59-year-old retired Santa Barbara City Fire Captain Anthony "Tony" Pighetti died while paddleboarding near Miramar Beach; resuscitation efforts failed.
Retired Santa Barbara City Fire Captain Anthony "Tony" Pighetti, 59, died on October 9 while paddleboarding near Miramar Beach. After being reported missing, he was found by the Coast Guard, but resuscitation efforts failed. Pighetti, who retired in 2019 after nearly 30 years of service, was instrumental in developing peer support programs for first responders focused on mental wellness. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
October 10, 2024
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