LARSON STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF HARTFORD VISIONARY JOE MARFUGGI

Hartford, CT – Today Congressman John Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after learning the news that Joe Marfuggi, former President of the Riverfront Recapture passed away:

"I was saddened to learn of Joe's passing and my heart goes out to his wife, Sherry Brown, his entire family and friends. He was a true visionary who understood the potential of Connecticut by transforming the riverfront in order to pull our community together. His leadership and vision are still with us and we hope to build on this vision and legacy by continuing to capture the river for Hartford, as well as towns like East Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, Rocky Hill, Glastonbury and others," said Larson.