Motorcyclist killed in Ansonia crash recalled

NORWALK — City resident Kevin Douglas Parham was remembered as a motorcycle enthusiast and “passionate animal lover” after he died in a motorcycle crash in Ansonia on Sunday.

He was raised in Norwalk, graduating from Brien McMahon High School in 1983. He attended Denver Automotive & Diesel College to become a certified mechanic.

Parham died Sunday at the age of 55.

That evening, around 7 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched at the intersections of East Main, Main, North Main and State streets for a report of an unresponsive person.

Arriving first responders found Parham lying in the road, severely injured. His motorcycle was nearby with heavy damage. The state’s chief medical examiner ruled the cause of death to be blunt trauma, and the manner accidental.

He was a former Ansonia resident, according to Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

“Kevin was an avid motorcycle and motorsports enthusiast; when not riding his bike, he could often be found racing slot cars,” his obituary said.

At the time of his death, his obituary said, he was employed as a tree worker for the New England Horticultural Services Co. The obituary said it was “a job he truly enjoyed.”

“He was a fan of all sports, especially an avid Dallas Cowboy and New York Yankee fan,” his obituary said. “He was also a passionate animal lover and was especially proud of his fish and turtle aquarium.”

Among the online condolences left for Parham was one from local resident Mike Money, who said he met Parham during his years with the Black Rock Little League.

“He was a dedicated coach, genuinely loved the game of baseball, and loved coaching his kids,” Money said. “We spent many hours after the game discussing baseball nuances and debriefing the game results — always with a great sense of humor. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed.”

Parham is survived by his mother, sons, step-children, siblings and grandchildren, the obituary said.

There will be a walkthrough visitation service at the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home in Ansonia from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, family encouraged those interested to make a memorial contribution in Parham’s name to the Ansonia Animal Shelter on Division Street.

Online condolences can be left at www.wakeleememorial.com.