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Russ was struck by a falling limb while removing debris from in front of his truck, Easton Town Clerk Derek Buckley said.
The incident occurred at 7:45 p.m. on Judd Road.
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Easton Mourns Hurricane Sandy Firefighter Casualty
EASTON, Conn. -- Easton Fire Lt. Russ Neary was identified by town officials as the firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty Monday night during Hurricane Sandy.
A tree fell across power lines near the Easton Senior Center.
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