ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

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RET BC JOHN B. FAUSONE.....


On 9-24-2020.......REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY & FDNY...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES .....FF ENG*53...LT LAD*103...CPT LAD*126...BC BN*32 ?....... Wake will be at the Moloney Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Road at Rt 111 LI NY on Sunday, 10-27-2020 from 1400 to 1800 hrs (PRAYER SERVICE at 1500.) ...Mass will be private........ www.moloneyfh.com/obituary/?first-name=JOHN+&last-name=FAUSONE&obit-search=true
 
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RET CPT EUGENE WELISCHAR...KOREAN WAR VETERAN..... On 9-22-2020 at 90 yrs of age...REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (US ARMY KOREAN WAR ....US COAST GUARD ...NYPD & FDNY)....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.......It is with regret that the FDNY Suncoast Florida Retirees announces the death of Gene Welischar.
Gene, a 33 year FDNY veteran, 5 year NYPD veteran and a decorated Korean War Veteran passed away on 9/22/2020.
He retired as a Captain and served in E-264, L-13, E-218 & L-116.

Eugene L. Welischar, 90, of Long Beach, NY, and Sarasota, FL, died peacefully at Sarasota Hospice House early morning, September 22nd. Gene is survived by his three children, Gene Jr. and fiancé Denise Renda, Ann and Mary Welischar, granddaughters Toni-Ann, Alex, her husband, Brian Stowers and Denise’s daughters Deanna and Alyssa Meola. Eugene was married to Patricia M. Welischar who died February 2016. He never recovered from the loss of his life partner and great love of 36 years, Ellen Amideneau who died October 2018. Gene is also survived by Ellen’s three children, Barbara, Elizabeth, Richard and granddaughter Demi.

Gene was born in Brooklyn, NY, July 29th, 1930, the son of Theresa and Albert Welischar and brother of Al, Leona, Danny, Bobby and Ginny. Gene was a member of the New York City Fire Department for 33 years including 8 years as Lieutenant and 15 as Captain. Before that, Gene spent 5 years as a street patrolman in the New York City Police Department. In 1975, Gene was recruited with other firemen to the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve in support of the Federal 1973 Clean Water Act. In 1951, Gene was drafted into the U.S. Army and served one year in Korea receiving the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge with two Battle Stars for action on Pork Chop Hill and Old Baldy.

Gene was part owner of The Inn in Long Beach from 1989-1996. He self-published two books, “If you Play with Fire,” and “In Over Your Head,” both fictions incorporating his knowledge and experiences in the fire department and Korea. The second book he dedicated to Engine 22, Ladder 13, Battalion 10 firefighter Greg Stajk, one of his ‘probies' and fallen brothers killed on 9/11. With each book purchased, Gene suggested a donation to the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors, PO Box 210, Long Beach, NY 11561, lbwaterfrontwarriors.org which is also suggested here should anyone wish to make a contribution. Due to Covid, memorial services will be delayed and held end-October in Sarasota. A December service will also be planned Covid permitting in Long Beach where Gene was loved by many friends and FDNY brothers.For further information, please contact Mary Welischar, 941-448-8902
 
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RET CPT WILLIAM MARSZALKIEWICZ MARINE*9.....
On 9-24-2020 at 70 yrs of age...RET 3-1-03 after 24 yrs OTJ....Rest In Peace BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
Viewing/visitation: Dalton FH
29 Atlantic Avenue Floral Park NY
Sunday 9/27/2020 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm
Service at Funeral Home 8PM
 
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RET FF ANTHONY N. BONNANO ENG*45.
On 3-14-2020 RET 3-18-78 after 15 yrs OTJ....... REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
Memorial Mass: Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Church
90 Euclid Avenue, Middletown, NY
Saturday October 10, 2020 11:00 am
 
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RET FF GENARO J. NUZZO ENG*163....
On 9-29-2020....RET 7-6-75 after 30 yrs OTJ... Rest In Peace BROTHER...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
Viewing/Visitation Harmon FH
571 Forest Ave. SI
Monday 10/5/2020 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM
Funeral Mass: Sacred Heart RC Church
981 Castleton Ave. SI
Tuesday 10/6/2020 10:30 am
Interment: St. Peter Cemetery
52 Tyler Avenue SI
 
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RET FF RONALD S. SESSA R*4 ... KOREAN WAR VETERAN.
On 10-1-2020 at 91 yrs of age .... RET 9-15-84 after 30 yrs OTJ ..... REST IN PEACE BROTHER ...... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (USMC KOREAN WAR) & FDNY.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....SEMPER FI !
Viewing/Visitation: Frederick FH
192-15 Northern Blvd. Flushing NY
Sunday 10/4/2020 3 - 7 PM
Funeral Mass: St. Robert Bellarmine RC Church
56-15 213th Street Bayside, Queens, NY
Monday 10/5/2020 10:30 am
Interment: Mount St. Mary Cemetery
172-00 Booth memorial Avenue, Queens, NY
 
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RET LT ALBERT S. INGLESE BN*7......
On 10-5-2020 ...RET 9-1-89 after 27 yrs OTJ.. REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (US ARMY) & FDNY...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
Viewing/Visitation: Law FH
1 Jersalem Ave. Massapequa NY
Thurs. 10/8/2020 2 -4 & 7 - 9 pm
Funeral Mass: Maria Regina RC Church
3945 Jerusalem AVe. Seaford, NY
Friday 10/9/2020 9:45 am
Interment: LI National Cemetery Farmingdale NY
williamlawfh.com/tribute/details/629/Albert-Inglese/obituary.html#tribute-start
 
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RET FF PHILLIP LOTUS BXSFC......
On 9/30/2020 RET 11/2/1991 After 23 yrs OTJ.... REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
No Wake Service
Graveside Service: Warwick Cemetery
94 Oakland Ave. Warwick, NY
Saturday 10/10/2020 10:00 am
 
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RET FF PHILLIP LOTUS BXSFC......
On 9/30/2020 RET 11/2/1991 After 23 yrs OTJ.... REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
No Wake Service
Graveside Service: Warwick Cemetery
94 Oakland Ave. Warwick, NY
Saturday 10/10/2020 10:00 am
Members of BN 55, E-73 & L-42 at promotion party for Phil Lotus (holding white shield).
From L to R: BC Mel Kalachman, Lt. Walter Nicholson, Dan Donahue,
Lt. Tom Barry, Billy Kearns, Jimmy Haydon, Lt. Phil Lotus, unknown, Jimmy Ginty,
Lt. Chris Doherty, Peter Biefield (RIP 9/11) & unknown.

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A few notables in the above photo. One is still a LT on the job.

Can our Doo-Wop threaders confirm that BC Mel K was a member of the Del-Satins?
 
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^^^ Back when I was in 108 Mel K. covered in either Seigel St or Union Ave in either BN*35 or BN*60....I never knew he was a Doo Wopper but back then most guys were Doo Wop fans (except the "older" Big Band era guys of higher Ranks )....on Union Ave we had a 100 ? play Wurlitzer Juke Box in the basement filled with Doo Wop 45s that played for free....but if he was a BC back then he did not come down to the basement.
 
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