STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The following is a roundup of obituaries published on SILive.com. Viewing times and guestbooks can be found here.Sr. Bernadette Desrochers, who was a French teacher and bursar at Notre Dame Academy from 1978 to 2018, died on May 20. Ruth M. Hughes, 82, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died on May 21.Elvira Liggieri, 77, a Tottenville grandmother described by her family as “an inspiration to all,” died on May 20. … [Read more...] about Staten Island obituaries for May 22, 2019
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Man pulled from water in Boston pronounced dead
A man pulled from the water Wednesday morning in Boston has died, emergency responders say.Members of the Massachusetts State Police and Boston Fire Department dive team were called to Charlesgate and Commonwealth Avenue in Boston for a report of a body in the shallow river.A 33-year-old man was pulled from the water and transported by Boston EMS to Brigham and Women’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing, state police spokesman David Procopio and currently no evidence suggesting foul play or assault to the victim.The man has not been publicly identified, pending notification of next-of-kin, though police said he is believed to be a member of the homeless community in that area. … [Read more...] about Man pulled from water in Boston pronounced dead
Dive team pulls body from water in Boston
A body was recovered from the water at Charlesgate and Commonwealth Avenue in Boston Wednesday morning.Members of the Boston Fire Department dive team were deployed into the water early morning. A man was pulled from the water and taken to an area hospital. His condition is not currently known, Boston fire said. … [Read more...] about Dive team pulls body from water in Boston
Gresham’s long-planned Rockwood Rising development gets underway
A long-awaited $70 million redevelopment project in Gresham’s Rockwood neighborhood is finally underway, more than a decade and a half after the Fred Meyer store that occupied the site closed.Construction started last week on the first phase of Rockwood Rising, a four-story office building with retail storefronts on the ground floor. Space in the building has already been pre-leased to WorkSource Oregon, a state job search and training program, and Mount Hood Community College. The initial work also will include renovating space in the shuttered Fred Meyer garden center to serve as the headquarters for Oregon Tradeswomen, which promotes careers for women in the construction, manufacturing, mechanical and utility industries. Will ‘opportunity zones’ help or hurt low-income neighborhoods? The jury’s out Some areas long disregarded by developers hope they can benefit from the tax program. The project, near East Burnside Street and 188th Avenue, has been in the … [Read more...] about Gresham’s long-planned Rockwood Rising development gets underway
Readers respond: A new fan of Parkrose High coach
I am not a fan of the Oregon Ducks (or OSU Beavers, for that matter), but I sure am now a fan of Keanon Lowe, the hero of Parkrose High School (“Keanon Lowe recounts wrestling shotgun away from Parkrose HS student,” May 19). His quick and decisive action when faced with an armed student at Parkrose High School on May 17 saved lives, potential injuries and much heartbreak. He was a hero when a hero was needed. He is to be much lauded and deserves our utmost respect. I am sending the story of his actions and bravery to all my grandsons around the country to give them an example for them to emulate.I live on the west side and I’m not even sure where Parkrose High is, but I am the school’s newest fan. Or at least a fan of their head football coach. Anyone know where I can get season tickets?Scott Smith, Beaverton … [Read more...] about Readers respond: A new fan of Parkrose High coach