Denise D’Ascenzo Remembered With “Moment of Silence” In Branford

BRANFORD, CT - The Branford Representative Town Meeting stopped its regular business this week to hold a solemn “moment of silence” for Branford resident and Channel 3 news anchor Denise D’Ascenzo who passed away last Saturday.

RTM member Fran Twohill led the moment of silence to remember D’Ascenzo, who he referred to as one “of Branford’s and the state’s finest.” He added that she “was loved in Branford and throughout the state.”

D'Ascenzo, and her family, have been longtime residents of the town of Branford.

The popular 61-year-old well known television newsperson died in her home. Her family believes it was from a heart attack.

Her death shocked the state and colleagues who worked with the award-winning journalist over the decades.