Old Bridge Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force
The Old Bridge Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of one of its own.
Officer Andrew Paterek died on Monday, June 23, the Old Bridge PBA Local 127 said.
“Andrew was more than a dedicated officer,” the PBA said in a statement. “He was a friend, a protector, and a true example of what it means to serve with integrity and compassion. His kindness, humility, and commitment to our community touched countless lives. Whether responding to a call, lending a helping hand, or simply offering words of encouragement, Andrew’s presence made this world a better, safer place.”
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'He Was The Life Of The Party': DC Man 'Kuisy' Dies Days After Oxon Hill Hit-Run
He was the kind of person who would give you his last dollar, his last hoodie, and dance until the lights turned off—now his family is hoping to give him the farewell he deserves.
Marquise Maddox, 25, of Washington, DC, died on June 1, days after he was struck in a hit-and-run crash in Prince George’s County, police confirmed.
The crash happened on Tuesday, May 28, around 9:50 p.m. near the intersection of eastbound Oxon Hill Road and Livingston Road. Officers arrived to find Maddox lying in the roadway with traumatic injuries, the Prince George’s County Police Department said.
He was take…
Jordy Patiño, 27, Of Ridgefield Mourned By Family: ‘He Brought So Much Light'
Jordy F. Patiño Cando, a beloved father, son, and brother from Bergen County, died on Sunday, June 8. He was 27 years old.
Jordy was born in Cuenca, Ecuador, and had been a resident of Ridgefield. His obituary by Barquin Funeral Home describes him as someone who “brought so much love and light into the lives of everyone he touched.”
He is survived by his adored daughter Erica Patiño, his mother Rosa Cando and her husband Gustavo Fernandez, and his father Xavier Patiño. Jordy is also remembered by his siblings Gianna Perez, Daniela, Matias, Fabiana Sacoto, and Thais Bryant Patiño, as well as…
Firefighter Calvin Harrje, Deptford Resident, ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash
Calvin Harrje, a New Jersey resident and firefighter, was killed in a car crash in Vineland on Thursday, May 29.
At 6:03 p.m., officers responded to Hance Bridge Road at the intersection with Pennsylvania Avenue after a 2022 Dodge Ram pickup truck, traveling northbound on Hance Bridge Road, struck a 2023 red Ford Maverick that failed to stop at the stop sign on Pennsylvania Avenue while traveling eastbound, Vineland police said.
Harrje, the driver of the Ford Maverick was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
A firefighter with the Hurffville Fire Company in Washington Township Fire …
Jackson Dad Dies After Routine Colonoscopy, Campaign Says
Patrick McGlynn, who had lived in Jackson Township for the last 21 years, died on Friday, May 30, following a routine colonoscopy, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. He was 58.
McGlynn was born in Brooklyn and graduated from Fairfield University, according to his obituary. He was a foreign exchange manager for Credit Suisse Bank prior to his retirement, his obituary reads.
McGlynn's employer converted him to a contractor, causing him to lose his disability insurance and soon after, he suffered a massive stroke, that left him unable to work, according to the fundraiser. …
Michael Quartey, Tropical Bowl Founder, Voorhees Sports Agent, Dies Suddenly At 47
Michael Quartey, a devoted father, attorney, professor, and the force behind several major college football bowl games, died suddenly on May 15, 2025, his family confirmed. He was 47 years old.
Quartey, of New Jersey, founded the Tropical Bowl, FCS Bowl, and National Bowl, giving under-the-radar athletes a real shot at pro football careers. Over the past 15 years, his events drew scouts from the NFL, CFL, UFL, and beyond.
“The late Mr. Michael Quartey opened doors for many small school players to showcase their talent,” wrote @scouting777 on Instagram. “While he was taken from us far too so…
