PATERSON, NJ – U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today reacted to the passing of Dominick Marino, the president of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey and a retired North Hudson firefighter.

“I am floored and devastated by the passing of Dominick Marino. Don was a champion for New Jersey’s firefighters and he was also a good friend of mine. We worked hand-in-hand together on getting fire grants, improving staffing, and scores of other areas for our fire heroes. The firefighter cancer registry we finally passed into law would not have been possible without Don’s vision and drive. I valued his direction at all times. In the middle of this pandemic Don was working every day trying to procure protective equipment and supplies to keep our Bravest safe. I want to offer my condolences to his family, his friends, and to his brothers and sisters in the firefighters union. This loss cuts deep.”