Williston Park Man Eligible for Parole in 16 Months

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Williston Park man, Raymond Kalenka, has been sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison for leaving the scene of a crime. On Aug. 12, 2012, Kalenka struck Dean LaLima around 4 a.m. with his car. In 16 months, Kalenka will be eligible for parole. (Garden City Patch)

Kalenka struck and left LaLima on the intersection of Syracuse Street and Broad Street breaking his skull, collarbone and pelvis hit LaLima. His legs and head were crushed and died at the scene. Kalenka made an attempt to cover up any evidence. According to Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, “Mr. Kalenka showed no regard for the victim’s condition after the incident – only saving his own skin.” (Garden City Patch) 

LaLima was the manager of Garden City's Grimaldi’s Pizzeria. His father has plans to file a civil suit against Kalenka. LaLima’s father tells the Garden City Patch he wants Kalenka to suffer. 

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Another Tragedy for Grimaldi's Pizzeria

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Dean LaLima, manager of one of Garden City’s most popular restaurants Grimaldi’s Pizzeria was killed this past Sunday morning in a hit and run accident in Williston Park. He was only 41 years old.

This is the second tragic death at the Garden City hot spot. Owner Russell Ciolli passed away unexpectedly in November, 2011 at age 39. LaLima was found at the intersection of Syracuse Street and Broad Street at around 4:10 a.m. It has been reported that he was struck by a vehicle heading north on Broad Street. 

LaLima was pronounced dead at 4:20 a.m at the scene of the accident. Many people are extremely saddened to hear of the tragic death of LaLima. Brian Daughney, the village trustee of Garden City reported that his family is deeply saddened to hear about Dean’s passing. He also stated that Dean was always very accommodating and welcoming to his family and group events at the restaurant.

The accident is still being investigated by the Nassau County Homicide squad.