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Jill Chafetz

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jchafetz@dailyvoice.com

I started my professional life as a research psychologist (not the "do you love your mother" kind). I enjoyed research and teaching, but noticed that I spent most of my non-classroom time writing and editing, often to help other people.

When I left academia,  all the "you should be a writer" admonitions followed me to job interviews. I've been squeezing in part-time writing and editing jobs for about 9 years, so now I am happily doing it full time.

Jill was formerly a writer at Daily Voice.


Jill Chafetz's Contributions

Obituaries
Paul Dennis Dobrolovich Sr., 74, Of Hasbrouck Heights Paul Dennis Dobrolovich Sr., 74, Of Hasbrouck Heights
Paul Dennis Dobrolovich Sr., 74, Of Hasbrouck Heights HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Paul Dennis Dobrolovich Sr, 74, of Hasbrouck Heights and formerly of Lodi, died Nov. 23. Before retiring 14 years ago, Dobrolovich was a truck driver for Nabisco in Teterboro. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Lodi. He was the beloved father of Paul D. Dobrolovich Jr. and wife Julie of Toms River; Jeanette McQuade and fiancée Joseph VanderBrink of Rutherford; and Darlene Ricart and husband Alex of Beachwood; and the loving grandfather of Christa Dickerson and husband Jonathan; Gabrielle Arroyo; Kyran McQuade; Dylan Ricart; G…

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Events
Nyack Chamber Of Commerce Promotes Small Business Nyack Chamber Of Commerce Promotes Small Business
Nyack Chamber Of Commerce Promotes Small Business NYACK, N.Y.— The Nyack Chamber of Commerce is promoting Saturday, Nov. 28 as “Small Business Saturday."  Shoppers can park for free in the Spear Street, Riverspace & Artope lots.

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Obituaries
Lawrence Charles Meyer, 68, Of Hopewell Junction Lawrence Charles Meyer, 68, Of Hopewell Junction
Lawrence Charles Meyer, 68, Of Hopewell Junction HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- Lawrence Charles Meyer, 68, a resident of Hopewell Junction for 16 years and formerly of the Bronx, died Saturday, Nov. 21. Born Dec. 21, 1946, in the Bronx, Meyer was the son of Lawrence and Katherine Hughes Meyer. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was employed by the New York Police Department in the 43rd, 23rd and 48th precincts until his retirement as a detective.  He was a parishioner of St. Columba Church in Hopewell Junction, and a member of the Theodore Korony Post, American Legion in Throgs Neck, the New York Polic…

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Obituaries
Thomas W. Spedden, 72, Of Manchester Thomas W. Spedden, 72, Of Manchester
Thomas W. Spedden, 72, Of Manchester MANCHESTER, N.J. -- Thomas W. Spedden Sr., 72, formerly of Dumont, died Nov. 20. Spedden was the beloved husband of Kate Spedden; loving father of Thomas Spedden Jr; Colleen Minervino; Patrick Spedden; Mary Spedden; and the late Ralph Spedden; the brother of Doris; the late Ralph and Sue; the cherished grandfather of Christopher, Kristin, Michael Jr., Shane, Alex, Zakaria; and great-grandfather of Nicholas. He was a carpenter for the Carpenter's Union in New York City and a member of the Dumont Fire Department Fire House #1. All will gather at St. Mary's R.C. Church 280 Washington Ave Dumo…

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Obituaries
Clarence Cassell, 93, Rutherford Clarence Cassell, 93, Rutherford
Clarence Cassell, 93, Rutherford RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Clarence "Casey" Cassell, 93, a Rutherford resident for 50 years, died Nov. 22. Born in Bayonne, Cassell was a World War II Navy veteran who served on the USS South Dakota. He was an electrical supervisor with Glaxo Smith Kline in Clifton for many years. Cassell was the beloved husband of the late Doris (née Beck) Cassell, who predeceased him in 1990; the loving father of Barbara Patire and her husband Charles; Roger Cassell and his wife Pamela; Cherie Shaw and her husband Terry; and Richard Cassell; the devoted grandfather of Debbie, Christopher, Jason, Heather…

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Obituaries
Mildred Scannella, 82, Of Garfield Mildred Scannella, 82, Of Garfield
Mildred Scannella, 82, Of Garfield GARFIELD, N.J.—Mildred (née Trocola), 82, formerly of Lodi, died Nov. 20, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Vincent James “Jimmy” Scannella Sr.; devoted mother of Vincent James Scannella Jr. of Toms River; Anthony Michael Scannella Sr. and wife Maria of Garfield; and Todd Scannella and wife Marilena of Boca Raton, Fla; and the loving grandmother of Anthony Michael Scannella, Jr., Gianna and Massimo Scannella She was predeceased by her father Michael Trocola, her mother Ruth Trocola De Bruno, step-father Anthony De Bruno and sister Mattie Pampanin. Relatives and f…

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Ronald L. Blevins, 71, Of Beacon Ronald L. Blevins, 71, Of Beacon
Ronald L. Blevins, 71, Of Beacon BEACON, N.Y. -- Ronald L. Blevins, 71, died Friday, Nov. 20 at his home. Blevins was born Feb. 5, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Melvin Sr. and Claudia Mitchell Blevins.  He was a retired bus driver for MTA in New York City. Blevins is survived by his wife Shirley M. Francis Blevins, three sons, one step-son, two step-daughters, two granddaughters, two sisters, two brothers, two brothers-in-law and relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Libby Funeral Home Inc. 55 Teller Ave., Beacon where a funeral will take place at 11 a.m.. Elder…

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Maria Francesca Grippo, 92, Of Lyndhurst Maria Francesca Grippo, 92, Of Lyndhurst
Maria Francesca Grippo, 92, Of Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J.—Maria Francesca Grippo, 92, died Saturday, Nov. 21. She was the beloved wife of Francesco Grippo; loving mother of Gerardo Grippo and his wife Teresa; Rosa Sarra and her husband Ciro; the cherished grandmother of Donna, Cathy, Maria and Franco; and the dear great-grandmother of eight. The funeral service will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Francis R.C. Church, Hoboken. The entombment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Am…

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Louise Marie Parisi, age 91, of Palisades Park Louise Marie Parisi, age 91, of Palisades Park
Louise Marie Parisi, age 91, of Palisades Park PALISADES PARK, N.J. -- Louise Marie Parisi (née Pecora), 91, formerly of Palisades Park and Toms River died on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Parisi was the beloved wife of the late Jospeh Parisi; the loving mother of JoAnn Casbar and her husband Peter, Linda Parente and her husband Carl and Joseph Parisi, Jr. and his wife Donna; the dear sister of the late Frances Cipoletto and Antoinette Bibbo. Cherished grandmother of Paul, Nicholas, Michael and Nicole; and the endeared great-grandmother of eight. She was a member of the VFW Women's Club, and an avid bowler and Yankee fan. In lieu of flowers, donati…

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Rosina T. Staub, 97, of Oakland Rosina T. Staub, 97, of Oakland
Rosina T. Staub, 97, of Oakland Oakland, N.J. -- Rosina T. (née Coogan) Staub, 97, died on Friday, Nov. 20.  She was born in Paterson and lived in Toms River, Haledon, Hawthorne, and Prospect Park before she moved to Oakland. She was a homemaker. Her husband Michael Staub died in 1989. She was survived by her son, Michael Staub and his wife Sandra. Her siblings  Lucille Jeanette, Marie, Thomas, and James, died earlier. The family will receive family and friends on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home, 530 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30…

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