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Middletown Father Of 3 Dies Unexpectedly: He Had 'Beautiful Heart And Soul,' Family Says
A Connecticut family that had been preparing to celebrate the holidays is now struggling to cope with the unexpected death of a beloved father, son, uncle, and friend.
David Shaw, a 32-year-old Middletown father of three, died on Dec. 10 after suffering from acute kidney and liver failure, his family said in his obituary. Along with his three children, he leaves behind his parents, stepfather, and sisters.
David was best known for his beautiful blue eyes, unforgettable smile, and manners. He was deeply devoted to his family and friends, especially his children. David was always happy, goofy…
Phillipsburg Native, Devoted Dad Dies, 45
Phillipsburg native and devoted father Charles M. Gugie died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 30. He was 45.
Born in Bethlehem, Charles attended Liberty High School, his obituary says.
Charles worked in the maintenance department at Crothall Healthcare in Bethlehem, according to his memorial.
He loved spending time in nature and watching Michigan football on television.
Above all, Charles embraced his role as a dedicated father to his young daughter, Haily.
In addition to his daughter, Charles leaves behind his loving wife, Jessica (Easterday) Gugie; a sister, Kerri…
Air Force Vet Survives Double-Organ Transplant Thanks To A Strong Collaboration
For more than two decades, Cary Hirsch, MD, helped keep Nelson Cintron alive. Dr. Hirsch, an interventional cardiologist and Director of the Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), in Suffern, had been treating Nelson “since before the computer,” he said, for a variety of heart problems.
Nelson, 67, lives in New Hampton with his wife, Edna; they have one son and three grandchildren. He was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy — an enlarged heart — in 1995. Then, in 1999, his aortic valve failed, disrupting the funct…
