Summit Businesses Hold 'Day of Giving' To Support Family Of Fallen Summit Officer

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit business are joining together for a "Day of Giving" on Friday, June 16 to support the family of fallen Summit Police Detective Matthew L. Tarentino, who was killed in a fatal three-car accident on Interstate 78 East in Bernards Township on May 30.

Businesses participating in this event include:

• The Bar Method of Summit
• beautylounge
• Privado Hair Salon
• The Red Balloon Summit
• Sweet Nothings
• Faux Paws Wholesome Pet Shop
• The Toy Professor
• What A DISH
• ZØKU Salon

For example the Bar Method of Summit will donate $20 for each person who takes any class at Summit Bar Method on June 16. ZOKU Salon is also donating 10 percent of their service sales on Friday.

Tarentino was promoted to detective posthumously. Tarentino, 29, leaves behind his wife, Victoria and two sons, Robert, 3, and Raymond, 2. Victoria also has a third child due in August. The former Somerville local moved to Summit where he had served as an officer since 2012.

• See Related: Fallen Summit Officer Remembered As A Man Of 'Incredible Strength And Honor'

(Image provided: Summit Police Detective Matthew L. Tarentino)

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