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Firefighter Found Dead In Firehouse Bunk

2010_11_ffdn.jpg A firefighter who would have turned 41 today died yesterday; the Daily News reports, "Gary Valentino... was found unconscious in a bunk at Engine 72 in Throgs Neck just after midnight... He later died at Jacobi Medical Center." The owner of a restaurant across the street from the firehouse said that Valentino was going to have his birthday dinner there tonight and was shocked to hear he died, "He was a stocky, well-built guy. He looked very healthy to me." According to the News, the ME's office "found Valentino died of natural causes related to an enlarged heart."

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  • JacqueMehoff

    An enlarged heart is not a condition that should be ignored.

  • justthinkin

    Sad story, especially given the holiday season. My condolences to his family. Perhaps the perception that "stocky" translates as "healthy" is one that requires updating.

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