Obituaries
Funeral Set For Union Family Of 4 Killed In Murder-Suicide
Donations are also being collected to cover funeral expenses for Andrea Alarcon, 41, Ruben, 51, and their two daughters ages 9 and 6.
UNION, NJ — A funeral mass will be held for the Alarcon Family who police say died in an apparent murder-suicide in their Union Township home.
Andrea Alarcon, 41, fatally shot her husband Ruben, 51, and two daughters Scarlett, 9, and Emma, 6, before fatally shooting herself, according to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
The family was found on Wednesday by Union County Sheriff’s Officers.
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The mass will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 10:15 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, 1212 Kelly Street, Union. Visitation and burial will be held privately.
Any donations will be used solely to assist in paying for funeral and cemetery expenses. For more information or to donate visit unionfuneralhome.com.
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NJ.com reported that the Lincrest Terrace home where the family was found dead was sold in a sheriff’s sale on Oct. 31 for $332,000 as part of a foreclosure.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988. The Lifeline offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved one.
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