Overcast 48°
Tag:

Beecher Funeral Home

Obituaries
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…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Ex-All-County HS Football, Basketball Standout From Fairfield County Dies Ex-All-County HS Football, Basketball Standout From Fairfield County Dies
Ex-All-County HS Football, Basketball Standout From Fairfield County 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," …

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Services Scheduled For Fairfield County Native Killed In Hit-Run Incident Services Scheduled For Fairfield County Native Killed In Hit-Run Incident
Services Scheduled For Fairfield County 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…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine