ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

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RET FF AIDEN G. SPOONER .... On 8-17-17....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....
Viewing: Friday 8-18-17 0900 to 1000 hrs.
Service: Friday 8-18-17 1000 to 1100 hrs....both held at
Lawrence Woodward Funeral Home. 1 Troy Ave. off Fulton St. Brooklyn NY 11213
Interment: Evergreen Cemetery. 1630 Bushwick Avenue. Brooklyn


 
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RET FF JAMES HYLAND... REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (US ARMY) & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES..... obits.silive.com/obituaries/siadvance/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186404481


 
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tem217 said:
a very impressive obit
greatest generation..thank you (usn..nypd..fdny)

Every time I read of another War Years Vet passes, I stop and think about what this guy might have done over his career as a firefighter.

In most cases, I really have no idea who they were. But I do have a pretty good idea of what they did. Each one has their own story to tell of a time when fires throughout New York City had reached a staggering amount. An amount that I don't think will ever be seen again, anywhere.

These guys while performing their jobs would amaze even the most experienced firefighters from across the country. It was totally unbelievable what these guys did. Not just in one night or one week, but for years - every single day. At times often going from one serious building fire to another. There was also the constant rubbish fires, car fires and false alarms.

When it comes to the Fire Dept, there is no doubt, these guys really were the Greatest Generation. 
 
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RET FF SALVATORE "SAM" FRISINA  ENG*70......REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....    http://claytonkingspark.com/book-of-memories/3066263/Frisina-Salvatore/service-details.php
 

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nfd2004 said:
tem217 said:
a very impressive obit
greatest generation..thank you (usn..nypd..fdny)

Every time I read of another War Years Vet passes, I stop and think about what this guy might have done over his career as a firefighter.

In most cases, I really have no idea who they were. But I do have a pretty good idea of what they did. Each one has their own story to tell of a time when fires throughout New York City had reached a staggering amount. An amount that I don't think will ever be seen again, anywhere.

These guys while performing their jobs would amaze even the most experienced firefighters from across the country. It was totally unbelievable what these guys did. Not just in one night or one week, but for years - every single day. At times often going from one serious building fire to another. There was also the constant rubbish fires, car fires and false alarms.

When it comes to the Fire Dept, there is no doubt, these guys really were the Greatest Generation.

Agree totally, Bill.  Everyone had their own story to tell - and the stories are remarkable.  Dedicated, motivated, tireless, self-less service.  Thank you to all in this tread.  God bless you.
 
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RET FF JOHN J. O'SULLIVAN ....LAD*125...UFA....REST IN PEACE BROTHER...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... www.thomasfdaltonfuneralhomes.com/obituary/john-j-osullivan/


 
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RET CPT PATRICK J. CONNOLLY ENG*65....Viewing/Visitation: (as per Rebecca @ Funeral Home)

IN Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church
100-05 159th Avenue Howard Beach, NY 11414
(Under Supv. of Casey-Porrello Funeral Home - (718) 843-7820 )
Wed. 8/23 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm
Thurs 8/24 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm

Funeral Mass: Same Church Friday 8/25 10:30 am

Interment: St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, Qns NY 11379
REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

 
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Retired Lt Ferdinand 'Fred'  Hartman of Longs, SC passed on August 18th, 2017.    Fred was appointed 1958 and assigned  to L13  Promoted 1973  and retired out of L143 in 1991.  Fred also worked in Sq 5 and L18 during the war years. Was a charter member of the FDNY Carolinas Retirees Association
 
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RET DR COLE LAO WW2 POW....REST IN PEACE DR...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.....Dr Lao was a WW II American POW. The FDNY respected and still respects these wonderful men and woman that have served this country.

Dr Lao as well as many of our other Veterans spent time in numerous Firehouses,traveled down to Walter Reed and Bethesda on numerous occasions with many of our FDNY Personel.
The POW's were also honored at HQ a few years ago.
Dr. Cole Lao
Colecronio M Lao
1922-2017

First Visitation:
Wednesday 8/23/2017
2pm to 5pm

James Romanelli- Stephens Funeral Home
89-01 Rockaway Boulevard
Ozone Park, NY
11416


Second Visitation:
7pm- 9pm

8/24/2017
Church service:
St. Sylvester's
9:30 AM
416 Grant Avenue near 97 Ave Cypress Hills,
Brooklyn, New York
11208

 
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RET FF ROBERT HERR LAD*142...On 8-24-17 at 81 years of age... REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsday/obituary.aspx?n=robert-herr&pid=186476875


 
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RET FF JAMES E. PERKINS ENG*279....On 8-25-17 at 83 yrs of age ....Ret at age 65 in 1999 after 41 yrs & 42 days OTJ .....REST IN PEACE BROTHER...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (USAF) & FDNY.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....    http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186497510
 
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RET FF RICHARD GEHRINGER LAD*1...REST IN PEACE BROTHER ...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES...    www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Richard-F.-Gehringer-105142650


 
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RET FF CARMINE IANNIELLIO ENG*311....REST IN PEACE BROTHER...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES...  http://www.franklinfuneralhome.net/obits
 
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RET FF GEORGE A. ZULCH ENG*70  WW2 VET.........  REST IN PEACE BROTHER...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (US ARMY AIR CORP WW2) & FDNY.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... www.dapsonchestney.com/notices/George-Zulch


 
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RET LT WALLY MALONE ENG*214....REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY & FDNY.... PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES... Commack Abby F.H. 631-499-4422
96 Commack Rd.
Commack, N.Y. 11725
Visiting Hours are Sat Sept. 2nd & Sun Sept. 3rd from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.
Mass at Christ the King R.C. Church Monday Sept 4th at 10am
2 Indian Head Rd.
Commack N.Y. 11725
Interment at Calverton National Cemetery
Calverton N.Y.
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Also FF Bedford Ave 209/102 then FF R*2 & also as a LT in 214 then i think LT in 313 then Bur Of Pers... always a friendly upbeat well respected Member.


 
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RET FIRE MARSHAL JOHN D. VRANICK....(Ret 8-5-85)...REST IN PEACE BROTHER...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES...    http://www.branchfh.com/book-of-memories/3115125/Vranick-John/service-details.php
 
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RET FF MICHAEL J. GRIFFIN  LAD*61....  REST IN PEACE BROTHER...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (US ARMY) & FDNY.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.....RET 4-1-76.... www.silvertonmemorial.com/obituaries/Michael-Griffin-11/#!/Obituary


 
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RET LT GEORGE W. GUINAN JR...FF ENG*231..LT ENG*251....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (USN) & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... http://www.nhpfh.com/single-post/2017/09/15/George-W-Guinan-Jr
 
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