BEACON, NY — On Monday night, a quiet residence on Rombout Avenue was shattered by a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a beloved 58‑year‑old community member and roommate. The incident, unfolding shortly after 9 p.m., involved a retired Beacon police officer and has led to a deeper reflection on the fragility of everyday life. A Lifetime of Quiet Commitment Though his name has not yet been released by authorities, friends and neighbors recall a man who embodied stability, kindness, and integrity. At 58, he had lived in Beacon for many years—known by his neighbors as someone who took care…