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Funeral set for New Haven firefighter who died in Valley Street blaze


Funeral set for New Haven firefighter who died in Valley Street blaze
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Cathy Foster-Mendez, center, mother of deceased New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., speaks to the press following a prayer vigil in front of Pitts Chapel Unified Free Will Baptist Church in New Haven May 15, 2021. At left is Torres’ stepfather, Armand Mendez.Arnold Gold / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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NEW HAVEN The funeral for a city firefighter who died while battling a fire on Valley Street has been scheduled for Thursday.
Ricardo Torres Jr., 30, left behind his wife, Erica Martinez, who is pregnant, and son Oliver Torres, according to his obituary. ....

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New Haven firefighter died doing 'the job he always dreamed of doing,' officials say


New Haven firefighter died doing the job he always dreamed of doing, officials say
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Firefighter Ricardo Torres.Contributed
NEW HAVEN Firefighter Ricardo Torres was recalled Wednesday as someone who had a deep love help of helping others, a warm sense of humor and a lifelong goal of being part of fire service.
Torres died Wednesday while fighting a fire on Valley Street. He joined the department in July 2019, serving on Engine 6.
Local 825 union President Patrick Cannon, backed by dozens of firefighters, said Wednesday the men and women of the department were hurting.
Torres “was doing the job he always dreamed of doing,” Cannon said, and paid with his life. ....

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