Firefighter Arill Nyquist, age 54, of the Fire Department City of New York died on January 6, 2024, from illness related to response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Arill met Ernestina, the love of his life, at Tuscarora and six months later asked her to marry him. They married in 1995, bought a house, and made a home for themselves and their two beautiful daughters on Staten Island. They were married for 28 years. Family was everything to Arill.

He was an EMT for three years and a firefighter for 17 years, stationed in Engine 243 in Brooklyn. He retired from FDNY after 20 years of faithful service.

Arill enjoyed sports, favoring the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his favorite team was his daughter’s swim team; he was so proud. His support and dedication, traveling and attending their meets, was beyond admirable.

Arill was a man of God and blessed with many talents. He was a master carpenter, a musician, an artist, and a photographer who captured many of life’s precious moments.

Arill is survived by his wife, Ernestina; daughters, Hannah and Hailey; mother, Marit; father, Birger; sisters, Maybritt and Sonja; nieces and nephews; and his extended family in Norway.