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Submersible Implosion: Titanic Expert From Connecticut Leaves Behind Wife, 4 Children
A day after the tragic news that a former Connecticut resident was one of five men who died when a submersible imploded near the Titanic wreckage, his stepson is recalling what a "kind" man he was.
Paul Henry Nargeolet, age 77, of New York City, lived in Litchfield County, in the town of Kent, for nearly a decade, as he took 37 trips to the doomed wreckage on salvage operations, including a couple in the Oceangate Titan.
During an interview with WCBS Channel 2 in New York, John Paschall said besides himself, Nargeolet leaves behind a wife and three children.
"He's the type of per…
‘Beacon Of Light’: Death Of 33-Year-Old Long Island Doctor Rattles Community, Friends, Family
“We want to give our precious Charlie girl the memorial she deserves.”
The community has come together to support the family of Dr. Charlene Curtis-Thomas, a physician at the East Meadow Nassau University Medical Center, in the wake of her sudden death.
Dr. Curtis-Thomas, who was a rising third-year Internal Medicine resident physician at Nassau University Medical Center, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 3, according to a GoFundMe started by her family.
She was 33 years old.
Known as Charlie to friends and family, she was a “wonderful daughter, sister, friend, and colleague …
Community Pays Tribute To Beloved Teacher From Babylon Who Died At Age 49
A Long Island community is in mourning after losing a beloved music educator, friend, and mother.
Deborah Stehlik, aged 49, of Babylon, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, according to her obituary. She was born and raised in Bethpage, where she spent the last 25 years leaving her mark on the community.
Having received both her undergraduate and master's degrees in music education from CW Post Campus of Long Island University (now known as LIU Post), Deborah wore many hats as an educator.
She taught all over Nassau County, including at Hofstra University (where she also received an ad…
After His Sudden Death, Support Swells For Long Island ‘Loving Father, Loyal Friend’
After a Long Island man’s unexpected death, the community has come together to raise money for his two children.
Bill McLean, born in West Virginia but a resident of Manhasset, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, leaving those that knew the 54-year-old with “a profound sense of loss,” as a friend wrote.
In the wake of his passing, friends of Bill wanted to ensure that his children, Will, aged 15, and Regina, aged 14, are provided “essential” financial support.
“His highest priority was always his beloved children,” the GoFundMe description states. “This assistance will alleviate immedi…
