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Businessman From Westchester Who Made Mark In Real Estate, Autos, Insurance Dies
A Connecticut resident who grew up in Westchester County and worked in insurance, automobiles, and real estate over the course of his career has died at the age of 78.
Fairfield County resident Kurt Hothorn Jr., of Greenwich, died at Greenwich Hospital on Friday, Sept. 23, according to his obituary.
He was born in New York City and raised in Scarsdale, his obituary said.
Hothorn graduated from Concordia Prep, and he went on to study at Valparaiso University in Indiana.
He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, his obituary said.
"His professional life st…
Woman Killed By Police Sergeant Husband In CT Murder-Suicide ID'd As Beloved Library Director
A Connecticut woman killed by her police sergeant husband was a beloved library director.
The couple was found shot to death in Hartford County in East Granby, on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m., and were identified as T.J. Jacius, age 49, and Doreen Jacius, age 48, both of East Granby.
Earlier report: Suspicious East Granby Shooting Leaves Man, Woman Dead
Jacius was a police sergeant for Avon Police Department where he worked for 24 years, the Avon Police said.
Doreen Jacius was the director of the East Granby Town Library.
The library, which is currently closed to grieve for Jacius said…
Police Officer In Fairfield County Dies After 3-Year Battle With Cancer
A 33-year veteran Fairfield County police officer has died after a three-year battle with cancer,
Officer Douglas Robinson of the Stamford Police Department died on Wednesday, Aug. 24 surrounded by his family, said Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw.
Robinson's age and place of residence were not available.
“Husband, father, officer, coach, mentor, friend; Douglas Robinson touched so many lives through all the hats he wore. Our thoughts, prayers, and tears are with his wife Judy and his children James, Casey, and Kevin. We ask everyone to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during…
Former Supervisor At Reader's Digest In Westchester Dies At Age 63
A man who worked at Reader's Digest in Westchester County for decades has died at the age of 63.
Dutchess County resident Robert Riley-Brown, of Wappingers Falls, died at New York Presbyterian Milstein Heart Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, according to his obituary.
He was born in the Litchfield County town of Sharon, Connecticut.
According to his obituary, Riley-Brown worked as a supervisor at the Global Data Center at Reader's Digest in Pleasantville for 27 years, and he later worked at IBM in Poughkeepsie, his obituary said.
Riley-Brown had a love of the outdoors, off-roading, f…
Successful Financial Executive From Westchester 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,…
Company Manager From Fairfield County Who 'Loved To Laugh' Dies At Age 49
Friends and loved ones are remembering a Connecticut woman for her sense of humor and love for animals.
Fairfield County resident Katherine Hagendorf, of Danbury, died Monday, Aug. 1, at the age of 49, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not listed.
Born in New York City on Dec. 22, 1972 to parents Ross and Teresa (Brisland) Angione, Hagendorf later obtained a bachelor of arts degree in English at New York University, her memorial said.
She married her husband, John Hagendorf, on Oct. 12, 2013 in New York City.
More recently, she worked as a logistics manager in Danbury for co…
Former Fairfield County Resident Dies Unexpectedly At Age 25
A man who grew up in Fairfield County and pursued higher education opportunities out of state has died at the age of 25.
Luke Walter Kostrzewski, a former resident of Darien, died unexpectedly in Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday, July 19, according to his obituary.
He was born in Stamford and graduated from Darien High School.
According to his obituary, Kostrzewski also graduated from the College of Charleston, and he had plans to continue his education.
"Luke was outgoing and energetic enjoying Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Music, Boating and the beach," his obituary reads. …
