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Sports Fans Mourn NJ's Anthony Cervino, Fantasy Football Expert
Anthony Cervino, an Ocean County resident, died on Wednesday, June 4, at the age of 40.
Known as the NFL guru, Cervino, who lived in Tuckerton, was a fantasy football expert, the guy you turned to when you needed to take your fantasy team from worst to first. An on-air personality at RotoWire, Cervino also hosted the Fantasy Football Faceoff podcast and worked for Gambling.com.
It’s with great sadness that we are announcing the passing of Anthony Cervino.
Anthony is the original founder of The... Posted by The FF Faceoff on Thursday, June 5, 2025
"Anthony was a great guy and one …
Former Soccer Player, 19, ID'd As Victim Killed By NJ Transit Train
A 19-year-old former soccer player has been identified as the person struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Tuesday, May 27 in Summit.
At 1:28 a.m., Morris and Essex Line train 6907, which departed New York Penn Station and was en route to Dover, struck and fatally injured Dylan Faulkner, NJ Transit said.
A native of England, Faulkner moved to Summit at the age of 12, attending middle school and high school there, according to his obituary. After graduating Summit High School, he attended university back in England, his obituary reads.
Faulkner was a massive soccer fan, who played fo…
Michael Quartey, Tropical Bowl Founder, NJ 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…
Jessica Gillen, Owner Of Pic-a-lilli Inn, Berlin Native, Dies At 45
Jessica Gillen, a Berlin resident, died on Tuesday, April 8 at the age of 45, according to her obituary from the Leroy Wooster Funeral Home.
Gillen helped run the Pic-A-Lilli Inn in Shamong, dedicated to preserving its legacy, her obituary reads.
"Loved by many, her radiant smile lit up the restaurant and bar, welcoming guests and making friends of strangers," her obituary reads.
Very sad day for me. I lost an amazing person in my life today. ❤️❤️❤️I love you 💔 Jessica Gillen Posted by Anne Marie Harbold on Wednesday, April 9, 2025
In her free time, Gillen enjoyed the beach, drivi…
Support Swells After Two Sisters Killed In Millville Fire
Valery Mariana Cardona Gómez, 13 and her 11-year-old sister Gissel Samanta Cardona Gómez, were killed in a massive fire in Millville that began on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, according to a fundraiser set up to support the family.
The fire began in the 300 block of South 4th Street by Railroad Avenue, Mayor Benjamin Romanik said in a statement. By the time firefighters arrived, two houses were already engulfed in flames, Romanik said.
"I never thought I would have to go through a moment like this, but unfortunately, this comes without warning," Jhon Rodriguez, the girl's father …
Nj-born Officer Dies After Yearlong Battle With Cancer: 'Always Had A Smile On His Face'
Loved ones say Nicholas Lettieri gave everything he had to his role as a Torrington police sergeant — even while battling pancreatic cancer. Now, the community is coming together to repay that debt to his family after his death last week.
Lettieri, 34, of Southington, died Saturday, April 5, at Hartford Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Meghan, and their 2-year-old son, Finn. Both were at his bedside — along with members of his Torrington police family — when he passed.
In a traditional show of mourning and respect, the Torrington Police Department has draped black and purple bunt…
Safinaz Matter, Longtime New Jerey Educator, Dies— Fundraiser Launched In Her Memory
A trailblazing educator who shaped generations of students has passed away.
Hajja Safinaz Matter, known to many as Tante Safi, Sr. Safi, or Ms. Safi, dedicated over 50 years of her life to teaching Arabic and inspiring young minds around the world. Her death was recently announced by her family.
She was the widow of the late Elsayed Elmenshawy and the sister of Atef, Farida, and Niveen. She was a grandmother to Ahmed, Mariam, Aly, Nour-Eldeen, Abdulrahman, Abdullah, Selma, Mohammed, Ahmed, Amaly, Yusuf, and Ameer.
Matter, a graduate of Al-Alsun specializing in Italian and French, later ear…
