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Jim Farrell

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Grosse Ile Officials Release Statement On Employee's Recent Death

James Farrell, Grosse Ile resident and public works employee, died at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on Monday night after he was buried alive in a cave-in while attempting to fix a broken water main.

Grosse Ile Township officials released a statement regarding the recent death of township public works employee James Farrell. Farrell, 56, was injured on the job in a cave-in last week while attempting to fix a broken water main. Here is the statement released Tuesday afternoon: The Township of Grosse Ile is deeply saddened by the January 28, 2013 death of James Farrell. Jim, a lifelong resident of Grosse Ile, worked for the Township for over 11 years. His positive attitude, upbeat demeanor and cheery "Good Morning" will be missed by the staff of the Township and the entire community. Sincere condolences go out to friends and the entire family of James Farrell. Township Supervisor Brian Loftus said further details will be made available …

Monday, January 28, 2013

Grosse Ile Employee Injured in Cave-in Dies

James Farrell, Grosse Ile resident and public works employee, died at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Monday night.

Grosse Ile Department of Public Works employee James Farrell, who was injured on the job in a cave-in last week, died Monday night, according to Township Supervisor Brian Loftus. Farrell was 56. Trenton public safety officials said Farrell was buried under nearly two feet of mud and water for nearly 14 minutes after a trench dug to fix a broken water main collapsed Thursday morning. Farrell was airlifted to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit where he remained until his death. "Jim was just a genuinely good guy," Loftus said. Grosse Ile Township officials plan to release a statement regarding Farrell on Tuesday. Hosptial officials also confirmed Farrell's death. Look to Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch for more information on this story. *This article …

Ron

8:52 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013

This is so sad but the reality of such accidents. Now the family suffers the loss of a loved one. Co-workers and friends have to deal with this devastating loss. The investigation continues and the township will have to answer how and why this send photos of accident occurred. My sincerely thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.   more ›

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