Kevin Christopher Gangell
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Harwinton- Kevin Christopher Gangell, 24, passed away tragically after being hit by a car on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He is now at peace in God's hands with no more struggles ahead of him.
Kevin was born in Bristol on June 19, 2000, cherished son of Larry T. and Kathleen L. (Dwyer) Gangell, and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Lewis Mills High School, Class of 2018.
Kevin had a kind heart and was a dreamer. He loved to be outside hiking and exploring the great outdoors in Connecticut. Kevin loved all animals and cars (taking after his father). He was a very loving son and will be missed immensely by his parents.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his maternal grandmother, Lucille Dwyer of Waterbury; paternal grandfather, Leroy Gangell of Harwinton; aunts and uncles, Dennis J. Dwyer (Claire) of Southbury, Albert Dwyer (Lowell) of Terryville, Kenneth Dwyer (Kathy Jean) of Prospect, and Valerie Sheedy (Chris) of Naugatuck; and numerous cousins. Kevin was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Albert J. Dwyer; paternal grandmother, Jeanne Gangell; uncle, Lee Gangell; and our two little angels, Erica M. Gangell and Ian Z. Dwyer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 2, 2024, at 11:00a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 78 Litchfield Rd., Harwinton. Burial will follow in New St. Francis Cemetery, Torrington. Friends may call Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00p.m. at Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St., Torrington.
At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Kevin's memory to Make a Wish America (wish.org/donate)
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Nicole LaCasse
August 5, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss I'm losing someone that means the world to you is extremely tragic some heal from it and remember the good times and some it takes longer I can't imagine losing a child I've lost my parents just recently lost my mom and I've lost friends my best friend I lost her when we were in our twenties and it still feels like yesterday now all I have is pictures and memories in my head and heart they say time goes by and you heal it's not that you heal it's that you learn how to cope with the loss of a loved one my deepest sympathy is with you and your family again my condolences I am extremely extremely saddened by this and I am so sorry for your loss. Although I know you will be hearing that a lot again my deepest sympathy
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Cherylynn Johnston
August 1, 2024
Kevin was a visitor at our house often he was a funny young man. Sorry for his tragic loss . Cherylynn & Skylr Johnston
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