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'Friend To All:' Mount Olive High School Graduate, Financial Analyst Joseph Barish Dies, 24
Mount Olive High School graduate and financial analyst Joseph R. Barish died in Hoboken on Saturday, Nov. 5. He was 24.
Born in New Britain, CT, Joseph was raised in Budd Lake, where he played on the Mount Olive High School basketball team and graduated in 2016, his obituary says.
Joseph attended the University of South Carolina, double majoring in finance and accounting while passionately supporting the Gamecocks. He also loved the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and the New England Patriots.
He had been working as a financial analyst at Freshpet in Secaucus, according to his memorial.
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Tyronne 'TJ' Marston Of Manasquan Dies, 44
Manasquan native and devoted dad Tyronne “TJ” Marston died on Sunday, Nov. 13. He was 44.
Born in Portsmouth, VA, TJ grew up in Ocean Township and graduated from Ocean High School, his obituary says.
TJ went on to work as a dialysis technician throughout Monmouth County, where he was known for his love of helping people.
He was a kid at heart who loved the Las Vegas Raiders and animals — his favorite was his cats.
But above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his beloved son Patrick Melley.
In addition to his son, TJ leaves behind his loving parents, Michele and Steve…
North Jersey Native Nicholas Scalfani Dies After Leukemia Battle, 18
North Jersey native Nicholas John Scalfani died after battling leukemia on Saturday, Nov. 5. at Hackensack University Medical Center. He was 18.
Born in Denville, Nicholas lived in Lake Hopatcong his whole life, his obituary says.
Nicholas was a member of the Jefferson High School Class of 2022 and a Monmouth University freshman.
He loved golfing, fishing, playing football, wake surfing, and spending time with his friends, family, and girlfriend, his memorial says.
Nearly $5,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Nicholas’ funeral expenses as of Friday, Nov. 18.
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