ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

Just heard today at FDNY Orange County Retired Firefighters meeting that Deputy Chief James "Jimmy" Murtagh, who at one time was the Chief of Training for the FDNY. died about a week ago, in the state of Florida. Jimmy was a firefighter in L-17-2 and rose rapidly in the ranks of FDNY in just a few years to FDNY Assistant Chief/Chief of Training. A college professor and head of the Fire Science Department of the Rockland Community College. Jimmy was a mentor to myself and alot of other Fire Science Students and truly a friend to many of us. Truly One of the great minds in the FDNY. "Rest in Peace Brother."
Captain Bob Rainey FDNY Engine 26 retired.
 
RET LT MICHAEL R. COGAN ......On 11-21-25 at 77 yrs of age.....Mike was a FF in ENG*41-2 then LAD*124 when Bushwick was Burning.....later he was a LT in R*3

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (US COAST GUARD) & FDNY......PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

PHOTO & OBIT & ARRANGEMENTS.... https://www.nolanfh.com/obituaries/Michael-R-Cogan?obId=46470254
 
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Thank you, Ray

Ladder 124 was one of the busiest truck companies in the city when Mike Cogan was on the job.

May FDNY War Years Firefighter Mike Cogan Rest in Peace and my condolences to his family and Brothers and Sisters of the FDNY.
 
^^^^. (Thanks for posting it Ray) .......Herb's Brother George Eysser RIP is the LT on the right.....Bob Urban second from right....Pat Lee FF 124 / LT 117 third from the right.....thanks to Herb for sending the picture.
 
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RET LT VINCENT D. MARINO.

REST IN PEACE BROTHER...
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (US ARMY & US COAST GUARD RESERVE)
& FDNY .

91+ years old, Vinnie passed away on December 20th.
Appointed to the FD in December of 1959, he gave faithful service to the people of NY
for 36 years until his retirement in 1995. A good man who was always concerned about
those he worked for.

May he rest in peace.

Firefighter in Engine 58 - Lieutenant in Ladder 55

Wake:
Sunday December 28th
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Weigand Brothers Funeral Home
49 Hillside Ave
Williston Park

Vincent D. Marino Obituary
Vincent Donald Marino was born in Manhattan to Dominick and Josephine (Miceli). He was predeceased by his sister, Joan (Galante) and brother Peter. He is survived by his beloved son, Andrew and his loving nieces and nephews. Christine (Robert) Marino-Kramer, Peter (Christine), Lora (John ) Cleary, Vincent (Cheryl) Galante, Richard (Maureen) Galante, Peter (Terumi) Galante and many grand nieces and nephews.

Vinnie lived a life of service to others. He was a lieutenant in the FDNY. This was a job he loved and retired after 35+ years on the Department. His military service included being enlisted in the Army as well as the Coast Guard auxiliary. He was a member of his sailing club TASCA.
He loved spending time, outdoors, playing tennis, golf, shooting sports, skiing and camping. He was most passionate about sailing and took trips up to New England as well as the Virgin Islands. He was an avid reader, liked ballroom dancing, and his fire department experience led him to know his way around the kitchen as a skilled amateur chef. Most of all he relished going to gatherings with his family, friends, and coworkers. He will be greatly missed by all.

Please pass this info along

PHOTO.... 1766720533423.png
 
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