Firefighter and Marine Corps Veteran Dies Unexpectedly: He Was a ‘True Public Servant’
An Ohio firefighter and Marine Corps veteran died suddenly over the weekend. “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of one of our own. Firefighter Joshua Fanti passed away unexpectedly early this morning,”…
An Ohio firefighter and Marine Corps veteran died suddenly over the weekend.
“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of one of our own. Firefighter Joshua Fanti passed away unexpectedly early this morning,” the Thompson Fire Department said in a Facebook post on Sunday.
Fanti was a father, husband, son and brother.
The Thompson Fire Department said he was a “true public servant” and “his service will not be forgotten.”
“Our condolences go out to all of his family and friends,” it said.
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The post said he had served with Thompson Fire for nearly four years and recently joined the department in nearby Montville.
Montville Fire Rescue mourned Fanti in a Facebook post, saying, “We’re truly shocked to learn of his sudden passing. Please keep his family, friends, and fire family in your thoughts and prayers.”
The cause of death had not been revealed as of Monday afternoon.
Fanti’s wife also posted about her loss.