Support Rises For Family After Sudden Death Of Devoted North Jersey Caretaker, Skilled Chef, 32 Support Rises For Family After Sudden Death Of Devoted North Jersey Caretaker, Skilled Chef, 32
Support Rises For Family After Sudden Death Of Devoted North Jersey Caretaker, Skilled Chef, 32 Support is on the rise for the heartbroken family of devoted North Jersey caretaker and talented chef Zachary R. Fleischmann, who died unexpectedly on Friday, April 22 at the age of 32. Born in Paterson, Zachary grew up in Towaco and Montville before moving to Boonton, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Zachary spent the last three years as a devoted caretaker to his 97-year-old grandmother, Cornelia, and had frequently visited New York City to attend comedy shows and patronize new restaurants, according to his memorial. Zachary previously worked as a chef at the R…
Morris County Native, Businessman, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38 Morris County Native, Businessman, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38
Morris County Native, Businessman, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38 Morris County native, businessman, and beloved dad Christopher "Chris" Peter Stephen Findley died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 27. He was 38. Born at Hackettstown Memorial Hospital, Findley grew up in Morristown and attended Parsippany Hills and Morristown High Schools, his obituary says. Findley then went on to study business administration at the County College of Morris in Randolph before moving to Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 2013, his memorial says. Findley worked for a roofing company and later studied Humanities with a concentration in Global Interest at Northern State University in Aberd…
Three Young Chefs From Westchester County To Appear On MasterChef Junior Three Young Chefs From Westchester County To Appear On MasterChef Junior
Three Young Chefs From Westchester County To Appear On MasterChef Junior Three Westchester County residents will appear in the upcoming season of MasterChef Junior.  The eighth season of the cooking show, which was filmed before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, will premiere at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, on FOX.  The show gives children the opportunity to showcase their culinary skills during a series of challenges. This season will include 14-year-old Jillian Maher, of Yonkers, 13-year-old Liya Chu, of Scarsdale, and 15-year-old Maclain Rockett, of  South Salem, among the cast.  Liya said she has been cooking since the age of 7 and …
Denise Martabano Lupia, 63, Taught 22 Years In Katonah-Lewisboro Schools Denise Martabano Lupia, 63, Taught 22 Years In Katonah-Lewisboro Schools
Denise Martabano Lupia, 63, Taught 22 Years In Katonah-Lewisboro Schools Denise Marie Martabano Lupia (nee Edman) of Winter Park, FL passed away peacefully with a smile on her face on February 21, 2022 with her husband David Lupia by her side. She was 63 years old. She was born in Kingston, NY on July 1, 1958 to Donald and Noel Edman. Denise was the eldest of five children and grew up in Katonah. During her childhood, Denise discovered her passion for cooking and gardening, which she learned from her mother. She was an avid tennis player and joined forces with her sister Kathy to teach tennis lessons on their home court for several years. Denise graduated from…
Beloved Sussex County Resident, ‘True Artist’ Annahy Perez Dies Suddenly At Age 20 Beloved Sussex County Resident, ‘True Artist’ Annahy Perez Dies Suddenly At Age 20
Beloved Sussex County Resident, ‘True Artist’ Annahy Perez Dies Suddenly At Age 20 Beloved artist Annahy Ponce Perez died suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at her Sussex County home. She was 20. Born in Englewood, Perez was raised in Mexico before moving back to Englewood and settling in Stanhope, her obituary says. Perez enjoyed cooking and was well-known for her artistic abilities. “She was a true artist and had the ability to recreate paintings simply by sight,” reads her memorial. More than $12,700 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Friday for Perez’s funeral expenses. Perez leaves behind her mother, Martina Perez Aparisio; her father, Isaias Ponce Torres; siblings, Isa…
Beloved North Jersey Mom Of 1-Year-Old Girl Jennifer Lara Dies Suddenly On 33rd Birthday Beloved North Jersey Mom Of 1-Year-Old Girl Jennifer Lara Dies Suddenly On 33rd Birthday
Beloved North Jersey Mom Of 1-Year-Old Girl Jennifer Lara Dies Suddenly On 33rd Birthday North Jersey church parishioner and beloved mother of a one-year-old girl Jennifer Guadalupe Rodriguez Lara died suddenly on Jan. 22 — what would’ve been her 33rd birthday. Born in San Salvador, Lara was a parishioner at Mountaintop Church in Hackettstown, where she lived at the time of her death, her obituary says. Lara was a skilled and passionate cook who enjoyed watching soccer and cheering for her favorite Madrid team, her memorial says. Above all, Lara was a loving mother to her one-year-old daughter, Victoria Grace. More than $6,000 had been raised for Lara’s funeral expenses on a …
