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Former Police Chief, Veteran From Brookfield Dies Former Police Chief, Veteran From Brookfield Dies
Former Police Chief, Veteran From Brookfield Dies A former police chief from Connecticut who led a department in Northern Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of public service. Fairfield County resident Fred Gambino, Jr. of Brookfield, the former chief of the North Castle Police Department, died on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the age of 86, the department announced on Monday, Dec. 11.  Born in White Plains in 1937, Gambino graduated from White Plains High School before going on to serve in the Marine Corps.  After this, he then began a long career in law enforcement by joining the New York State Police. He eventually joi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Ex-All-County HS Standout Football, Basketball From Danbury Dies Ex-All-County HS Standout Football, Basketball From Danbury Dies
Ex-All-County HS Standout Football, Basketball From Danbury Dies George Taranto, a Connecticut resident and former high school sports standout in Westchester County, has died at the age of 77. According to his obituary, Taranto, of Danbury, was a graduate of Ardsley High School and was all-county in football and basketball. He served in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1965. Taranto worked as a buyer for Bayer Aspirin in Tarrytown for more than 35 years.  He also loved to hunt, fish and golf. "George was family focused and a true family man – especially loved spending time with is his best friends, his grandchildren whom he adored," …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Mount Kisco Native Jason Hoffman, Brewster HS Grad, Dies At 33 Mount Kisco Native Jason Hoffman, Brewster HS Grad, Dies At 33
Mount Kisco Native Jason Hoffman, Brewster HS Grad, Dies At 33 Mount Kisco native and Brewster High School graduate, Jason Hoffman, has died at the age of 33. Jason was born on April 8, 1986 in Mount Kisco to Jeffrey and Helen P. Hoffman (nee) Lowry. Jason graduated from Brewster High School and was survived by his parents as well as his brother, Matthew Hoffman. Jason died Wednesday, Sept. 4 in Danbury. The Hoffman family will receive family members and friends at Beecher Funeral Home (1 Putnam Avenue) on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 11 at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church (31 Pro…

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by Valerie Musson
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James Thompson Of Brewster Dies At 51 James Thompson Of Brewster Dies At 51
James Thompson Of Brewster Dies At 51 A Yonkers native and graduate of Yorktown High School, James M. Thompson Jr., died at his home in Brewster on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at age 51. Thompson was born on March 11, 1968. He was an over the road truck driver for Swift Transportation and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. James T. Breen Council #7490 of Sacred Heart in Patterson. He enjoyed working on cars, and fishing said the obituary. Thompson is survived by his father and stepmother, James M. and Karen Thompson of Pawling, son, Cody Thompson of Yonkers; sister, Kelly Jaconetti (Jason) of Brewster; and niece Haley Jaconetti.…

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by Donna Christopher
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Services Scheduled For Danbury Native Killed In Hit-Run Incident Services Scheduled For Danbury Native Killed In Hit-Run Incident
Services Scheduled For Danbury Native Killed In Hit-Run Incident Funeral services have been announced for the Brewster man who was killed early Saturday in a hit-and-run incident on I-84 in Danbury. Daniel "Danny" Crawford, Jr. was 32 years old. Born on Jan. 11, 1986 in Danbury, he was the son of Daniel Sr. and Susan (Weizenecker) Crawford. of Brewster. He graduated from Brewster High School and continued his education, receiving an associated degree. Danny could often be found in the local reservoirs fishing with his friends, it was a great passion and hobby of his. He was a people person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Danny…

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by Cecilia Levine