A Beautiful Soul’: CT Twin Mourns 19-Year-Old Sister After Sudden Death A Beautiful Soul’: CT Twin Mourns 19-Year-Old Sister After Sudden Death
A Beautiful Soul’: CT Twin Mourns 19-Year-Old Sister After Sudden Death A Connecticut teenager who died unexpectedly earlier this month had a "beautiful soul, feisty spirit, and infectious smile that could light up any room," her family said. She is being remembered by loved ones as creative, close-knit, and deeply devoted to her family. Christina Goraieb, a 19-year-old of East Haven, died at her home on Jan. 12, according to her obituary. No cause of death was listed. "She had a creative heart and found joy in arts and crafts, DIY projects, and painting. She was proudly learning how to drive and cherished simple pleasures like going shopping, especially when i…
CT Urologist Gerard Pregenzer Dies Suddenly At Hospital CT Urologist Gerard Pregenzer Dies Suddenly At Hospital
CT Urologist Gerard Pregenzer Dies Suddenly At Hospital A 47-year-old Connecticut urologist with New Jersey roots who died suddenly earlier this month is being remembered for his enthusiasm, compassion, and boundless capabilities. Dr. Gerard Pregenzer died at Hartford Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 14, after suffering cardiac arrest. The New Jersey native leaves behind his wife, Tania Papayannopoulou-Pregenzer, and their two young sons, Dino and Mario, ages 9 and 10. Pregenzer's obituary on the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home website says he was born to Gerard J. Pregenzer, Sr., M.D., and Linda (Colucio) Pregenzer in Ridgewood, NJ, a…
Fashion Legend Valentino Dies: Designer To Royalty, Hollywood Stars Fashion Legend Valentino Dies: Designer To Royalty, Hollywood Stars
Fashion Legend Valentino Dies: Designer To Royalty, Hollywood Stars Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died. His death at age 93, on Monday, Jan. 19, came at his home in Rome, his foundation announced, calling him a "true source of light, creativity and vision" and a "constant guide and inspiration." The couturier known simply as "Valentino" defined luxury fashion for six decades, creating timeless glamour that dressed royalty, Hollywood stars, and socialites worldwide. He died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, according to his foundation. Valentino founded his namesake fashion house in 1959, launching with his debut collection fe…
Beloved Actor John Cunningham Dies: Known For ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘1776,’  'Mystic Pizza' Beloved Actor John Cunningham Dies: Known For ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘1776,’  'Mystic Pizza'
Beloved Actor John Cunningham Dies: Known For ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘1776,’ 'Mystic Pizza' Actor John Cunningham, celebrated for his roles in films like “Dead Poets Society,” “Mystic Pizza,” and “School Ties,” as well as numerous original Broadway productions including “Cabaret” and “1776,” has died.  His death at age 93 came in New York earlier this month at his Victorian home in Westchester County beside the 11th hole at the Rye Golf Club where he lived since 1969, according to Graham Funeral Home in Rye. Deadline reported that Cunningham was a prolific Broadway actor who appeared in acclaimed original stagings of “Cabaret,” “Company,” “Six Degrees of Separation,” and “The…
Grammy-Nominated Producer, Musician Found Dead At Martha’s Vineyard Home At 50 Grammy-Nominated Producer, Musician Found Dead At Martha’s Vineyard Home At 50
Grammy-Nominated Producer, Musician Found Dead At Martha’s Vineyard Home At 50 John Forté, a Grammy-nominated musician best known for his work with The Fugees, has died. He was 50. Police confirmed Forté was found dead inside his home in Chilmark on Martha’s Vineyard, according to USA Today. The discovery was made on Monday, January 12. Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin said there were no signs of foul play and no clear cause of death. As he told USA Today, there was no “readily apparent cause of death.” A medical examiner is now investigating. Forté played a major role in shaping one of hip-hop’s most influential albums. He co-wrote and produced songs on The Score,…
Family Rallies to Fulfill Final Wish Of CT Man Killed In Route 15 Crash Family Rallies to Fulfill Final Wish Of CT Man Killed In Route 15 Crash
Family Rallies to Fulfill Final Wish Of CT Man Killed In Route 15 Crash Loved ones of a 24-year-old Hamden man who was killed after his car skidded off Route 15 and struck a tree are rallying around him one last time to fulfill his final wish. Luis Fernando Rodas-Pech, of Hamden, was killed early Monday, Jan. 12, after losing control of his 2010 Toyota Camry in north Hamden, going off the side of the highway around 2:15 a.m. and crashing into a tree, Connecticut State Police said. He later died from his injuries at Yale New Haven Hospital. A family member launched a GoFundMe campaign to help send Rodas-Pech’s body back to his home country of Guatemala, somethin…
