Officer rescues elderly woman from burning home

An 88-year-old Eatons Neck woman is recovering after a Suffolk County police officer saved her from a fire.  Officials say around 5 p.m. yesterday, Officer Matthew Funaro responded to the house fire

News 12 Staff

Feb 11, 2016, 5:45 PM

Updated 3,131 days ago

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An 88-year-old Eatons Neck woman is recovering after a Suffolk County police officer saved her from a fire. 
Officials say around 5 p.m. yesterday, Officer Matthew Funaro responded to the house fire on Old Winkle Point Road. 
Funaro got in through a sliding door, found Helen Morris in her wheelchair and carried her out with the help of a Good Samaritan. 
Thanks to her heroes, the 88-year-old only suffered minor injuries.