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Hit and Run Kills Moped Operator in Little Compton
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Tuesday, Aug 4 at 10:12 PM Larry wrote ...
Mr. Fennessy is a great man. I am sorry about what he has done. But he is a great man.
27307681Monday, Aug 3 at 9:22 AM 2001 Graduate wrote ...
R.I.P Mr. Ochhi. You will be missed and forever remembered. You made a great impact in C.F high for which you will always be remembered. I don't even want to think what the years ahead will be like at C.F high without you. My Condolences to your family/friends/c.f high. If love from family/friends/students could have saved you, I could assure you would have never died. R.I.P Mr. Ochhi ::::::(
27223211Monday, Aug 3 at 2:54 AM Matt G wrote ...
I still can't believe this has happened. Occhi you were one of my favorite teachers all time. You will be missed. R.I.P. (Little G)
27217424Sunday, Aug 2 at 9:07 PM B Cyr wrote ...
Michael Occhi was one of the most caring and kindest teachers. From study hall lectures on why organic soy was better, to having your back on a bad day, to pushing you to realize your creative dreams...Mr. Occhi can never be replaced. I hope Mr. F realizes what he has done, truly realizes that he has murdered an innocent man. Drunk Driving will only lessen when courts step up and treat it for what it is - a serious crime that requires consequence. My heart goes out for Michael. - Bonnie Cyr, '04
27210311Sunday, Aug 2 at 8:08 PM former cf student wrote ...
you know, mr occhi is gone and mr fenn is alive. thats not fair. let some one else pay for your mistakes. really, the roads the police all that other mumbo jumbo means nothing. this mr fenn was drunk at 8pm......8pm! really? he was drunk. he hit "an animal", yeah right, left the scence, failed a sub. test, and refused that other test. oh yeah and on top of that he KILLED a wonderful man. wow. and this man is out on bail? lets remember mr occhi as he was. and lets remember who mr fenn is.RIP MR O
27208634Sunday, Aug 2 at 8:24 AM TRES wrote ...
To anonymous Im not wishing death on anyone you moron that statement is to make people think if they were in that situation they would not be making statements about "road conditions" and thats why "he didnt see him" he didnt see him because he was drunk smarten up anonymous Im far from immature just like to rattle peoples cages by making them think my statement was a way of saying put yourself in the families shoes and then blame it on the road I DONT WISH DEATH ON ANYONE
27189128Sunday, Aug 2 at 7:55 AM Anonymous wrote ...
"too bad he didn't kill someone in your family, would love to see the 'obvious' statements you would be making"... very mature and wise thing to say "TRES"... grow up, that is not a way to justify anything. let them talk, people always talk. but when you go and say immature things like that to retaliate and basically wish death on someone else's family, you look like a complete idiot. my thoughts and prayers are with the victims family, and also the Fennessey family during this time.
27188651Sunday, Aug 2 at 7:47 AM TRES wrote ...
TO FORMER LC'ER IT WAS NOT THE HILL OR THE ROAD OR WHERE THE SUN SETS OR RISES HE WAS DRUNK AND THEN LEFT THE SCENE WITHOUT STOPPING YOU MORON WHO CARES WHAT THE OBVIOUS IS ABOUT THE ROAD THERES A LOT OF "BAD ROADS" IN RI BUT IF YOUR DRUNK ILL SAY AGAIN DRUNK IT MAKES THEM ROADS WORSE TOO BAD HE DIDNT KILL SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE "OBVIOUS" STATEMENTS YOU WOULD BE MAKING
27188576Saturday, Aug 1 at 11:16 PM Rebecca Briggs, a dear friend of Mike Occhi's since college wrote ...
Reading of how loved Mike was as a teacher and friend is not surprising. I am so proud of him to have fulfilled such beautiful dharma. An Angel plucked from us much to soon, his GRACE will continue. DEATH is a dialogue between The spirit and the dust. “Dissolve,” says Death. The Spirit, “Sir,I have another trust.” Death doubts it, argues from the ground The Spirit turns away, Just laying off, for evidence. An overcoat of clay Emily Dickinso
27181334Saturday, Aug 1 at 11:11 PM 07 Graduate from CFHS wrote ...
