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Thousands Of Dollars Raised For Sons Of Fairfield County Man Who Died From Cancer Thousands Of Dollars Raised For Sons Of Fairfield County Man Who Died From Cancer
Thousands Of Dollars Raised For Sons Of Fairfield County Man Who Died From Cancer Members of the community have raised thousands of dollars for the children of a Fairfield County man who died of cancer. Erik Tlatelpa, age 41, of Trumbull, died on Friday, June 3, of pancreatic cancer, according to a GoFundMe set up to create a college fund for his two sons. "While this horrible disease ultimately claimed his life, Erik fought hard for more then 2 years to spend as much time as possible with those he loved," the fundraiser's description reads. "He was a devoted husband to Katherine Linnet, whom he shared more then 15 years with and a loving father to two amazing children N…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Bridgeport's Ruth Kobren, 99, Mother, Volunteer — Woman Of 'The Greatest Generation' Bridgeport's Ruth Kobren, 99, Mother, Volunteer — Woman Of 'The Greatest Generation'
Bridgeport's Ruth Kobren, 99, Mother, Volunteer — Woman Of 'The Greatest Generation' Ruth Kobren, of Bridgeport, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 22 in her home. She was 99.  Ruth, daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Spevack, was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Dr. Abraham Kobren and son Robert. Mrs. Kobren is survived by her children, Susan Morrison and her husband, Dr. Murray Morrison; Dr. Leonard Kobren and his wife Barbara; Roberta Simon and her husband Mark; her grandchildren, Jennifer Kanfer, Sarah Kleinhandler, Adam Kobren, Benjamin Kobren, Lauren Simon O’Brien and by her eight great-grandchildren, Noah, Rebecca, Abbe, L…

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by Daily Voice
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New Senior Rabbi After 43 Years At Westchester Congregation Arrives With Hopeful Message New Senior Rabbi After 43 Years At Westchester Congregation Arrives With Hopeful Message
New Senior Rabbi After 43 Years At Westchester Congregation Arrives With Hopeful Message For only the second time in its 43-year history, Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford Corners has a senior rabbi as its leader.  Before flying into New York from Israel at the end of June, Rabbi David Wilfond, who started the new role at the reform temple on July 1, was asked what hopeful message he might bring to the congregation in the midst of the world’s health crisis and fight for social justice. "Hope, respect and inclusion” summed up his response.  “We, as a community can help one another get through this," said Rabbi Wilfond. "And we can help the larger community get through …

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by Donna Christopher
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Newly Named Fairfield University Men's Basketball Coach Has Winning History In Connecticut Newly Named Fairfield University Men's Basketball Coach Has Winning History In Connecticut
Newly Named Fairfield University Men's Basketball Coach Has Winning History In Connecticut After spending more than a decade serving as an assistant basketball coach under Steve Pikiell at Stony Brook and Rutgers, Jay Young will have his shot at running his own program at Fairfield University. Young has been named the 13th head coach of the Fairfield University men’s basketball program after most recently serving three years as an assistant at Rutgers. He takes over from Sydney Johnson, who had five winning seasons in eight years, but led Fairfield to just a 9-22 record this season. Paul Schlickmann, the Director of Athletics at Fairfield University, said that Young shone in ever…

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by Zak Failla