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Thousands Turn Out in Owego to Honor Captain Porcari

Bob Joseph — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:53:46 +0000

The tiny village of Owego was crowded over the weekend as firefighters from around the region and from other states paid respects to fire department Captain Matthew Porcari.

The 34-year-old Porcari died last week of injuries sustained while fighting a town of Newark Valley house fire

Services Set for Owego Fire Captain Porcari

Bob Joseph — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:29:47 +0000

The funeral for Owego Fire Department Captain Matthew Porcari is to be held this weekend.

The 34-year-old Porcari died of injuries sustained while fighting a house fire in Newark Valley.

Fire department officials say calling hours will be held at the Owego Middle School gymnasium on Saturday from noon to 4 p

Candlelight Vigil In Support of Owego Firefighters

Bob Joseph — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:58:01 +0000

Several hundred people attended a candlelight vigil in downtown Owego to demonstrate support for firefighters following the death of fire department Captain Matthew Porcari.

The 34-year-old Porcari died of injuries sustained when a floor collapsed in a burning house in the town of Newark Valley