighter Hunter Quinn Dies Suddenly, 31
Standing 6-foot-5, Hunter Pivec Quinn towered over most people, but he had no problem kneeling to meet someone eye to eye to lend a helping hand, loved ones said.
The 31-year-old Bethel volunteer firefighter died on Jan. 17, and since then, tributes and memorials have poured in, highlighting Quinn's compassion, talents, and brave spirit. His loved ones did not release a cause of death.
"Hunter was an amazing son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, friend, and boyfriend," his family wrote in his obituary. "He had a huge heart and loved his family dearly. Hunter poured his heart and soul…
29-Year Veteran Of Haverstraw Police Department Dies, Leaves 'Legacy Of Service'
A police department in Rockland County is mourning the loss of a retired lieutenant who served the department for nearly three decades.
The death of former Lieutenant John Hickey, who spent 29 years with the Haverstraw Police Department, was announced on Saturday, Jan. 3.
Throughout his long career, Hickey rose through the ranks from patrolman to sergeant, detective sergeant, and ultimately lieutenant, according to the department.
He retired from the department in 2017.
Police officials said Hickey was known for his dedication, professionalism, and strong commitment to t…
'Beacon Of Light': East Hartford Man Killed In I-84 Crash Remembered For Life Of Service
The family of a Connecticut man killed in an I-84 pileup earlier this month said he lived a life defined by generosity, service, and love for others.
John Henry Farrell III, 39, of East Hartford, died Dec. 17 after another vehicle crashed into his car near Exit 55, Connecticut State Police said.
His loved ones described Farrell as a source of compassion and warmth in his obituary.
John Henry found joy in knitting, enjoying exotic cuisines, spending time in nature, and sharing memorable moments with his cherished nephews. He loved going to Broadway plays and concerts, and was a devote…
Penn Police Officer, Yardley Dad Tomasz Czarnuszewicz Dies At 34
A University of Pennsylvania police officer, father, and New Jersey native has died, leaving behind a young daughter and a community shaped by his years of public service.
Tomasz Andrzej Czarnuszewicz, 34, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, in Hopewell, New Jersey, according to J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Czarnuszewicz spent his life committed to protecting others, building a career in public safety that spanned multiple agencies. He began working as a security officer at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before serving as a corrections …
Vineland Group Home Staff, Owner Charged With Abuse Of Elderly Resident: AG
The Pennsylvania-based owner of a South Jersey group home and several staff members have been charged in connection with the neglect and abuse of an elderly resident, state officials said Monday, Nov. 3.
Elwyn Pennsylvania Delaware Inc., based in Elwyn, PA, and employee Gwendolyn Singletary were arraigned on Monday, Oct. 20, before Cumberland County Superior Court Judge Cristen P. D’Arrigo on charges of neglect of an elderly or disabled person and conspiracy to commit neglect, both third-degree crimes, officials said. Singletary also faces a fourth-degree charge of assault on an institutiona…
