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New Jersey real estate developer Michael Kaplan dies at 83
The longtime leader of Highland Park-based Kaplan Cos. was a Holocaust survivor and family man.
SCG Advertising founder Lee Cherenson dies at 94
Lee Cherenson was part of the initial cohort of students at Boston University to complete the U.S.'s first bachelor's degree program in public relations.
New Jersey leaders remember, mourn Fiordaliso
“A son of Newark and former Mayor of Livingston, Joe’s New Jersey roots run deep," said Attorney General Matthew Platkin. "From his longstanding place as a Commissioner on the Board of Public Utilities – with bipartisan support – to his elevation as President in 2018, Joe never stopped looking for ways to make life better for New Jerseyans."
NJBPU President Joseph Fiordaliso dies at 78
“Joe Fiordaliso was a consummate public servant, a trusted colleague, and a good friend,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement. “Above all, he was a devoted husband to his wife Marilyn, father to Dana and Joe, and grandfather to six loving children.”
Laurie McHugh, Union Chill CEO & co-founder, killed in car crash
Remembered as a visionary, the woman who helped launch Hunterdon County's first recreational cannabis dispensary was also a longtime councilwoman in New Hope, Pa.
New Jersey mourns the loss of Oliver
As the Garden State continues to absorb the tragic and sudden passing of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver at age 71, the breadth of her impact as a public servant is palpable as remembrances and tributes continue to pour in.
Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies at 71 (updated)
Following a life of public service, Sheila Oliver, who was born and raised in Newark, had served as lieutenant governor and commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs since the beginning of Gov. Phil Murphy's administration.
Stew Leonard Sr., founder of farm fresh grocery chain, dies at age 93
He opened his first namesake store in 1969. The flagship location went on to be named the “World’s Largest Dairy Store” by Ripley’s Believe It or Not and earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the highest dollar sales per square foot of selling space.
Former Campbell Soup CEO Dale Morrison dies at 74
Dale Morrison headed up the iconic Camden-based soup and snack giant from 1997 to 2000.
Former state Sen. Ronald Rice dies at age 77
New Jersey’s longest-serving Black legislator, former Sen. Ronald Rice represented the 28th District in the Legislature for 36 years, 18 of them as chair of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus.
State mourns passing of former First Lady Lucinda Florio
“As First Lady, she broke from convention by choosing to be an active partner in governing, creating the Office of the First Lady, and earning praise in one news report for her ‘enthusiasm, curiosity, and quiet tenacity,’” Gov. Phil Murphy and Fist Lady Tammy Murphy said in a statement.
Sheldon Gross, founder of namesake real estate firm, dies at 94
On LinkedIn, Sheldon Gross Realty described its "founder, friend and father" as "an icon of New Jersey’s commercial real estate industry," adding "we’ll be forever thankful for all of the lives he touched, both personally and professionally. We will all miss him more than words can express."
