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Former CT Teacher Dies At 69: Made Life 'Easygoing, Silly' For Friends, Family Former CT Teacher Dies At 69: Made Life 'Easygoing, Silly' For Friends, Family
Former CT Teacher Dies At 69: Made Life 'Easygoing, Silly' For Friends, Family A beloved Westchester County native who taught chemistry at a high school in Connecticut and made learning fun for his students is being remembered for his light-hearted nature.  Richard Linden, who grew up in the city of Rye and who taught in Tolland County at RHAM High School in Hebron, died on Sunday, April 16 at the age of 69, according to his obituary.  Born in 1953, Linden went on to graduate from Cornell University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.  After working as a hospital administrator for …

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by Ben Crnic
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Fatal Crash Update: 30-Year-Old From Stratford Remembered As 'Superb Athlete' Fatal Crash Update: 30-Year-Old From Stratford Remembered As 'Superb Athlete'
Fatal Crash Update: 30-Year-Old From Stratford Remembered As 'Superb Athlete' A 30-year-old Fairfield County man killed in a crash is being remembered as a superb athlete and devoted father. Marc "Markey" Desruisseaux,  a graduate of Stratford High School, was killed on Thursday, April 13 at the intersection of Main Street and West Board Street when his motorcycle was hit by a Corvette, according to the Stratford Police. According to his obituary, Desruisseaux was a superb athlete as some would say “ Super Star." After high school, he continued to pursue a career as a football player. He went to Milford Academy of New York and then to Snow College in …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Stew Leonard's Founder, Westport Resident Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy Stew Leonard's Founder, Westport Resident Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy
Stew Leonard's Founder, Westport Resident Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy The creator of "one of the most famous food retailers in the world" died at 93 years old, leaving a world-record-breaking grocery store chain to his family.  Stew Leonard Sr., of Westport, Connecticut, died on Wednesday, April 26 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City after a brief illness, according to Stew Leonard's website.  We are sad to announce that Stew Leonard, Sr., the founder of Stew Leonard’s, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023,... Posted by Stew Leonard's on Thursday, April 27, 2023 Leonard launched the first Stew Leonard's in Norwalk, Connecticut in December 1969.  …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old Manager In Sandy Hook Killed In Crash Remembered 'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old Manager In Sandy Hook Killed In Crash Remembered
'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old Manager In Sandy Hook Killed In Crash Remembered A 26-year-old Connecticut woman born and raised in New York who was killed in a single-vehicle crash is being remembered as a "beautiful, sweet soul." New Haven County resident Jessica Anne Bulfaro, of Milford, who was born in Westchester County and lived in Putnam County, in the town of Carmel, died on Thursday, April 20 when she lost control of her silver 2021 Subaru Impreza and struck two utility poles in Newtown, said the Newtown Police.  She was born on Thursday, August 22, 1996, in White Plains, to her parents Stephen and Jeanette (Santorelli) Bulfaro. After graduating hi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Beautiful, Determined' Woman From Fairfield County Dies At 38: 'Light In Everyone's Life' 'Beautiful, Determined' Woman From Fairfield County Dies At 38: 'Light In Everyone's Life'
'Beautiful, Determined' Woman From Fairfield County Dies At 38: 'Light In Everyone's Life' A Fairfield County resident and Westchester native who was known for her love of new adventures is being remembered for her kind nature and ability to brighten the lives of those around her.  Stamford resident Marissa Minichetti, formerly of Cortlandt Manor, died on Tuesday, April 11 at the age of 38, according to her obituary.  Born in 1984 in Cortlandt Manor, Minichetti graduated from Pace University in New York and went on to study negotiation and conflict resolution at the University of Oxford in England.  She then began a career as a medical device sales repre…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer A man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester is being remembered for his successful career in sports media and his passion for helping those less fortunate than him.  Longtime Harrison resident John Styczynski died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 57 after being hit by a New Haven Line train near the Harrison station around 1:20 p.m. Earlier Report - ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Harrison According to his obituary, Styczynski was a "lifelong sports fan" who was defined by his passion for basketball, football, and raci…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster Rick Wolff Dies 'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster Rick Wolff Dies
'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster Rick Wolff Dies A beloved sports radio host from Northern Westchester who made numerous appearances on national television and enjoyed a successful career in book publishing is being remembered for his sharp nature and dedication to fulfilling his dreams.  Sportscaster, author, editor, and Armonk resident Rick Wolff died on Monday, April 10 at age 71 after a brief battle with brain cancer, his family announced on his blog.  Wolff was known for hosting his popular weekly radio show "The Sports Edge," which aired on New York City-based WFAN Sports Radio and often focused on youth sports. …

