'He Was A Hero': Widow, 4 Kids See Swell Of Support After Death Of Saratoga Salesman 'He Was A Hero': Widow, 4 Kids See Swell Of Support After Death Of Saratoga Salesman 'He Was A Hero': Widow, 4 Kids See Swell Of Support After Death Of Saratoga Salesman
'He Was A Hero': Widow, 4 Kids See Swell Of Support After Death Of Saratoga Salesman A Saratoga County family is facing an unimaginable loss after the sudden death of a man remembered as a devoted husband and father of four. Michael Hipwell died unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 25, at the age of 45 according to his family. A cause of death was not given. Hipwell built a career in enterprise sales, most recently serving as an enterprise account executive at Precisely in New York City since May 2020, according to his LinkedIn page. Previously, he held senior account executive roles at Syncsort and HERE Technologies and worked as a field sales channel partner manager for the US an…
'Absolutely Devastated': NY Family Farm Patriarch Who Supplied Food To NYC Dies Suddenly At 55 'Absolutely Devastated': NY Family Farm Patriarch Who Supplied Food To NYC Dies Suddenly At 55 'Absolutely Devastated': NY Family Farm Patriarch Who Supplied Food To NYC Dies Suddenly At 55
'Absolutely Devastated': NY Family Farm Patriarch Who Supplied Food To NYC Dies Suddenly At 55 The owner of a family farm in Orange County who immigrated to the US and spent decades supplying local residents with fresh produce died suddenly earlier this month, prompting an outpouring of support for his grieving family as they pick up the pieces.  Crisostomo Angel Hernandez, a longtime farmer and co-owner of Angel Family Farm in Goshen, died on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the age of 55, according to his family.  Angel Family Farm was founded in 2006 by Ana and Crisostomo Angel, who were originally from Progreso and Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico. Both grew up farming and later immigrated to…
NY Cop, Decorated Marine Dies At 45, Remembered As 'Loving Husband, Devoted Father' NY Cop, Decorated Marine Dies At 45, Remembered As 'Loving Husband, Devoted Father' NY Cop, Decorated Marine Dies At 45, Remembered As 'Loving Husband, Devoted Father'
NY Cop, Decorated Marine Dies At 45, Remembered As 'Loving Husband, Devoted Father' Support is swelling for the widow and four children of a Long Island police officer who spent his life serving others. Sean Ledwith, 45, of Malverne – a member of the Nassau County Police Department Bureau of Special Operations – died unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, Jan. 11, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. A Life Of Service Ledwith joined the Nassau County Police Department in 2014, leaving behind a successful career in software sales to pursue what his family described as a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, according to his obituary. Over a 12-y…
'Taken Far Too Soon': NY Tour Guide, 19, Killed In Skiing Accident As Support Swells 'Taken Far Too Soon': NY Tour Guide, 19, Killed In Skiing Accident As Support Swells 'Taken Far Too Soon': NY Tour Guide, 19, Killed In Skiing Accident As Support Swells
'Taken Far Too Soon': NY Tour Guide, 19, Killed In Skiing Accident As Support Swells Tributes are flooding in after a 19-year-old tour guide from New York was killed in a skiing accident. Benjamin Frisch, of Richmondville in Schoharie County, died Sunday, Jan. 11, according to a fundraiser organized by Howe Caverns, where Frisch worked as a tour guide. Additional details about the accident were not immediately available. “With broken hearts, we share the passing of Benjamin Frisch, who was taken from this world far too soon,” reads a GoFundMe, which aims to help Frisch’s mother and nine younger siblings. “As the eldest son, Benjamin carried a deep sense of responsibility …
Retired NYSP Major Dies From 9/11-Related Illness Retired NYSP Major Dies From 9/11-Related Illness Retired NYSP Major Dies From 9/11-Related Illness
Retired Nysp Major Dies From 9/11-Related Illness A retired New York State Police major who spent most of his career protecting the Hudson Valley has died from an illness connected to his service following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.  Major Frank J. Keyser, 65, died on Sunday, Jan. 11, from an illness stemming from his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Keyser retired from the New York State Police on Nov. 30, 2020, after 34 years of service.  He spent most of his career assigned to Tro…
UAlbany Advisor, 'Beloved' Mom's Death At 40 Sparks Outpouring Of Support For Latham Family UAlbany Advisor, 'Beloved' Mom's Death At 40 Sparks Outpouring Of Support For Latham Family UAlbany Advisor, 'Beloved' Mom's Death At 40 Sparks Outpouring Of Support For Latham Family
UAlbany Advisor, 'Beloved' Mom's Death At 40 Sparks Outpouring Of Support For Latham Family The University at Albany community is mourning the sudden death of a longtime academic advisor and director who colleagues, friends, and family say devoted her life to helping others—especially her two young sons. Erin Couture, 40, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 1, in Latham, leaving behind her husband, Garrett, and sons, Jackson and Griffin, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not given. At UAlbany, Couture served as the director of student experiences for the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity, a role that reflected what friends descri…