CT High School Senior Dies Suddenly At Home: 'Our Hearts Are Broken' CT High School Senior Dies Suddenly At Home: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'
CT High School Senior Dies Suddenly At Home: 'Our Hearts Are Broken' An 18-year-old Connecticut high school senior died suddenly, and now her community is coming together to support her grieving family. Abby Greene died at her home, according to a Monday, Jan. 12, Facebook post from Newtown High School College and Career Center. School officials said she died Thursday afternoon. They did not disclose the cause of death. “Our hearts are broken, and we send our heartfelt condolences to the Greene family at this very sad time,” school officials wrote. Messages of grief and remembrance quickly spread on social media as news of Greene’s death reached friends,…
CT Man Killed By Stray Bullet Through Wall Had Child On The Way: 'Left Us Way Too Soon' CT Man Killed By Stray Bullet Through Wall Had Child On The Way: 'Left Us Way Too Soon'
CT Man Killed By Stray Bullet Through Wall Had Child On The Way: 'Left Us Way Too Soon' A Danbury man killed after a bullet tore through the wall of his home is being remembered for his work as a barber and the future he was building as a husband and father, a future cut short. Victor Luis Quispe, 37, was inside his Lake Avenue townhome when the gunfire struck Wednesday night, Jan. 7, according to police. "We came from humble beginnings, and Victor never forgot where he came from," his family wrote in his obituary. "His generosity was boundless—he always remembered family back home, often providing meals or support to those in need. His giving spirit extended to all of us; he …
CT Teen Dies Suddenly From Brain Tumor Just Weeks Before 16th Birthday CT Teen Dies Suddenly From Brain Tumor Just Weeks Before 16th Birthday
CT Teen Dies Suddenly From Brain Tumor Just Weeks Before 16th Birthday A popular Stratford teenager known for her kind smile, bright future, and positive spirit has died. She was less than two weeks away from her 16th birthday. Khristina Sinche, 15, of Stratford, died Thursday, Jan. 8. She was a sophomore at Stratford High School, where she was a member of the girls' swim team. Khristina fell ill while traveling with her family in Colombia to celebrate the New Year. Doctors found a brain tumor, but despite undergoing two surgeries, her condition worsened, according to a GoFundMe created for her family. Her family arranged an air ambulance to bring her home, h…
CT Firefighter Dies Suddenly Off-Duty: 'Words Can't Describe How Much He'll Be Missed' CT Firefighter Dies Suddenly Off-Duty: 'Words Can't Describe How Much He'll Be Missed'
CT Firefighter Dies Suddenly Off-Duty: 'Words Can't Describe How Much He'll Be Missed' The Bristol Fire Department is mourning the sudden loss of one of its own. Fire equipment technician Jason “Jay” Kelly, who served the department for more than 20 years, died unexpectedly while off duty, the department announced. "Words cannot describe how much he is going to be missed, as a huge part of BFD for over 2 decades," Bristol firefighters posted on Facebook. "Jay was known and loved by many, and respected for his expertise throughout the fire service and beyond. We are proud to have called him our brother and our friend." Kelly also served the Rocky Hill Fire Department, wher…
Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke' Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke'
Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke' Roger Ewing, the actor best known for his role on the legendary TV series "Gunsmoke," has died. His family has just confirmed his death at the age of 83, which occurred last month in Morro Bay, California, located on the central coast of the state, roughly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. A specific cause of death was not disclosed, according to the Neptune Society and multiple media reports. Ewing joined "Gunsmoke" in 1965, first appearing as Ben Lukens before being cast as the regular character Clayton Thaddeus "Thad" Greenwood. He starred in more than 50 episodes between 19…
Former WestConn President John B. Clark Dies After Short Illness Former WestConn President John B. Clark Dies After Short Illness
Former WestConn President John B. Clark Dies After Short Illness Western Connecticut State University is saying goodbye to one of its former and formative leaders.  John B. Clark led WestConn during a pivotal period that reshaped the campus and affected thousands of local students and families, the school said in a memorial post. His death was announced following his passing on Jan. 2, following a short illness.  Clark served as the university’s ninth president from 2015 to 2022. His tenure came during a time of rising costs, enrollment pressure, and rapid change in public higher education. One of his most lasting local impacts was expand…