HEMPSTEAD — CSEA is mourning the loss of Long Island Region member Jean MacDonald, 61, who passed away on November 14 while on the job as a sanitation worker for the Town of Hempstead.
MacDonald, who lived in Freeport and had been employed by the town’s Sanitation Department since 2006, was described in local media reports as an “exemplary” and “hardworking” employee of the town’s Sanitation Department. He was injured while collecting leaves on a local street, and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
CSEA is investigating the incident.
“Our deepest thoughts and condolences are with Jean’s loved ones, including his co-workers, during this very difficult time,” CSEA Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte said.
— Wendi Bowie