Hudson Valley Mom, 38, Dies Days After Sharing Emotional Update On Her Cancer Battle Hudson Valley Mom, 38, Dies Days After Sharing Emotional Update On Her Cancer Battle Hudson Valley Mom, 38, Dies Days After Sharing Emotional Update On Her Cancer Battle
Hudson Valley Mom, 38, Dies Days After Sharing Emotional Update On Her Cancer Battle A Dutchess County mother has died at age 38 following a hard-fought battle with cancer, her family announced.  Vanessa Elizabeth Doughty Anderson of Wappingers Falls died peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 7, according to her obituary.  Anderson was born in Poughkeepsie and graduated from John Jay High School in 2005. She worked as a records clerk at Royal Carting in Hopewell Junction, where she was known for her kindness and dedication. Her obituary described her as a devoted mother who “never missed a softball game, or a cheerleading or gymnastics meet” for her daughters. …
Former Hudson Valley Fire Chief Dies From 9/11 Related Illness Former Hudson Valley Fire Chief Dies From 9/11 Related Illness Former Hudson Valley Fire Chief Dies From 9/11 Related Illness
Former Hudson Valley Fire Chief Dies From 9/11 Related Illness The Rockland County community is mourning the loss of a former Fire Chief and longtime FDNY firefighter who died after a long battle with a World Trade Center–related illness. Orangeburg resident Pieter Grosbeck, an ex-chief and life member of the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, died on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the age of 63, according to his obituary.  The Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company announced his death on Wednesday, Dec. 10, saying Grosbeck died at the Joe Raso Hospice.  Grosbeck served the department for 46 years and was an active member at the time of his death, serving o…
Community Mourns Beloved “Farmer John,” Heart of Augustine’s Farm For Generations Community Mourns Beloved “Farmer John,” Heart of Augustine’s Farm For Generations Community Mourns Beloved “Farmer John,” Heart of Augustine’s Farm For Generations
Community Mourns Beloved “Farmer John,” Heart of Augustine’s Farm For Generations Greenwich is mourning the loss of its beloved "Farmer John." John Augustin of Augustine’s Farm died after a fall the day before Thanksgiving, the farm said in a Monday, Dec. 1, Facebook post. He was 81.  John Augustin and his wife, Kathy, had run the Greenwich farm since taking it over from John's parents in 1952. The couple grew pumpkins, corn, and Christmas trees and tended to their chickens and the wild animals that could always find a good meal at the King Street farm.  The couple's seasonal farm stand was a major draw for people across the region, both for the produce and…
Well-Known Hudson Valley Farming Icon Dies: 'Friend To Many' Well-Known Hudson Valley Farming Icon Dies: 'Friend To Many' Well-Known Hudson Valley Farming Icon Dies: 'Friend To Many'
Well-Known Hudson Valley Farming Icon Dies: 'Friend To Many' The Hudson Valley farming community is mourning the loss of a longtime farm owner who spent his life doing what he loved.  Carl “Rick” Vreeland, the longtime owner of Freedom Hill Farm in Otisville, died on Friday, Nov. 28, at the age of 72, according to his obituary.  The announcement was made by the farm, located at 115 Grange Rd., which said it was heartbroken to share the news and expressed condolences to his family.  Vreeland, 72, was a lifelong Orange County resident and a well-known figure in local agriculture. According to his obituary, he was born in Middletown…
Hudson Valley Dad, 35, Dies Suddenly; Community Rallies Around Widow, 2 Kids Hudson Valley Dad, 35, Dies Suddenly; Community Rallies Around Widow, 2 Kids Hudson Valley Dad, 35, Dies Suddenly; Community Rallies Around Widow, 2 Kids
Hudson Valley Dad, 35, Dies Suddenly; Community Rallies Around Widow, 2 Kids Support is pouring in for the heartbroken widow and two children of a Hudson Valley man who died unexpectedly. Westchester's Hernan Kenny, of Pelham Manor, died Monday, Nov. 10, at Jacobi Hospital at the age of 35, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Santiago, Chile, Kenny was a longtime Westchester resident who leaves behind a wife and two young sons “who were the center of his world,” his memorial said. He graduated from Pelham Memorial High School, where he played football and lacrosse. He later earned a finance degree from Fordham University’s Gabelli Sch…
Teen Killed In Car Fire Was ‘Good-Hearted Guy’ Building First Corvette In Rensselaer: Friends Teen Killed In Car Fire Was ‘Good-Hearted Guy’ Building First Corvette In Rensselaer: Friends Teen Killed In Car Fire Was ‘Good-Hearted Guy’ Building First Corvette In Rensselaer: Friends
Teen Killed In Car Fire Was ‘Good-Hearted Guy’ Building First Corvette In Rensselaer: Friends A young Rensselaer County man who died when the car he was working on erupted in flames is being remembered by family and friends as a good-hearted car enthusiast. North Greenbush Police identified 19-year-old Jason Cupp Thursday, Nov. 13, days after he was killed in a vehicle fire on Judd Lane in Wynantskill, as Daily Voice reported. The fire broke out shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in a residential driveway, where a passerby discovered a vehicle fully engulfed and attempted to put out the flames with a garden hose, police said. The passerby then realized someone was trapped benea…