Funeral to be held Wednesday for FDNY lieutenant who died of 9/11-related illness

Retired FDNY lieutenant James Burns died last Friday of 9/11-related illness. 

News 12 Staff

May 31, 2023, 2:23 AM

Updated 330 days ago

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Law enforcement officials are mourning the loss of a firefighter who was also a 9/11 first responder and hero. 
Retired FDNY lieutenant James Burns died last Friday of 9/11-related illness. 
The 40-year veteran was born in the Bronx and lived in Monroe. 
The funeral will be held Wednesday at St. Mary's on Goshen Ave in Washingtonville at 10:30 a.m.


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