Stratford Man Dies Suddenly At 41, His Hometown Skate Park May Honor His Legacy Stratford Man Dies Suddenly At 41, His Hometown Skate Park May Honor His Legacy
Stratford Man Dies Suddenly At 41, His Hometown Skate Park May Honor His Legacy A "kind, authentic" Fairfield County man is being remembered for the impact he had on his hometown, which is now moving to make his legacy a permanent part of the community. Shamus Paco Sims, age 41, died suddenly at his home in Stratford earlier this year, according to his obituary. Months later, his loved ones are working to immortalize his legacy by renaming a skate park in his hometown after him.   Sims "led the charge" to build a skate park in his hometown of Port Townsend, WA in 2006, according to Michael Todd, parks and facilities manager of Port Townsen…
Family No Stranger To Loss Mourn Death Of 'Excellent Singer' With 'Voice Of God' In Greenbelt Family No Stranger To Loss Mourn Death Of 'Excellent Singer' With 'Voice Of God' In Greenbelt
Family No Stranger To Loss Mourn Death Of 'Excellent Singer' With 'Voice Of God' In Greenbelt A family familiar with tragedy suffered yet another after a teen who was weeks away from graduating high school was killed during an argument inside a Metro station in mid-May. Bladensburg High School student Tenneson Leslie, Jr. was shot and killed by 16-year-old Gaithersburg resident Emmanuel Leonard Simmonds on Thursday, May 18 during a dispute that broke out between two groups of friends at the Wheaton Metro Station on Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County. Earlier story - Teen Shooter To Be Tried As Adult For Murder Of 18-Year-Old In Wheaton Metro Station: Police The Greenbelt teen's de…
Ex-Dedham Firefighter Dies At 53, Remembered As 'Local Hero' Ex-Dedham Firefighter Dies At 53, Remembered As 'Local Hero'
Ex-Dedham Firefighter Dies At 53, Remembered As 'Local Hero' A retired firefighter and Navy veteran is being remembered for his service and his love for his family. Kevin Davis, who served the Dedham community as a firefighter, died on Wednesday, May 24 at the age of 53, according to his obituary.  "We are devastated to announce the passing of former DFD firefighter Kevin Davis," reads a Dedham Fire Department Facebook post. "He will be greatly missed and his memory will live on with us forever." We are devastated to announce the passing of former DFD firefighter Kevin Davis. FF Davis served in the navy as a seabee... Posted by Dedham Firef…
Jhonnathan Jairo Perez Of Orange Dies, 31 Jhonnathan Jairo Perez Of Orange Dies, 31
Jhonnathan Jairo Perez Of Orange Dies, 31 Jhonnathan Jairo Perez, an Orange native died on Thursday, May 18, at the age of 31, according to his obituary. A funeral is being held at Arlington Cemetery in Kearney on Wednesday, May 31 at 1:30 p.m., where he will be buried, his obituary reads. Thank You Giancarlo Vargas For This Beautiful Artwork! 🙏🏽🫶🏼 My Baby Brother We Been Through So Much Together Good n Bad... Posted by Alex Vasquez on Saturday, May 20, 2023 "When I said I love you I meant it with all my heart," wrote one person on his tribute wall. "You meant the world to me you were my heart in human form. "I will n…
'Loved By All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Beloved Chicopee Teacher After Her Death 'Loved By All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Beloved Chicopee Teacher After Her Death
'Loved By All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Beloved Chicopee Teacher After Her Death A lifelong teacher who died of cancer on Tuesday, May 23, will live on through a memorial scholarship if her family can raise enough money.  Susan Kurpaska, 59, a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a dedicated second and third-grade teacher at Saint Joan of Arc School. Her love of teaching showed in the hundreds of students she molded over her decades in the classroom and the awards she collected during her tenure, such as the Grinspoon Excellence in Teaching Award for Western Massachusetts, her obituary said.  Her loved ones have created a GoFundMe to cover her funeral costs, a…
Organ Donation From Late 10-Year-Old North Colonie Boy Helping Others 'Live Like Jaimo' Organ Donation From Late 10-Year-Old North Colonie Boy Helping Others 'Live Like Jaimo'
Organ Donation From Late 10-Year-Old North Colonie Boy Helping Others 'Live Like Jaimo' Loved ones and former teachers are mourning the loss of a young boy from the region who is being remembered for his “magical presence” and ability to light up a room with his smiles and laughter. Albany County resident Jaimison Hall, of North Colonie, died Thursday, May 18, at the age of 10, according to his obituary. His death came days after he was admitted to Albany Medical Center in critical condition after suffering a series of seizures, his uncle John Hall wrote on Facebook. “Our Jaimo man has touched and changed so many lives,” Hall wrote. “His kindness and compassion was overflowin…
'Compassionate' Waltham Man, 22, Dies 1 Block From Home, Family Met With Incredible Generosity 'Compassionate' Waltham Man, 22, Dies 1 Block From Home, Family Met With Incredible Generosity
