West Valley, Utah, Firefighter Anthony Duke-Rosati, 36, Passes Away, Leaving Behind Three Young Children

Anthony Duke-Rosati, a firefighter with the West Valley City Fire Department in Utah, passed away on June 2, 2026, leaving behind three young children — Nora, Kiri, and Rocco — and a community of colleagues, family, and friends who are now grappling with the shock of his loss.

The Hope for Kiri community, a group formed around his daughter Kiri, shared the news on social media shortly after his passing.

“It is with deep sadness that we share that Kiri’s father, Anthony Duke-Rosati, passed away on June 2, 2026,” the post read. “His dad brought joy, laughter, and humor to everyone he met and every room he entered.”

Duke-Rosati served with IAFF Local 2970, the West Valley City Fire Fighters union. His fellow firefighters remembered him as someone who left a permanent mark on the people around him.

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“There are people in this career who leave a mark on you forever. Tony Duke-Rosati was one of those people, our brother in every sense of the word,” the union wrote in a tribute posted to social media.

“He carried the weight of this profession with strength, courage, pride, and humility. He led by example, earned respect through his actions, and stood shoulder to shoulder with us through the best and worst this career has to offer.”

A Father, a Son-in-Law, a Friend

Ravath Pok, the father of Duke-Rosati’s former partner Jaz, shared a heartfelt tribute, noting that despite the couple having recently separated, Anthony remained a cherished member of their extended family.

“While Anthony and Jaz recently ended their union, he has always remained a part of our family,” Pok wrote. “Nana and I will make sure your babies are cared for and always be protected, just as you dedicated your life caring for and protecting others as a WVC firefighter.”

Pok reflected on the qualities Anthony passed on to each of his children. He credited the father of three with leaving behind Rocco’s free-spirited charm, Kiri’s strength and competitive drive, and the tenacity that he believes will push Nora to always look after her younger brothers.

“The void that you leave your family and ours can never be filled,” Pok wrote, “but knowing that you are no longer battling the fire that life can and often brings, brings peace and comfort in our hearts.”

A Reminder to Check On One Another

The Local 2970 union used Duke-Rosati’s passing as an opportunity to speak openly about the mental health toll that firefighting can carry.

“Behind the gear, the calls, and the tough exterior, we’re still human,” the union wrote. “We see things most people never will. We carry it home with us, whether we want to or not. And sometimes, the hardest battles we fight aren’t on scene or during a shift. They’re in our own heads.”

The union urged firefighters to reach out to one another and ask for help when needed. “There is no weakness in asking for help,” they added.

Duke-Rosati is survived by his three children. His family has asked for continued support, love, and prayers as they begin the long road of healing without him.