Seems like nothing but negative events in this town lately. Makes me want to move! Ugh........

It's a shame but Parsippany is going in the toilet.... Countless robberies and how many murders in the last year?? Move away Ron...move away.

Btw... Walter... Means she lives on Brooklawn Drive.

Diane M

I live in Pasippany - lived in 2 other towns during my lifetime - there's good and bad everywhere - don't kid yourself.

My prayers go out to the family....

If they are not looking for suspects and police are reporting no danger to the public, they are really saying its a murder suicide or double suiside. Parsippany is still safe its just filled with mentaly @&$ed up people.

Please keep your negative comments to yourself. They have two children who will most likely be reading this. God bless the family

From NJ.com an hour ago: "The high-level law enforcement officials described the incident as a murder-suicide. They requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to media."

What a horrible tragedy that it had to happen whatever the reason,they have two children left behind to deal with this. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them and all their families and friends. God bless them all and please remember them all with all the children will have to go though in the time ahead of them. And also Parsippany is a save place to be.

prayers to the family

Prayers indeed do go to the family.

However, Ron and Skydivin01 are right, Parsippany IS going to the toilet.
This incident, the out-of-state woman held at gunpoint on Route 10 and stuffed in her truck, UNSOLVED break-ins ALL OVER town, murder at a Sushi restaurant in Lake Hiawatha, non-existent speed enforement all over town. Don't believe me, just look at ALL our new officers -- the metal, green, stand alone, middle-of-the-road signs with the dense rubber bases and speed limit signs with "radar in use" notations that are FAR from reality. Oh let's not forget the prostitute ridden hotels along the Route 46 corridor of our town (and these are just the highlights).

There are more officers sitting behind the desk because town hall keeps promoting them left and right and have no regard for real law enforcement and accountability to the taxpayers and residents.

This is not just rhetoric. Please start inquiring how many officers are ACTUALLY partrolling YOUR streets, and you will be appalled considering our population count, business ratables, square mileage and the number of highways that intersect this township. Town Hall and the PD are woefully alseep behind the wheel and only a few people are calling them on their inaction and lack of responsible leadership. And if doesn't convince you, just go to other towns that patrol similar roads and watch the effective law enforment that is in action there.

Being an ex-cop I'm sure there was plenty of guns in the home.Sad for the kids.

I saw a policeman driving around my street the other day..

Not sure where you are living Greg but I see officer on 46 pulling people over all the time. Do I need Parsippany police giving tickets to us in our residential neighborhoods -- not really. But do give tickets to those texting and not watching the roads please. I do agree that Parsippany is going down the crapper though with the corrupt board and Mayor we have looking to devastate neighborhoods with rezoning -- adding more to the housing/rental glut that is already in Parsippany. They should be working to fill those office buildings, improve traffic, improve schools, make the community safer from crime. But they are too busy catering to those folks that typically line the pockets of politicians at the cost of surrounding property values and additional congestion.

Tragedy is everywhere. Parsippany is not unique. So sad for the children of this couple.

Your posts deeply concern me, if only because the majority of you appear to have the attention span of a deer in headlights. As soon as you see the police are NOT looking for a suspect, which is above in black and white, it means by default it was a murder-suicide. Police are very hesitant to apply labels so quickly but theyre always willing to SUGGEST them from moment one, as in this case. We tend to label everything a "tragedy". Premeditated acts are NOT tragedies... they're simply premeditated acts. Lets get beyond the typical drama the media loves to stir within us. Troubled couple, hidden motives, brewing discontent, just waiting to boil over while those around them saw nothing but "Ken & Barbie". This is whats known as "real life" folks... get used to it

Thanks BD. We are truly a pompous, self righteous community to consistently apply labels to situations we know nothing about. In fact, it's situations like this that have you mostly feeling terribly for the FAMILIES, and not so much the parties involved. I believe there are two kinds of fate... that which we bring upon ourselves, and that which we have somewhat less to do with on a direct involvement basis. In essence, our fate is always contributed to by us I believe, but to varying degrees. This couple paved a path together that led to this result through the machinations of their relationship. Whether consciously or not makes no difference. I'd find it "sad" only if THEY hadn't created the circumstances that led to it

Daniela I am sorry for your loss. I used to work with Rose. She will be missed.

And yes they had two children. Both in college art FDU.this is a tragedy (even if premeditated), there are children who are now without their parents. People need to remember that when they post something online, everyone and anyone can see it. This is not the result of parsipanny "going down the tubes". This can happen anywhere and to anyone. Prayers to their son, daughter & other family members

Please, this is neither the time or the place to be talking about "Parsippany going down the tubes", gun control or any other issue. Have some compassion! Two children have lost their parents no matter the circumstances. Offer your condolences to the family and move on.

Well said Monica! I couldn't agree more!

