Crime & Safety

Police Identify Middlefield Man Found Dead Friday in Haddam

The following was written and reported by Michael Hayes:

State police have identified a Middlefield man found dead Friday evening in Haddam.

John J. Cornaroli, 60, of Hubbard Street, was found unresponsive at the base of a ladder at a home where he was working as a carpenter, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.

Cornaroli was last seen alive by a caretaker at the home around 4:30 p.m., although no foul play is suspected, according to police.

An autopsy is expected. 

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.