Attempted Suicide In Huntington Parking Lot

September 24, 2014 5:28 am | Filed under: Investigations,News | Posted by:

269 New York AvenueUpdate: The individual in the vehicle has been identified as Ralph Colamussi who was the former owner of the Thatched Cottage.  His business was scheduled to be auctioned off a day after the incident.

Original Story:

On September 23, 2014, police officers arrived at the parking lot of 269 New York Avenue, Huntington after they receive a 911 call that there was an a strong gas smell in the area.  They discovered an unconscious adult male inside a white van.  According to police it appeared to be a possible suicide.  Second Precinct Officers took him to Huntington Hospital for evaluation.  He is listed in stable condition.

The inside of the vehicle was doused with gasoline. Residents observed police officers removing containers from the van.

This is the same lot where a burning body was found in April.

The identity of the individual has not been released.

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One Response to Attempted Suicide In Huntington Parking Lot

  1. Let me tell you about this man, the neighboring bussiness was run by people with addiction problems before Ralph took over and started the JellyFish. People who were have a Communion party for their child showed up and there was no one there to let them in or food to be servred to their guest. The family went next door to Ralphs Thatched Cottage and asked Ralph if he knew how to contact them which he didn’t. Ralph felt bad for the family and child and guest and told them that he would try to help them out and “give”them a room he had open and have his staff do the best that they could do to make their childs communion a happy event. That’s the kind of man he is. I hope and wish Ralph a Godspeed recovery and a spiroitual awakening, he is our neighbor in the community and has helped the PTA,SEPTA, Political organizations and many,many fundraisers without bankrupting them. Hurricaine Sandy did him under with the endeavor of making the Jellyfish a successful catering hall and restaurant. Godspeed Ralph we all care deeply about you. Tom S.

    Tommy23
    September 26, 2014 10:39 am at 10:39 am

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