The MLB organization said in a statement, “Words cannot express the profound effect that is being felt within the Yankees family.”
The wife of the team’s senior vice president of partnerships, Michael J. Tusiani, Cathy Tusiani, was killed when a tree fell on top of her car during a storm, and the New York Yankees are in grief.
A news release from the North Castle Police Department states that on Wednesday, April 3, at around 5:30 PM, Cathy’s 2021 Toyota was struck by a tree while she was traveling north on Route 128 in Armonk, New York.
Less than a mile separated Cathy from her home at the time of the incident, and winds were gusting over 50 mph, according to CBS New York.
She was the only person inside the car, according to authorities; however, the event is still being looked into.
Cathy was described as a “beloved” person by the Yankees in a statement that was made public on Thursday, April 4.
The statement said, “Words cannot express the profound impact that the abrupt and tragic loss of Cathy Tusiani is causing within the Yankees family.” “During Michael’s more than twenty years of devoted service to the Yankees organization and the Steinbrenner family, our front office staffers had the honor of experiencing and witnessing Cathy’s kindness, intelligence, sense of humor, and great love for her husband.”
“We share in the anguish and grief with Michael, daughters Alexa and Julia, and the entire Tusiani family,” the charity stated.
“As we traverse this terrible loss, the Yankees stand with them to provide our total support and unconditional love,” the team continued.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “The circumstances surrounding Catherine’s tragic death serve as an unfortunate reminder of the unpredictable fragility of life, particularly in the face of adverse weather conditions.”
Following this incident, Latimer said, “We will do everything within our power to determine any issues that contributed to the disaster and investigate potential preventative measures.”
According to FOX 5 NY, there were high wind advisories in effect for a number of nearby locations on Wednesday night, including coastal Westchester, northeastern New Jersey, Long Island, and New York City.
Two further reports of trees toppling due to the storm were made, according to CBS News, one in Central Park and the other in a “far-northern Manhattan area.”
