My father was the chief when Chet came on board my dad loved him always said he was a asset to the Caldwell PD My heart aches for there children may god watch over them during this terrible time!!!

Why do we need to be informed as to how much they spent on their home and how much his pension was? Relevance?

The murder-suicide theory just doesn't add up!!

I guess they include these figures to show that the motive probably wasn't money. Since it is "in-part" a murder, there has to be an investigation. Questions like these come up, people are curious as to why a supposed loving couple would do this. I'd like to know if their children are minors and left without parents.

Ariana, your comments are something I pray the children don't see. Who the heck cares how it happened or why. There are two people who are not hear anymore and have left such anguish for their family. Let the speculations rest!!!!

Both their kids were at school. I know because my son is a student a FDU and knows their son.

ParResident, here* would be the correct spelling.

Everyone needs to learn that it doesnt matter if they had children , this is news people. The public is going to talk and express their opinion, like it or not, so just get over it.

I feel terrible for these children and the surviving family and the murder victim, but no one is directing any comments towards anyone who is directly involved with the incident, and especially not saying anything to maliciously hurt anyone. This is local news and the citizens of this town have every right to discuss things that happen in their place of residence.

I do hope their children find some way to cope, but I also want it to be said that their children are old enough to understand what this situation looks like to the public and we will have our opinions, and if they were raised right they wouldn't give two hoots about what any irrelevant stranger has said about their misfortune.

thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Put it to rest. It's not about you. Be humbled by this situation. Put your personal feelings aside. Have some respect for this couple and their families. Respect. Something some people should start "relearning" in our society. Case closed.

Maybe he suffered from depression and financial difficulties. Lets face it, this is a rough place, not to mention expensive. I feel sorry for the family they left behind.

First of all, I would like to express my sincerest condolensces and sympathies to the 2 kids and the rest of the families. Secondly, to answer a fewof the questions about the quickness of the call requesting the welfare check, having worked in law enforcement, I can tell you that welfare checks are very common. When you have an employee with an almost 100% attendance record and they do not show up at work, and all attempts to reach them are unsuccessful, then a welfare check would not be considered too early. This is notthe time to argue or debate this issue, it is the time to mourn.

Terrible story. And thank goodness there's relevant info like what his pension was. What kind of reporting is this?

The only thing that should be said right now is that the children, their family, and close friends are in our thoughts and prayers.

My condolences go out to their kids, family, and friends. I do wonder why the ex-cop did what he did. So sad that I'm hearing such bad things happen here in Parsippany....my residence. I thought we were voted as one of the best towns to live in. There's other way to cope and suicide / homicide is not an answer. I hope their kids are able to find peace through this ordeal. www.theovernight.org (understanding & providing education for preventing suicide)

This is so sad. Sometimes we really don't know what goes on behind closed doors. Prayers go out to their family.

met him a few times over the years. seemed like a nice guy. so sorry for the family.

This was article was written like a public press release. The guy ...MURDERED...his wife and the children's mother with multiple gun shots. I wonder what horror she went through while this "nice guy, asset to the department" snuffed her life out. Had he not been a police officer I am sure we would have learned what a rotten thug he really was....The person who wrote this article must write Hallmark cards too...

who cares what the reason was. They aren't here anymore & unfortunately good or bad there is a reason for everything. You don't choose your path it choses you.

Thank you Patch. Citizens have a right to know. So many crimes are not reported to the news, probably more than half. Why? What happened to the Police Blotters? High crime rates are symptomatic of other social ills. We can stay informed as a community or we can hide in our homes and watch reality tv. Keep reporting Patch.

I would just like to say that reading through these comments really upset me. I am very good friends with Rosaria's cousin, and I know that this family has dealt with a lot of loss recently. My dad talked to Chester back in January. He didn't know him well but said he seemed like a great guy. Something obviously happened to set him off. For strangers, it really does not matter. Overall, they were greatpeople. All we now neeed to focus on is praying and suportng their children and family. This investigation need to be left for the cops to handle and family to know about. We do not need to know the details. Who and why are you to judge when you have no idea who these individuals are? Comments like the ones above are the last thing a grieving dfamily needs to worry about.

come on just couldnt say hope your happy with your new life ,the kids,,, showing face w/ peers is not worth this,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, rip,,,,,,,,,,

We remember Office Chet at our many Block Parties on his bike, yellow shirt and shorts. He always discussed DARE with all the children and providing great lessons to them. God Bless his children for this will be a tough, tough road ahead. May God keep them strong.

.Can we please stop glorifying the cops as some sort of heroic class of people who sacrifice themselves for society. Many of them are just in it for the phenomenal pay and benefits. The real heroes are the property tax payers who provide them with a great lifestyle that allows for retirement at age 41 with full medical coverage.

He murdered her because she was leaving him - This is a fact she told him back in Dec she wanted out of the marriage - he wanted to work it out - the reason they police were called so early was because he has a friend that knew things were not going well for Chet so when he did not show up at work the friend called the police - I am also seeing all the post all over Facebook and on the papers covering it what a great guy he was - Do all great guys kill their wives ??..They are making him out to be a hero and forgetting what he did to Rosaria-As for anyone getting upset about all the comments being made - well this is public news and the public will comment - if it was not public there would be no comments - I feel for the kids that have to live with this for the rest of their lives - and for the mother and her family that lost her to such violence and for selfish reasons - I guess he figured if he could not have her no one else would - and killing himself was the cowards way out - he is anything but a good guy or a hero - and yes I went to school with him and I wish all my classmates would stop posting on FB what a great he was - was being the key word here .

Mary u just contributed to all the comments by letting the public know info they don't need to know. The children knew this information and that is all that matters. Not what the public thinks. Like I said, until you have gone thru this no one shld be opening their mouth as to what is right & what is not to report. It all hurts.

Hey Mary B,
I worked with Chet, and one thing I can tell you for sure was that he unequivovally loved his wife. Without speculating on the reason for whatever happened, It happened. So enough of the hateful comments and let the kids bury their parents in peace

Ariana I never said anything about giving pity to chet about what he did. And your comment about the way he was behind closed doors is pure speculation On your part. Unless you were there. And as far as the kids are concerned, you are right it will be caring emotional baggage for the rest of their lives.

I wish they would just shut down this comment forum!! Offer condolences only!!! DO NOT SPECULATE. What the heck does it matter anyway, the only truth or facts we know is that they are gone and two children have to live with this for the rest of their lives. STOP THE COMMENTS!!!!!

To all, let's gives prayers and blessing to the children's first and to the parents of Ariana and Chet. These individuals has a lot to deal with. Please be mindful and caring in these trying times.

Sharon, her name is Rosaria... not Ariana

Mary you went to school with Chet I guess he was never ur friend!!! Did he leave a letter at ur house explaining why he did what he did? I'm sure his family is still trying to put the pieces together maybe they could call u since u have the answers! I'm with ParResident they should close off comments to sympathy and condolences!!! I knew Chet he was a great guy something went terribly wrong and the only ppl that know what happened at this point are he and his wife lets let his family grieve and they rip!!!what happened to if u don't have anything nice to say don't say anything

Freddie F.
I went to school with Chet and knew him better than most. We were a close group for many years Chet, John Andalora, and myself. He had a loving family and Great sister Lisa. Instead of your unfounded judgement of him, as we will never know what really went on at home. How about thinking about their children. My thoughts and prayers go out to Chet and Rosaria's families. Stop the BS! Stop the speculation and if you have nothing to say that helps the kids and family, keep it to yourself.

Thank u Freddie well said