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Worker Killed At Construction Site In Glen Head Worker Killed At Construction Site In Glen Head
Worker Killed At Construction Site In Glen Head A worker was killed in an incident at a construction site on Long Island. The incident happened around 4:15 p.m. Friday, April 19, in Glen Head. A 34-year-old landscaper was working in a tree at the site, cutting a branch with a chainsaw when a nearby powerline electrocuted him, Nassau County Police said. The man succumbed to his injuries at the scene and was pronounced deceased by a Nassau County Police Medic. His identity has not yet been released. A 51-year-old male coworker was injured while attempting to render aid to the victim. He was transported to a local hospital with…
Owner Of Popular Bolton Garden Center Announces Retirement, Sale Of Business After 39 Years Owner Of Popular Bolton Garden Center Announces Retirement, Sale Of Business After 39 Years
Owner Of Popular Bolton Garden Center Announces Retirement, Sale Of Business After 39 Years The owner of a well-loved garden center in Connecticut has announced that he will be retiring and selling the business after 39 years.  Jim Cropley, the owner of Cropley's Garden Center & Landscaping in the Tolland County town of Bolton at 1262 Boston Turnpike (Route 44), announced his decision to retire and sell the business on Tuesday, March 12.  Cropley attributed his decision to wanting to spend more time with his family year-round.  "I have been lucky enough to spend this winter enjoying time with my family and have decided to enjoy it year-round," he wrote in his a…
Man Well-Known In Nyack Who Ran Own Landscaping Business Dies At 28 Man Well-Known In Nyack Who Ran Own Landscaping Business Dies At 28
Man Well-Known In Nyack Who Ran Own Landscaping Business Dies At 28 A well-known Hudson Valley man who died at the age of 28 is being remembered for putting a smile on everyone's face. Rockland County resident Michael Harris, of Nyack, died at Nyack Hospital on Saturday, Jan. 27, after a tragic incident, according to his obituary.  Harris was born on Sunday, Feb. 12, 1995, in Suffern. His obituary said he was a very loving and caring person. "He truly had a heart of gold. Michael was always looking for ways to help the people he loved most." The owner of a local landscape business, Harris had a special gift he always knew how to brighten the room and …
NJ Landscaper Andrew Urlton Dies, 41 NJ Landscaper Andrew Urlton Dies, 41
NJ Landscaper Andrew Urlton Dies, 41 New Jersey landscaper Andrew Urlton died at home in Forked River on Monday, Jan. 22, according to his obituary on the Ocean County Cremation Service website. He was 41 years old. Born and raised in Edison, Andrew graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1999 and went on to work in landscaping, his obituary says. He had been working on earning a certificate in addiction counseling, and hoped to help those battling addiction, Andrew's obituary reads. Man I don’t even know where to start… I love you uncle Andrew, I’ll miss you man❤️🕊️ Posted by Rj Petersen on Saturday, January 27, 20…
Landscaping Equipment Worth Over $4K Stolen From Truck In Darien: Police Landscaping Equipment Worth Over $4K Stolen From Truck In Darien: Police
Landscaping Equipment Worth Over $4K Stolen From Truck In Darien: Police Police are investigating an incident in which they say thousands of dollars of equipment was stolen from a landscaper while he was on the job. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 8 in Darien between 2 and 3 p.m., according to Darien Police. The victim, a landscaper, was working on a job on Dellwood Road during that time period, he told police. However, when he returned to his work truck, he saw that some of his equipment had been stolen. The items stolen, which totaled nearly $4,400, were: A backpack leaf blower; Two chainsaws; A pole hedge trimmer; and, A line trimmer. …
'You Will Never Be Forgotten': Friends Of Lynn Man Killed In Rock Crusher Accident Say Goodbye 'You Will Never Be Forgotten': Friends Of Lynn Man Killed In Rock Crusher Accident Say Goodbye
'You Will Never Be Forgotten': Friends Of Lynn Man Killed In Rock Crusher Accident Say Goodbye The loved ones of a 37-year-old Lynn man killed in a freak accident in Essex County on Monday, July 17, said he was a hard-working businessman and caring friend.  Chris Perry died while cleaning a malfunctioning rock crusher suspended above a quarry at the Aggregate Industries facility at 30 Danvers Road in Swampscott, the Essex County District Attorney said. Another worker also working in the machine escaped without injury.  Chris was the owner and operator of C.G.P. Landscaping and loved the outdoors, according to his obituary.  Chris loved snowboarding, skateboarding, rollerblading, je…
Dracut 'Hardworking, Dedicated Family Man' Dies At 37, His Greatest Joy Was Wife, Daughter Dracut 'Hardworking, Dedicated Family Man' Dies At 37, His Greatest Joy Was Wife, Daughter