It was sooo sad when I heard that Mr. Occhi had passed away... He was an amazing teacher and friend. I remember when he used to call me ZULU!LOLZ. Occhi you will be missed!!! R.I.P. OCCHI!!!!!!! ;(
27181251Saturday, Aug 1 at 10:57 PM former LC'er wrote ...
Take a ride over that hill when the sun is setting, or at about the time it it peaking over the trees to the est, and that ill explain why/how he didn't see him. It does not justify the DUI at all. Same scenario w/o a drunk driver cold/may yield the same results. Again, am not trying to justify or defend anyone, just stating an pbvious thing given that street/incident location.
27180778Saturday, Aug 1 at 10:48 PM former student wrote ...
it doesnt matter if there were bumps or pot holes in the road,he was still driving drunk. he needs to take the responsibility and face his actions.nothing anyone says will bring him back.all we have are the memories and the pictures.how did he not see mr occhi im front of him how did he not see his moped.i hope everyone learns a lesson from this.if your gonna drink hand your keys over to someone sobber or call a cab.dont get behind a wheel of a car.a life was taken because an irresposible choice
27180528Saturday, Aug 1 at 8:31 PM TRES wrote ...
GOOD THING LITTLE COMPTON HAS BUMPS AND POTHOLES SO 2 MORONS HAD SOMETHING ELSE TO BLAME WAS PART OF THE REASON THAT THIS IRRESPONSIBLE P.O.S TOOK A LIFE WHILE DRUNK I HOPE HE GETS HIS DUE IN PRISON ROT IN THERE FENNESSEY BEFORE EVERYONE STARTS GETTING ALL UP IN ARMS ABOUT THIS STATEMENT REMEMBER HE TOOK A LIFE COULDHAVE BEEN SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY REMEMBER TOOK A LIFE WHILE DRIVING DRUNK
27177329Saturday, Aug 1 at 6:14 PM Katie Simoneau wrote ...
Mr Occhi was an amazing teacher and all of his students loved and will always remember him. I have memories of him that Ill never forget. LOL:: Like this one time me and my friend were bunking and came back, well Occhi was the one to let us in the school. He made us give him our cigerrets and he never wrote us up =] <3 always occhi RIP you will never be forgotton in our hearts.
27174036Saturday, Aug 1 at 2:58 PM lwinlc wrote ...
Absolutely shocking that a respected middle school teacher would use such terrible judgement. And to think that he was responsible for my kids' education... I can't imagine what he was thinking (if he was thinking at all)
27169681Saturday, Aug 1 at 2:47 PM Christina G wrote ...
I was in the airport when my sister called me and told me the news. An instant saddness took over me, Mr. Occhi was an amazing educator that dedicate his life to better the lives of all of his students, he never gave up on us. I have to attribute my success to his endless devotion to my education, I wish he knew what impact he made in my life, and I will never read poem without thinking of him. Thank you Mr. Occhi I promise I will celebrate Emily Dickinson birthday for you
27169364Saturday, Aug 1 at 12:25 PM shawn wrote ...
occhi was the coolest teacher on this side of earth and for his life to be taken away like this is just horrible. he told us he would live longer than we did and now look at him: IMMORTAL. i guess he was right. RIP ocho cinco cero. you will be missed.
27165354Saturday, Aug 1 at 11:46 AM SD wrote ...
Mr. Occhi was a exceptional teacher and friend. He was a part of my everyday life, and will be missed. CFHS lost one of the most dedicated teachers I have ever met. He always put the students first by spending countless hours after school to help make their lives better. GV is right, there isn't anyone that doesn't have a story to tell. The number of students (past and present) at last night vigil said it all. I will miss our talks and and the jokes we played. RIP Mike. You will be missed! SD
27164134Saturday, Aug 1 at 10:03 AM Kim.. LC Resident/Fens former student wrote ...
Mr Fen did an unacceptable thing... he drove drunk as do many people... he is still a great guy and teacher... he always put smiles on everyones face... yes he was in the wrong and for that he took a life... the road he was on was bumpy full of potholes and has lots of turns... yes he souldnt have been driving drunk in the first place but he may have been trying to avoid the potholes and bumps as everyone does in town... i still believe Mr Fen is a great guy even tho he made a mistake...
