Longtime Syracuse-area surgeon dies while swimming in Cazenovia Triathlon

Dr Richard Distefano

Dr. Richard DiStefano died after swimming in the Cazenovia Triathlon on Sunday, Aug 18, 2024. (Courtesy SOS Orthopedics)Courtesy

Syracuse, N.Y. — Dr. Richard DiStefano, a Syracuse-area orthopedic surgeon, died Sunday while swimming in the Cazenovia Triathlon.

DiStefano, 65, was a surgeon specializing in neck and spine treatments for SOS Orthopedics.

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