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Rockland Resident and Retired FDNY Captain Frank Portelle Passes Away from WTC Related Illness

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It is with deep sadness we report the passing of Rockland resident and retired FDNY Captain Frank A Portelle, Engine Company 50, who lost his battle with WTC related illness on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

In 1996, Frank became a firefighter with the FDNY where his career began at Engine 228, Brooklyn he then went on to spend a majority of his career at Ladder 13, Manhattan and then Lieutenant and Captain of Engine 50, Bronx. Capt. Portelle would serve for 24 with the FDNY.

Frank, who resided in Pearl River with his family, had an infectious laugh and was always the life of the party. He loved good food, working in his yard, starting another home project, the first to always lend a hand, loved spending time with his family and friends. Anyone who knew him knows if he wasn’t doing one of those things he could be found on the golf course, he especially loved playing with Valerie.

In lieu of flowers. The family asks that donations in memory of Capt. Portelle be made to any of the following organizations:

https://glioblastomafoundation.org/

Or

https://www.nyffburncenter.com
Or
https://www.fdnyfoundation.org

We will #neverforget Captain Frank A Portelle

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/20309950/Frank-A-Portelle/Pearl-River/New-York/Joseph-W-Sorce-Funeral-Home-Inc

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Town of Haverstraw PBA and the Inserra Family and Shoprite of Garnerville Partner Together for 4th Annual Pay it Forward Program

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GARNERVILLE, NY – 150 patrons of Shoprite Garnerville received a $20.00 gift card from members of Haverstraw PBA and all they asked in return is that each recipient pay a good deed forward in the future. In total, 150 gift cards were distributed.

“We’re truly blessed to be able to live and work in a community we love and this is just a small token of appreciation for the community that stands behind us. We graciously thank the Inserra Family for matching our donation and for helping make the venture possible today.
We look forward to continuing this relationship in the future and wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.” posted the Haverstraw PBA on Facebook

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FDNY Firefighter from Suffern Passes Away, GoFundme Setup for Family

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SUFFERN, NY – It is with deep sadness we share the passing of Rockland Resident and FDNY FF Daniel William Powers, Engine Company 250, who succumbed to illness on October 16, 2023.
FF Powers, served with the FDNY for 27 years. Dan lived in Suffern was married to the love of his life Christine Powers and they had two beautiful children, who were Dan’s entire world, Callie, 20 and Danny, 17. Unfortunately Dan, Callie and Danny lost Christine just one year ago on October 25, 2022.

Dan’s passing has thrust Callie and Danny into adulthood and into a situation that no children should ever have to be in. They are faced with with a mortgage payment, car payments and all the things that come along with adulthood. Any donation amount will go a long way and you can do so in the link below.

https://gofund.me/67d2591e

May his memory be a blessing and may his soul rest in eternal peace!

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