NY HS Senior Who Died At Age 17 Remembered As ‘Wonderful Classmate, Neighbor’ NY HS Senior Who Died At Age 17 Remembered As ‘Wonderful Classmate, Neighbor’
NY HS Senior Who Died At Age 17 Remembered As ‘Wonderful Classmate, Neighbor’ Condolences are pouring in for the family of a New York high school student following his untimely death at age 17. Long Island resident Matthew Kyrillidis, of East Northport, died Thursday, Sept. 29, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born to parents Christopher and Danielle, Kyrillidis went on to attend Chaminade High School, a Catholic school in Mineola, his memorial said. At the time of his death, he was a senior set to graduate with the Class of 2023 next spring. “It is with deep sadness that the Chaminade Family announces the passing of senior Matthew Kyri…
ID Released For Man Found Floating In Water At Jones Beach ID Released For Man Found Floating In Water At Jones Beach
ID Released For Man Found Floating In Water At Jones Beach Police released the identity of a 58-year-old man whose body was found floating in the water at Jones Beach over the weekend. Nassau County resident Marino Prodan, of Seaford, was identified as the man whose body was located at the west end of the beach in Wantagh at about 6:20 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, the Nassau County Police Department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 13. When officers arrived and recovered Prodan's body from the water, he was unconscious and was not breathing, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, NCPD said. NCPD previously reported that a 25-foot boat, which b…
'The World Lost A Great Guy': Former Long Island Police Officer, Father Of 3 Dies At Age 52 'The World Lost A Great Guy': Former Long Island Police Officer, Father Of 3 Dies At Age 52
'The World Lost A Great Guy': Former Long Island Police Officer, Father Of 3 Dies At Age 52 Ernest Ziegler Jr. lived life to the fullest, as evident from his many hobbies that included skydiving, motorcycle riding, fishing, boating, and scuba diving. Now loved ones are mourning the loss of the Long Island native and father of three following his death Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the age of 52, according to his obituary. Ziegler grew up in East Meadow and spent the last six years splitting his time between Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, and Juno Beach, Florida. He was an experienced law enforcement officer, having worked as a US Border Patrol agent and officer in the New York City Police Depa…
Person Dies After Being Pulled From Reynolds Channel In Long Beach Person Dies After Being Pulled From Reynolds Channel In Long Beach
Person Dies After Being Pulled From Reynolds Channel In Long Beach A person died after being pulled from the water and brought to shore on Long Island. A passerby in Long Beach observed a male in the Reynolds Channel at around 1:05 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, according to Nassau County Police. The Long Beach Police Department, Long Beach Fire Department and Nassau County Marine Bureau responded and located the victim and brought him to shore, said police.  The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead by hospital staff, according to police.  Neither his identity nor age have been released. There is no criminality s…
Former Fire Chief On Long Island Dies During Training At Age 49 Former Fire Chief On Long Island Dies During Training At Age 49
Former Fire Chief On Long Island Dies During Training At Age 49 A former Long Island fire chief suddenly died over the weekend while training with the Suffolk County Urban Search and Rescue Team, Hauppauge Fire Department said on Facebook.  Stephen A. Feron, age 49, suffered a medical event while attending a watercraft rescue operations training at Smith Point County Park in Shirley on Saturday, June 11, FirefightersCloseCalls.com Feron served as the chief of the Department from 2018 to 2019, the post read. His father, Stephen B. Feron, also served as chief of Department from 1985 through 1988. Neighboring fire departments came out …
Man Dies After Falling Into Water In Merrick Man Dies After Falling Into Water In Merrick
Man Dies After Falling Into Water In Merrick A man died after falling into the water on Long Island. Officers responded to 1944 Bayberry Ave. in Merrick for a report of a man who fell into the water, Nassau County Police said.  Upon arrival, officers, with the assistance of several civilians, located the victim and pulled him onto the dock where he was pronounced dead by a Merrick Fire Department Emergency Medical Technician, said police. The identity of the man, who police say was 53 years old, has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Support Pours In For Family Of NY Fourth-Grader Who Died During Little League Game Support Pours In For Family Of NY Fourth-Grader Who Died During Little League Game
Support Pours In For Family Of NY Fourth-Grader Who Died During Little League Game Support from the community is pouring in for the family of a 10-year-boy who died while playing a Little League baseball game. Lazar LaPenna died on Long Island in Long Beach on Friday, April 29, during a Long Beach/Lido Little League baseball game, school district and league officials said. The diehard Mets fan had hit a single during the first game of the season and run to first base with a grin on his face, when he collapsed from an epileptic seizure, reported the Long Island Herald. His older brother, Jerry, was coaching at first base when Lazar collapsed as the crowd was cheering alon…
Ex-US Marine From Hudson Valley Killed In Ukraine After Joining Fight Against Russia Ex-US Marine From Hudson Valley Killed In Ukraine After Joining Fight Against Russia
Ex-US Marine From Hudson Valley Killed In Ukraine After Joining Fight Against Russia A Hudson Valley man has been killed fighting alongside Ukraine this week, according to CNN. Willy Joseph Cancel, age 22, formerly of Orange County, was killed while working with a private military contracting company when he was killed on Monday, April 25, CNN reported. Cancel, a former US Marine, and a corrections officer in Tennessee, signed up to work for the company shortly after the war broke out a the end of February, his mother, Rebecca Cabrera confirmed to CNN. "He wanted to go over because he believed in what Ukraine was fighting for, and he wanted to be a part of it to …
Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island
Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island A woman was killed after a house fire broke out overnight on Long Island. A 911 caller reported a fire in West Islip at 122 Myrtle Ave. at around 7:50 Saturday, April 2, Suffolk County Police said. The adult woman, who was alone in the house, died in the fire, according to police. Her identity will be determined by the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. A preliminary investigation has determined the cause of the fire to be non-criminal in nature. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Former Standout Athlete In Westchester Who Played Three Sports In College Dies At Age 30 Former Standout Athlete In Westchester Who Played Three Sports In College Dies At Age 30
Former Standout Athlete In Westchester Who Played Three Sports In College Dies At Age 30 A former standout athlete in Westchester County has died at age 30. Joshua Zumbado's funeral service was scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Sinatra Memorial Home, Inc. in Yonkers, according to Sinatra Family of Funeral Homes. A visitation is set to be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, at the same location. He was born in 1991. Salesian High School, located in New Rochelle, shared a tribute to Zumbado on Facebook, saying Zumbado graduated with the class of 2009. According to a statement in the post from his former soccer coach, Daniel Romero, Zumbado was recently…
Former College Football Standout Who Lived In Westchester Dies At Age 45 Former College Football Standout Who Lived In Westchester Dies At Age 45
Former College Football Standout Who Lived In Westchester Dies At Age 45 A Westchester County resident and former college football standout has died at the age of 45. James “Dylan” Karczewski, of Larchmont, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 9, according to his obituary. Karczewski grew up in Michigan, where he gained recognition for his skills as a running back. He went on to be a four-year letterman in the football program at Dartmouth College. He is survived by his wife, Meaghan, and his two children, Cavan and Win, and his parents, James and Katie. His wake was scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral H…
Bob Saget Found Dead At 65 Bob Saget Found Dead At 65
Bob Saget Found Dead At 65 Actor and comedian Bob Saget was found dead in a hotel room in Florida. He was 65. The sheriff's office in Orange County, Florida confirmed the news on Sunday, Jan. 9. In 1987, Saget was cast as Danny Tanner in the hit TV series "Full House." Two years later, he landed the role as host of "America's Funniest Home Videos."