Nicholas P. Chiofalo‚ 39‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Engine 235. Chiofalo also served as the fire chief in Selden‚ N.Y. For a third job‚ he worked as a pyrotechnics engineer with Fireworks by Grucci‚ a company that sets off the Fourth of July fireworks display in New York City. The job resulted from a letter of condolence he sent to the company after an explosion killed several employees. Chiofalo married his wife in 1981 and they have a son‚ Nicholas Jr.
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It is my humble honor to carry Nicholas 110 floors this weekend at the Wichita climb. Never forgotten.
– RichardIt was an honor to carry Nicholas in the 9/11 Silent Walk in Charleston South Carolina on September 11, 2015
– William E. ClaypooleIt was an honor for me to carry Nicholas with me as I walked 110 stories yesterday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. At the 78th floor, I rang a bell and spoke his name so that we never forget. I never met him but he is my hero.
– Jayme ShefchikI am honored to have carried Nicholas up both towers, 220 floors. Rest easy brother. Thomasville memorial stair climb
– Zach MaxheimerIt will be my honor to take Nicholas badge to the 72nd floor of the WTC in full firefighter gear. It is a privelage to honor the fallen and their families. If any family members are reading this, please know he will be greatly honored this morning. Rest easy brother.
911 memorial NYC stairclimb, NYC
– Nate BeuschelMarch 19, 2017
Thank you all for doing this for Nick.
– Joan Nardello ChiofaloHe was a great man and will always be mine and his sons hero.
You all are now also for doing that in his honor.
Had the honor to ring the bell and read off the name, Firefighter Nicholas P. Chiofalo , Engine 235 at the Nebraska Memorial Climb.
– Randall SchroederNever Forgotten
Thinking of Nicky and his family…
– jean ParisiIt was an honor to carry Nickolas P Chiofalo up 110 floors. Thinking of u today. FDIC 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. 2017.
– Michael SmithOur dear and wonderful friend Nick, we think of you today and always. You inspired our son John to become a volunteer firefighter. You will never be forgotten.
– The Klubnick FamilyIt was an honor carrying Nickolas at lambeau. His picture will be in my helmet.
– Trevon lisserThanks to all of you who honor Uncle Nicky each year with these heroic memory climbs. He continues to touch lives of people long after he went to Heaven and that is amazing. #neverforgotten #foreverourhero
– Caryn Nardello SuehowiczIt was an honor to ring the bell and climb 110 stories at the Charlotte 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in memory of Nicolas. 9/8/2018
– Jaime RobinsonMy cousin will never be forgotten for his ultimate sacrifice and service to the community. My prayers today as always to his beautiful family.
– Patricia PetersonGod bless you my cousin today and always remembering you and our family as we grew up together. Remembering you pushing me on a swing as kids together,and my heart to your wife and son god bless them now and forever .
Always in my heart
– Catherine PardueCatherine
I was proud to honor a hero nick chiofalo @ 9/11 ceremonially Hernando County never forgetting our hero’s , never forgotten , always remembered ❤️?
– Joseph scibelliI worked with him at DEC. He was good guy. He gave the ultimate sacrifice. I am humbled.
– Matt LombardoIt was my honor to get to pay my respects to Nicholas Paul Chiofalo when I visited the waterfalls at the towers in 2013 with my family Eddie and Jannette Chiofalo. I always wanted to, as I’ve always felt I had to, since that awful day. I traveled from Scotland and it’s one of the most meaningful journeys I’ve ever made. Nicholas I never met you but you are a true hero to me xx
– Christine mainHad the great pleasure of playing Lacrosse and workig with Nick. He had an unrivaled passion for everything he did. He still brings a smile and a tear to fond memories.
– Don LaskayFound a iron bracelet with nicks name at the beach.. who should it be returned to
– CorineBlessed to carry you with me today at the Stairclimb at Lambeau Field. Will remember you always, never forgotten
– Carol HigginsDear Nicholas,
– Sheena BurklundToday I donated blood today in your honor.
