Donald DiPetrillo – the Chief of Fire Rescue, Seminole Tribe Fire-Rescue, Hollywood, Florida – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 1 May, 2020. Donald was 70 years old.
The Seminole Tribe of Florida mourned the death of their fire chief, Donald DiPetrillo, after contracting the coronavirus.
“Chief DiPetrillo understood that success in life was about just being nice. If you care for people, the rest takes care of itself,” said William Latchford, Executive Director of Public Safety for the Seminole Tribe. “His care, commitment, and leadership for over 50 years of service, helped shape the future of the fire service, not only within the Seminole Tribe, but also in the State of Florida.”
DiPetrillo joined the Navy in 1971 and graduated from Broward College and Barry University.
Source: South Florida