Providence Fire Lt. passes away after battle with cancer
By News Staff
The Providence Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.
Lt. Joseph Vinacco, 46, passed away after a 3-year battle with cancer. Officials are calling it a line of duty death.
Lt. Vinacco was posthumously promoted to Rescue Captain. He joined the department in 2001 and most recently worked on Rescue 3 in the Branch Avenue station.
Captain Vinacco leaves behind his wife and four young children, ages 13, 11, and 6.
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