ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

captaindewey50267021@gm said:
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.
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Chief Murtagh was also head of the committee that succesfully introduced and implemented MDT and firehouse terminals FDT into the FDNY in 1991, it was a pleasure working with him.
 
IRISH said:
Like a few here I was very lucky to meet Lt Gary Howard in Bayside a number of times thanks to Chief Jack K. "68jk09" and Willy D "nfd2004" at our Wednesday evening get together dinners.

A lovely man who had time for everyone. We also met him on the trip to the fire museum on Spring Street. (Altho if I'm honest when he saw us coming in sure he wanted to run away lol)

But he was very generous with his time that day and explaining everything on show. You could tell by listening to him his love for the job was still there.

My thoughts are with his family and many friends at this sad time.

May Lt Gary Howard RIP
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam
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I share the same feelings. I had the pleasure of meeting Gary on a few different occasions. May he Rest in peace.
 
Had the good futune to work with Gary in Engine 75. He was a great guy and helluva fireman. We all call each other brothers but Gary was truiy a brother to you. May he finally rest in peace in the palms of the lord. My condolenes to to you and Gary's family.
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR RET LT GARY HOWARD R*2

ARRANGEMENTS.....WAKE TUES 12-30-25 1500 TO 1700 & 1900 to 2100.....

FREDERICK'S FUNERAL HOME

192-15 NORTHERN BLVD

FLUSHING QNS NY
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FUNERAL MASS WED. 12-31-25 1045 HRS

ST MELS RC CHURCH

26-15 154 ST

WHITESTONE QNS NY


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INTERNMENT MOUNT ST MARYS CEMETERY.

172--00 BOOTH MEMORIAL AVE.

FLUSHING QNS NY

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THE FAMILY REQUEST'S CLASS A UNIFORMS FOR ALL ACTIVE & RETIRED IF POSSIBLE.
 
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The Howard family is requesting an HONOR GUARD for the wake on Tuesday 12/30 3-5, 7-9. Ceremonial will have a sign up at the funeral parlor.

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Donations have also been requested to be given to the FDNY FIREFIGHTER FAMILY TRANSPORT.
 
Retired FDNY Firefighter Robert “Bob” Toepfert, 88, passed away December 20th, 2025 in Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia. Bob lived at Lake Monticello, Virginia. He was a friend and neighbor. Bob was appointed to Engine 21 in 1960 and retired from Ladder 162 in 1980. Bob’s probie in E21 went on to be FDNY Commisioner, Dan Nigro. Services will be held January 7th, 2026 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Palmyra, VA.
 
"One of the greats", Retired Lieutenant Danny Finnigan Engine 50 was laid to rest, with full honors, today, in Washingtonville N.Y.
Danny was President of the FDNY Retired firefighters of the Hudson Valley/Orange County N.Y. and a highly decorated veteran of both the U.S. Marine Corps and the FDNY. Dan worked in some of the busiest units in the FDNY during the "War Years" in the South Bronx., ending up as a Lieutenant in the active Engine 50 who is quartered with Ladder19. I worked a long-term covering detail as a Lieutenant in Ladder 19 in the mid 1980's and know both Dan and the company he loved. Truly all who had the honor of knowing Danny Finnigan will miss this great man and exceptional firefighter. R.I.P. Brother. "I know you were in Heaven before the Devil knew you were gone".
Captain Bob Rainey FDNY Engine 26 retired
 
captaindewey50267021@gm said:
"One of the greats", Retired Lieutenant Danny Finnigan Engine 50 was laid to rest, with full honors, today, in Washingtonville N.Y.
Danny was President of the FDNY Retired firefighters of the Hudson Valley/Orange County N.Y. and a highly decorated veteran of both the U.S. Marine Corps and the FDNY. Dan worked in some of the busiest units in the FDNY during the "War Years" in the South Bronx., ending up as a Lieutenant in the active Engine 50 who is quartered with Ladder19. I worked a long-term covering detail as a Lieutenant in Ladder 19 in the mid 1980's and know both Dan and the company he loved. Truly all who had the honor of knowing Danny Finnigan will miss this great man and exceptional firefighter. R.I.P. Brother. "I know you were in Heaven before the Devil knew you were gone".
Captain Bob Rainey FDNY Engine 26 retired
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Danny spent the better part of his career (firefighter rank) in the Harlem Hilton E69/L28 back in their "HeyDay" when they were as busy as any truck (L28) in the city, especially occupied structural workers. Great firefighter, tough as they come - condolences to the Finegan family
 
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