27160939Saturday, Aug 1 at 9:57 AM Anonymous wrote ...
what Mr Fen did was unacceptable but he is still a great guy he was the best history teacher i had and always put smiles on peoples faces... he was wrong for driving drunk as everyone else who does it is... the road that the guy got killed on is a bad road tons of potholes bumps and turns so yes Mr Fen was in the wrong for driving drunk but he may have just been trying to miss the potholes... he didnt mean it and now he has to live with the guilt... but i still think hes a great guy and teacher
27160716Saturday, Aug 1 at 9:20 AM GV wrote ...
Mike was a great teacher and friend. There isn't a student or teacher in Central Falls that doesn't have great memories of him, and plenty of stories to tell. Seeing so many former students from 10 years ago (as well as many current students) at the vigil shows the true impact this man has had on so many. You'll be missed buddy. GV
27159544Friday, Jul 31 at 10:53 PM LC Bob wrote ...
LC cops do an A job. Too many poeple are complacent about DWI and 'roll the dice' way too often. Maybe the last wake-up call needed in LC? Pray for both families.
27146144Friday, Jul 31 at 10:52 PM Another LC Resident wrote ...
In addition to my other post: Fennessey has had at least 2 former students that were killed in recent auto accidents, One by a drunk/speeding driver and the other was by excessive speed. He knows both families and is well aware of the suffering they are still going through. A FORMER STUDENT wrote: “he didn't make a mistake he made a choice to get behind the wheel and drive.” I agree completely! I think “Mr. Fenn” should Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.OO!
27146104Friday, Jul 31 at 10:45 PM former student wrote ...
today at was at the airport and thats when i was told about mr. occhi passing away. At first i could not believe it, then when it finally hit me i just broke down and started crying. occhi was the type of person who you can go to for anything!; i mean ANYTHING! when i needed help with something he was there. when my friend needed money he was there. the man who did this should be ashamed. he shouldve have never got behind the wheel. im not home right now to reminice about him but ILY and IMY RIP
27145776Friday, Jul 31 at 10:30 PM a former student wrote ...
mr occhi was my english teacher.he was kind kind & respected man.he never brought harm to anyone.he was not only a teacher but a friend. people make mistakes but the man who got behind the wheel of his truck and drove drunk should of thought first.we were always taught dont drink and drive.and he didnt make a mistake he made a choice to get behind the wheel and drive.and now we have to say goodbye all because of one night of drinking.mr occhi you will be missed but never forgotten.
27145181Friday, Jul 31 at 10:11 PM Another LC Resident wrote ...
It saddens me that this self-imposed "Pillar of the Community" acted so irresponsibly.He ran like a coward!As far as LCPD goes, it's a known fact that they turn a blind eye to certain "Pillars of the Community" while actually blinding others with spot lights causing them to cross the yellow line (sober or not) in the road to catch an easy arrest. Let this be a wake up call! My heart goes out to the loved ones of the Mr.Occhi's family and all who loved,looked up to and admired him.
27144529Friday, Jul 31 at 9:58 PM Jessica Xavier wrote ...
Let's not bypass the overall idea. We've lost an amazing person. A teacher that would encourage thoughts & ideas without judgment. An animal lover and funny guy. An awesome yearbook advisor & chess coach. His passion for writing and poetry was indescribable. I'll never forget working in his enormous garden. I hope we can all take this as a lesson learned. I'll always remember that the art of losing isn't hard to master; he taught me well. We'll all miss you. - X
27144029Friday, Jul 31 at 9:45 PM .......former student wrote ...
MR. occhi u will forever be missed.. R.I.P.
27143504Friday, Jul 31 at 9:13 PM Former LC'er wrote ...
Having driven that road at sun down, I will say, exactly where it happened is incredibly tough to see hat's coming at you. However, there is no excuse to be driving drunk. You can be the greatest teacher, coach, whatever. But all that doesn't really matter if you kill someone while driving down the road at 8pm at night drunk. Quite frankly, I am not surprised this happened.... and that Mr. Fennessey was the driver, it is sad, and i feel realy bad for his family.
27142472Friday, Jul 31 at 8:57 PM Little Compton Resident wrote ...
