Owner Of Popular CT Business Announces Retirement, Sale After 39 Years Owner Of Popular CT Business Announces Retirement, Sale After 39 Years
Owner Of Popular CT Business Announces Retirement, Sale 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 Rockland Who Ran Own Landscaping Business Dies At 28 Man Well-Known In Rockland Who Ran Own Landscaping Business Dies At 28
Man Well-Known In Rockland 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. An avid New York Giants fan with a "smile that could light up a room," Andrew's memorial service will be held at St. Pius X Catholic church in …
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,…