Father Of 3 Seriously Hurt After Crashing Into East Haven Restaurant, Community Rallies Father Of 3 Seriously Hurt After Crashing Into East Haven Restaurant, Community Rallies
Father Of 3 Seriously Hurt After Crashing Into East Haven Restaurant, Community Rallies A Connecticut family is facing a painful new reality after a father of three crashed into a building while driving home from work, leaving him seriously injured and his loved ones bracing for what comes next.  Anthony Marchitto crashed into Hot Roostah Restaurant, a Jamaican eatery on Foxon Road in East Haven, shortly before 5:30 a.m. Friday, April 17. Firefighters say Marchitto had just finished a night shift when he fell asleep behind the wheel. His SUV struck a street sign and a telephone pole before being "catapulted" into the side of the building, ending up about five feet off the…
Double Gold: Paramus Sisters Shine At Regional Championships Double Gold: Paramus Sisters Shine At Regional Championships
Double Gold: Paramus Sisters Shine At Regional Championships Two Paramus sisters with very different styles delivered standout performances at a major gymnastics competition, each earning gold medals at the USAG Region 7 Championships. Paige Alexander, a Level 10 gymnast and senior at Paramus Catholic, won the all-around gold medal at the Virginia Beach meet, continuing what has been a strong competitive career. Her younger sister, Phoenix, also captured gold at Level 8, marking a major milestone in just her third year competing in gymnastics. itspaigealexander Instagram The sisters’ success made for a memorable moment for the Alexander family, who…
Family Of Maryland Man Killed On Lawnmower Racing To Bring Him Home To Mexico Family Of Maryland Man Killed On Lawnmower Racing To Bring Him Home To Mexico
Family Of Maryland Man Killed On Lawnmower Racing To Bring Him Home To Mexico The family of a Maryland man killed while riding a lawnmower along a highway shoulder is now racing to bring him home to Mexico. Joel Garcia, 42, died on Wednesday, April 15 in Denton, after being hit by a pickup truck while riding a John Deere lawnmower on the shoulder of Burrsville Road near Garland Road, Maryland State Police said. Now, days after the deadly crash, Garcia’s family says they are facing an even more difficult task — laying him to rest. “Yesterday, April 15, my husband lost his life in a tragic accident; he was struck by a car while working as a lawnmower,” his wife wrote …
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner’s Daughter Madison Dies At 36: ‘We Are Heartbroken’ Virginia Sen. Mark Warner’s Daughter Madison Dies At 36: ‘We Are Heartbroken’
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner’s Daughter Madison Dies At 36: ‘We Are Heartbroken’ Virginia Sen. Mark Warner confirmed on Monday that his daughter Madison has died at the age of 36 after a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes. Warner took to social media on April 30 to share the sad news with a post explaining that she had suffered from diabetes and other health issues for decades.  "She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void," he said. pic.twitter.com/sdRJngGXdY — Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) April 20, 2026 "We are grateful for the loving support of friends and family during this difficult time and ask for privacy as…
22-Year-Old Brick Man Dies Suddenly, Leaves Legacy Of Autism Advocacy 22-Year-Old Brick Man Dies Suddenly, Leaves Legacy Of Autism Advocacy
22-Year-Old Brick Man Dies Suddenly, Leaves Legacy Of Autism Advocacy A New Jersey family is mourning the loss of a 22-year-old man whose life helped spark advocacy and change for those with profound autism. Justin McCafferty passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, close family friends said in a GoFundMe campaign. The fundraiser had raised more than $20,000 as of Sunday, April 19. Diagnosed with profound autism at a young age, Justin found happiness in simple moments, including time with family, meeting new people, and playing with his favorite musical toys, according to his obituary by the D'Elia Funeral Home webiste.  He was known for his affe…
Norwood Mourns Death Of Beloved Coach As Support Surges For Family: ‘He Showed Up For Everyone’ Norwood Mourns Death Of Beloved Coach As Support Surges For Family: ‘He Showed Up For Everyone’
Norwood Mourns Death Of Beloved Coach As Support Surges For Family: ‘He Showed Up For Everyone’ The Norwood community is mourning the loss of a man who helped shape generations of young athletes and families as a youth hockey coach and leader. Mike Flynn, a former president and longtime coach of the Norwood Nuggets, has died, according to friends. He is survived by his wife and three children and leaves a lasting impact on the community and the players he loved dearly. Now, his community is repaying that kindness to his family. Loved ones created a GoFundMe to help pay for his funeral expenses and provide for his loved ones. Mike has always been a friend to everyone. The kind of pers…
