Matthew Porcari - Firefighter - New York State

Firefighter Matthew Porcari, age 34, died in the line of duty on January 22, 2013, in Newark Valley, New York. 

Matt was a volunteer member of the Owego Fire Department, New York. 

Matt and Dan Gavin (age 28) were attending a late night house fire in rural Newark Valley, about 60 miles south of Syracuse in Tioga County when they fell through the floor of the burning building. 

Matt died from his injuries and Dan Gavin was hospitalized with more minor injuries. 

Saint Florian, Patron
Saint of Firefighters,
pray for Matt

Fire Department officials stated that Matt was a captain in Owego’s Company 3. He had been with the department since 1995 and he was a dedicated fireman and captain. 

Matthew Porcari, Dan Gavin and others in their fire Company had volunteered in the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. 

Matt is survived by many loving friends and relatives. 

Pray for all who die while coming to the aid of others. Amen. 

Let us pray that Matthew Porcari is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.