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Ralph Macajoux, Lifelong West Orange Resident, Dies At 49
Ralph Macajoux, a lifelong resident of West Orange, died on Sunday, July 2 at the age of 49, following a brief illness, according to his obituary.
Macajoux was a youth behavioral therapist, working at the Spectrum 360 Academy in Livingston and the Jewish Community Center in West Orange, helping young adults with special needs, his obituary reads.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Academy360 Upper School colleague, Ralph Macajoux.... Posted by Spectrum360 on Friday, July 7, 2023
An avid guitar player, Macajoux was also a huge fan of sci-fi and comics …
'Like A Superhero': Community Prepares Goodbyes For Beloved East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief
It all sadly happened so fast.
East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief Phil Taormina, a man who was as kind as he was courageous, died Wednesday, just months after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of liver cancer.
He was only 46.
A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at St. Pius X R.C. Church in Montville (24 Changebridge Rd,). Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover (225 Ridgedale Ave).
Visiting hours are from 4 to 8 Monday, Aug. 1 at Kimak Funeral Home, 425 Broad Street, Carlstadt.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fund th…
Kind, Courageous East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief Dies
It all happened so quickly.
East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief Phil Taormina, a man who was as kind as he was courageous, died Wednesday, just months after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of liver cancer.
He was only 46.
Fundraising efforts in the community and among law enforcement were accelerating at a furious pace when the news came.
East Rutherford PBA Local #275 called Phil a “great man, husband, father, deputy chief, and community superstar.”
"He was compassionate, kind, full of laughter," the department's Tammy Verdugo-Gil added. "Phil was like a super hero, soft spoke…
Eastchester's Centenarian Ed Ranieri: A Shining Example Of The Greatest Generation
Hildebrand (“Ed”) Ranieri, a longtime resident of Eastchester, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 28. He was 100 years young, celebrating his century milestone this past September.
He is survived by his children, Bill (and wife Tina), Joan (and significant other Mark) and Jamie (and wife Yvonne) and grandchildren Robert and Rachel. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, and respective spouses in addition to many friends from around town and as many new friends he made during the last few years in Fort Myers, FL. (Ed was recently crowned “Man of the Year” at his assiste…
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Police Officer In Northern Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 25
A police officer who grew up and worked in Northern Westchester has died suddenly.
Nicholas D. Hansen 25, of Pleasantville, died on Thursday, Oct. 1 at his residence. He was an officer with the Town of Bedford Police Department.
He was born on June 15, 1995, to Dean and Vikki (nee Palmieri) Hansen in White Plains.
He was a graduate of Pleasantville High School, Class of 2013, and went on to receive his Associate's Degree.
He was an avid cook and a motorcycle enthusiast, according to his obituary.
He is survived by his parents, Dean Hansen of West Palm Beach, Florida, and form…
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Julie Baran, 63, Operated Successful Family Business In Green Brook Township
Julie Baran, who lived in Green Brook Township for more than two decades, died at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday. She was 63 years old
Baran and her husband, Ziggy, operated Warrenville Plumbing & Heating for many years, according to her obituary.
Their two sons and a daughter-in-law continue to run the successful family business on Warrenville Road in Green Brook.
Born in Pyrzyce, Poland, Baran and her family moved to the United States in in 1967. She lived in Irvington until she met her husband. They moved to Queens and later Brooklyn, NY.
Baran had man…
Frances Ranieri, 96, Longtime Eastchester Resident, Loved Sinatra, The Yankees
Frances (Fran) Ann Ranieri, a longtime resident of Eastchester, died on Monday, April 6. She was 96.
She is survived by her husband Hildebrand (Ed) and children, Bill (and wife Tina), Joan (and significant other Mark) and Jamie (and wife Yvonne) and grandchildren Robert and Rachel. Additionally, she is survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews and respective spouses in addition to many friends from around town. She was predeceased by her siblings Joseph, Anthony, Eugene, Vito, Lorraine and Alice.
Frances Ranieri passed her love for the Yankees on to her children.Contributed
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Domenica Scotto Dittmeier, 94, Formerly of Valhalla, Remembered For Her Strong Spirit
Former Westchester resident Domenica Scotto Dittmeier died peacefully at the age of 94 on March 18 at Spring Hills Senior Residence in Alexandria, VA. She was born on March 15, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York and was the last surviving child of Domenico and Adele Scotto. She graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Science and then obtained a Master of Arts at Manhattanville College and called Valhalla home for over 50 years.
She joins her pre-deceased family members, her loving husband George (1924-2014), her daughter Lydia (1955-2013) and her siblings, Marcela, Vally and Michael.…
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East Hanover Girl, 5, Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
Gabriella Grace Irene was destined for greatness.
Born on lucky St. Patrick's Day in 2014, Gabby of East Hanover grew to become a vivacious and sassy girl.
She loved playing with her dolls, dress-up and especially her big brother, Vito.
Fate had other plans of Gabby, though, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomysarcoma -- an aggressive form of sarcoma -- nearly one year ago.
Gabby, 5, died after a courageous battle on Friday, Sept. 13.
More than $75,000 had been raised for her family on a GoFundMe as of Monday.
"Gabby made sure everyday was filled with fun and excitement," …
Lifelong Westchester Resident Andrew Groenewegen Dies At 22
A lifelong Westchester resident who worked in Fairfield County has died at age 22.
Andrew J. Groenewegen of Valhalla died unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 21. He was born on Nov. 1, 1996 to Charles and Suzanne (nee Parton) Groenewegen in Bronxville.
He graduated Valhalla High School, Class of 2014 and worked for Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Dylan and Charlie Groenewegen of Valhalla, by his maternal grandmother, Deanna Parton, and predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Paul Parton, his paternal step-grandfather, Robert DeLi…
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Joseph Ciruzzi Of Yonkers Dies Unexpectedly At 33
Joseph R. Ciruzzi, a resident of Yonkers and formerly of the Morris Park section of the Bronx, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 13. He was 33.
He was born in the Bronx to Brian and Lucy on June 12, 1985.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his sister, Kristen (Christopher) Tutelian. He was uncle and godfather to his niece, Aubrey Tutelian.
The family will be present on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at F. Ruggiero & Sons, Inc., 732 Yonkers Ave. in Yonkers.
Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 1918 Paul…
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