Kyle Chirgwin, Creator of Captain Recovery, Passes

Veteran towman Kyle L. Chirgwin, 60, known for creating the children's stories The Adventures of Captain Recovery, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025.  Kyle founded  Kyle’s Towing and Transport in Fairfield, CT, in 1994, where he became known as “the Mayor” for his big personality and friendships with first responders. He often said he lived “nine lives” after surviving countless roadside accidents including being struck by vehicles, crushed inside a cab, sandwiched between tractor-trailers, and even trapped under heavy equipment.  Miraculously, he survived them all, though not without broken bones, hospital stays, and lasting scars.

Later in life, Kyle also became an author, creating The Adventures of Captain Recovery, a children’s series inspired by his towing career. The books follow a boy whose imagination brings to life a heroic tow operator who rescues trains and trucks while teaching lessons of kindness and teamwork. After the sudden death of his wife, Lisa, in 2012, who was his life and business partner, Kyle rewrote the story to include her as “Auntie Lisa,” keeping her spirit alive.

Kyle is survived by his parents, Jane and Lee, and his brother, Keith. In his memory, donations may be made to the Sampson Fund or the Animal Rescue League of Boston, honoring his lifelong love of animals.