Bayonne Police Officer Joe Giordano Dies Suddenly, 43 Bayonne Police Officer Joe Giordano Dies Suddenly, 43 Bayonne Police Officer Joe Giordano Dies Suddenly, 43
Bayonne Police Officer Joe Giordano Dies Suddenly, 43 A Bayonne police officer with deep ties to the city, former Newark teacher and longtime youth baseball coach died suddenly at 43 years old, according to his obituary from Bayonne Memorial Home.  Joseph "Joe" Giordano was living in Rutherford with his family when he died Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to his obituary on the funeral home website. Giordano graduated from St. Peter's Prep and Kean University before spending a decade as a physical education and health teacher with Newark Public Schools, his obituary reads. He later began a career in law enforcement, serving the Bayonne Police D…
Streets Closed For First Responder's Funeral: Neptune PD Streets Closed For First Responder's Funeral: Neptune PD Streets Closed For First Responder's Funeral: Neptune PD
Streets Closed For First Responder's Funeral: Neptune PD Neptune will be honoring one of its own on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Funeral services are being held for Neptune Township EMS Chief Bil Rosen, who died while on duty on Monday, Aug. 3. He was 59 years old. Due to the funeral, Jumping Brook Rd will be closed between Route 33 and West Jumping Brook Rd between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and West Bangs Ave will be closed between West Lake Ave and Louisville Ave between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Officers will be present at the road closures to allow residents living in the area to access their homes, police said. Rosen is being remembered as "a…
UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother'
UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' A Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship died after suffering an apparent heart attack. Allan Nascimento was found unresponsive on the morning of Monday, Aug. 3, the UFC announced. The flyweight and São Paulo native was 34 years old. Nicknamed "Puro Osso," which means "All Bones" in Portuguese, Nascimento made six appearances in the UFC, posting a 4-2 record inside the Octagon. "A fixture on the doorstep of the Top 15, Nascimento was a constant presence alongside his teammates whenever they made the walk, sharing an especial…
NJ Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials NJ Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials NJ Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials
NJ Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials A New Jersey police department is mourning the loss of one of its detectives who died after a battle with a rare cancer. Evesham detective Jared Halpern died on Monday, Aug. 3, after his second battle with rare germ cell cancer, his department said. He was 43 years old. He is survived by his wife, Jillian Halpern, and their two children, Paige and Hunter, who were the center of his life, according to his obituary on the Bradley Funeral Home website. He was remembered as a devoted husband and father who treasured spending time with his family above all else. Halpern graduated from East Brun…
NJ Dad Brian Babich Dies Suddenly On Family Vacation, Loved Ones Say NJ Dad Brian Babich Dies Suddenly On Family Vacation, Loved Ones Say NJ Dad Brian Babich Dies Suddenly On Family Vacation, Loved Ones Say
NJ Dad Brian Babich Dies Suddenly On Family Vacation, Loved Ones Say A New Jersey husband and father whose loved ones say died suddenly while on a family vacation is being remembered for his humor, kindness and devotion to his loved ones. Brian Leonard Babich died on Wednesday, July 29, according to his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website. He was 54 years old. As of Monday, Aug. 3, more than $16,000 had been raised through a GoFundMe organized by Samantha Liew to support Babich's family as they cope with his sudden loss and unexpected financial challenges.  "Brian Babich was the kind of person who brought laughter and wa…
NJ Dad Dies Suddenly At 44: Remembering George Moscoso NJ Dad Dies Suddenly At 44: Remembering George Moscoso NJ Dad Dies Suddenly At 44: Remembering George Moscoso
NJ Dad Dies Suddenly At 44: Remembering George Moscoso A New Jersey community has raised nearly $20,000 to support the family of George Robert Moscoso, a 44-year-old father of two who died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his family. The fundraiser, organized by Jennifer VanGlahn for Lisa Moscoso, says George's death left behind his daughters, 12-year-old Camila and 8-year-old Olivia, while their mother, Lisa, now faces funeral expenses and financial hardship. According to the campaign, George's longstanding health challenges meant he had very limited life insurance, and his death left the family …
