Body of missing Stonington woman found in river, PD say

by: Teresa Pellicano

Posted: May 21, 2020 / 10:57 PM EDT / Updated: May 21, 2020 / 11:01 PM EDT

STONINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — The body of a missing 76-year-old woman from Stonington was found in the Pawcatuck River Thursday.

The body of Evelina Gaccione, 76, of Stonington was found around 10 a.m. Thursday by the Pawcatuck Fire Department on the Stonington side of the Pawcatuck River.

Her next of kin has been notified.

Gaccione was reported missing Tuesday. A missing persons report was released by Connecticut State Police.

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