NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Judith Musameci, 60, of New Rochelle, NY died Thursday of apparent smoke inhalation, according to New Rochelle Police.
Musameci was the building superintendent. She lived in a second floor apartment towards the back of the building.
Musameci was well-known in the neighborhood for her love of animals.
“Judy takes care of the building,” said Clarissa Sinceno. “She feeds all the animals.”
On March 31st, 2022 at about 6:03 a.m, New Rochelle Police received a call reporting a fire at 565 North Avenue (2 Hamilton Avenue), an older building that stretches from the corner of Hamilton Avenue to Fifth Avenue. The New Rochelle Fire Department was contacted and responded where they found a large active fire that was engulfing the building. As the Fire Department worked on extinguishing the fire, firefighters found the superintendent of the building deceased in her apartment from apparent smoke inhalation. The Medical Examiner was contacted and transported the victim to their office at Westchester Medical Center, where family members were able to make a positive identification of the deceased.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The City of New Rochelle and the Police and Fire Departments extend their condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Musameci.
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