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Heart Attack Survivor Thanks Officers Who Saved His Life

10/10/2025

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Lenny Muzzillo, 73, suffered a heart attack at a Suffolk County picnic on September 3; CPR revived him.
He later underwent quadruple bypass surgery for four blockages, three complete.
On October 7, he reunited with Officer Sean Higgins, Deputy Sheriff Dylan Hever, and Officer Travis Yacovone, who called for help.
His sister Diane Summerfold praised officers as "angels on earth."

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Story summary

Lenny Muzzillo, 73, suffered a heart attack at a Suffolk County picnic on September 3; CPR revived him.
He later underwent quadruple bypass surgery for four blockages, three complete.
On October 7, he reunited with Officer Sean Higgins, Deputy Sheriff Dylan Hever, and Officer Travis Yacovone, who called for help.
His sister Diane Summerfold praised officers as "angels on earth."