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3rd-Generation Mass Firefighter Dies At 35: 'Vibrant Spirit,' 'Infectious Smile' 3rd-Generation Mass Firefighter Dies At 35: 'Vibrant Spirit,' 'Infectious Smile'
3rd-Generation Mass Firefighter Dies At 35: 'Vibrant Spirit,' 'Infectious Smile' The Revere Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its brothers after beloved firefighter Steve Ferrante Jr. died last week. He was just 35 years old.  It's unclear what caused his death on Oct. 4, but the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts listed it as an "active duty death." However, it is unclear if he died while on the job.  Dozens of people have posted memorials on social media to Ferrante for his bravery as a firefighter, his kindness to everyone he met, and his dedication to his community.  https://www.buonfiglio.com/obituary/RFDSteven-FerranteJr?mibextid=Zxz2 Po…

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by Josh Lanier
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Marina Owner Dies Days After Floods, Heavy Rains Damage Western Mass Docks Marina Owner Dies Days After Floods, Heavy Rains Damage Western Mass Docks
Marina Owner Dies Days After Floods, Heavy Rains Damage Western Mass Docks Luke Brunelle, the owner of Brunelle's Marina in Hampshire County, has died, the company announced on social media Friday, July 14. He was 61 years old. The marina asked for privacy as they grapple with the loss, but leaders added that they would continue Luke's dedication to fostering a thriving boating culture in South Hadley and the surrounding areas.  The Brunelle family built the marina in 1959 with just a boat ramp, but it quickly grew and became a popular destination for boaters around the region. Luke Brunelle's cause of death was not released, but it comes just days after many of…

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by Josh Lanier