Howard Bischoff
Howard “Howie” J. Bischoff was born on June 12, 1956. He was appointed to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) on December 12, 1983 and worked in Engine Company 204 before his promotion to rank of lieutenant on April 06, 1996. As a lieutenant, Howie worked in Battalion 42 and ended his career working […]
Jack Boyle
Jack Boyle passed away on August 24, 2019, at age 77, from severe lung damage from his time spent as a first responder at Ground Zero. He was the beloved husband of Dawn E. Boyle, loving father of Patrick and Caitlin Boyle. Jack started his 30-year career with the Fire Department of New York as […]
Joseph M. Boyle
Firefighter Joseph M. Boyle, 62, of the Fire Department of the City of New York, died on March 10, 2021, from illness related to his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. He joined the FDNY in 1979 and retired in 2007 after serving for 27 years. He was assigned to […]
John L. Buhler
John Buhler of Floral Park, New York, was a husband, father, friend, and mentor to those who were privileged to know him. Following the attacks on the world trade center on 9/11, John and fellow emergency responders selflessly and tirelessly assisted in the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. John lost his battle with […]
J. Chris Cage
J. Chris Cage was a man of the people. He lived to help others. He was active in his church, community, family and firefighting. He was a part of the Unified Fire Authority from 1985-2016; in that time he was an engineer, inspector, paramedic and investigator. He also served on the honor guard, as he […]
Carl Capobianco
Husband, father, brother, son, friend, caring, loving, brave – these are just a few words that describe Carl Capobianco. For Firefighter Carl Capobianco, the New York Fire Department was not just a job, but a passion. He was always willing to help and teach others. He loved being involved in every aspect of firehouse life, […]
Owen T. Carlock
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Owen Thomas Carlock lived in Staten Island, New York, before settling in Middletown, New Jersey. Owen was a graduate of the New York City School of Printing and the FDNY Academy. He was last employed by Vornado Realty. Owen’s true calling was as a New York City firefighter, where he […]
Brian W. Casse
Retired FDNY Firefighter Brian W. Casse died of World Trade Center illness on December 4, 2019. A 24-year veteran, he retired out of Engine 294 in Jamaica and had also served with Engine 252. He was the devoted husband of Susan J. (née Philbin), loving father to Genevieve and Julia, beloved brother to Steve (Cathy) […]
John J. Cassidy
John J. Cassidy died on January 21, 2015. He was a battalion chief with FDNY Battalion 40. He died from cancer related to the recovery efforts at the World Trade Center after September 11, 2001. John was a U.S. Army veteran. He was the beloved husband of Mary Cassidy; loving father of John (Michaela) and […]
Roy W. Chelsen
Survivor of September 11th terror attacks, Roy Chelsen was born in Brooklyn and raised in Staten Island. In his younger years, he was known for his determination, innate curiosity, quiet charisma, and athletic talent. His original life plan was to follow in the family footsteps and become an elevator constructor, which he did. Then, a […]
Gregory A. Chevalley
Gregory “Greg” Andre Chevalley was born on April 26, 1971. He was appointed to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) on August 16, 1998, and worked in both Ladder Company 135 and Engine Company 283. He was cited four times for acts of merit and awarded honors in 2000, 2001, 2006, and 2010. Greg […]
Joseph P. Colleluori Jr.
Lt. Joseph P. Colleluori Jr., 52, of the Fire Department of the City of New York, died on January 4, 2007, from brain cancer related to his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Appointed to the FDNY in 1983, he served for 23 years. He was first assigned to Engine […]