I've found some interesting comments here. Fennessey made a "mistake",it was an "accident"Well respected LC Citizen.The motto of the school he taught at:RESPECT. He has lost that respect. Fennessey is the issue here, not the police, they charged him, and Fennessey refused a chemical test in his home, and at this point, the police have informed him that he killed someone, and left the scene, and Fennessey refused to cooperate with the police.No accident,mistake..Drunk, and protecting his hide!
27142031Friday, Jul 31 at 7:56 PM another former student wrote ...
As a former student of Mr. Occhi I can only say what a sad day it is. As many have said and will continue to say this man was an incredible teacher, friend and just amazing human being. This guy was just a genuine guy who wanted to make a difference in Central Falls.
27140284Friday, Jul 31 at 7:38 PM Anonymous wrote ...
My thought and prayers are with the Occhi family! Mike was a great guy and though I have only had the pleasure of knowing him for a short time, he will forever hold a place in my heart! RIP Mike!
27139666Friday, Jul 31 at 7:37 PM Friend wrote ...
I know both Mr. Occhi and Mr. Fennessey. I will pray for both of them and their families. Please learn from this. Laws can only do so much.
27139644Friday, Jul 31 at 7:07 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Mr.O I hope you are hanging with emily dickinson and edgar allen poe wherever you are. :) I loved Emily Dickinson's B-day parties with your guitar. :'(
27138544Friday, Jul 31 at 7:00 PM SAD wrote ...
Mr. Occhi... such a gentle person. He was my teacher 12 years ago. of all the teachers I've ever had in my life he was the only one that I can recall feeling was an actual friend. :(
27138231Friday, Jul 31 at 6:58 PM former student wrote ...
i hope that guy gets found anc arged and identified and picture of him goes up. then i hope he drives through cf so someone could do him some harm and leave him for dead like he did our teacher...
27138154Friday, Jul 31 at 6:56 PM Cindy Gifford wrote ...
Nobody knows the facts. The only thing we do know is that a life has been taken and another shattered. I think everyone involved is hurting and people pointing fingers calling names and putting blame on our local police is doing nothing for anyone!!!!! To the person who called Tom a idiot just remember he has family and friends that are hurting also. You don't know if one of your friends will ever do the same. To all involved my prayers are with you.
27138049Friday, Jul 31 at 6:51 PM KL wrote ...
tonight students and friends of Michael Occhi will be in front of the high school to hold a candlelight vigil @ 10 pass it on
27137859Friday, Jul 31 at 6:50 PM former student of mr ochhi wrote ...
im so sad that that my former teacher died but the person who did it should be put away cause u never drive drunk thats how alot of people lose there lives
27137831Friday, Jul 31 at 6:46 PM CAROLINA A. wrote ...
I HOPE THAT DRUNK GUY ROTTS IN JAIL. RIP MR. OCCHI- YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED! YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST ENGLISH TEACHERS I EVER HAD.. ::AND TODAY CLASS, EDGAR ALLEN POE::
27137671Friday, Jul 31 at 5:33 PM Sue wrote ...
As far as the LCPD, I have been pulled over 3 times over a headlight out. But the drunk drivers go free. And I can bet that every one of you reading this, have gotten behind the wheel of a car after having a few drinks. Dont fool yourself because you didnt get caught. Mr Fennessey made a tragic mistake that he will have to live with for the rest of his life. And his family will grieve over a loss also. I am a family member that has lost a loved one due to drinking and driving. LEARN FROM THIS..
27134344Friday, Jul 31 at 4:25 PM ... wrote ...
I am sure at the time your friend was let go, you thought of the situation differently rather than frowning at the police. get your facts straight the only one to blame is the person held accountable. they pull over and punish the ones that should be punished. so you should really stop talking. thanks.
27130689Friday, Jul 31 at 4:21 PM Jug wrote ...
Mr. Occhi, Jughead will always miss you. RIP Michael Occhi...you will be missed by all. :\
27130471Friday, Jul 31 at 4:04 PM citizen wrote ...
Read the posts. People are not saying that the cops needed to be on the road. What they are saying is that IF they happen to stop someone that they KNOW they are more than likely to let them go rather than arrest them. I know. My friend works down there, pulled over smoking a j and was let go. Good ol' RI.
