Hearts are broken on the North Fork as the many who loved him are mourning the loss of Cutchogue Fire Department Commissioner and former Chief Andrew McCaffery, who died Saturday.
The Cutchogue Fire Department released a heartfelt obituary, which follows in its entirety.
"It is with deep regret that the Chiefs of Cutchogue Fire Dept. announce that 24 Year Member, Commissioner, Ex-Chief Andrew McCaffery has answered his last alarm.
"Andrew passed away last evening, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was 41 years old.
"Drew also served as Suffolk County Deputy Fire Coordinator, and was the current President of the Suffolk County Parade and Drill Team Captains Association.