'Compassionate' Waltham Man, 22, Dies 1 Block From Home, Family Met With Incredible Generosity The community of a young man who died tragically is celebrating the "gift of his life" for the 22 years they had with him.  Shelson Jules, of Waltham, also known as JJ to some, was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Monday, May 22 on Lyman Street in Waltham. The young man was transported to Lahey Hospital where he was pronounced dead, as reported by Daily Voice.  Read more here: ID Released For 22-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Waltham: DA In the aftermath of Jules's death, his community rallied together and donated over $15,000 to support his family in only one …
Dracut 'Hardworking, Dedicated Family Man' Dies At 37, His Greatest Joy Was Wife, Daughter Dracut 'Hardworking, Dedicated Family Man' Dies At 37, His Greatest Joy Was Wife, Daughter
Dracut 'Hardworking, Dedicated Family Man' Dies At 37, His Greatest Joy Was Wife, Daughter A dedicated husband, father, and business owner passed away after a "courageous" battle with lung cancer, according to his obituary.  Fredrick T.J. ‘Fred’ Llewellyn died peacefully on Wednesday, May 10 after years of illness, his obituary said.  His greatest joys in life were his wife, Nicole 'Nikki' Llewellyn, and his beloved daughter, Emma Llewellyn. "They truly don't make them like him anymore," Nikki told Daily Voice. "He touched so many lives and helped so many people and he didn't even realize how loved he was." Fred was a dedicated and doting husband to his wife, …
'Beautiful Soul Inside, Out': Springfield Mom ID'd As Women Thrown From Car In Western Mass 'Beautiful Soul Inside, Out': Springfield Mom ID'd As Women Thrown From Car In Western Mass
'Beautiful Soul Inside, Out': Springfield Mom ID'd As Women Thrown From Car In Western Mass The Springfield woman killed earlier this month when she was thrown from her car on I-91 in Hampden County before being hit by an oncoming vehicle has been identified as a mother of three young children.  Jemyliana Vargas, 21, was a passenger in a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit that crashed into the back of a 2019 Dodge Ram truck just before 3 a.m. on May 7 in Longmeadow just past the Enfield, Connecticut, border, Massachusetts State Police said.  The impact ejected Vargas onto the northbound lane, where she was struck by at least one oncoming vehicle, officials said.  The…
Former Fire Captain, Business Owner From Yonkers Dies: Worked Until Last Week Of Life Former Fire Captain, Business Owner From Yonkers Dies: Worked Until Last Week Of Life
Former Fire Captain, Business Owner From Yonkers Dies: Worked Until Last Week Of Life A Hudson Valley man who served his community as a fire captain and owned a local business in Westchester for decades is being remembered for his dedicated work ethic and his passion for racing.  Putnam County resident John J. Fasciglione of Mahopac died on Sunday, May 7 at the age of 62 after a battle with colon cancer, according to his obituary.  Born in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens in 1960, Fasciglione was raised in Yonkers, where he served as a firefighter and eventually Captain from 1999 until his retirement in 2021.  Anyone who knew Fasciglione woul…
Ford Winter, Former Mamaroneck HS Swimming & Diving Coach, 85 Ford Winter, Former Mamaroneck HS Swimming & Diving Coach, 85
Ford Winter, Former Mamaroneck HS Swimming & Diving Coach, 85 Ford Winter was born on June 26, 1937 and passed away on November 18, 2022.  He taught physical education and coached swimming and diving in the Mamaroneck Public Schools. Ford was particularly successful with his coaching of MHS divers, developing them into champions.  In retirement from the Hommocks Middle School, Ford began to entertain on stage and in cabaret. He also began composing songs. Ford and his wife Neva moved to North Carolina, where he did miss his tugboat, the Richard B. Owen, and the Long Island Sound. Ford’s beloved …
School, Family Mourning Death Of 17-Year-Old Liberty Student School, Family Mourning Death Of 17-Year-Old Liberty Student
School, Family Mourning Death Of 17-Year-Old Liberty Student Friends and family are mourning the loss of a 17-year-old boy from the region who died from a medical complication. "It is with profound sadness that I write this letter to let you know that one of our high school students, Javon Islam, passed away from a medical complication on the evening of Monday, May 22," said Dr. Patrick Sullivan, Superintendent of the Liberty Central School District in Sullivan County. Javon, of Liberty, was a high school student when he died, officials said. "Jovan Islam was a light, he shone bright in the lives of those who loved him," said Ronda Ottino who s…
Family Launching Nonprofit To Honor NJ Nurse With Bipolar Disorder Who Died By Suicide At 30 Family Launching Nonprofit To Honor NJ Nurse With Bipolar Disorder Who Died By Suicide At 30
Family Launching Nonprofit To Honor NJ Nurse With Bipolar Disorder Who Died By Suicide At 30 The grieving loved ones of a passionate, caring, and devoted New Jersey RN who died by suicide at age 30 are accepting donations to launch a nonprofit that will honor his legacy while advocating for essential mental health support services and accessibility. Joseph Lavery Gullo, of West Berlin, died Wednesday, May 10, his obituary says. He leaves behind his incredible parents, Gregory and Susan (Diamond ) Gullo; his brother and sister, Gregory Gullo, Jr. (Kate), and Erin Gullo (Kyle); his two beloved dogs, Jager and Meep; as well as countless extended family members and close friends who wil…