Scholastic Executive, Devoted New Rochelle Father Who Led Youth Soccer Dies Suddenly At 60
A Westchester County father and former Scholastic executive remembered for his kindness, faith, and devotion to family has died suddenly, leaving behind a grieving community now determined to support his loved ones.
New Rochelle resident Nelson Alfonso Gómez Wharff, 60, died on Monday, March 30, according to his obituary.
Born in Medellín, Colombia, Gómez built a life centered on family, service, and community after settling in the Hudson Valley. He was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mamaroneck, where he was known for his strong faith and commitment to …
Bridgewater Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crash, 3 Weeks After Welcoming Baby Boy
Ryan Amaral, a 32-year-old Bridgewater resident, died days after a motorcycle crash in Montgomery, according to his obituary from the Gosselin Funeral Home website.
At 2:22 p.m., on Friday, March 20, officers responded to East Mountain Road after a 2017 Toyota Tacoma collided with a 1998 Harley Davidson 1200 motorcycle, Montgomery Township police said at the time. Amaral was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries and was pronounced dead Tuesday, March 24, while the driver of the Tacoma was not injured, police said.
Born in Red Bank and raised in Edison, Amaral graduated J…
Former Manchester Student, 15, Remembered For Talent, Kindness Dies After Battle With Pneumonia
A former Manchester 15-year-old student remembered for her talent, leadership, and kindness has died, leaving classmates and teachers grieving.
Camilla Lagos died last week after battling pneumonia and later succumbing to sepsis in the hospital, according to Manchester Public Schools Superintendent Matt Geary.
Her mother, Karina Flores Vizcardo, shared updates about Camilla’s illness with her former teachers, Geary said.
Her family said she was an honor-roll student with a promising future.
"Camilla was a sweet, smart, and remarkably gifted young woman, known for her gentle heart and her …
