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CT Teen Killed In Christmas Hit-Run Crash Was 'Shining Light'; Police Search For Driver
The family of a 14-year-old Connecticut boy who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Christmas night said he will be remembered for being a “shining light wherever he went.”
Malachi James, 14, of Hartford, was killed and three others were seriously injured when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed head-on into their Toyota Camry on Cornwall Street, just south of Hebron Street, in Hartford, around 9:15 p.m.
The Cybertruck driver, who was borrowing the vehicle, climbed from the wreckage and ran away from the scene, Hartford police said. Officers are still working to locate the driver, but they ha…
CT Family Mourns 20-Year-Old Man With 'Adventurous Spirit' Killed In Crash With Transit Bus
A 20-year-old Connecticut man killed in a late-night crash involving a CT Transit bus is being remembered for his strength, sensitivity, and devotion to his family.
Zack Berlepsch, of Glastonbury, was killed Friday night, Dec. 19, when his Honda Civic and a CT Transit bus collided along East Cedar Street near Lowry Place in Newington shortly after 11:15 p.m., authorities said. The bus driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
An obituary for Berlepsch said he was "observant, thoughtful, and mechanically inclined" and "especially protective of his sisters and mother."
"Handsome, good-h…
'Beacon Of Light': CT Man Killed In I-84 Crash Remembered For Life Of Service
The family of a Connecticut man killed in an I-84 pileup earlier this month said he lived a life defined by generosity, service, and love for others.
John Henry Farrell III, 39, of East Hartford, died Dec. 17 after another vehicle crashed into his car near Exit 55, Connecticut State Police said.
His loved ones described Farrell as a source of compassion and warmth in his obituary.
John Henry found joy in knitting, enjoying exotic cuisines, spending time in nature, and sharing memorable moments with his cherished nephews. He loved going to Broadway plays and concerts, and was a devote…
CT Teacher's Unexpected Loss Spreads Sadness
A Connecticut community is preparing to say goodbye to a beloved elementary school teacher and mother who died unexpectedly last week.
Kerry Ann Nystrom, 63, of Mystic, died Dec. 17 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London. She is survived by her husband, son, daughter, father, and brothers.
Her family did not disclose a cause of death.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Sacred Heart Church, located at 56 Sacred Heart Drive in Groton. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic, according to her obituary.
Nystrom was a first-grade teacher a…
Community Mourns Death Of CT Baseball Coach Kevin Huber After Sudden Death At 50
A beloved leader who shaped generations of young athletes has died unexpectedly, leaving behind a grieving New England baseball community now rallying to support his family.
Kevin John Huber, the longtime baseball coach at Salisbury School in Connecticut, died in his sleep on Dec. 9, loved ones said. He was 50. He is survived by his wife, Celina, and their children, Timothy and Sara.
The cause of death was not released.
In the days since his death, former players, colleagues, and families have responded in force. A GoFundMe created to help Huber’s family has raised more than $126,000 from …
Beloved CT Teacher, Mom Dies After Cancer Battle As Community Rallies To Help Her Family
A longtime and well-loved Connecticut high school teacher and mother has died after a long battle with cancer, and the community she served is now rallying to support her family.
Cecilia Vicente Prytko taught computer science at East Lyme High School. She was described in her obituary as a source of strength, kindness, and positivity for her students, co-workers, friends, and family.
Outside the classroom, Cecilia was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Chris, and their two children, Karolina and Julian. Friends said her family always came first.
“Cecilia’s greatest …
CT Communities Mourn Firefighter Michael Canil, 35: 'An Unmistakable Sense of Passion'
The Fairfield Fire Department is mourning the loss of firefighter Michael Canil.
Canil died Sunday, Dec. 7. He was just 35. He is survived by his wife, Katie, and their two young children. His cause of death was not disclosed.
Canil joined the Fairfield Fire Department in 2021 after moving to Bethel in 2020, according to his obituary. Before that, he worked as an EMT and firefighter with the Vista Volunteer Fire Department in South Salem, New York.
“This is an incredibly difficult time for his family, loved ones, and our entire department,” Acting Fairfield Fire Chief Kyran Dunn said…
CT 6-Year-Old Dies After Brave Cancer Battle
Zemira spent her short life fighting for everything she had. The Connecticut 6-year-old died of cancer last week, and her mother wants to give her a funeral fit for a warrior.
Zemira was born with a compromised immune system, her mother, Allieberry Pitter, said in a GoFundMe. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with cancer, and despite giving all she had, she succumbed to the disease on Nov. 29, 2024.
"For almost two years, my baby fought with a strength far beyond her age," Pitter wrote in the fundraising campaign. "I slept by her bedside, held her through every procedure, wiped her tears, an…
Family Mourns Deaths Of CT Dad, Son Killed In Crash: 'Our Hearts Are Completely Broken'
Loved ones of a 35-year-old Connecticut man and his 12-year-old son killed in a weekend crash are rallying around his 10-year-old boy, who survived the wreck.
Ismael Pacheco Sr. and Ismael Pacheco Jr. were killed in a Saturday, Nov. 22, crash in Bristol. A GoFundMe campaign hopes to raise $8,000 to help cover the costs of their funerals.
"Our hearts are completely broken as we share the devastating loss of my 12-year-old son, Ismael Pacheco, who tragically passed away in a car accident in Bristol on Saturday, November 22, 2025," the campaign, created by Coraima Maldonad…
