Obituaries
Long Valley Teen Succumbs to 4-Year Battle With Brain Cancer
Brendt Migliaccio battled Medulloblastoma and loved lacrosse.
After a nearly four-year battle with Medulloblastoma, Long Valley teen Brendt Migliaccio succumbed to the disease on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
It was his 15th birthday.
Migliaccio was diagnosed in April 2010 and spent more than a year in and out of hospitals receiving intense treatment from Houston to New York City. Locally, he regained physical strength by undergoing therapy at Riverside Health and Fitness.
Medulloblastoma is a cancerous tumor on the back of the brain, which effected Migliaccio's nervous system.
A statement was read to the student body at Long Valley Middle School Tuesday morning alerting them of the news.
An avid lacrosse player, Migliaccio was the focus of a West Morris Central LAX benefit held in June 2012 where proceeds went to the family and awareness for cancer research was promoted.
A 1,000-paper crane mobile was also created for Migliaccio by his peers at the school in June 2012.
Information on viewing and funeral services have not been made public.
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