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Upper Saddle River Family Going Viral Uses Fame To Say 'Thank You'

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — An Upper Saddle River family is in the spotlight after a Daily Voice story on their Halloween-themed home gained national attention.

Deena and Rob Campanelli outside of their Carlough Road home.

Deena and Rob Campanelli outside of their Carlough Road home.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Kyle, left, and Aiden Campenlli outside of their Upper Saddle River home.

Kyle, left, and Aiden Campenlli outside of their Upper Saddle River home.

Photo Credit: Rob Campanelli
Sunshine only adds to the spook, it seems.

Sunshine only adds to the spook, it seems.

Photo Credit: Rob Campanelli
Halloween 2016 at the Campanellis.

Halloween 2016 at the Campanellis.

Photo Credit: Rob Campanelli
The Campanellis. Just kidding.

The Campanellis. Just kidding.

Photo Credit: Rob Campanelli

But all Rob, Deena, and twins Aiden and Kyle see is an opportunity to thank those who have helped them through the year — Deena's second bout of breast cancer.

"I think between Daily Voice, People Magazine and CBS we thanked everyone," Rob said.

"But how do you thank everyone?" Deena added.

Last year, dozens turned out to help the family decorate. This year, they did it themselves — but friends say they would've been more than happy to pitch in.

"I feel like whenever you need them, they're right there," said Tonia Seiler, whose husband went to high school with Rob.  

"If I picked up the phone they'd be there for me in two seconds," added neighbor Anne Purvin, teary-eyed.

Deena does something special every year on her sons' birthday, Seiler said.

"She has all of the guests bring donations for the [Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc.]," Seiler said. "It teaches the boys and their friends to give back."

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