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Successful New England Financial Executive Dies At Age 61
A native New Yorker who lived in the Boston area and was a successful financial executive has died at the age of 61.
Suzanne Marie Irwin, of Charlestown, Massachusetts, who grew up in Westchester County, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 17, after 13-month illness with Glioblastoma, her obituary said.
She grew up in Larchmont and graduated from Mamaroneck High School, according to her obituary.
Irwin also received a bachelor's degree from Stonehill College in Massachusetts and an MBA from Iona College in New Rochelle.
She worked as a portfolio administrator, securities analyst,…
CT Newlyweds With Baby On Way Battle Potentially Fatal Cancer Diagnosis
At the same time two Connecticut newlyweds are expecting one of the best moments in life, they are also preparing for one of the worst.
A month ago, Hartford County resident Josh Chaffee, of Enfield, started a new job, closed on a house with his wife Michelle and was anticipating the birth of his son in July. Now, Josh is being referred to hospice services for a potentially fatal cancer diagnosis.
“On May 22nd, after a beautiful day to shower baby Chaffee, while they both should have been unpacking so many perfect baby boy gifts, Michelle instead found herself at the ER with Josh,” the Go…
Norwalk Police Officer Dies After Battling Cancer
Norwalk Police are mourning the loss of Officer Cesar Ramirez, a 32-year veteran of the department, who died following a short battle with brain cancer.
Ramirez, 71, who died Tuesday, Jan. 21, had dedicated his career to his community was well known by the residents and business owners, a GoFundMe page said.
"Officer Ramirez spent his years of service helping those in need and has positively impacted so many," said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, who started the fundraising effort. "He is a hero."
In early December 2019, Ramirez was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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