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Family Of CT Father Killed In Shooting Outside His Home Asks for Community Support
The family of a man who was shot and killed outside of his Connecticut home is asking the public to help them say goodbye.
Christopher Shannon, 32, was shot and killed on Monday night, March 9, outside of his house on Allen Place in Hartford, police said.
Shania Rogers, Shannon's sister, created a GoFundMe page to pay for his funeral.
“I only want to make sure my brother, my best friend, is laid to rest properly. I miss him dearly,” Rogers wrote. “If this is the last time I, his friends, family, and children get to say we love you and farewell, I would accept all help available…
Marist Student, 19, Dies While Studying Abroad In London
A Hudson Valley college community is mourning the sudden death of a Marist University student who died while studying abroad in London.
Arianna LeCruise, 19, a sophomore at Marist University in Poughkeepsie, died Sunday, March 8, according to a message shared by her family. More information about her death was not immediately available.
In a social media post on Monday, March 9, her mother, Anna LeCruise, said the loss has devastated the family.
"This loss is immeasurable, and our family is devastated beyond words," she wrote, adding, "She was deeply loved, and her absence…
CT Woman Killed In Maine Ski Town Remembered As 'Most Loving Girl'; Boyfriend Charged
A 23-year-old Connecticut woman fatally shot in a small Maine ski town is being remembered by her family as a caring sister who loved baking, painting, and helping others, according to an online memorial. Police have charged her boyfriend with the shooting.
Makayla Rose DeSantis, of Colchester, was shot and killed Sunday, March 8, in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, where she worked at the Sugarloaf ski resort. Police charged 24-year-old Austin Doucette, a co-worker, with murder, WMTW in Maine reported.
DeSantis' family said she and Doucette had been dating for more than seven years. Polic…
Cape Cod Tragedy: Community Rallies After 2 Mass Fishermen Killed In Boat Sinking
The Massachusetts fishing community is mourning the loss of two fishermen killed when their boat sank off Cape Cod last week.
Angel Luis Nieves, 37, and Truitt Holcomb Jr., 61, both of New Bedford, were aboard the scallop boat Yankee Rose about two miles off Provincetown on Thursday, March 5, when it capsized and sank, state authorities said. There were no survivors.
Nieves was an engaged father of four, according to a GoFundMe created to support his family.
"He loved the ocean; it was his passion," the fundraiser said. "But more than that, he loved God and his family. He worked so hard ev…
CT Man, 31, Killed After Car Slams Into Retaining Wall
A 31-year-old Connecticut man was killed over the weekend in an early morning crash when his car crashed into a retaining wall, authorities said.
Shahlique Payne, 31, of Manchester, crashed his 2013 Hyundai Sonata into the wall near the intersection of Elizabeth Street and North Beacon Street in Hartford shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, police said.
He suffered critical injuries in the crash. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, but doctors were unable to save his life.
It's unclear what caused Payne to crash, but Hartford police are investigating. …
Priest Who Served Central Connecticut For 50 Years Dies After Brief Illness
A longtime Connecticut resident and priest who served the state for more than five decades has died.
The Rev. Gerald H. Dziedzic, of Southington, died Feb. 25 after a brief illness, the Archdiocese of Hartford announced Monday, March 2. He was 78.
Dziedzic spent much of his life serving local parishes and schools. For many families in Southington, Meriden, New Milford, Terryville, Hartford, and Bristol, he was a steady presence at baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
He was ordained on May 25, 1974, at Saint Joseph Cathedral by Archbishop John Whealon.
His early work in the Archdiocese of Ha…
CT Quadruplets Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own: Remembering Adam Blum, 36
For 36 years, it was always the four Blums: Alana, Arielle, Dan, and Adam.
This week, that world shattered, and the four who had always moved through life side by side became three on Wednesday, Feb. 25, when Adam died suddenly.
Adam's siblings say he was the family comedian, always ready with a joke that could send a room into gales of laughter.
"Adam was known for his sense of humor, his thoughtfulness, and his deep love for his family," his family told Daily Voice. "He loved to cook and travel, and he was inquisitive, always interested in learning about technology and the wor…
Neil Sedaka Dies After Sudden Medical Emergency: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter
Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind timeless hits like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
According to Variety, the 86-year-old Sedaka's death on Friday, Feb. 27, came after a sudden medical emergency
“Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” his family said in a statement according to Variety. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deep…
Girl, 18, Killed In CT Car Crash Had Sky-High Dreams, Leaves Behind Devastated Family
A Hartford teenager killed in a fiery I-84 crash earlier this year spent much of her life traveling the world — an experience that may have shaped her dream of one day working in the skies.
Sheily Briceno, 18, of Hartford, died when the Honda Fit she was riding in crashed Sunday, Feb. 15, on I-84 in Waterbury, police said. The driver, Abdriel Negron, 16, who did not have his license, also died in the crash, which caught fire, authorities said.
A GoFundMe created to help Briceno’s family pay for her funeral described her as a driven young woman who put family first and was dedicated to achie…
