North Texas first responders coordinate proper sendoff for fallen firefighter from New York North Texas first responders coordinate proper sendoff for fallen firefighter from New York Several North Texas police and fire departments are working together to make sure a fallen hero gets a proper sendoff. TROPHY CLUB, Texas - Several North Texas police and fire departments are working together to make sure a fallen hero gets a proper sendoff. Retired FDNY Captain Peter Massiello moved to North Texas two years ago and passed away in Trophy Club last week. His wife says he feared he wouldn't have uniformed firefighters at his funeral.