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Putnam Resident Who Was College Athlete, Longtime Firefighter Dies At 63
A former college athlete and longtime member of a Westchester County fire department has died at the age of 63.
Joseph J. Garan III, a resident of Putnam Valley, died suddenly at home on Friday, March 11, according to his obituary.
Garan was born in Yonkers, and he participated in a number of sports growing up, such as baseball, golf, and football.
He graduated from Arlington High School and received a bachelor's degree from Iona College in New Rochelle, his obituary reads.
He was also played for the Manhattan College baseball team.
Garan spent 20 years with the Yonkers Fire Depart…
Firefighter In Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At Age 27
A firefighter from Westchester County has died at the age of 27.
Servando Rodriguez, of Yonkers, died suddenly on Wednesday, Dec. 8, according to his obituary.
Rodriguez worked as a firefighter for the City of Yonkers.
"It has been a pleasure meeting, knowing, and interacting with him during my years at Yonkers High School," former classmate Joel Pike wrote in a Facebook post. "Truly, he served his city with great distinction and gallant bravery. His service was greatly appreciated.
"Folks, this is indeed a sad way to close out 2021, another challenging year for everyone. He will be woe…
Volunteer Firefighter, 22, Dies After Being Hit By Ambulance In Area
A young volunteer firefighter was killed Sunday when he was run over by an ambulance leaving on a call.
The accident took place just before 6 a.m., Sunday, June 23, when an ambulance leaving on a call ran over the 22-year-old man, officials said.
"Tragically, the Port Jervis Fire Department lost an exceptional, dedicated and hardworking young member of our department in a tragic accident on Sunday morning," the department said in a Facebook statement.
The firefighter, identified as Nick McKeon, was believed to have been sleeping in front of the bay door at the station located on …
