Hackensack, NJ
Obituaries
Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says
Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says A 21-year-old Bergen County native killed last week in a motor vehicle accident is being remembered as an incredible friend who made a tremendous impact on his college's campus. University of Maryland undergraduate student and Cresskill native Zachary Garcia died Sunday, Sept. 9 when the Toyota Camry he was riding in with four of his Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brothers slid of Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania and overturned, authorities said. Garcia was killed, despite having been wearing his seatbelt, while the other occupants were transported to the hospital, police said. More than $126,000…

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by Cecilia Levine
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Obituaries
TRIBUTE: John Brennan Of Edgewater, 23, Was 'Genuine, Talented Pianist, Friend To All' TRIBUTE: John Brennan Of Edgewater, 23, Was 'Genuine, Talented Pianist, Friend To All'
Tribute: John Brennan Of Edgewater, 23, Was 'Genuine, Talented Pianist, Friend To All' John Patrick Brennan of Edgewater died on Saturday, July 28. He was 23 years old. Born to Joseph and Mayda Brennan, John attended the Eleanor Van Gelder Elementary School and Leonia Middle School. He graduated from Leonia High School and attended classes at Bergen Community College. The Fairview resident was remembered as kind and caring with a kindred sprit and a passion for cars. He loved snowboarding, wakeboarding, skateboarding -- almost anything using a board. He also enjoyed playing piano. He was a good friend to many and deeply loved by his family. Condolences poured in. "You …

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by Cecilia Levine
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Police & Fire
Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49, Stuns, Saddens Community Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49, Stuns, Saddens Community
Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49, Stuns, Saddens Community He was considered a solid man, a great dad, a reliable firefighter – which is why so many were as saddened as they were shocked to hear Monday that Mahwah firefighter Giovanni Pertuz had died. Township fire officials were preparing an official release about the death of the popular "Gio" Pertuz, the 49-year-old president of Co. 2 and proud married father of two. “Loved his kids. A great dad,” a colleague said. “We’re all a bit devastated.” A Hackensack native, Pertuz owned Master Fire and Electric on Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah, which installed, service and inspected fire alarm s…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Police & Fire
Community Devastated By Sudden Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49 Community Devastated By Sudden Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49
Community Devastated By Sudden Death Of Popular Mahwah Firefighter, 49 He was considered a solid man, a great dad, a reliable firefighter – which is why so many were as saddened as they were shocked to hear Monday that Mahwah firefighter Giovanni Pertuz had died. Township fire officials were preparing an official release about the death of the popular "Gio" Pertuz, the 49-year-old president of Co. 2 and proud married father of two. “Loved his kids. A great dad,” a colleague said. “We’re all a bit devastated.” A Hackensack native, Pertuz owned Master Fire and Electric on Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah, which installed, service and inspected fire alarm …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fairfield, CT
Obituaries
Fairfield's Bobby Chizmazia, 24, Remembered As 'Kind, Beautiful Star' Fairfield's Bobby Chizmazia, 24, Remembered As 'Kind, Beautiful Star'
Fairfield's Bobby Chizmazia, 24, Remembered As 'Kind, Beautiful Star' Bobby Chizmazia of Bridgeport and formerly Fairfield died on June 24. The 24-year-old was remembered fondly by those who knew him -- and those who didn't. Many people left condolences for the family on a GoFundMe for Chizmazia's burial, which had raised more than $3,000 as of Wednesday evening. "Didn't know Bobby as well as I should have, but every-time I saw him so was kind and full of energy," said Griffin Cummings.  "My heart and thoughts go out to Bobby and his family." "Bobby, you were a beautiful star on Earth and definitely in your parent's eyes," Lyn…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
TRIBUTE: North Haledon Mom Nicole Sapena Was 'Nurturing, Devoted' TRIBUTE: North Haledon Mom Nicole Sapena Was 'Nurturing, Devoted'
Tribute: North Haledon Mom Nicole Sapena Was 'Nurturing, Devoted' Nurturing. Loving. Devoted. Those are just some of the words that friends, neighbors and family used to describe Nicole Sapena of North Haledon, who died on June 5 at 34 years old. "She was so special in so many ways but most of all, how she loved and nurtured our two little babies," her husband Michael Sapena said. "Her beautiful and loving spirit will live on in our little angels forever. The love that she gave our family was always overflowing and uncompromising. "To say we are eternally heart broken doesn’t even begin to express how much we will miss her!" Fr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Obituaries
Third Young Death Since December Shakes Saddle Brook Third Young Death Since December Shakes Saddle Brook
Third Young Death Since December Shakes Saddle Brook At the request of the family, details have been removed. A young Saddle Brook man died suddenly over the weekend. Many expressed extreme grief, noting that the 20-year-old resident was the third township high school student or alumnus to die this school year, joining Brooke Costanzo and Andrew Gutierrez. "The township is heart-broken over the sudden and untimely passing of yet another young resident," Mayor Robert White told Daily Voice. "Our deepest condolences to the families," the mayor said. "May they find peace and comfort during this difficult time."

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by Cecilia Levine