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In Wake Of Rocky Hill Man's Sudden Death, $11K Raised For Mom, Children
A Connecticut family is reeling after the sudden loss of a devoted father and fiancé, leaving a young mother to raise two small children on her own.
Jon “Jonny” Sansabrino, 35, of Rocky Hill, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, Jan. 21, according to family and friends. He leaves behind his fiancée, Schantal Thielke, and their young children, 6-year-old Chloe and 3-year-old Leo.
A GoFundMe launched by coworkers describes the impact in plain terms. “Schantal is a young mother who has just suffered an unimaginable loss,” organizer Jeannine Audia wrote. “... With his unexpected passing…
Beloved CT Firefighter Remembered For His Big Heart, Quiet Heroism: 'He Was Always There'
Standing 6-foot-5, Hunter Pivec Quinn towered over most people, but he had no problem kneeling to meet someone eye to eye to lend a helping hand, loved ones said.
The 31-year-old Bethel volunteer firefighter died on Jan. 17, and since then, tributes and memorials have poured in, highlighting Quinn's compassion, talents, and brave spirit. His loved ones did not release a cause of death.
"Hunter was an amazing son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, friend, and boyfriend," his family wrote in his obituary. "He had a huge heart and loved his family dearly. Hunter poured his heart and soul…
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 Father Killed In Head-On Crash Remembered For Devotion To Son, Loved Ones, Family Says
A 51-year-old Connecticut man who was killed in a head-on crash earlier this month was fiercely loyal, compassionate, and had a "genuine spirit," his family said.
Wade Meeker, of Danbury, died Thursday, Jan. 15, after his Nissan Rogue collided with a Dodge Challenger at the intersection of Route 34 and Maiden Lane in Seymour, police said. Despite responders' efforts, Meeker was pronounced dead at the scene. The 18-year-old driver of the Dodge Challenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Meeker was a loving son and devoted to his partner, Rose, but his most cherished role was being a f…
Urologist Gerard Pregenzer Dies Suddenly At Hartford 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…
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…
