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Port Chester's Michael T. Smith, 84, Was A Gardener Extraordinaire Port Chester's Michael T. Smith, 84, Was A Gardener Extraordinaire
Port Chester's Michael T. Smith, 84, Was A Gardener Extraordinaire Michael T. Smith, a longtime resident of Port Chester, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Greenwich Hospital. Born in Port Chester on July 30, 1938, he was the son of Michael J. and Margaret (Blakesley).  Michael is survived by his wife Medelyn (Ronquero); sisters Kathleen Remington and Peggy Dunleavy; nephews Eric and Brian; nieces Tara, Kris, and Meghan; and many great-nieces and -nephews—including his beloved great-niece Shylin Santana.  In addition to his parents, Michael is pre-deceased by his siblings Nora and James.  Mickey was a passionate gardener planting and mai…

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Body Of Wall Street Escort From Greenwich Found Stuffed In Barrel Body Of Wall Street Escort From Greenwich Found Stuffed In Barrel
Body Of Wall Street Escort From Greenwich Found Stuffed In Barrel A high-end escort whose body was found stuffed in a barrel and dumped on a quiet residential street in the region was born and raised in Fairfield County. Nicole Flanagan, age 42, of Greenwich, was found on Friday, Aug. 13, stuffed in the barrel in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey after residents noticed a horrible smell coming from it, according to a report in The New York Post. Flanagan, the mother of three, was born in Greenwich, and has family in town, according to her obituary. She was last seen alive on surveillance video entering 95 Wall St. in the Financial District the night befor…

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by Kathy Reakes
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For Greenwich's Joseph LoPresto, 82, Only Open Air, Fresh Seas Were Needed For A Good Time For Greenwich's Joseph LoPresto, 82, Only Open Air, Fresh Seas Were Needed For A Good Time
For Greenwich's Joseph LoPresto, 82, Only Open Air, Fresh Seas Were Needed For A Good Time Joseph LoPresto, a resident of Greenwich,  died on May 29. He was 82 years old. Born in Port Chester on June 20, 1938, he was the son of Joseph and Margret (nee Lonzo) LoPresto. Joe graduated from Port Chester High School in 1956. A year after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served for six years. Joe then went on to spend the majority of his career working for Avon Products in Rye as part of its IT support staff. He was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Port Chester, where he married his love of 59 years, Carol.  Joe will be remembered f…

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Former Police Officer, Owner Of Popular Restaurant In Greenwich Dies Former Police Officer, Owner Of Popular Restaurant In Greenwich Dies
Former Police Officer, Owner Of Popular Restaurant In Greenwich Dies A Westchester County native and retired police officer in Greenwich who spent 23 years with the department and then opened a popular Fairfield County restaurant has died. Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey reported that Joseph Gavin died on Monday, June 29. He was 75 years old.  Gavin, who was born in Port Chester, joined the department in July 1970 and served in the Patrol Division. He was then assigned to the Accident Car before being appointed a youth officer in the Detective Division in 1987. During his career he was the recipient of the 1975 John A. Clarke Award for apprehending a b…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Beloved Stamford Lacrosse Player Dies At 23 Beloved Stamford Lacrosse Player Dies At 23
Beloved Stamford Lacrosse Player Dies At 23 The Stamford community is mourning the loss of 23-year-old Tamarie Sterling, who died earlier this month after battling a rare type of liver cancer. He is remembered as being an inspirational leader and passionate lacrosse player with a positive mindset. In a beautifully written obituary, Sterling's family said he would want them not to cry because it's over, but rejoice because his struggle is over. "Love everyone around you, cherish those you value, and leave no room for hatred, anger or animosity," they said.  More than $7,600 had been raised as of Wednesday, April 18 on a Go…

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by Cecilia Levine