A woman who was tragically killed Wednesday during a violent rainstorm in Westchester County was identified as the wife of a New York Yankees executive.
According to The Post, Catherine Tusiani was killed when a tree struck her vehicle while she was driving on Route 128. She was 50 years old. Her husband, Michael Tusiani, is the senior vice president of partnership for the Yankees.
The team released a statement following the tragic news:
"Words cannot capture the devastating impact that is being felt within the Yankees family after the sudden and tragic loss of Cathy Tusiani," the club said in a statement. "Cathy was beloved by our front office staffers, who were privileged to experience and bear witness to her kindness, intelligence, sense of humor and great love for her husband, Michael, over the two-plus decades of dedicated service he has provided the Yankees organization and the Steinbrenner family.
"As we share in the pain and grief with Michael, daughters Alexa and Julia, and the entire Tusiani family, the Yankees stand with them to offer our complete support and unconditional love as we navigate this unimaginable loss.”