I will never forget your sacrifice.
Today I completed the 9/11 Tower Challenge in Phoenix, Az and it was my honor to to do so in memory of Nicholas! Never Forgotten!!
– Erica LundeenIt was an honor to carry Nicholas Chiofalo with me in the 9/11 Tower Challenge in Phoenix Arizona on September 11, 2019. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice!
– MarisolToday my 3 children and I did 1,980 box step ups at the A climb to remember event in Southern Pines NC to honor all of the fire fighters lost this day 18 years ago. We had a card with a picture of Nick on it and did it in his name. He and all of those lost that day and since, as well as their families will be remembered always.
– Jessica NeelyIts an honor to share a birthday with Nicholas. I visited Ground Zero one year on my birthday. I noticed the white roses that are placed on the names of those whose birthdays are that day, and that day was Nicholas’ too. I have a picture of his name and every year on our birthday I remember him and all those who lost their lives.
– Devin M08/28/21 – Nicolas P. Chiofalo. I carried him with me while I stepped the 2021 PCB Stair Climb with several of my friends. Prayers for you!
– Brandi M ZankUncle Nicky
– Matthew HannettAlthough I was young and lack a clear memory of times spent with you, you will forever have an impact on my life. I keep your dog tag hung up always. Sadly this will be the first anniversary after the passing of your wife and my moms best friend Joan.
Thank You for your sacrifice <3
I had the honor to carry the badge of Firefighter Nicholas In the Tunnels to Towers 5k in Crescent Springs KY today, the 20th anniversary of the terrible day. This was the second time I carried his badge in this race. I went to NYC in2019 and found his name on the memorial. I will carry his badge in 2 weeks when I participate in the Tunnels to Towers in NYC. I’m so excited to honor these first responders in their home town. I also plan to visit his name agaun at the memorial. Thank you Nicholas for the ultimate sacrifice. Know that you are remembered. Blessings to his family
– Beth MorrisonIt was my complete honor to carry Nicholas P. Chiafolo with me today on the 20th anniversary of his ultimate sacrifice on 9/11/2001. 110 floors with full gear was the least I could do to honor the men and women that gave it all.
– Ian KincadeIt was a great honor to carry Nicholas name 110 floors for the Midland tall city stair climb, September 11th, 2021.
– JulianIt was a complete honor to carried Nicholas by my side today as I ran the Tunnel for Towers 5k in Clearwater, FL Nov 5, 2022.
– Sohnne SanzYou are still being honored for your service. Never forgotten.
It was an honor to carry Nicholas on Saturday, April 8 at the T@T walk in Greenville, SC. Thank you Nick. May you rest in peace and may God bless you for your service.
– Tamara L WatersNot a day goes by in 22 years that i dont think of you. Not a day goes by where it doesnt hurt at some point that you arent here, but I couldnt be more proud to be your son.. I love you dad. miss you pal.. Till we meet again
– Nicholas Chiofalo JRIt was my honor to climb the steps with Nicholas and announce his name at Truist Field in Charlotte NC on September 9, 2023. We have not forgotten our fallen heroes.
– Ron GaleckiI was honored to carry Nicholas 110 floors on the Kalamazoo climb on 9/11/2021. I felt him every step every story. We finished and gave me an angelic hug. See you next year brother.
– Jim FeinI am 13 and this is my first 5k run for Tunnels to Towers and I am carrying FF Nicholas Chiofalo.
– Madisyn GriffinWe were honored to climb in memory of Nicholas today (9/7/24) in Enterprise, Alabama. It was our city’s first memorial stair climb. God gives us hills to climb and the strength to climb them. You are not forgotten.
– Donna & BillIt was an honor to carry Nicholas with me. My first stair walk. 110 stories. Cumming GA 9/8/2024
– Chasity WysotskiI met Nick when I was a probie in the Selden FD. when I first met him I said to myself what a bada$$. Rest easy my friend
– Christopher Ball