Marilyn Moore

Sen. Moore Offers Condolences to Frank Recchia and the News 12 Reporter’s Family Regarding Recent News of His Brother’s Death

HARTFORD, CT – Today, state Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) offered condolences to News 12 reporter Frank Recchia and his family following news reports that Recchia’s brother was found dead in Wallingford. Recchia’s brother, Peter, had been missing for several months before today’s unfortunate news.

“It is with a heavy heart I offer my deepest condolences to Frank and the Recchia family,” said Sen. Moore. “Losing a loved one is extremely painful and the road ahead can be difficult. I am thinking of the Recchia’s and Frank and will keep them firmly in my prayers.”

According to news reports, Peter was last seen on October 3. He was found by a hiker on Sunday in the woods in Wallingford. According to the reports, Peter had a mental illness and prior to his disappearance informed his daughter his head hurt.

The news of Peter’s passing was revealed today in Bridgeport at a press conference with Mayor Joe Ganim and Peter’s brother, Frank.