ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

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RET FF ELI V. QIAQUINTO LAD*29...eb 13, 1936 - May 1, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly at CPMC in San Francisco. Born and raised in Harlem, NYC to Babette and Peride Giaquinto. Eli was a navy veteran and decorated NYC fireman. He drove the ladder truck at Engine 83, Ladder 29 "Da Bums On Da Hill" So. Bronx and retired after 25 yrs. He moved to SF after meeting Susan, who became the love of his life. Eli started two successful business in SF, Giaquinto Janitorial and Great Escape Fire Escape Service. Eli had a warm and generous heart that showed by spoiling any animals. He would cook special meals for Truckie, Maggie, Rocky, Rita and Kook-A-La.

He loved playing softball, starting in NYC as a teenager until age 58 in the SF bar leagues. Eli also spent his years having fun as a bartender at Zhivago's and "The Bell" and being a patron to many others. He frequented the Abbey Tavern with everyone laughing from his stories complete with NY accent while drinking his favorite, a Makers Mark Manhattan on the rocks.
Eli was into gaming and had the magic touch in choosing many winning horses at Bay Meadows OTB, picking yearly football pool winners; even just winning the 2017 Masters Golf pool by picking the long shot. His infamous AA "Attitude Adjustment" party he hosted with Susan for 12 years and monthly poker nights with "the guys" allowed him to express his love for entertaining friends.

Everyone has a favorite "Eli" story to smile upon; The Big "E" will be missed by all.

He leaves behind his wife, Susan Stanich Giaquinto; daughter Kim Giaquinto Hart, granddaughters Toni Marie Wright (Benny), Sammi Jo Jean; and Kayla Rae Powell, daughter of the late Lori Giaquinto-Powell; sister and brother-in-law Francine Stanich Bailey and Jim Bailey; nephew Michael Bailey; half-brother and sisters Bill, Carol, Marian and Nancy.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 26th at the Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco at Noon.

- Published in San Francisco Chronicle on May 14, 2017

RIP.


Great Escape Fire Escape Company

greatescapeinc.com/about-us/
REST IN PEACE BROTHER ...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

 
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RET CPT JAMES SANDQUIST DV*5...WW2....On 1-12-18...RET 11-69 after 26 yrs OTJ.....REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY WW2 & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... www.cassidyfh.com/obituaries/James-P-Sandquist?obId=2869811#/obituaryInfo .........UPDATE ...Family is now requesting an Honor Guard for his Graveside Service.

Saturday, January 20, 2018 10:30 am

Cemetery: Cemetery of the Holy Rood
111 Old Country Road
Westbury, NY 11590

 
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RET FF LAWRENCE L.FURSICH ENG*76....On 1-16-18 at 62 yrs of age....RET 8-18-2000 after 21 yrs OTJ..... REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.....
http://clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com/obituary-lawrence-fursich/
 
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RET LT ARNOLD J. GRAZIANO LAD*158....On 1-18-18 .....RET 9-10-94 after 28 yrs OTJ.....  REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES...

Reposing Sunday 3pm-7pm
Commack Abbey, Inc.

96 Commack Road,
Commack, N.Y. 11725
Tel : (631) 499-4422
Fax: (631) 499-5273

Mass of a Christian Burial Monday 9:45am

St. Anthony of Padua RC Church

E. Northport, New York

Interment

Calverton National Cemetery

Calverton, New York

In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to

NYFF BCF Burn Camp Foundation

16 Revilo Road

Bayville, New York 11709

​Attention: Gwen Curran
 
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68jk09 said:
RET CPT JAMES SANDQUIST DV*5...WW2....On 1-12-18...RET 11-69 after 26 yrs OTJ.....REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY WW2 & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... www.cassidyfh.com/obituaries/James-P-Sandquist?obId=2869811#/obituaryInfo .........UPDATE ...Family is now requesting an Honor Guard for his Graveside Service.

Saturday, January 20, 2018 10:30 am

Cemetery: Cemetery of the Holy Rood
111 Old Country Road
Westbury, NY 11590
You couldn't meet a nicer gentleman than Jim. Knew him when he was a Lt. in 297. Rest in peace Sir and may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
 
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RET FF DONALD L. SULLIVAN LAD*48....At age 90 on 1-19-18.....RET 6-30-76 after 21 yrs OTJ.......REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES..... www.sistofh.com/book-of-memories/3405355/Sullivan-Donald/service-details.php


 
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RET FF ALFRED V. CACHIE LAD*134....On 1-19-18 in Spotsylvania , Virginia at 86 yrs of age....Ret 6-10-78 after 21 yrs OTJ.... REST IN PEACE BROTHER......PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....

www.owensfuneralservices.com.


 
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RET CPT THOMAS LADKA LAD*48...REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....  On 1/20/18 at the age of 79...

