Westchester County honors fallen firefighter with memorial tribute

Pinto died in 2022 from pancreatic cancer linked to his time spent at Ground Zero following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

News 12 Staff

Oct 22, 2024, 11:28 AM

Updated 65 days ago

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The Westchester Fallen Firefighters Memorial now bears the name of Captain Philip Pinto Jr., a 32-year veteran of the Eastchester Fire Department.
Pinto died in 2022 from pancreatic cancer linked to his time spent at Ground Zero following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The memorial, located at the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, pays tribute to Pinto's service and sacrifice.