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by Ben Crnic
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Longtime Officer, Parishioner At Ridgefield Church Dies At Age 56 Longtime Officer, Parishioner At Ridgefield Church Dies At Age 56
Longtime Officer, Parishioner At Ridgefield Church Dies At Age 56 A beloved former NYPD officer from the Hudson Valley who dedicated much of his life to serving the department in various roles and practicing his faith has died.  Putnam County resident John Welch, of Mahopac, died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 56, according to his obituary.  Born in the Bronx in 1967, Welch graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy before earning a bachelor's degree and a law degree from St. John’s University in Queens.  Welch then began a career in law enforcement and joined the NYPD, serving as a police officer for 26 years before being as…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved Former State Rep Known For Wearing Cowboy Hat At CT Capitol Building Dies Beloved Former State Rep Known For Wearing Cowboy Hat At CT Capitol Building Dies
Beloved Former State Rep Known For Wearing Cowboy Hat At CT Capitol Building Dies A former Connecticut state representative and Army veteran who was known for always wearing his cowboy hat and boots at the Capitol Building has died.  Stafford Springs resident John Mordasky died on Saturday, April 1 at the age of 97, according to his obituary.  Born and raised in Stafford, Mordasky, a Democrat, represented Connecticut's 52nd District for 22 years while simultaneously making sure he had the time to milk his cows twice a day, his obituary said.  During his political career, Mordasky served on Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committees, and also event…

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by Ben Crnic
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CT 10-Year-Old Dies After Serious Illness: 'Had Many Adventures' CT 10-Year-Old Dies After Serious Illness: 'Had Many Adventures'
CT 10-Year-Old Dies After Serious Illness: 'Had Many Adventures' Friends and family members are remembering a 10-year-old boy from Connecticut who lived a life full of adventure and fun despite his battle with a serious illness.  New London County resident Jeremy Amberg, who lived in Lebanon and was born in Willimantic, died on Saturday, March 18 at the age of 10 after a severe illness, according to his obituary.  Although his life was short, it was certainly spent well, as Amberg went on many fun trips to places such as Disney World, Universal Studios, and Seaworld in Orlando, Florida. He also spent much time enjoying outings with his fam…

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by Ben Crnic
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Friends 'Heartbroken, In Shock' Over Death Of CT Woman, Boyfriend In Crash Friends 'Heartbroken, In Shock' Over Death Of CT Woman, Boyfriend In Crash
Friends 'Heartbroken, In Shock' Over Death Of CT Woman, Boyfriend In Crash Peers are lamenting after of a couple that recently graduated from the same college in Rhode Island died in rollover crash in Eastern Massachusetts this weekend.  Haley Gens and Joshua "Josh" Taylor, both age 23, were killed in the single-vehicle crash that happened in Middlesex County near 717 Highland Street in Holliston on Saturday night, March 18, Holliston Police report.  Connecticut resident Gens, of the town of Avon in Hartford County, participated in cross country at Bryant University while Taylor, a resident of Holliston, was a member of the Ultimate Frisbee team, as previously r…

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by David Cifarelli
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Support Pours In For Family Of 5 Young People From CT Killed In Crash Support Pours In For Family Of 5 Young People From CT Killed In Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of 5 Young People From CT Killed In Crash In the wake of a horrific SUV crash that took the lives of five young people, support is pouring in to help pay for the funerals of those lost. The children were all killed in a single-vehicle crash in Westchester County around 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 19 on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale. The crash killed four boys and one girl from Derby, Connecticut, located near New Haven, officials said. The victims ranged in age from 8 to 17.  A 9-year-old, the only survivor, managed to escape out a shattered back window with non-life-threatening injuries. Earlier rep…

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by Kathy Reakes