Volume 17, Number 52
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Friday, December 30, 2022
Blaze kills veteran firefighter
BIRTHDAY SALUTE The Office of the First Selectman presented an official citation to World War II veteran Peter Santoro in recognition of the longtime resident’s 98th birthday on Dec. 17. The commendation reads: “The entire Town extends its appreciation for his service to our country and gives our best wishes for a very happy birthday with more enjoyable years to follow.” In a social media post, First Selectman Michael J. Freda stated: “Mr. Santoro is part of America”s ‘Greatest Generation,’ having served in WWll in the United States Air Force. Thank you, Mr. Santoro, for your service to our country. And on behalf of your town of North Haven, Happy Birthday Sir!”
Staff and wire reports
A veteran North Haven firefighter died Monday morning after responding to a multi-alarm blaze that left more than a dozen residents displaced. Firefighter Matthias Wirtz, 46, became distressed while battling the fire at 27 Quinnipiac Ave., the North Haven Police Department said in a statement. He was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he later died.
Wirtz
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Local departments offer aid in wake of tragedy By Ben Baker Record-Journal staff
Local fire departments across central Connecticut are providing personnel and emotional support to the North Haven Fire Department after the passing of Firefighter Matthias Wirtz on Monday.
Michael Freda, Facebook
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