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New England Native Known As 'Caring, Kind' Doctor In New York Dies At Age 55 New England Native Known As 'Caring, Kind' Doctor In New York Dies At Age 55
New England Native Known As 'Caring, Kind' Doctor In New York Dies At Age 55 A New York doctor and Massachusetts native who died at the age of 55 is being remembered for his kindness toward others. Westchester County resident Anthony Francis Korosi, of Hastings-on-Hudson, died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 19, according to his obituary. Korosi was born in Boston and attended the Roxbury Latin School. He went on to receive a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and went to medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. "A truly brilliant nephrologist, he possessed an exceptionally keen cl…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Investment Banker Who Grew Up In CT Dies After Battling Cancer Investment Banker Who Grew Up In CT Dies After Battling Cancer
Investment Banker Who Grew Up In CT Dies After Battling Cancer An investment banker and longtime Westchester County resident who was born and raised in Connecticut has died from cancer at the age of 71. John Toffolon Jr. died peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, while surrounded by his wife, Joan, and two daughters, Ashley and Allison, according to his obituary. Toffolon was born in Hartford and spent his early years in Litchfield County in the village of Riverton. He went on to live in Bronxville for 30 years, his obituary said.  He was a graduate of Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. "John had an outstanding career in investment …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Lamont Picks Yale Physician To Be State's New Health Commissioner Lamont Picks Yale Physician To Be State's New Health Commissioner
Lamont Picks Yale Physician To Be State's New Health Commissioner Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has nominated a prominent Yale School of Medicine physician to serve as the state’s Health Commissioner. On Monday, July 26, Lamont announced that he is nominating Dr. Manisha Juthani to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Earlier story. - Chief Of CT Schools To Join President-Elect Biden's Cabinet As Education Secretary, Reports Say Juthani is an infectious diseases physician at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, where she specializes in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of infections in older adults. Lamont s…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Calling All Superheroes: Join Us At The Norwalk Hospital Whittingham Cancer Center Walk & Run Calling All Superheroes: Join Us At The Norwalk Hospital Whittingham Cancer Center Walk & Run
Calling All Superheroes: Join Us At The Norwalk Hospital Whittingham Cancer Center Walk & Run Most people know someone whose life has been changed forever by cancer. Every year, over 700 people are newly diagnosed with cancer at Norwalk Hospital’s C. Anthony and Jean Whittingham Cancer Center. Last year alone, the compassionate Norwalk Hospital cancer care team, which now includes Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center experts, provided care during more than 56,000 patient visits. On Saturday, June, 1 2019, Norwalk Hospital will host its 16th Whittingham Cancer Center Walk & Run at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk to support the heroic patients, families, caregivers and care teams t…

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Stamford Native, Longtime New Canaan Firefighter Angelo Gesualdi Dies At 75 Stamford Native, Longtime New Canaan Firefighter Angelo Gesualdi Dies At 75
Stamford Native, Longtime New Canaan Firefighter Angelo Gesualdi Dies At 75 Angelo John Gesualdi a lifetime resident of New Canaan and longtime firefighter, died Saturday of a heart attack with his family by his side.  He was 75. Gesualdi was born on May 16, 1943, in Stamford to the late Vito and Vera Coco Gesualdi. He was a firefighter with the New Canaan Fire Department for 34 years and was ranked as a Captain of the department. During his retirement, Gesualdi loved to start his mornings with his firehouse family and greeting each day “uptown,” seeing friends and keeping up with the community. Gesualdi was also known for his apple pies and his love of making th…

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by Kathy Reakes