Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino dies suddenly at age 53

Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino has died abruptly aft serving much than a decade successful office, New Jersey officials said Tuesday.

She was 53.

Giattino’s tragic decease was announced by Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, who remembered his workfellow arsenic a “bright light” and dedicated nationalist servant.

“Her kindness, humility, and quiet determination made her a cherished fig whose effect will beryllium felt for generations to come,” Bhalla wrote successful a connection Tuesday evening. “There are nary words to picture nan consciousness of nonaccomplishment we are each feeling.

“Jen was a leader successful our organization and combatant for each of us.”

It wasn’t instantly clear really Giattino died.

She was first elected successful 2011, clinching reelection successful nan adjacent 3 metropolis assembly races, according to reports.