Co-Owner Of Bergen County's Pampered Pooches Dies Suddenly, 44 Co-Owner Of Bergen County's Pampered Pooches Dies Suddenly, 44
Co-Owner Of Bergen County's Pampered Pooches Dies Suddenly, 44 A North Jersey business owner died suddenly at home earlier this month, leaving behind his fiancée, young son, and a grieving family. Raul Carlos De La Cruz, 44, died on Monday, April 6, at his home in Bloomfield, according to his obituary on the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home website. De La Cruz immigrated to the United States in 1998 and lived in Kearny, North Arlington, and Lyndhurst before moving to Bloomfield about a year ago, his obituary reads. He worked for a marketing company for more than 10 years and was also his fiancée’s business partner in Pampered Pooches. A GoFun…
Virginia Teen Whose Family Fled Violence In Guatemala Killed At Spring Break Gathering Virginia Teen Whose Family Fled Violence In Guatemala Killed At Spring Break Gathering
Virginia Teen Whose Family Fled Violence In Guatemala Killed At Spring Break Gathering A teen whose family fled from Guatemala to Virginia to escape violence has been identified as the person killed during a Spring Break gathering. Friends and family are mourning the loss of 17-year-old Keny Martinez-Rodriguez, a student at Deep Creek High School, "with his whole life ahead of him," who was shot and killed late on Wednesday night. Shortly after 11 p.m. on April 8, officers from the Chesapeake Police Department were called to a home in the 900 block of Landing Creek Drive, where they found Martinez-Rodriguez suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed …
Support Swells After Manalapan Family Loses Home, Dog In Fire Support Swells After Manalapan Family Loses Home, Dog In Fire
Support Swells After Manalapan Family Loses Home, Dog In Fire The community is coming together to support a family in Manalapan that lost their home in a fire on Saturday, April 11. At 2 p.m., firefighters responded to Regency Way and were met with heavy fire conditions and worked to bring the fire under control as numerous other departments responded, the Manalapan Fire Department said.  A fundraiser has been set up to support the homeowners, Alan and Sab Bright. "Alan and Sab Bright have been pillars of the Manalapan community for decades. Alan has dedicated countless hours as a volunteer for the Manalapan Soccer Club, while Sab has served as …
Rahway Cop, Nurse Wife, Baby Lose Home In Fire Rahway Cop, Nurse Wife, Baby Lose Home In Fire
Rahway Cop, Nurse Wife, Baby Lose Home In Fire A New Jersey police officer, his wife, and young daughter were left homeless after a fast-moving fire, local police organizations said in launching a campaign for their recovery. The family lost their home within minutes as flames tore through the Howell property on Saturday, April 11. A GoFundMe has been set up by the Rahway PBA to help the family recover. “This family has always been there to help others—both in their professional roles and as caring neighbors,” the fundraiser says. “Now, they are facing an unimaginable loss and need our support more than ever.” The fire also destroyed a…
Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala
Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala A Maryland father killed in a workplace accident is being remembered by his family as a devoted provider and proud member of his hometown, as loved ones now work to bring his body home to Guatemala. Leonicio Velasquez-Morales died on the morning of Monday, April 6, after a job-related accident, according to a fundraiser organized by his son, Jerry Velasquez. He had spent the past decade in the United States supporting his family while staying closely tied to his village of Boxoncan, a place relatives say he never stopped representing. “Leonicio Velasquez-Morales was a father, grandfather, …
Reisterstown Dad Alex Nazimok Dies Unexpectedly After Routine Appointment For Pickleball Injury Reisterstown Dad Alex Nazimok Dies Unexpectedly After Routine Appointment For Pickleball Injury
Reisterstown Dad Alex Nazimok Dies Unexpectedly After Routine Appointment For Pickleball Injury A Maryland father is dead after what was supposed to be a routine follow-up appointment for an ankle injury he suffered playing pickleball. Now his Reisterstown family has more questions than answers. Alex Nazimok died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7, following a post-surgery doctor's visit to change his cast to a walking boot, according to his family. What was expected to be a simple appointment turned into an unimaginable loss. "Our family is currently waiting on results from the autopsy to determine the exact cause of death," his daughter explained. "Alex was an active and lively man …
Popular Bergen County Taco Spot Sold, Closing This Month Popular Bergen County Taco Spot Sold, Closing This Month