It's because of these posts that I believe our country has declined to a level of coldness and selfishness that sickens me to my very core. That woman was MY cousin and her husband was a great man. He was a cop and a very good one. He had a great heart and loved her so much. She was an amazing person with a smile that could light up a room. SOMETHING happened in that house and no one really knows what that was yet so everyone needs to stop with their own agendas and opinions and offer compassion and condolence to those of us who will never be the same. Freedom of speech DOES NOT MEAN you have the right to spout your opinion and speculation as you crush someone else. If you're not going to honor my cousins I respectfully ask that you refrain from saying anything further as this IS NOT your soap box.

This is truly a sad tragedy and my prayers and thoughts go out to the families. Professor Chester I just had a class with him that ended this past December. He was a great person and had a wonderful personality. He loved his family espcially his wife. I would never understand what happened but my heart is heavy. He will definitely be missed. We never had the pleasure of meeting his wife in class but he did talk about her. I pray for peace in their family and strength for their children.

This is just horrible!!!! I pray for those poor kids.

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the Andrakas. I am so sorry for your loss; may peace be with you soon. God bless those who have gone before us and may He comfort this family during their time of great sorrow.and always.

God bless you and your family, Daniela. I can not even phathom what you must be experiencing right now. I truly hope and pray that you and your family discover the answers that you seek. Again, my sincere condolences.

Deepest sympathies to the family. They deserve prayers and support. Her brother is my cousin through marriage. Daniela, I am so sorry for your loss.

This can happen any place and to any family. When it happens it is devistating to the family and friends. I'm so sorry that this has happened. My heart goes out to the children and their family. God bless them all.

Got to love the heartless, selfish people of Parsippany. Get a soul for godsakes.

Prayers to the family and their poor kids.

Grew up with Chet in Bloomfield from elementary school through high school. I'm happy to have known him and I'm sorry for him and for his family that this tragic event has taken place. Old friend, I leave you with this from Psalm 23.

The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside [b]quiet waters.

He restores my soul;
He guides me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the [d]valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You [f]have anointed my head with oil;
My cup overflows.

Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Sorry for all concerned, especially the children. I wonder though, if this was a murder-suicide, what could possess someone to do this. Unfathomable rage? Terminal illness? Insanity? It's beyond my understanding.

Mrs. K,

Sounds like you know the inner workings of the PD, so chances are you have a relative employed by the force. Misguided loyalty at its best, LOL.

The ratio of Par-Troy officers behind the desk vs. on the road speaks for itself. Your propaganda holds no weight and you can't skew the facts no matter how hard you try. Additionally, BE CAREFUL to assume that others have not done the research to support the fact this township is woefully under patrolled.

i see the cops showed up in time to make a accurate body count. get a gun people. protect yourselves.

Greg,
You are woefully misinformed. You should research a little better before you start spewing "facts".
Have a good night.

I am truly heart sick for the family and children that are left in the wake of this tragedy.

In the time of "everyone with a right to chat, should" unfortunately some do without thinking first. The sick thing is, people hide behind false names and act outraged and spew poison with impunity because they feel it is their right. Perhaps they should feel a little bit of humanity first.

Our prayers go to the families, especially to the children...May God give them the strength needed to go on without their parents. God bless All!

It's absolutely sickening and wrong that 80% of these post are selfishly about the town and how "unfit" it is to your being. The main concern is te children, one of whom I had the pleasure of knowing this last semester at Fairleigh. Rose was also my scholar advisor. Get a reality check and realize that there's more important factors to the situation then your paranoia. Prayers to my old FDU family and most of all Chris and Anna.

This is a terrible tragedy.

My sympathy to the family and friends who are suffering and may you find peace some day soon. God bless.

Mrs. K, You would make a great Parsippany Police spokesperson, oh wait -- doesn't a member of your family hold that position?

The headline "Chester and Rosario Andraka.... deaths ruled a murder and a suicide, respectively" make it cound like she killed him. But he murdered her then killed himself. Just an FYI since every article clarifies that except this one.

It sounds like a murder-suicide to me...the police are not looking for a suspect and the public is not in danger. What else can it be?

What's wrong with all of you? I'm not from Parsippany but from New Brunswick. Have some respect! Horrible incidents happen everywhere but again, have respect for the family.

Seriously two children are left without their parents now and they must try to cope with this tragedy. Have some human compassion and pray for them and the families of both Chester and Rosaria.

Very well said Dory. There seems to be unprecedented demand for "respect" for a murderer. I don't know if this is because the man is a cop or not.

This is not supposed to be a page where we only offer condolences to the family. This is where events are reported and the facts are discussed and yes some people's anger may come out. Its an absolute tragedy. But it wasn't an accident. There is one man that is responsible and it is perfectly natural to be angry about it.

I feel this is a terrible tragedy. I am wondering why no one commented on how much they loved each other. They were all about how much he loved her.