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Support Swells After Barnegat Father Of 3, 51 Dies Suddenly
Adam Jastrzebski, a 51-year-old Barnegat Township man, died on Thursday, Feb. 26, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family.
A lifelong Barnegat resident, Jastrzebski was often referred to as the "unofficial town mayor", John Jastrzebski, his brother, who organized the fundraiser wrote. Adam grew up playing soccer, basketball and baseball and spent his adulthood volunteering as a coach.
In 2004, Adam married Casey Sciarrillo and they raised their three kids, Sadie, Avery and Grayson, who survive him, according to the fundraiser.
"As his brother, my main concern is his fam…
Edison HS Student Killed In Route 1 Crash: 'Bright Light Full Of Kindness'
Karla Gamero, a junior at Edison High School, was killed in a car crash on Route 1 on Friday, Feb. 20, according to an obituary from the Walter Johnson Funeral Home website.
A fundraiser has been set up to support Gamero's family following her passing.
"Karla was a bright light — full of kindness, laughter, and dreams for the future," Maribel Davila, who organized the fundraiser wrote. "Whether it was her infectiously loud laugh...Karla made a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. She had big plans, a kind heart, and a spirit that will never be forgotten."
As of Wednesday, Feb…
Support Swells After Rutgers Student Killed In Route 27 Crash
Amber Torres was set to graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in science before the 22-year-old Colonia resident was killed in a car crash on Route 27 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family.
"Amber was a cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, girlfriend and best friend. She was the kind of person who lit up every room she walked into," Niove Ramirez, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "Her smile was contagious, her heart was generous, and she always put others before herself. She had a way of making everyone feel seen, valued, and lo…
After NJ Mom's Sudden Death, Young Daughter Raises $93K For Her And Her Sister
More than $90,000 has been raised for two New Jersey girls following the sudden death of their mother.
Melissa Conca of Manasquan, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, according to her obituary on the O'Brien Funeral Home website. She was 51 years old.
Conca's daughter, Ava Lamonica, started a GoFundMe campaign for her and her sister, Sophie, that had raised $93,000 as of Saturday, Feb. 21.
"Our lives changed forever when our mom passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart issue at just 51 years old. She was our beautiful best friend, and an amazing role model with a courageous soul who loved…
Jersey Shore High School Athlete Anthony Kulzy Jr. Dies, 15
Anthony Kulzy Jr., of Seaside Park, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at his home, according to his obituary on the Ryan Funeral Home website. He was 15 years old.
Born in Pequannock, Anthony was a student athlete at Central Regional High School in Berkeley Township, where he played baseball, basketball, and was on the cross country team, his obituary says.
An avid New York Yankees fan, Anthony loved playing sports, online gaming, watching TV with his dog, Gigi, and thought about becoming a history teacher, his obituary reads.
Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony …
Dream Of Raising Kids In NJ Ends In Heartbreak After 8-Year-Old's Sudden Death
A family that once dreamed of raising their children in New Jersey is now returning under heartbreaking circumstances, preparing to lay their 8-year-old son to rest after his sudden death.
Malachi James Nakamura, 8, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 20, after a brief illness, according to an obituary published by Anderson Mortuary. The family said they plan to relocate to New Jersey so Malachi can be laid to rest beside his grandfather and uncle.
According to a GoFundMe, which had raised nearly $30,000 as of press time, the move comes during an especially difficult…
Former Bloomfield Mayor, Wife Die Hours Apart After Nearly 70-Year Love Story
Former Bloomfield Mayor James P. Norton, 91, and his wife of nearly 70 years, Dorothy Victoria (Zelinski) Norton, 87, both died Saturday, Jan. 24, according to their obituary on the O’Boyle Funeral Home website. A source said the couple passed away just hours apart.
Dorothy Norton died surrounded by her husband and children at Morristown Memorial Hospital, and James Norton later died at their home, according to the obituary.
Dorothy was born in Jersey City and graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls in 1957, later working for New Jersey Bell Telephone Company in Montclair.…
Legendary NJ Comic Uncle Floyd Vivino Dies
Uncle Floyd Vivino, a fixture in New Jersey for many years, died at the age of 74, on Thursday, Jan. 22, his brother, Jerry, announced.
"With a heavy heart I am sad to announce the passing of my brother and everybody's favorite uncle, Floyd Vivino," Jerry Vivino wrote on Facebook. "After a 2 and a half year battle with ongoing health issues his curtain peacefully closed at 6:05pm on Thursday January 22nd. Rest in peace big brother. You will be missed, but always remembered by friends, family and your loving fans.... 10/19/1951 - 01/22/2026 🎶❤ ✝️❤🎹 The family will be holding a private …
Brick Mom Katy Davidson Dies, 40
Katy Davidson, a 40-year-old Brick resident died on Monday, Jan. 19 due to heart complications, two years after undergoing a heart transplant, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family.
"She was a daughter, a sister, a cousin, a niece, friends to many, and a mother of three," her sister Sam wrote on the fundraising page. "She loved fiercely, gave selflessly, and showed strength even when her body was tired. Her courage and resilience inspired everyone who knew her. Despite all she endured medically, she never lost her kindness, her warmth, or her love for her family and fri…
One Of NJ's Richest Residents, Mediacom Founder Rocco Commisso Dies At 76
Rocco B. Commisso, one of New Jersey’s richest residents and the billionaire founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Mediacom Communications, has died at age 76, the corporation announced in a statement that also ran as his obituary on the Vander Plaat Vermeulen Memorial Home website.
Commisso, of Saddle River, NJ, was listed on the Forbes 400 and had a reported net worth of $5.6 billion in 2025, according to Forbes. He was widely regarded as one of the most successful Italian immigrant entrepreneurs in the nation’s history, Mediacom said.
Born in 1949 in Marina di G…
