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Farewell to a legend

CHAUNCEY ALCORN AND LARRY MCSHANE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Legendary FDNY Capt. John Vigiano, during a life of faith and service, earned a spot in the hereafter with his sons and the saints.

The 79-year-old Vigiano was praised Saturday as a man of devotion to the FDNY and the gospel at a jampacked Long Island funeral where his grandchildren recounted his impact on their lives after the deaths of their dads on 9/11.

"A Marine, a fireman, a hero," said his granddaughter Nicolette Vigiano of her granddad. "He was all those things, but to me he was also grandpa. He had more than anything a love for life, a love for people, and a love for his family."

Vigianio, 79, died last Sunday of cancer -- nearly 18 years after his sons, John Jr. of the Fire Department and NYPD Detective Joseph, both died trying to rescue people from the doomed World Trade Center. The former Marine Corps sergeant spent his days after the terrorist attack down at Ground Zero, where the remains of Joe were recovered -- but not those of John Jr.

"He didn't despair," recalled Monsignor John Delendick in his eulogy. "He certainly grieved, but he never lost faith. He knew where his sons were. Maybe not their bodies, but he knew."

Vigiano joined the FDNY in 1962, working his way up to captain at Ladder Co. 176. He retired after 36 years on the job -- a tenure spent entirely in Brooklyn.

"We hear the words hero or legend thrown around all too easily today," said former FDNY Commissioner Sal Cassano. "John's courage and heroism were second to none."

Delendick recalled that Vigiano, while not a perfect man, lived by a code of values that made him a special individual.

"Saints aren't people who are necessarily canonized," the monsignor said. "Saints are people who live their lives in the service of the Lord. John did that."
 
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RET FF DANIEL J LOPEZ  ENG*205 ......REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....    https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-york-ny/daniel-lopez-7934188
 
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Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, 230 East 90 Street, Manhattan, between Second and Third Avenues.  Note that there is an elevator to the Upper Church through the door at the at the extreme east end of the church.  If the door is locked, go to the rectory at the west end of the church.
 
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RET LT JOSEPH P. CIARAVINO ENG*254.....On 7-13-18....RET 8-31-95 after 22 yrs OTJ....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... https://www.johnedayfuneralhome.com/tributes/Joseph-Ciaravino
 
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RET CPT FRANK R. CIAVARELLA.. SAFETY DIVISION..WW2 VETERAN....On 7-14-18 at 93 yrs of age...RET 9-18-86 after 35 yrs OTJ REST IN PEACE BROTHER...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (US ARMY AIR CORPS WW2 ) & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
Quite an impressive Obituary.... www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/long-island-city-ny/frank-ciavarella-7934195 ........Funeral Mass: St. Mary R.C. Church]
10-08 49th Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
Wednesday 7/18/2018 10:30 am

Interment: 7-18-18 All Faiths Cemetery
67-29 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
 
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RET FF BERNARD J. KAZLAUSKY LAD*143....On 7-18-18....RET 4-17-82 after 21 yrs OTJ.... REST IN PEACE BROTHER .....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

Viewing/Visitation: Moloney FH
825 Main Street
Holbrook, NY 11741
Sunday 7/22/2018. 2-4 & 7-9pm

Funeral Mass: Good Shepherd RC Church
1370 Grundy Avenue
Holbrook, NY. 11741
Monday 7/23/2018. 10:45am

Interment: St. Charles Cemetery
Farmingdale, NY
 
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RET BC JOHN P. MOLLOY BN*35.....
On 7-21-18 .....RET 9-14-06 after 40 yrs OTJ....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....  http://www.mclaughlinandsons.com/book-of-memories/3567294/Molloy-John/service-details.php ......John's Late Son John was a FF in LAD*156 & a LT in 279/131....

