Mirza ‘Susie’ Marte

Mirza Ivette Marte, known as Susie, was born on December 25, 1977, and sadly passed away on December 31, 2025. She dedicated over 16 years of her life to serving as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher for Empress Ambulance. Susie’s career began in September 2004 as an EMT, after which she transitioned to a 911 dispatcher. Her exemplary performance led to her promotion to Lieutenant in 2018. Throughout her 16 years of service, Susie responded to countless emergencies, providing critical assistance to save lives in the cities of Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and Pelham.