A funeral was held this morning for a Yonkers firefighter who died of a 9/11-related illness


John Peteani passed away in the comfort of his home Sunday. He started his career in 2000 with the Yonkers Fire Department.

A funeral Mass was held at St. John the Baptist Church.

Peteani’s family is asking donations be made to the Tunnel to Towers foundation. He leaves behind a wife and three children.