On vacation in Maine, Quincy woman killed in hit-and-run - Boston Globe
QUINCY — Emily Zarnoch was just a month away from starting her new job as a middle school reading teacher when she departed for a Maine vacation with her boyfriend and his family. The impact “took her right out of his hand,” said John Zarnoch, the victim’s father. Her boyfriend called for help, and police tracked down a suspect as emergency workers brought the 24-year-old Zarnoch to a Portland hospital. Lee also was accused of drunken driving in 2013, police said, but ended up admitting to a lesser charge. As Lee awaits an October court hearing, many in Quincy are mourning the loss of Zarnoch, a hard-working, engaging woman on the verge of a new stage in her career. Zarnoch had been a long-term substitute at Central Middle School and was slated to begin a permanent assignment there in September. Quincy Public Schools Superintendent Richard DeCristofaro described Zarnoch as “an enthusiastic young educator” and described her as a ubiquitous presence inside and out of the classroom. “Emily was with Central’s students at lunch and recess many days, getting to know them and having an impact on their school day,” DeCristofaro said in a statement. “Beyond the school day, Emily was an integral part of many. Source: www.bostonglobe.com
