He was an avid sports fan and was a NY Yankees and lifelong Washington Football Team fan. He also loved horse racing and traveling.
New Jersey Coronavirus Memorial
Remembering the people of New Jersey who died during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ramesh Patel lived by two basic tenets according to his children: “whatever you do, give it your all and where there is a will, there is a way.”
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Sandy Grassgreen was a true east coaster who loved NY pizza, corned beef sandwiches, bagels and the New York Yankees.
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Eddy Germain was New Jersey’s Director of Bridge Engineering and Infrastructure Management.
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George Calles had Down Syndrome. He was remembered by the governor of New Jersey on Twitter, who mentioned Calles’ love for hugs and kisses.
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Wallace Roney was a jazz trumpet legend who was the only protégé of jazz giant Miles Davis.
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Carolyn Martins-Reitz was a devoted mother and caregiver to her son, Thomas Martins, who had Down syndrome. Thomas also died of coronavirus, a week after his mother.
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Floyd Cardoz was a chef best known for winning season 3 of “Top Chef Masters.”
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MaryBeth Papetti was the director of nursing at several long-term care facilities in New Jersey. Her family remembered her as devoted to her family and her work, and said she …
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Richard Weber was a former borough councilman in Metuchen, New Jersey. He was also a partner at the law firm of Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP as well as a member …