When Domenico “Dominic” Russano, 68, passed away in a tragic incident on Nov. 5, it shocked the Little Egg Harbor community. But the loss was especially poignant for his colleagues and friends at the West Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Co., to which he dedicated much of his life.
STRONG SPIRIT: Dominic Russano is remembered as an influential leader and loyal friend. (Supplied Photo)
Russano served as chief of the fire company from 1994 to 1997, and was a member for nearly 50 years. He was also an instructor at the Ocean County Fire Academy, a rescue diver and dive instructor.
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