Long Island Firefighter Dies After Responding

Sept. 25, 2014
East Islip Firefighter Allen Westby, 67, was found dead at his home.

Firefighters on Long Island are mourning the loss of one of their own.

East Islip Firefighter Allen Westby was found deceased at his residence on Sept. 23.

The 43-year fire service veteran had responded to an alarm with the department the day before, the USFA reported.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Overton Funeral Home.

A funeral Mass will be held at 9:45 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in East Islip.

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