Beloved Jersey Stars Say Goodbye: A Look at the Lives of N.J.'s Famous Farewell

A walk through the Star Ledger's obituary pages is a poignant reminder of the infinite impact that human lives can have on our communities. Each of the lives profiled represents a legacy that adds depth, color, and light to our collective heritage. From trailblazing leaders to ornery war veterans, complex families, turbulent sports careers, dynamic arts personalities, innovative mentors, celebrated writers, construction and justice system pioneers, exposing injustices with citizen journalism.On New Jersey's mean streets.

A record 51 people who died in for state for a given year are featured in a recent review of the Star Ledger's Obituary Archive.

The median age of those featured rarely peaks in their 60s and 70s, but it also covers a wide range of ages, from 22 to 104, with most in their 80s.

The document reveals if the deceased used to smoke or not..of whom were reported to be married.