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Popular Westchester Musician Robert Lopez Dies Suddenly At 40 Popular Westchester Musician Robert Lopez Dies Suddenly At 40
Popular Westchester Musician Robert Lopez Dies Suddenly At 40 A well-known musician from Westchester who grew up on Long Island, Robert  L. Lopez, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 22, at age 40. He was born on Aug. 22, 1979, in Port Jefferson. He was a New Rochelle resident and was "a dedicated and loyal employee for the local Shoprite," the obituary said. Lopez was a passionate Yankees fan and had a love for music. He composed his own lyrics, enjoyed singing his songs and playing his guitar. He performed regularly at clubs in New York City. "He was always known as someone with a sensitive heart, meeting challenges, and dedicated to his …

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by Donna Christopher
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$25K Already Raised In Honor Of Slain Former Blind Brook HS Soccer Star $25K Already Raised In Honor Of Slain Former Blind Brook HS Soccer Star
$25K Already Raised In Honor Of Slain Former Blind Brook HS Soccer Star A GoFundMe campaign set up by friends of Joao Souza, the murdered Binghamton University freshman and Blind Brook High School graduate, will be used to help underprivileged children in Brazil learn soccer. A freshman engineering student at the University, Souza was stabbed to death at a residential hall. A fellow student, 20-year-old Michael Roque of Massapequa in Nassau County, was arrested Monday in connection with Souza's death. Souza, a 2017 graduate, and former Rye Brook resident was a soccer standout and a three-year starter on the varsity boys soccer team. He also was a star player in…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Friends, Classmates Honor Slain Blind Brook HS Soccer Star Joao Souza Friends, Classmates Honor Slain Blind Brook HS Soccer Star Joao Souza
Friends, Classmates Honor Slain Blind Brook HS Soccer Star Joao Souza Friends and classmates of the former Westchester varsity boys soccer standout and Binghamton University freshman who was fatally stabbed Sunday night have scheduled a gathering in his honor late Wednesday afternoon. The parents of slain Joao Souza, Alexandre and Renata Souza will stop by the school around 5 p.m. to meet with the Blind Brook High School community, the school's superintendent's office told Daily Voice. Joao's parents relocated to Brazil after he graduated from Blind Brook. To make sure the event is for classmates and friends, the school sent out an email to the school-wide co…

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by Kathy Reakes