Wake: Thurs. 1/25 2-5, 7-9
Flynn Funeral Home, 139 Stage Rd., Monroe NY

Mass: Friday 1/26 11am
St. Anastasia, 21 N. Main St., Harriman NY

 
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RET LT WILLIAM LAFFEY....FF ENG*92/LAD*44...LT ENG*241.... On 1-26-18....Ret 3-31-99 after 21 yrs OTJ
REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
Viewing Visitation: Thomas Dalton Funeral Home
125 Hillside Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY. 11040
Wed. 1-31-18. & Thurs. 2-1-18 4 - 9 PM

No Funeral Services - Cremation Private

 
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RET FF RAYMOND PHILLIPS R*3.....65-2
#5 of 2018 ? January 28th
Retired Firefighter
Ray Phillips
R-3
The UFA regretfully announces the passing of Retired Firefighter Ray Phillips R-3. Ray was a UFA Delegate, The 2017 UFA Co-Man of the Year and long time Santa Claus at the UFA Widows and Children?s Christmas parties.

Wake:
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
4-8 PM
Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush Funeral Home
117 Maple Ave
Monroe, NY 10950

Funeral:
Thursday, February 1, 2018
11:30 AM
St. Mary?s R.C. Church
42 Goshen Ave (Rt. 208)
Washingtonville, NY 10992

Collation to follow at:
South Blooming Grove Firehouse
819 Rt. 208
Monroe, NY 10950.........REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES..... "Raymond R. Phillips, Jr., Ret. Rescue 3, was sworn into the FDNY on November 5, 1977. After graduating from probie school in December 1977, he was assigned to Engine 42. Later he was transferred across the floor to Ladder 56 in 1979 and then to Ladder 29 in September 1980. From there, Ray went to Rescue 3 in June 1990 and was assigned to Special Operations Command in February 1999. He was assigned to TAC on June 1, 2001. Ray retired from the FDNY after 26 years of service on January 16, 2003.

Ray was a union Delegate and continues to be active in the Emerald Society and is the Vice President of the Holy Name Society. On May 20, 2001, Ray was hon- ored as the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island Holy Name Society Man of the Year. Ray played for the Bravest Football Team from 1980-1987. In 1985, Ray became the offi- cial Santa Claus for the UFA and continues this role annually at the Widow?s & Children?s Christmas Party. Ray married his wife Maureen on June 15, 1984 and has three children, Raymond, Brian, and Courtney."


 
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Chief - I was thinking the Name was familiar; but I don't Know any Bronx Guys...
Then I see he played on The Team, ( RIP, Pudgie). That's Where I remember him From -
The Bravest, Marine Park, The Mariner's Inn.... Good Times.  ;)

Rest In Peace FF Ray Phillips, Well Done.
 
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68jk09 said:
On 1-26-18....Ret 3-31-99 after 21 yrs OTJ
REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
Viewing Visitation: Thomas Dalton Funeral Home
125 Hillside Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY. 11040
Wed. 1-31-18. & Thurs. 2-1-18 4 - 9 PM

No Funeral Services - Cremation Private

Chief,

Re: Post number 868, what's the name of the deceased?
 
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RET BC FRANK DONALDSON BN*56.... no arrangements have been made...  REST IN PEACE BROTHER...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES... https://www.facebook.com/nycfirewire/photos/a.502505136493704.1073741834.492465197497698/1576179302459610/?type=3&theater
 
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RET FF RICHARD P. GALANTE ENG*83 & ENG*52.....  On 1-30-18 at 78 yrs of age...RET 11-19-84 after 21 yrs OTJ.... REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....   
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Richard-Galante&lc=7339&pid=188024096&mid=7745188
 
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RET FF JOHN H. MATTHEWS ENG*97......On 1-27-18...RET 10-12-02 after 25 yrs OTJ.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER ....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
Visitation: Metropolitan Baptist Church
151 West 128th Street
NYC 10027
Saturday. 2-3-18 1100 to 1300 hrs.


 
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RET FF JOHN M. REILLY LAD*53....On 2-4-18 in Warrington Pennsylvania RET 2-1-03 after 33 yrs OTJ... REST IN PEACE BROTHER ...... PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....

No further info available at this time.

 
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RET DC MICHAEL MULLINS DV*3...On 2-6-18 at age 65...RET 5-22-12 after 35 yrs OTJ.....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.....
http://frankpatti.com/tribute/details/418/Michael-Mullins/obituary.html#tribute-start
 
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RET LT JOHN TAMOLA BN*25....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... Wake:
Tuesday February 20, 2018
2-5 and 7-9
Fredericks Funeral Home
192-15 Northern Blvd.
Flushing NY, 11358

Funeral:
Wednesday February 21, 2018
09:45
St. Kevin's Church
45-21 194th St
Flushing, NY 11358​...........Internment at Calvary Cemetery QNS NY. ..... www.calvarycemeteryqueens.com/location-and-directions.asp


 
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