GoFundMe Campaign Aids Family Of Beloved Mahwah Firefighter, 49

He was considered a solid man, a great dad, a reliable firefighter – which is why so many were as saddened as they were shocked to hear Monday that Mahwah firefighter Giovanni Pertuz had died.

Mahwah firefighter Gio Pertuz died Monday, leaving his wife, Linda, and two children devastated.
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Giovanni "Gio" Pertuz
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Cecilia Levine

07/25/2018 4:06 p.m.

"Gio" Pertuz, the 49-year-old president of Co. 2 and proud married father of two, died suddenly on Monday.

More than $600 had been raised as of Wednesday for his wife, Linda and children, Matthew and Nicole on a GoFundMe page launched by the township's fire department and employees.

“Loved his kids. A great dad,” a colleague said. “We’re all a bit devastated.”

A Hackensack native, Pertuz owned Master Fire and Electric on Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah, which installed, service and inspected fire alarm systems.

Condolences poured in.

"Even [though] my time in co 2 was short," said Patrick O'Carroll, "you still made me feel like I was family when I was there."

"I will really miss him," childhood friend Warren Cook said. "He always knew how to get to me good or bad always had a lot of love and respect for him."

"So sad to hear of your passing," added Maryann Totaro, "you always had a sweet smile and you were a good hearted man rip geo💕."

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