Morris County Native Robert Petrella Dies, 29
Morris County native Robert William Petrella died peacefully on Sept. 22, at home. He was 29 years old.
Born in Morristown and raised in Randolph, Petrella had been living in Jersey City since 2013 after garduating Magna Cum Laude with his BBA from Loyola University Maryland, his obituary says.
A certified public accountant (CPA), Petrella worked for Untracht Early, Florham Park, HedgeServ, N.Y., and most recently Hudson River Trading, N.Y.
Petrella was remembered for his sense of humor and positivity.
"We lost a tremendous son, brother and friend this weekend," his brother Steven wr…
Former Florham Park Exec Embezzled $325,000, Authorities Charge
A Florida man is accused of embezzling more than $325,000 from a Florham Park company while working as one of its executives, said authorities who charged him.
Hector Cardona, 49, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was the director of travel services for the Troy Corporation when he ran up a bill on the company credit card for personal expenses, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Florham Park Police Chief Joseph Orlando said.
Headquartered on Vreeland Road, Troy Corp develops and manufactures industrial performance materials (learn more here).
The corporation reported an allege…
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." …
Mahwah-Based DressBarn Closing All 650 Stores
DressBarn, the women's clothing chain, is closing all 650 of its stores after being in business for nearly 60 years.
Parent company Ascena Retail Group based in Mahwah said it plans to focus on its more profitable brands, such as Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant.
DressBarn CFO Steven Taylor said the chain "has not been operating at an acceptable level of profitability in today’s retail environment.”
Dressbarn has locations in Bloomfield, Edgewater, Hackensack, Kearny, Paramus, Westwood, Clifton, Florham Park, Parsippany, Wayne, Succasunna, Rockaway, Watchung, Union and more.
The closures w…
