The following obituary identifies Michael Damiano as the man who died in the Yonkers co-op fire this week.
Michael Damiano, a long time resident of the Bronx & Yonkers, passed away tragically on March 8th, 2023 in the devastating fire on Bronx River Road, at the age of 67.
Michael was a proud High School Teacher at All Hollows High School in the Bronx, before retiring in 2018.
He is survived by his loving sister, Andrea & her husband, John Femoyer, his beloved nephew John, adoring niece & goddaughter Camella as well as his niece, Victoria. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Concetta Damiano.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fundraiser has been set up to defer the cost of the funeral expenses for Michael after his tragic and unexpected passing. If you wish to donate, please click the “Donate Now” button or visit the “Tribute Fund” tab. You may also leave an online message for the family, which can be viewed by clicking on the Tribute Wall. All donations will be directly deposited to the funeral home to defer the funeral costs. If your are unable to donate, please help spread the word by sharing the tribute link. On behalf of the Damiano Family, we would like to thank everyone in advance for their support during this difficult time.
The family will be present on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 from 4-8 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc., Funeral Home & Cremation Services- 732 Yonkers Avenue- Yonkers, New York 10704. A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, March 16th, 2023 – 12 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc., Funeral Home & Cremation Services- 732 Yonkers Avenue- Yonkers, New York 10704. Following the Funeral Service, Michael will be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 West Stevens Avenue- Hawthorne, New York 10532.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of Michael Damiano, please visit the
Tribute Fund. Published by F. Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Services – Yonkers on Mar. 11, 2023.
Editor’s Note: We are working on connecting to a donation page link and will update as soon as possible.
