Friends and co-workers shared their memories of Stephen Mendelsohn, who was remembered as an advocate, and a highly intelligent and religious man.

Sara Wentworth (right), a co-worker, speaks at a vigil for Stephen Mendelsohn on June 4, 2025. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

By Ronni Newton

The pedestrian who was struck and killed on New Britain Avenue near the intersection with South Main Street on Sunday, June 1, was memorialized Wednesday afternoon at a vigil organized by Bike West Hartford.

New Britain resident Stephen Mendelson, 63, was remembered as a “passionate advocate, a fierce intellect and a deeply committed member of the disability rights community,” said Bike West Hartford board member Katie Lance. Mendelsohn was fatally struck by a 28-year-old Bristol woman who was driving we

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