Goshen man struck and killed by excavator
A Goshen man was struck and killed on Monday (July 28) by an excavator during work to replace water and sewer infrastructure along Fishkill Avenue in Beacon.
Amalio Lombardi, 61, died at the scene, according to the Beacon Police Department. Fishkill Avenue was closed between Conklin Street and Dallis Place from about noon to 5:30 p.m. Lombardi worked for Sun Up Construction of Wappingers Falls.
"The city's administration extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Lombardi," Police Chief Tom Figlia said in a statement.
"Amalio had done many projects as a contractor for the city over the past couple decades, so he was well-liked and highly respected by our staff and consultants," said City Administrator Chris White.
Mayor Lee Kyriacou ordered flags lowered to half-staff for the remainder of the week. The Beacon Police Department and the Dutchess County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating the accident, along with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
According to the Donovan Funeral Home in Goshen, Lombardi is survived by his wife, Juliann; his children, Amanda, Marissa and Michael; his mother, Lina; and his sister, Teresa Fini.
Visitation will be held today (Aug. 1) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. John the Evangelist in Goshen, followed by interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Middletown.