‘We lost someone who was family to us’; Local firefighter of over 30 years dies after battle with ALS
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CHILI, N.Y. — Members of the Chili Fire Department are remembering a firefighter who spent over 30 years volunteering in Monroe County and died after a battle with ALS.
Michael Saporito Sr., known as Zippy, spent over 20 years in the Chili Fire Department. Terry Skelly with the department said Saporito always made new members feel welcome. “The fire department is a family and he embodied that,” she said.
Fire Chief Andrew Wilkinson said Saporito rose through the ranks through his dedication. “His nickname was Zippy. That was the best way to describe him, full of energy.”
You can hear from members of the department about Saporito’s legacy in this story.