Popular Bergen County Taco Spot Sold, Closing This Month A popular taco spot in Bergen County is closing after four years in business, according to an announcement from its owners. Uno Más will have its final day of service on Saturday, April 18, the restaurant shared in a Facebook post on Wednesday, April 8. “With full hearts, we are sharing the news that we have sold Uno Más and our final day of service will be Saturday, April 18th!” the post reads. The owners, Dan and Joe Grey, thanked the community for its support since opening. “These past four years of serving this wonderful community have been nothing short of incredible, and we cannot e…
‘I Love You MORE’: Eldersburg Wife Shares Details Of Final Call Before Husband’s Sudden Death ‘I Love You MORE’: Eldersburg Wife Shares Details Of Final Call Before Husband’s Sudden Death
‘I Love You More’: Eldersburg Wife Shares Details Of Final Call Before Husband’s Sudden Death A Maryland woman says her real-life fairytale came to a sudden and heartbreaking end after losing her husband of 30 years, minutes after their final conversation. “Fairytales are supposed to be ‘happily ever after’ and always have happy endings, but sadly two weeks ago mine came to a very unexpected and shocking end,” Sue Anders wrote in a touching tribute. Her husband, Kerry Anders, of Eldersburg, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, after a medical emergency at Carroll Hospital.  He was two months shy of his 76th birthday. In the moments before his death, the couple shared what w…
After Devastating Fire, Ancram Family Faces Long Road Back — Help Now Pouring In After Devastating Fire, Ancram Family Faces Long Road Back — Help Now Pouring In
After Devastating Fire, Ancram Family Faces Long Road Back — Help Now Pouring In A Columbia County community is coming together to support a family that lost everything in a devastating house fire.  The fire broke out Monday, April 6, at a home on Wiltsie Bridge Road in Ancram, leaving Kristy and Ronan Moloney without a place to live and destroying all of their belongings.  The day after the blaze, a GoFundMe was launched by Anna D’Armiento to help the family get back on their feet. "In the blink of an eye, everything they worked so hard for was lost, and they are now facing the overwhelming challenge of starting over," D’Armiento wrote on the page. She…
Missing Man Jose Reyes Found Dead Along Raritan River: Report Missing Man Jose Reyes Found Dead Along Raritan River: Report
Missing Man Jose Reyes Found Dead Along Raritan River: Report A 25-year-old man who had been missing for nearly a month was found dead along a river in New Jersey, NJ Advance Media reports. The body of Jose Reyes, who was reported missing on Feb. 24, was found along the Raritan River near The Edge on March 25, the outlet said citing New Brunswick police. A GoFundMe by Yudelis Nunez for Reyes' family had raised more than $12,000 as of press time. "Jose 'Bebo' Reyes was only 25 years old, but in that short time, he touched the lives of everyone around him," it reads. "He was the most loving and family-oriented person—always there for his parents, sibli…
Sudden Death Of Former Monroe Firefighter, Young Father Sparks Wave Of Support Sudden Death Of Former Monroe Firefighter, Young Father Sparks Wave Of Support
Sudden Death Of Former Monroe Firefighter, Young Father Sparks Wave Of Support An Orange County fire company is mourning the sudden loss of a former member remembered for his devotion to family, as the community comes together to support his loved ones.  The Monroe-Lakeside Fire and Rescue Company announced the death of James Kelly in a heartfelt social media post shared Tuesday, March 31, calling his death “early and untimely.” Kelly, who previously served with the department, had stepped away from the fire service to spend more time with his wife, Lauren, and their three young children. More information about his death was not made public.  “Jim left our …
Spotsy Seniors ID'd After Fatal Crash: Dad Says They Were ‘Ready To Start Their Lives’ Spotsy Seniors ID'd After Fatal Crash: Dad Says They Were ‘Ready To Start Their Lives’
Spotsy Seniors ID'd After Fatal Crash: Dad Says They Were ‘Ready To Start Their Lives’ A Virginia community is rallying around a single father who lost his youngest son in a crash that killed three high school seniors just weeks before graduation. Kyle Derby was just 17 and gearing up for his future. He was supposed to graduate in June with his friends. Instead, his name is now being shared in tributes, fundraisers, and messages from people trying to make sense of what happened shortly before midnight on Friday, March 27, in Spotsylvania. According to the sheriff's office, Derby, Antonio Rubsam, and Dylan Stanley, seniors at Spotsylvania High School, were involved in the sin…