Thomas Kochera Obituary: New Haven, Connecticut, EMS Community Remembers Dedicated AMR Bridgeport Paramedic Who Passed Away On June 5, 2026
Thomas “TJ” Kochera, a respected paramedic connected with New Haven, Connecticut, passed away suddenly on June 5, 2026.
Family, friends, and the EMS and firefighting community across New Haven, Bridgeport, Fairfield, and surrounding areas are mourning this significant loss.
TJ served with AMR Bridgeport since 2012 and built a reputation for clinical skill, calm judgment, compassion, warmth, and steady support for newer providers.
Colleagues remembered TJ’s easygoing spirit, humor, and encouraging presence, which helped strengthen teamwork and trust during demanding service moments.
The notice shared on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 12:07 am, said memorial service details will be announced later by family members.
Thomas Kochera leaves a lasting legacy through the lives helped, the colleagues mentored, and the many people who remember TJ with gratitude and respect.
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