Former Naval Officer Matthew Maloney, Of Berkeley Heights, Dies Month After Fall From Ladder
New Jersey dad Matthew Maloney died on Wednesday, July 16, a month after he fell from a ladder, leading to respiratory failure, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. He died two days after his 57th birthday.
Born in Scotch Plains and a resident of Berkeley Heights, Maloney graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, where he served as captain of both the baseball and hockey teams, according to the fundraiser set up by his daughter. He attended the United States Naval Academy, where he played baseball, graduating in 1991, the fundraiser reads.
After completing hi…
$17K Raised For Daughters Of River Edge Dad After 'Brief But Fierce' Cancer Battle
A River Edge father of two young girls has died after a short but fierce battle with cancer, loved ones said.
Kieran Corrigan, 54, passed away peacefully on July 2, according to an obituary posted by Volk Leber Funeral Home.
Kieran, originally from Woodlands, South Douglas Road in Cork, Ireland, was remembered as a warm and creative man deeply devoted to his family. He was the beloved husband of Edel Corrigan (née Shealy) and the proud father of Keelan, 10, and Chloe, 8.
A GoFundMe organized by Kathleen Terhune said Kieran "passed away after a brief but fierce battle with cancer." The fund…
7-Year-Old Sicklerville Girl Dies: 'Brought Joy, Strength, Love Into Loves Of Everyone'
Jannah Watkins, a 7-year-old Sicklerville resident, died recently after falling ill from an infection according to a GoFundMe set up to support her family.
Jannah, who lived with biliary atresia, never let her illness get her down, and lived a full joyful life surrounded by her family, Kelly Dillard, Kara McNulty, and Lindsay Lloyd, who organized the fundraiser wrote. Jannah recently fell ill, "tragically and without warning," and her body could no longer keep fighting, the organizers wrote.
"Her passing has left her family, friends, and community heartbroken beyond words," the organiz…
Mount Olive Mayor’s Son-In-Law, Troy Livesey, Dies Suddenly At 37
Troy Livesey, a well-liked bagel shop employee and son-in-law of Mount Olive mayor Joe Nicastro, died on Monday, July 7, due to unknown medical reasons, Nicastro said. He was 37 years old.
Livesey grew up in Ringwood and graduated from Lakeland Regional High School, his obituary on the William Leber Funeral Home website says.
He is being remembered for his kind heart, caring spirit, and sense of humor, Nicastro wrote on a GoFundMe page he organized for his family. This is the second tragedy for the mayor and his family this year: His granddaughter Wrenna died of cancer in January.
At Hacke…
Millville DPW Worker Dies, 44: 'Most Infectious Laugh'
Raymond Stout, a Millville resident, died on Wednesday, July 2, according to his obituary from the Evoy Funeral Home website.
Stout worked for Lower Township Public Works for nine years, his obituary reads. He was a diehard Phillies and Eagles fan, and also enjoyed fishing, camping and hanging out with his friends, according to his obituary.
"He had the most infectious laugh that you could hear a mile away," his obituary reads. "You always knew when Ray was nearby. He gave the best advice and would always help a friend with whatever they needed."
Stout is survived by his wife, Nicole…
Michael Quartarone, Jackson Dad To 4 Daughters, Dies Weeks After 49th Birthday
Michael Quartarone, a 49-year-old Jackson resident, died on Saturday, July 5, according to a fundraiser set up to support his four daughters.
Quartarone had recently celebrated his birthday on Sunday, June 22.
"Mike was a devoted man who would do anything for his family," Bella Quartarone, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "The kind of person who would give the shirt off his back without a second thought. He was deeply loved by everyone who knew him."
My dear friend, #D190 Michael Quartarone he was a winner throughout all the ups & downs of life, and I will always admire hi…
