Seton Hall mourns death of ‘friend to University’ Thomas Sharkey
In an email on June 9, Seton Hall announced the death of Thomas J. Sharkey, an alumnus and regent emeritus on the University’s Board of Regents. Sharkey, a student-athlete who graduated with the class of ‘54, died on June 7 after being a “friend to the University for more than 60 years.” Sharkey played for the Detroit Tigers after graduating SHU. (@SHUAthletics/Twitter) “Tom Sharkey was the ultimate Pirate,” Board of Regents Chair...
Seton Hall alumna struck and killed
Early Sunday morning on Oct. 14, Lindsay Ireland, a Seton Hall University and Columbia Journalism School alumna, was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 10 in Randolph, N.J. Ireland, a reporter for North Jersey Media group, provided coverage for the The Daily Record, The Record and northjersey.com. Northjersey.com reported that the accident happened at 2 a.m. on eastbound lanes of Route 10 in Randolph, N.J. Faculty adjunct Scott...
Friends remember Javaughni Ashley after ‘selfless’ SHU student dies
Javaughni Ashley passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18. Shortly after, his friends reflected on the “energetic” Seton Hall student.
SHU alum struck by train leaves behind son, girlfriend
Thomas Ryan of Seton Hall University’s Class of 2011 was fatally struck by an NJ transit train at 7 a.m. on June 9, 2016, leaving behind his girlfriend, Janae, and his 5-year-old son, Jack. A GoFundMe page, “Tommy Ryan Memorial Fund”, was created by Mark Scattene on June 12 to raise money to support Jack. “Tommy was a beloved friend to dozens, a dependable brother, a cherished son, and an outstanding father to Jack,” Scattene wrote on...