Amid all this good news from Newington High School, some really awful news: Class of 2001 graduate Daniel Gorski has died. Gorski was a member of the NHS wrestling team, among other things. According to his obituary:

He was proud of his attendance for many years to the Polish Language School in New Britain. He loved sports and played football, soccer, and was on the wrestling team, he enjoyed karate; loved skiing and snow boarding. Daniel loved life and lived it passionately, was a wonder son, grandson, uncle and nephew and devoted friend. His spontaneous smile and a great attitude will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

The obit says simply that he “died unexpectedly” on Sunday. Another awful NHS tragedy. :(

Calling hours were today. Funeral services will be tomorrow (Thursday), 10:00 AM EDT at St. Mary’s Church in Newington. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in New Britain. Memorial donations may be made to the Farrell Treatment Center, 586 Main St., New Britain, CT 06051. You can sign a guestbook for Daniel at Legacy.com or at Mem.com.

Rest in peace, Daniel.