Lakeview High School Graduate Luke Pesce Remembered After Unexpected Passing During A Long Run
Luke Pesce, a 19-year-old 2025 graduate of Lakeview High School in Litchfield, CT, passed away after an unexpected accident during a long run.
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Kathleen Sallen of Middletown, CT, organized a memorial fundraiser titled “Honoring Luke Pesce’s Memory.”
The fundraiser reported $1,188 raised toward a $14,000 goal through 17 donations to help cover funeral and burial expenses.
Family members remembered Luke as genuine, kind-hearted, sincere, and deeply loved by younger siblings Leah, Jonathan, and Ethan.
Luke loved God, long-distance running, math, pizza, and time with family.
The family thanked Harwinton Volunteer Fire Department, Connecticut State Police, Thomaston Police Department, and Waterbury Police Department for their help.
Memorial service details, obituary information, and funeral arrangements will be announced later by family members.
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