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Owner Of Popular CT Business Announces Retirement, Sale After 39 Years Owner Of Popular CT Business Announces Retirement, Sale After 39 Years
Owner Of Popular CT Business Announces Retirement, Sale After 39 Years The owner of a well-loved garden center in Connecticut has announced that he will be retiring and selling the business after 39 years.  Jim Cropley, the owner of Cropley's Garden Center & Landscaping in the Tolland County town of Bolton at 1262 Boston Turnpike (Route 44), announced his decision to retire and sell the business on Tuesday, March 12.  Cropley attributed his decision to wanting to spend more time with his family year-round.  "I have been lucky enough to spend this winter enjoying time with my family and have decided to enjoy it year-round," he wrote in his a…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Successful CT Shop Announces Closure: 'I Need To Pivot,' Owner Says Successful CT Shop Announces Closure: 'I Need To Pivot,' Owner Says
Successful CT Shop Announces Closure: 'I Need To Pivot,' Owner Says Despite experiencing more success than originally expected, a Connecticut shop has announced that it will be closing so the owner can focus more on their family.  Little Lucy Snack Shop, located in Windham County at 112 Main St. in Putnam, will open for its last day in business on Saturday, Jan. 13, the owner announced on social media.  In their announcement, the owner said the snack shop's sales had "been better than anticipated," but that she needed to step away to spend more time with her family.  "My presence at home and availability for family has been greatly reduced s…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
35-Year-Old Killed In Double-Fatal Easton Crash Remembered: 'Glue That Held Family Together' 35-Year-Old Killed In Double-Fatal Easton Crash Remembered: 'Glue That Held Family Together'
35-Year-Old Killed In Double-Fatal Easton Crash Remembered: 'Glue That Held Family Together' Friends and family members of a Fairfield County man killed in a car crash are remembering their beloved and working to raise money to help cover his funeral costs. Jesus Roman III, age 35, died on Sunday, Oct. 8 when the Jeep he was in crashed into a pond in Easton, killing Roman and Amy L. Rockwell, age 45, of Newtown. A GoFundMe, organized by family member Jamie Smith, said Roman, a resident of Easton, was the "glue that held" the family together. "We are raising money for my mother and father-in-law to help them through one of the hardest times that any human could have to go thro…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Beloved Store Owner From Stamford Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' Beloved Store Owner From Stamford Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life'
Beloved Store Owner From Stamford Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' A well-known man from Fairfield County who owned a beloved store in Northern Westchester has died.  Stamford resident Joseph DiPietro, Sr. died on Friday, Feb. 10 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. DiPietro, who lived an "extraordinary life," was the owner of Chubby's Hardware in Pound Ridge located at 68 Westchester Ave., which was named after his childhood nickname, his obituary said. Born in 1932, DiPietro worked at Getman and Judd Lumber Co. after high school and eventually rose to the position of General Manager before deciding to take a risk and start his own…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
New Canaan Financier's Family Members Say They're 'Heartbroken' By His Death At Age 46 New Canaan Financier's Family Members Say They're 'Heartbroken' By His Death At Age 46
New Canaan Financier's Family Members Say They're 'Heartbroken' By His Death At Age 46 The family of a successful and popular Connecticut investment banker who jumped to his death from a rooftop bar says they are "heartbroken and deeply saddened by the tragic loss." Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, age 46, of New Canaan, jumped from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York at 135 West 45th St. in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m., according to the New York City Police. On Friday, Jan. 27, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Cheney's death a suicide. Cheney, a married father of five, had recently filed for divorce fr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Connecticut Restaurant To Close After 26 Years As Owner Focuses On Family Connecticut Restaurant To Close After 26 Years As Owner Focuses On Family
Connecticut Restaurant To Close After 26 Years As Owner Focuses On Family After serving customers for more than two decades, a Connecticut restaurant will soon close its doors. Pancho Loco, located in the Tolland County town of Vernon, will close on Friday, Feb. 24, the owner announced on Friday, Jan. 20. He said he made the decision to close the eatery as his wife undergoes chemotherapy. "The last year has been a challenge for my family as my wife is currently fighting breast cancer," the announcement reads. "Her prognosis is good, and she amazes me how strong she is battling the side effects of chemo. Her treatments continue to be ongoing for most of this year…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Popular Educator In Fairfield County Dies At Age 68 Popular Educator In Fairfield County Dies At Age 68
Popular Educator In Fairfield County Dies At Age 68 A beloved educator from Northern Westchester who worked in Connecticut known for her dedication to her family has died.  Edna Rose Ventarola of Ossining died on Monday, Nov. 14 at the age of 68, according to her obituary.  Ventarola was born in 1954 and raised in the Bronx, graduating from Lehman College, her obituary said.  Pursuing a career in early childhood education, Ventarola served as the director of Creative Playtime in Scarsdale and also directed the Head Start program in Port Chester, according to her obituary.  Ventarola also later served as s…

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by Ben Crnic
News
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
Lifestyle
Stamford Mayor Welcomes Third Child Stamford Mayor Welcomes Third Child
Stamford Mayor Welcomes Third Child Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons and husband Art Linares welcomed their third child into the world. William Charles Linares was born at Stamford Hospital at 10:13 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26, weighing in at 7-pounds-5-ounces at 21.5 inches, the mayor announced. He joins brothers Teddy, age 3, and Jack, age 1. Officials said that William Charles is named after his two great-grandfathers, William Clifford Haggerty and Charles Callahan. While Simmons enjoys time with her family after giving birth, Jeff Curtis, the president of the Board of Representatives will serve as acting Mayor until she …

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by Zak Failla
News
12-Year-Old, Mother Found Dead In Massachusetts Home 12-Year-Old, Mother Found Dead In Massachusetts Home
12-Year-Old, Mother Found Dead In Massachusetts Home A 12-year-old and her 49-year-old mother were found dead inside a home in Worcester County. The incident occurred on Ladyslipper Drive in Shrewsbury around 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 19. Autopsy results on the cause of the deaths are pending, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said in a news conference. The surviving father and son are not considered suspects, authorities said. The identities of the two have not yet been released, pending notification of some family members outside the country, Early said. The incident is believed to be isolated and poses no threa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Danbury's Catherine Ann Spiegel, 85, Psychotherapist Who Loved The Ocean Danbury's Catherine Ann Spiegel, 85, Psychotherapist Who Loved The Ocean
Danbury's Catherine Ann Spiegel, 85, Psychotherapist Who Loved The Ocean Catherine Ann Spiegel died peacefully on January 29 at St. John Paul II Center in Danbury. Catherine was born on June 7, 1935 in Dayton, OH to the late Harry Carmack and Mary Elizabeth Madigan Carmack. Catherine, known as Ann to her many friends and colleagues, graduated from the University of Dayton and went on to get her master’s degree at New York University. She spent most of her adult life passionately working as a psychotherapist and took great pride in being able to assist her clients to live more full and happy lives.  In her younger years, Ann enjoyed playing tennis, skiing a…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz