Luciano’s Death Is Classified as a Suicide
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ENDICOTT, N.Y. — The death of former major league umpire Ron Luciano, whose theatrical style made him a favorite among baseball fans, was classified Thursday as a suicide, police said.
In a brief statement, Endicott police said an autopsy performed by Broome County coroner Dr. Michael McCarville concluded that Luciano, 57, died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Lt. Harlan Ayers said no additional information or details will be released by authorities.
A woman who answered the phone at the Luciano home said the family had no comment.
Luciano’s body was discovered by a hunting friend Wednesday in the garage area of his home.
Ayers declined to confirm whether a suicide note was found.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
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