Death Of Hackensack's Justine Sgarella Leaves World Darker, Friends Say Death Of Hackensack's Justine Sgarella Leaves World Darker, Friends Say
Death Of Hackensack's Justine Sgarella Leaves World Darker, Friends Say Shock and sadness spread following the death of 29-year-old Justine Sgarella. Justine, of Hackensack, died on Thursday, Jan. 20.  Her obituary says she was passionate about cooking and devoted to her family dog, "Stitch." Justine attended Paramus Catholic High School and studied culinary arts at Eastwick Hohokus College. Loved ones took to social media to grieve her loss. I’m in shock and at a loss for words. We lost Justine Sgarella today, a friend whom I spent every lunch with during high... Posted by Emily J Garrett on Friday, January 21, 2022 This world is darker without you i…
Make Family Dinners Part Of Your Family’s Healthy Lifestyle Make Family Dinners Part Of Your Family’s Healthy Lifestyle
Make Family Dinners Part Of Your Family’s Healthy Lifestyle In the digital era, it can be increasingly difficult for parents to keep their children engaged and off their screens. Nightly family dinners can be one of the best ways to engage with your kids and strengthen familial bonds. Cooking a quality meal each evening, and doing so with your family, will also ensure that you and your family members are maintaining a nutritious and balanced diet. Eating Family Dinner Comes with Social Benefits Dinner time offers a valuable opportunity to bring your loved ones together amidst busy schedules and ensure that you remain engaged in one another’s live…
Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show
Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show Fans of the reality TV cooking competition "Chopped" may want to check out a popular Long Island restaurant. The eatery, 317 Main Street, is owned by "Chopped" champion, Chef Eric LeVine.  The restaurant, named after its address at 317 Main St. in Farmingdale, is a gastropub and American Grill.  The menu features a variety of burgers, including a "Crispy Chicken" burger and "Cuban Style" burger, along with a "burger of the week," a new weekly creation by LeVine and his team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 317 Main Street (@317…
Northampton County Native, Bethlehem Tech School Graduate Jake Fink Dies Suddenly At 27 Northampton County Native, Bethlehem Tech School Graduate Jake Fink Dies Suddenly At 27
Northampton County Native, Bethlehem Tech School Graduate Jake Fink Dies Suddenly At 27 Northampton County native and Bethlehem technical school graduate Jake L. Fink died unexpectedly at his home on August 21. He was 27. Fink graduated from Freedom High School and Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School before attending Northampton Community College, his obituary says. Fink was known for his wide range of hobbies and interests, including spending time outdoors, photography, cooking and music, his memorial says. Fink also loved sports and had experience swimming at Northwest Swim Club, playing baseball at Northeast Little League and playing football with the Bethlehem Stee…
ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'CHOPPED' ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'CHOPPED'
ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'Chopped' A Bergen County mom who teaches cooking classes will be competing on an episode of Food Network's "CHOPPED" this week. Hillsdale's Rama Ginde, who owns WannaBee Chef, will be on the Tuesday, May 25 episode airing at 9 p.m. Ginde was trained at the French Culinary Institute and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She also graduated from the Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, and Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. She opened WannaBee in 2012 and recently transitioned to virtual classes. View this post on Instagram A po…
Demarest's Teresa McGahren, 93, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Friend & Nurse Extraordinaire Demarest's Teresa McGahren, 93, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Friend & Nurse Extraordinaire
Demarest's Teresa McGahren, 93, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Friend & Nurse Extraordinaire Teresa Ellen McGahren died on Jan. 30. She was 93 years old and remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and caregiver.  Teresa was born to Grace and Patrick Holland on Sept. 17, 1927, on a farm in Rossnowlagh, Ireland on the banks of the Donegal Bay. At the tender age of 15, she left home to work and live with a family in Belfast, likely applying some of the practical skills she had learned on the farm.  Several years later, she moved to London where she trained to become a registered nurse, attending to the sick and injured in the difficult years followin…