Ansonia to support families of 2 children who died

Both were about to enter first grade

ANSONIA – Ansonia Public Schools is working with Mayor David Cassetti and several city departments and agencies to provide support for the families of two six-year old children, who lost their lives in car accidents this week.

Nyah Marcano, a Prendergast student, and Leah Rondon, a Mead student, were about to enter first grade when the new school year opened next week.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends and loved ones of these two children,” Dr. Carol Merlone, Superintendent of Schools, said this morning.

The Ansonia Police Department and the Ansonia Fire Department are working with the school district and Mayor Cassetti to offer support to the families. A ziti dinner fundraiser is planned for next week at Ansonia High School. 

Grief counselors will be available today and next week at the two schools. Parents are asked to call the school for services: Mead School, 203-736-5090, and Prendergast School, 203-736-5080.

Additional information will be announced by Monday.

This is a press release from Ansonia Public Schools.