Former Police Officer, Beloved Musician From CT Dies Former Police Officer, Beloved Musician From CT Dies
Former Police Officer, Beloved Musician From CT Dies A former police officer and beloved musician who grew up in Fairfield County and joined many popular acts on stage is being remembered for his talented guitar playing.  New Haven County resident Gary Ciuci of Milford died on Tuesday, May 2 at the age of 69, according to his obituary.  After growing up in Bridgeport and graduating from Central High School, Ciuci went on to become a Westport Special Police Officer. He retired from this position before his death.  Additionally, Ciuci also played guitar with several popular acts including The Ciuci Brothers, The Black …
CT Man Who Was Hockey Standout Dies At 55: 'Truly Fearless Person' CT Man Who Was Hockey Standout Dies At 55: 'Truly Fearless Person'
CT Man Who Was Hockey Standout Dies At 55: 'Truly Fearless Person' A Fairfield County man who was a hockey standout and known for his lack of hesitation toward trying new experiences has died after a sudden illness.  Fairfield resident Theodore Koster Iglesias died on Sunday, April 30 at the age of 55 after a two-week battle with an aggressive form of leukemia, according to his obituary.  Always proud of his upbringing, Iglesias attended the Taft School in Watertown and New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire before going on to play hockey in Canada for the "Junior B" league.  A true daredevil, Iglesias was known for h…
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 …
Fatal Crash Update: 30-Year-Old CT Man Remembered As 'Superb Athlete' Fatal Crash Update: 30-Year-Old CT Man Remembered As 'Superb Athlete'
Fatal Crash Update: 30-Year-Old CT Man 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 …
'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old CT Woman Killed In Crash Remembered 'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old CT Woman Killed In Crash Remembered
'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old CT Woman 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…
'Beautiful, Determined' Woman From Connecticut Dies At 38: 'Light In Everyone's Life' 'Beautiful, Determined' Woman From Connecticut Dies At 38: 'Light In Everyone's Life'
'Beautiful, Determined' Woman From Connecticut 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Yale Graduate Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60 Yale Graduate Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60
Yale Graduate Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60 Best known for portraying a hard-nosed police lieutenant on "The Wire," Yale University graduate Lance Reddick has reportedly died at age 60. Multiple outlets reported on Friday, March 17 that the "John Wick" star died from natural causes days after he was forced to pull out of the New York City premiere of the latest film from the franchise during a press tour.  His body was reportedly found in his Studio City home in California. Reddick is a well-known character actor with a stable of credits, but surprisingly, he didn't set out to be an actor. Reddick explained in an interview with th…
Mom Killed, Daughter Hurt In Plane Crash On Long Island Were Fulfilling Lifelong Flying Dream Mom Killed, Daughter Hurt In Plane Crash On Long Island Were Fulfilling Lifelong Flying Dream
Mom Killed, Daughter Hurt In Plane Crash On Long Island Were Fulfilling Lifelong Flying Dream A woman who was killed and a daughter who was injured when a small plane crashed on Long Island were fulfilling a lifelong flying dream. Roma Gupta, age 63, of Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, died, while her daughter, Reeva Gupta, age 33, of St. Davids in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, remains in critical condition following the crash in North Lindenhurst on Sunday, March 5. The plane’s pilot, New York City resident Fayzul Chowdhury, 23, of the Bronx, also remains in critical condition at Stony Brook University Hospital.  Earlier report: IDs Released For Woma…