27129526Friday, Jul 31 at 3:39 PM TJ wrote ...
R.I.P to mii teacher.. you will be missed mr. o
27127989Friday, Jul 31 at 3:01 PM 2004 Central Falls Graduate wrote ...
I really don't understand why the people are complaining about the speed limit if the problem was there was a person driving intoxicated. Another thing the police are doing there job, but they cant be everywhere at once. They just have to in force more the law of driving intoxicated. i want to send my condolences to the Occhi Family. RIP Mr Occhi. You will be truly missed
27125594Friday, Jul 31 at 2:58 PM jonathan agudelo wrote ...
im only commenting here bc i couldnt find the story anywhere else...as a former student of michael occhi i am deeply hurt...i have been the person behind the wheel while ive been drunnk...incidents like this and many others should wake me and others up when we think we're "ok 2 drive"...rip mr occhi "jon go to the corner"
27125324Friday, Jul 31 at 2:36 PM Adult wrote ...
I mean't they can't be on every street. Sorry for the typo.
27123864Friday, Jul 31 at 2:34 PM Adult wrote ...
I agree with LC. You cannot blame the police for a decision made by an adult to drink and drive. The police cannot have ESP and predict on what rode a drunk driver will be traveling at any given time. The police force can be on every street in their town/city at the same time. It's called personal responsibility. My heart goes out to the victim's family as well as the driver's family. We all know they will be condemned in this small town for what their husband/father/grandfather did.
27123791Friday, Jul 31 at 2:18 PM Former student wrote ...
The speed limit is fine, the problem is the drunken idiot driving that killed my former english teacher! Maybe if they enforced laws more we wouldnt have this problem and maybe i wouldnt be in mourning. Michael Occhi, we will be forever missed<3
27122749Friday, Jul 31 at 2:11 PM LC wrote ...
there are two cops on duty at a time, during the summer they mainly focus on the beach and stopping underage drinking, which in the past summers have been a problem. pointing out that the LCPD doesn't do their job, has nothing to do with what happened. there are only two of them to cover every area in little compton, though it isn't big they can't be everywhere. A 66 year old, recently retired middle school teacher, should know the right and wrong of drunk driving.
27122329Friday, Jul 31 at 2:02 PM Jill M Krull wrote ...
I don't know why everyone is talking about the speed limit, alchohol is what caused this accident.
27121772Friday, Jul 31 at 1:57 PM JD wrote ...
Little compton cops do there jobs above standards to protect the residents of little compton. Im a resident and have been my whole life, the larger issue here is not the way LC cops handle there jobs, its that your bashing and blaming the LCPD for a mistake that was made with zero personal responsibility by a well respected Little compton resident.
27121512Friday, Jul 31 at 1:46 PM nancy wrote ...
It's true the police in LC don't stop drunk drivers that they know....but the speed limit on that section of the road is too high. The road is very narrow and cars fly down that hill from the east without using much caution. I've nearly been hit there on bicycle and foot.
27120822Friday, Jul 31 at 1:36 PM Jim wrote ...
There is nothing wrong with 40mph on Peckham Road.
27120186Friday, Jul 31 at 1:30 PM katherine wrote ...
25 miles an hour is too slow. You should just get out and walk dummy!!!!!! Or ride a bike instead. I think its people like you who go so slow and people like me who have places to go that are forced to pass you slow pokes!!!! You cause the accidents!!!!!! Get a job and a life!!!
27119809Friday, Jul 31 at 1:01 PM josh wrote ...
dont blame the speed limtit, 40 mph is perfectly fine on pekham road, and yes the Little Compton police dont inforce drunk driving that well
27117891Friday, Jul 31 at 10:44 AM Andy Stevens wrote ...
Why bring road speed limits up for this story? 40 mph is fine on that road, the fact is that the driver was drunk, and that is the issue. The driver, whom I know, has been a drunk for years. Little Compton cops do little to nothing to stop drunk drivers that they know, until something bad happens, and that is the larger issue here.
27109284Friday, Jul 31 at 10:19 AM Sam Thomas wrote ...
The speed limit use to be 35 mph and was raised to 40 mph. Peckham Roaad is at best a 25 mph road. How many more accidents need to happen before the state does the right thing?
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