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‘He Kissed the Twins, Then He Was Gone’: Bethlehem Dad Killed in Freak Car Jack Accident
Just two weeks after celebrating their twins’ first birthday, a Bethlehem family was shattered by tragedy.
Matthew D. Semsey, 33, was kissing his one-year-olds inside their home before heading outside to work on his car. Minutes later, a jack failed, causing the vehicle to collapse on top of him, killing him instantly on Saturday, June 21, officials say.
Now, his wife, Kiara, is left to raise their twins alone.
“One minute he was inside kissing our babies,” she wrote in a heartbreaking GoFundMe campaign. “The next, he was gone.”
Matt Semsey with one of his babies.
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Ridgewood Dads Unite After Sudden Loss Of One Of Their Own
The night before he died, Octavio Gonzalez was more full of life than ever.
He spent the evening laughing with one of his closest friends, Ahmad Oloumi, who said nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
“He was no different,” Oloumi said. “His typical jovial self.”
Which is why the news of Gonzalez’s sudden passing the next day, Sunday, June 22, came as such a shock.
Now, in the wake of his death, Oloumi and Ridgewood’s Dads’ Night, a nonprofit made up of fathers from two of the village’s elementary schools, have launched a GoFundMe to support Gonzalez’s wife, April, and their children, M…
Prolific NJ Soccer Coach, Teacher Joseph Colodne Dies Suddenly, 46
Multiple New Jersey school and soccer communities are mourning the sudden loss of Joseph “Joe” Colodne, a longtime educator and coach known for his passion, mentorship, and heart.
Colodne, of Fanwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 18, loved ones announced. He was a history teacher at Plainfield High School and an assistant women’s soccer coach at Kean University.
“Joe was so many things,” said Kean women’s soccer head coach Brian Doherty. “A great coach, great mentor, great friend and more than that, just a great person.”
“He was more than just a coach in our program. He was an educato…
Jersey City Model Shakes Up 'Love Island USA' As New Bombshell
There’s a new bombshell in the “Love Island USA” villa — and she’s repping the Garden State.
Andreina Santos, 24, of Jersey City, made her grand entrance during episode 15 of Season 7, becoming the fifth female bombshell to shake things up so far.
Andreina Santos.
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Born in Spain and of Dominican descent, Andreina introduced herself with full confidence.
“I rate myself a 10 out of 10 because brains, beauty, body,” she said. “I'm bringing a lot of things that the boys are going to want.”
Andreina has made it clear she’s into Jeremiah, Nic, and Ace, all of whom are …
Bethlehem Man, 33, Killed After Vehicle Jack Fails, Officials Say
A man from Bethlehem died Saturday afternoon, June 21, after a vehicle he was working under collapsed on top of him, according to officials.
Matthew D. Semsey, 33, was pronounced dead at 3:12 p.m. on Saturday in the emergency department at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said.
The incident happened around 2:00 p.m. in the 200 block of E. Garrison Street in Bethlehem, the coroner said.
“Reportedly, Mr. Semsey was working underneath his vehicle when the jack failed, causing the vehicle to fall on top of him,” coroner Daniel Buglio said.
An aut…
