Firefighter Joseph J. Scaramuzzino, age 61, of the Fire Department City of New York died on May 11, 2024, from illness related to response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
Firefighter Scaramuzzino was stationed at Ladder 113 in Brooklyn and retired in 2006. After his retirement, he volunteered as a peer counselor in the FDNY Counseling Service Unit (CSU), where he mentored young firefighters and offered advice from his experiences in life and on the job.
We met on Facebook and became friends. Our friendship endured despite divergent political views. You were always tolerant, respectful and giving to those in need. You made the world a better place to live. I will miss our chats.
– Dominick Scaramuzzino