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Over $50K Raised For Union Co. Lieutenant's Family After Tragic Death
The community has shown an outpouring of support for the family of a Union County lieutenant who died unexpectedly.

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Before his sudden death, the joy of Union County Lieutenant David Pepe's life was his three daughters.
Pepe, a lieutenant at the Union County Sheriff's Office, recently died unexpectedly. Christina Gallo, who organized a GoFundMe page on behalf of Lt. Pepe's wife, Elizabeth, said the lieutenant was well-respected by the Clark community.
Gallo wrote on the GoFundMe that Elizabeth's number one focus right now is her three daughters — Olivia, who is nine years old, and seven-year-olds Audrianna and Ally.
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In just one day, the GoFundMe raised over $51,000 for the family — just under $25K short of the fundraiser's $75K goal.
You can still donate to the family via this link.
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