'A fireman's fireman.' - New Rochelle fire captain laid to rest after battle with COVID-19
Capt. Andrew DiMaggio joined the New Rochelle Fire Department back in 1989 and was promoted to captain in 2012.
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May 6, 2020, 3:34 PM
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Updated 1,585 days ago
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A New Rochelle fire captain who succumbed to COVID-19 was laid to rest Wednesday.
Capt. Andrew DiMaggio joined the New Rochelle Fire Department back in 1989 and was promoted to captain in 2012.
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He was also a Westchester County fire instructor.
Those who have worked alongside him say he was a gentleman, a role model and a "fireman's fireman."
DiMaggio is survived by his wife and four kids.
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