Funeral Set For Former Watchung Hills Football Player Killed In Boat Crash Funeral Set For Former Watchung Hills Football Player Killed In Boat Crash Funeral Set For Former Watchung Hills Football Player Killed In Boat Crash
Funeral Set For Former Watchung Hills Football Player Killed In Boat Crash Services have been set for Michael Bereheiko, the 26-year-old boat passenger killed when the vessel struck a channel marker in Barnegat Bay last weekend. Bereheiko grew up in North Plainfield and later moved to Green Brook, according to his obituary on the Higgins Home for Funerals. He played varsity football for Watchung Hills Regional High School (Class of 2017) and was affectionately known as "Bear" to his teammates.  He went on to study heavy diesel mechanics at Lincoln Tech and had been working for Schifano Construction Corporation as a member of IUOE Local 825…
Carpenter Dies Surfing With Son At Jersey Shore, 56 Carpenter Dies Surfing With Son At Jersey Shore, 56 Carpenter Dies Surfing With Son At Jersey Shore, 56
Carpenter Dies Surfing With Son At Jersey Shore, 56 Kevin F. Kennedy, of Toms River, died after suffering a medical emergency while surfing with his son, Jack, according to a GoFundMe launched for his family. He was 56 years old. "Kevin left this world doing what he cherished most—surfing in the ocean, a lifelong passion that brought him peace and joy," Margaret Rizzo, who organized the GoFundMe wrote. "His final moments were spent in the water, with his son Jack beside him, and the ocean's salt and sand still clinging to him—a poetic farewell that echoed his deepest wishes." Kevin, Kristina, and Jack Kennedy GoFundMe photo Kenn…
NJ's Bobby Tarrant Dies Suddenly, 40 NJ's Bobby Tarrant Dies Suddenly, 40 NJ's Bobby Tarrant Dies Suddenly, 40
NJ's Bobby Tarrant Dies Suddenly, 40 A New Jersey family is mourning the unexpected loss of Robert John "Bobby" Tarrant, who died on Tuesday, July 21. He was 40 years old. A GoFundMe created by Reilley Bonilla had raised more than $10,000 as of Friday, July 24, to help cover funeral and memorial expenses. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially riding ATVs and dirt bikes, participating in water sports, and working in construction, according to his obituary on the Synowicki Funeral Home website and the fundraiser. Friends and family said he built lasting memories with those closest to him and was known for his loyalty, ge…
NJ Siblings Killed In Boat Crash Laid To Rest NJ Siblings Killed In Boat Crash Laid To Rest NJ Siblings Killed In Boat Crash Laid To Rest
NJ Siblings Killed In Boat Crash Laid To Rest Two New Jersey siblings killed in a weekend boating crash are being laid to rest. Mya Golabek, 9, and Sigmund Golabek, 7, of Forked River have been identified as the two victims killed in a boat crash in Barnegat Bay on Sunday, July 19, as first reported by NJ Advance Media. Their obituaries (Mya's and Sugmund's) were shared by the Riggs Funeral Home At 9:09 p.m., Tidewater Custom 280, a 30-foot vessel, struck an Intercoastal Waterway channel marker, causing two children to be ejected into the water, according to Charles Marchan, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police. The children w…
Franklin Twp Mother Of Two Mourned After Struck By Vehicle Franklin Twp Mother Of Two Mourned After Struck By Vehicle Franklin Twp Mother Of Two Mourned After Struck By Vehicle
Franklin Twp Mother Of Two Mourned After Struck By Vehicle Loved ones have identified the victim of a deadly Central Jersey pedestrian crash as a mother of two. Radika Eagar, 52, was struck and killed by a vehicle in Franklin Township on Wednesday, July 15, according to her obituary from the Gleason Funeral Home website. At 8:35 p.m., officers responded to Hamilton Street and Francis Street after Eagar was struck by a Toyota Corolla while attempting to cross the street, as previously reported by Daily Voice. She was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. A native of Guyana, Eagar move to the United States in 2002 with her husband, Kenrick…
Bodybuilding NJ Lifeguard, 24, Dies Weeks Out From Coast Guard Pilot License Bodybuilding NJ Lifeguard, 24, Dies Weeks Out From Coast Guard Pilot License Bodybuilding NJ Lifeguard, 24, Dies Weeks Out From Coast Guard Pilot License
Bodybuilding NJ Lifeguard, 24, Dies Weeks Out From Coast Guard Pilot License A 24-year-old former New Jersey lifeguard who was just weeks away from completing flight school and becoming a Coast Guard pilot was killed over the Fourth of July weekend. Christian "Crik" Riozzi-Bodine, a Shark River Hills native, died on Sunday, July 5 in an accident in Austin, Texas, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Memorial Home website.  Details about the incident were not immediately available. Riozzi-Bodine had graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 2024 and earned his commission as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. Upon completing flight school he would've…