MASSENA, New York (WWNY) – The family of the six people who died Monday night’s house fire in Massena has a message for the community.
Joseph Bowen released the following statement:
“The family would like to extend its deepest appreciation for the Massena and surrounding community, the emergency response team, the medical team, and that of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, as our family continues to mourn not just 1 but 6 family members. Diana Avery, Thomas Bowen, Tiara Bowen, Joshuha Bowen, Eli Bowen, and Karmen Bowen may be gone but have shown will live in the spirits of the community members and their families. Although our hearts are saddened and mourn for the loss of our family members, it is uplifting to hear how our family has touched and uplifted this community. Like this tragedy, words cannot express how this affects the community they had and the coming together of the community.”
Joseph Bowen says Diana Avery was his mother, Thomas was his brother, Tiara was his sister-in-law, and the children were his nephews.
The 6 family members died after fire swept through their home at 6 Chase Street Monday night.
Avery owned the property.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.