Dracut 'Hardworking, Dedicated Family Man' Dies At 37, His Greatest Joy Was Wife, Daughter A dedicated husband, father, and business owner passed away after a "courageous" battle with lung cancer, according to his obituary.  Fredrick T.J. ‘Fred’ Llewellyn died peacefully on Wednesday, May 10 after years of illness, his obituary said.  His greatest joys in life were his wife, Nicole 'Nikki' Llewellyn, and his beloved daughter, Emma Llewellyn. "They truly don't make them like him anymore," Nikki told Daily Voice. "He touched so many lives and helped so many people and he didn't even realize how loved he was." Fred was a dedicated and doting husband to his wife, Nikki.Nicole '…
70-Year-Old Ewing Man Fatally Struck By Car While Landscaping In Princeton, Police Say 70-Year-Old Ewing Man Fatally Struck By Car While Landscaping In Princeton, Police Say
70-Year-Old Ewing Man Fatally Struck By Car While Landscaping In Princeton, Police Say A 70-year-old Ewing man was struck and killed while landscaping in Princeton Friday morning, police confirmed. Salvatore Esposito-Dimarcant was standing near the 900 block of Mercer Road when he was struck by a 2010 Kia Forte just before 10:40 a.m., police said in a press release. Esposito-Dimarcant was performing landscaping work in the southbound lane at the time of the crash, authorities said. He was rushed to the Bristol Myers Squibb Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional, where he was later pronounced dead. The Kia driver was identified as Linda Simmins, 73, of Lawrenceville, …
Delaware Valley HS Grad, Landscaper, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 35 Delaware Valley HS Grad, Landscaper, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 35
Delaware Valley HS Grad, Landscaper, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 35 Delaware Valley High School graduate, landscaper, and devoted father Joshua Matthew Lovelace died unexpectedly at his home in Greentown, PA on Tuesday, Aug. 16. He was 35. Joshua graduated from Delaware Valley High School in 2005 before pursuing a career as a landscaper, his obituary says. Joshua was known for his one-of-a-kind sense of humor and upbeat personality. Above all, he embraced his role as a loving father to his young son, Landon Jenks. In addition to his son, Joshua leaves behind his father, Todd Lovelace; his mother, Debbie Mineau; three brothers, Jon Maney, Patrick Lovelace …
Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36 Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36
Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36 Warren County landscaper and devoted mom Rachel Ann Glester died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 13. She was 36. Born in Phillipsburg, Rachel worked as a landscaper at ACF Landscape in Washington, her obituary says. Rachel was passionate about spending time in nature and loved outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and walking her dogs, her memorial says. Above all, Rachel embraced her role as a devoted mother to her son, Brandon, and daughter, Grace Brobst. She is also predeceased by a daughter, Connie Rose. In addition to Brandon and Grace, Rachel leaves behind …
Paraguay Native, Maryland Landscaper Nick Foo Dies Suddenly At 27 Paraguay Native, Maryland Landscaper Nick Foo Dies Suddenly At 27
Paraguay Native, Maryland Landscaper Nick Foo Dies Suddenly At 27 Montgomery County landscaper and Paraguay native Nicholas "Nick" Gustavo Foo died on Friday, June 10. He was 27 years old. Born on October 19, 1994, Foo lived in Paraguay before becoming a US Citizen in 1995. He was an adventure seeker from an early age, traveling through the Atlantic seaboard and crossing the Rocky Mountains.  Nick was a sports enthusiast and the ultimate extrovert, his obit reads. He was a happy person who was always trying to make everyone else laugh. He attended Montgomery College, and worked as a landscaper for a company based in Laytonsville, according to his Faceboo…
Landscapers Sparked Explosive Fire At North Jersey White Castle, Officials Say Landscapers Sparked Explosive Fire At North Jersey White Castle, Officials Say
Landscapers Sparked Explosive Fire At North Jersey White Castle, Officials Say A two-alarm fire at a North Jersey White Castle that left workers with burns was sparked by a substance used by landscapers that got into the restaurant's electrical system, officials said. An employee at the Westfield Avenue restaurant in Elizabeth went to plug something in, sparking an explosion around 11 a.m. Friday, April 29, abc7 reports. City spokesperson Ruby Contreras confirmed a landscaper was spraying something that got into the electrical wires. Three victims, allegedly including a maintenance worker and landscaper, were taken to Saint Barnabas Medical Center.  Firefighter…
Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36 Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36
Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36 Beloved Warren County native and landscaping team leader Kevin Charles Schiereck died unexpectedly on Monday, April 11. He was 36. Born in Freehold, Kevin grew up in Oxford, where he attended Warren Hills Regional High School, his obituary says. Kevin had most recently been employed as a team leader and climber for a Nelson Property Services, according to his memorial and social media pages. Kevin had a big heart and was known for his incredible love for both children and animals. He bred cockatiels and hatched oriental golden pheasants as a boy before developing a passion for coonhounds,…
$2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public $2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public
$2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public Officials have announced the opening of a $2 million plaza outside of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. The East Gate Plaza is located outside of the Poughkeepsie entrance of the walkway, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul. The state said the new space more than doubles the size of the pathway at the top of the Washington Street Stairs, and it can be used for community events. "Parks remain an incredible resource for families and friends to stay connected safely and The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is no exception," Dutchess County Execut…
Lehigh Valley Native, PA Cyber Charter School Grad Nicholas Stefano Dies, 19 Lehigh Valley Native, PA Cyber Charter School Grad Nicholas Stefano Dies, 19
Lehigh Valley Native, PA Cyber Charter School Grad Nicholas Stefano Dies, 19 Lehigh Valley native and PA Cyber Charter School graduate Nicholas Ross Stefano died at his home in Easton on May 30 at the age of 19. Born in Bethlehem, Stefano worked as a landscaper for Phillips & Tosco in Phillipsburg, his obituary says. Stefano loved playing video games and spending time with family and friends. Stefano is survived by his parents, Nicholas J. Stefano and Vicki S. Rossnagle Stefano; a brother, Logan A. Stefano, maternal grandfather, Norman “Pete” Rossnagle, aunts and uncles; Denise and Jim Imboden, A.J. Stefano and Carrolyn Fiorino, Joe and Becky Stefano, as well a…
Morris County Father, Landscaper Ryan Koroly Dies Suddenly At 30 Morris County Father, Landscaper Ryan Koroly Dies Suddenly At 30
Morris County Father, Landscaper Ryan Koroly Dies Suddenly At 30 Morris County father and landscaper Ryan J. Koroly died suddenly at home on May 9. He was 30. Born in Dover, Koroly grew up in the Mt. Hope section of Rockaway Township, his obituary says. Koroly worked as a landscaper for a variety of different businesses, according to his memorial. Koroly is survived by his daughter, Vanessa; his parents, John and Teresa; his brothers, Nick and Guy Robert Raffa; his grandmother, Ann Carper; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members. Koroly’s visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bermingham Funeral Home on Main St…
Bucks County Landscaper, Dad Joshua McLaughlin Dies, 25 Bucks County Landscaper, Dad Joshua McLaughlin Dies, 25
Bucks County Landscaper, Dad Joshua McLaughlin Dies, 25 Bucks County landscaper Joshua McLaughlin died on Dec. 19, 2020. He was 25 years old. A Bensalem High School graduate, Josh owned his own landscaping company and was a loving father of two kids, his obituary says. In his obituary, Joshua was remembered as a warm and caring person who was generous and affectionate to all. He is survived by his parents Danielle C. (Berhalter) and Kevin McLaughlin; his children Dylan and Jocelyn McLaughlin; brothers Robert Alan McLaughlin and Jacob Lee McLaughlin; along with his nieces, grandparents, friends and countless loved ones. Visitation is sched…
Hunterdon County High School Graduate, Dad Austin Gary Williams Dies, 36 Hunterdon County High School Graduate, Dad Austin Gary Williams Dies, 36
Hunterdon County High School Graduate, Dad Austin Gary Williams Dies, 36 Hunterdon County high school graduate and father of two Austin Gary Williams died Nov. 9 at the age of 36. Williams was born Dec. 12, 1983 in Somerville and graduated from North Hunterdon Regional High School in Annandale, his obituary says. He previously worked in the Greenhouse at the Hunterdon Developmental Center of Clinton with more recent experience at the ISE America of Broadway, according to his obit. Williams was also a member of River of Life Church in Phillipsburg. He lived in Bethlehem, PA at the time of his death, his memorial says. Williams was known for his friendly demeano…
2nd Landscaper Overcome By Mower Fumes At Washington Township Condo Complex Dies 2nd Landscaper Overcome By Mower Fumes At Washington Township Condo Complex Dies
2nd Landscaper Overcome By Mower Fumes At Washington Township Condo Complex Dies UPDATE: The second of two West New York landscapers overcome by carbon monoxide fumes from a running lawnmower that was with them in a closed trailer in Washington Township has succumbed to his injuries. Police found both men on the ground, not breathing, at the 17-acre Washington Pond condominium complex off Pascack Road and Linwood Avenue just after 8 a.m. Dec. 11 CPR was conducted on both at the scene before they were rushed to The Valley Hospital. The men "appeared to be overcome by the fumes of a running lawnmower in the trailer," Detective Heather Castronova said at the time.&nb…