Father Loses Second Son In Two Years After Fatal Woodbridge Crash: 'I Don't Understand' Father Loses Second Son In Two Years After Fatal Woodbridge Crash: 'I Don't Understand'
Father Loses Second Son In Two Years After Fatal Woodbridge Crash: 'I Don't Understand' A Virginia father is mourning the loss of his second son in less than two years after a deadly crash in Woodbridge. Manassas resident Joseph Franklin “Joey” LeDoux, 41, was killed on Friday afternoon when he pulled out of a private road and was involved in the fatal crash. According to the Prince William County Police Department, around 2:30 p.m. on April 10, officers were called to the intersection of Harbor Drive and a private road in the 12700 block of Harbor Drive to investigate a crash. Investigators say that Ledoux was driving a 2014 Hyundai Sonata and entered Harbor Drive from a pri…
Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala
Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala A Maryland father killed in a workplace accident is being remembered by his family as a devoted provider and proud member of his hometown, as loved ones now work to bring his body home to Guatemala. Leonicio Velasquez-Morales died on the morning of Monday, April 6, after a job-related accident, according to a fundraiser organized by his son, Jerry Velasquez. He had spent the past decade in the United States supporting his family while staying closely tied to his village of Boxoncan, a place relatives say he never stopped representing. “Leonicio Velasquez-Morales was a father, grandfather, …
Kenilworth Teen Orphaned After Mother's Cancer Death, Father's Garden State Parkway Crash Kenilworth Teen Orphaned After Mother's Cancer Death, Father's Garden State Parkway Crash
Kenilworth Teen Orphaned After Mother's Cancer Death, Father's Garden State Parkway Crash Support is on the rise for a New Jersey teen left orphaned after his father died in a car crash in 2010, and his mother died of cancer this week. Gina Vasfailo, a Kenilworth resident, died on Tuesday, April 7 at the age of 49 after battling colon cancer, according to her obituary from the Mastapeter Funeral Homes website Vasfailo was the mother of Frankie Vasfailo IV, a 16-year-old high school sophomore. Vasfailo's father, Frankie Vasfailo III, died in a car crash on the Garden State Parkway in 2010, when his son was three months old, one day before his christening.  A GoFundMe h…
22-Year-Old Schwenksville Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle 22-Year-Old Schwenksville Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle
22-Year-Old Schwenksville Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle Samuel W. Nice, a 22-year-old Pennsylvania college student who inspired those around him with his strength and spirit, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his obituary on the R Strunk Funeral Home website says. Sam, of Schwenksville (Montgomery County), passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 4, following what his obituary describes as a courageous fight against the disease. Sam graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School, where he played varsity lacrosse for four years before continuing his athletic career at Neumann University alongside his brother. He later a…
‘True Legend’: Longtime Stanford Fire Chief Dies After Decades Of Service ‘True Legend’: Longtime Stanford Fire Chief Dies After Decades Of Service
‘True Legend’: Longtime Stanford Fire Chief Dies After Decades Of Service A longtime Hudson Valley firefighter remembered as a “true legend” and the “backbone” of his department has died after decades of service to his community.   Robert W. Stramm Jr. died on Saturday, April 4, at the age of 81 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center with his family by his side, according to his obituary.  Born in Brooklyn on Feb. 11, 1945, Stramm graduated from Carmel School in 1964 before entering military service. He later built a career as a heavy equipment operator with Clove Excavators in Poughquag, where he earned the nickname “Cactus.”  Stramm, a Stanfordv…
‘I Love You MORE’: Eldersburg Wife Shares Details Of Final Call Before Husband’s Sudden Death ‘I Love You MORE’: Eldersburg Wife Shares Details Of Final Call Before Husband’s Sudden Death
‘I Love You More’: Eldersburg Wife Shares Details Of Final Call Before Husband’s Sudden Death A Maryland woman says her real-life fairytale came to a sudden and heartbreaking end after losing her husband of 30 years, minutes after their final conversation. “Fairytales are supposed to be ‘happily ever after’ and always have happy endings, but sadly two weeks ago mine came to a very unexpected and shocking end,” Sue Anders wrote in a touching tribute. Her husband, Kerry Anders, of Eldersburg, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, after a medical emergency at Carroll Hospital.  He was two months shy of his 76th birthday. In the moments before his death, the couple shared what w…