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'Everyone Was Family To Him': Community Mourns Three Village Dad, Husband After Sudden Death
Days after the unexpected death of a Long Island man, community members have amassed funds to support his widow and their four-year-old daughter.
“Brian didn’t have acquaintances or friends, he only had family. Everyone was family to him and that’s how he lived and loved.”
On Sunday, Aug. 6, Brian Flaherty died of a heart attack in his sleep, according to his wife Lenora and a GoFundMe set up by her sister, Arianna Zee.
Zee said that, though Lenora attempted to revive him with 911 on the phone, it was too late.
Now, as Lenora and the couple’s four-year-old daughter Francesca navigate l…
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…
Kings Park High School Principal Dies Suddenly
A high school principal on Long Island has died unexpectedly.
Dr. Karen Lessler, the principal of Kings Park High School in Suffolk County, died, Superintendent Timothy T. Eagen wrote in a message to parents on Tuesday, April 5.
“This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school, especially our students,” he said. “We are tremendously saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to help you and your child as needed.”
The cause of the death has not been released.
Lessler, whose age was also not released, began her tenure wi…