 
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RET FF THOMAS SPENCER ENG*53

Wake
Commack Abbey Funeral Home
96 Commack Road
Tuesday July 24th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm

Funeral Mass
Wednesday July 25th at 11am
Christ the King Church
2 Indian Head Road, Commack, NY

No Cemetary
Reception to follow at Commack Firehouse on Jericho Turnpike
 
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REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsday/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=189660404
 
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RET FF/FM ALAN CATANEO  ENG*18/BFI.... On 7-21-18...RET 10-21-90 after 22yrs OTJ....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (USN VIETNAM) & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES..... www.scaliahome.com/obituaries/Alan-Cataneo/#!/Obituary

 
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RET DC JOHN D. MORO  ADMOP...
On 7-23-18 ....RET 4-9-93 after 34 yrs OTJ.......Father of DC Steve Moro DV*15.....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES... https://weigandbrothers.com/tribute/details/1704/John-Moro/obituary.html#tribute-start
 
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VIDEO (Thanks to Steve Spak) OF FUNERAL MASS FOR RET CPT JOHN VIGIANO  WTC RELATED..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHz3CGgcgmE
 
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I was honored to be the first to meet then BC MORO Batt 55 from the boogie down Bronx. Who drove to queens with his aide to check out E 319s quarters since he would be transferring to the new re- established Batt 59.. This was in August of 1984.There were many storys l can tell you but the OTJ brothers from the 59 Batt but there were a few interesting ones no body expected.

Patty DiMaria the chief aide was very sick inn the bunk when l talked in around 1400.  A run came in for the 59 Batt.  BC Moro asked me if l knew where the box was.  I told him yes and stayed to get in the chiefs seat.  WELL THE CHIEF SAID I HAVE THE BRASS ON MY COLLARS SO YOU WILL DRIVE ME. Wer had 3 runs the last withE 319 at a class 3 on Woodhaven & 75 Ave.  When l pulled up the chief told McBride, Cosentiin from 319 that he commandeered me to drive and all the guys from 319 and 135 went historical.    There's plenty more.  RIP CHIEF  l will miss you
The funniest part was that l was a Aux Capt with long long hair and a full beard
 
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RET FF MICHAEL LEAMY  LAD*111......
On 7-23-18....RET 1-7-91 after 17 yrs OTJ .......REST IN PEACE BROTHER ......THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (USN VIETNAM) & FDNY......PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.....I first met Mike when he was appt to 146 & would get detailed to 108 ...we became friends right away....i had the pleasure of running in with Mike thru out his career ...he spent the majority off his time OTJ in 111 & drove some great Boss's..... www.franklinfuneralhome.net/obituary/michael-leamy


 
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Active FF George Scheer ENG*249 ......REST IN PEACE BROTHER ......PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILIES.  NO FURTHER INFO AT THIS TIME.
 
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RET FF RICHARD M. LULTZ  ENG*23.....On 7-25-18....RET 5-31-18 after 33 yrs OTJ....REST IN PEACE BROTHER .....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....    https://ssqfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/2197/Richard-Lutz/obituary.html#tribute-start
 
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RET FF VINCENT GUERRA LAD*114...On 7-25-18.....RET 7-2-83 after 20 yrs OTJ. REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

Viewing/Visitation: Casey Funeral Home
350 Slosson Avenue. SI. 10314
Sunday 7/29/2018. 2-4. &. 7-9pm

Funeral Mass: St. Teresa RC Church
1634 Victory Blvd SI. 10314
Monday. 7/30/2018. 10:45am

Private Services to Follow.

 
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ACTIVE FF GEORGE SCHEER ENG*249....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.....    http://www.ufanyc.org/cms/contents/view/26002
 
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RET LT ANTHONY SANFILLIPO ENG*318...
Father of BC Steve Sanfillipo ......REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (USN) & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....Wake & Service 7-31-18 only at Colonial Funeral Home SI NY ..Cremation Private....    https://memorials.colonialfuneralhomesi.com/anthony-sanfilippo/3575281/service-details.php
 
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