BROCKTON, Mass. (WWLP) - A veteran firefighter died in the line of duty in Brockton. One person dead after apartment fire in Hartford The Brockton Fire Department says Jeffrey Albanese suffered a cardiac arrest on December 9 while going to a call. He was taken to the hospital where he spent nearly two weeks fighting for his life. The fire department announced on Sunday that Albanese passed away late Saturday night. There was a procession on Sunday for the 24-year veteran of the fire department. He most recently served as the senior man of Engine Company 4, according to Chief Brian Nardelli. He also was a member of the Honor Guard. Albanese leaves behind a wife and two children. He fought this battle with his family, brother, and sister firefighters by his side. Local News Headlines 80 Amazon packages discovered roadside by Lakeville police With Slow Zones gone, MBTA looks forward to a "new era" Herrell's in Northampton wins Spectrum Award for excellence in customer service Warming center open at Providence Ministries in Holyoke due to cold temperatures WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.