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Author Archives: Dawn Siebel
Firefighter Joseph Mascali
On December 5, 2013, seven of the new FDNY Probies were either sons or brothers of firefighters lost on 9/11. One of those graduates was the son of Joseph Mascali of Rescue 5. Joseph Mascali, 44, worked in construction for … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Andre Fletcher
Andre Fletcher’s twin brother, Zackary, is a firefighter at Engine 4 in Manhattan. Both responded to the WTC but only one made it home. Andre, assigned to Rescue 5, was scheduled to be off-duty on 9/11 but was filling in … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Michael Fiore
Michael Fiore, 46, had played on the FDNY All-Star basketball team for 17 years. This involved tournaments around the country, and sometimes abroad. Michael was known for a “hard-nosed style on the court” (sometimes involving elbows) and “an easy-going nature … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Carl Bini
Carl Bini, 44, met his wife when they were 10. Ten years later they were married and a few years after that had their first, then their second daughter. Bini was a New York City firefighter for 18 years, which … Continue reading →
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Firefighter John Bergin
Firefighter John Bergin was two weeks away from finishing the renovation and reopening the “Grand City Tavern,” the local bar he had bought with a partner. Back at home, his wife wrote that “his prized possession” was the beer tap … Continue reading →
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Lt. Michael Russo, Sr.
When Lt. Michael Russo’s son, Michael Jr., had been born on his own birthday just 15 months before, he became “Mr. Mom.” He rearranged his shifts so he could take on much of the child care. This didn’t mean he … Continue reading →
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Lt. Harvey Harrell
Lt. Harvey Harrell, 49, was the older brother who inspired his younger brother, Stephen, to join the FDNY too. Both died at the World Trade Center. With 22 years on the job, Harrell was still looking to improve practices, training … Continue reading →
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Capt. Louis Modafferi
Captain Louis Modafferi was awaiting assignment as a Battalion Chief, a promotion he had already earned but would not be formally presented until his funeral in October. On 9/11 he was one of five members of Rescue 5 who were … Continue reading →
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Division 8, Rescue 5
Division 8 covers Staten Island and south Brooklyn and lost 17 of their firefighters on 9/11. Rescue 5 is based on Staten Island and has a scuba diver on its badge. Its firefighters are rescue divers in addition to their … Continue reading →
Division 6
Yesterday’s post ends the listings of the 14 firefighters based in the Bronx who responded to and died on 9/11. One day earlier, on September 10th, Father Mychal Judge had presided over the annual memorial mass for Ladder 42/Engine 73. … Continue reading →