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Firefighter
Age: 42
Year of Death: 2001

Robert J. Foti

Robert was born August 19‚ 1959. He grew up in New York City. He attended LaSalle Academy and Pace University. Prior to the fire department‚ Robert worked for United Parcel Service. He loved to hunt‚ fish and Scuba dive.

Robert has two brothers‚ a mother and a father. He also has three children–Alycia 13‚ Robert 12‚ and James 5.

He was appointed 12/5/88.

Robert loved life and will be sorely missed.

Grace Foti

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  1. Thank you for your selfless acts of courage each and every day, and for your bravery in helping keep your community safe. We will never forget.

    – Starla Taylor
  2. I was at the tunnel to towers 5k in cape girardeau mo, and was handed Foti’s name, and I looked him up and realized that our birthdays were close together ( mines the 21st) and felt a sense of peace. I was nowhere near all the caos of that day but it impacted my life in a way that I can’t explain. I pray for peace of mind for all the families of these brave men and women. Please know that even though I never met Mr. Foti I feel a connection that brings peace. What I have read he was a great man. Thank you for the bravery your bestowed!

    – Regina ivie
  3. What a blessing it was to choose Robert’s ID tag for the NFFF Stair Climb at Lambeau Field September 22, 2018. I don’t know Robert. I didnt need to know know Robert. All I know is he was one of us. He made the ultimate sacrifice and I was honored to carry his likeness as I made every step to ring the honor bell at the 78th floor. I was in pain but we went on to make the entire climb of 110 floors. We will do it again and again for all who have fallen. I now drive truck for a living. My wife and I drive a truck dedicated to all fallen firefighters; Memorial Run. We will carry Robert’s ID tag with us everywhere we go. Blessed are those who served and those of us served by them.

    – Lt. Randall Rogers (Ret)
  4. I was honored to climb for Robert at the NFFF Stair Climb at Lambeau Field Sept. 22, 2018. It is dedication and service like his that keeps people going. Thank you for helping me reach all 110 flights, to honor you and complete your climb. From one firefighter to another, see you at the top. You can rest easy brother, we will take it from here.
    To his family thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice so that others may live.

    – Kari Joias
  5. I was honored to climb for Robert at the NFFF Stair Climb at Lambeau Field Sept. 22, 2018. It is dedication and service like his that keeps people going. Thank you for helping me reach all 110 flights, to honor you and complete your climb. From one firefighter to another, see you at the top. You can rest easy brother, we will take it from here.
    To his family thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice so that others may live.

    – Kari Joas
  6. I had the honor of taking the 911 Tower Challenge at the Universtiy of Arizona Stadium on September 11, 2019., Myself and 1,600 people walked 2,071 stairs to honor first responders who fell that day. I was humbled to be able to wear his picture on my lanyard and later find his picture in the stands. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. I hope his 3 chilldren and wife have found some peace amid all the grief and tragedy. Thank you Robert for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy.
    Lynda Firor

    – Lynda Weigel-Firor
  7. I had the honor of carrying your pic on a climb today. Thank you for your service!

    – Deandrea kuhns
  8. We love you Robert Foti! Zoanetti family

    – Jennifer Zoanetti
  9. Back in 2013 we travelled to New York, from New Zealand for Christmas with our two daughters, a dream of mine for so long. Of course we visited the memorial, we took our time and tried to take it all in. The memories of that fateful day are etched in all our minds and we were overwhelmed with the emotions that we felt. My husband took a photo, one small part of the memorial, listed four men’s names. It was raining that day and the drops of water to me represent tears. Robert Joseph Foti your name is on our wall. You remind us every day of how fragile life is, how everyday hero’s walk amongst us and how our lives all changed that day. You will not be forgotten.

    – Michelle Davies
  10. I saw a memorial bench dedicated to Robert on the boardwalk in New Jersey this morning. I am honored to have been able to stop and pay tribute to him today. Thinking of his family and loved ones; wishing them peace and strength.

    – NJ
  11. I am a student at Stoneham High school in MA, I am doing a project about the people who had passed during 9/11. I am truly sorry to hear that such a wonderful man was involved. But I would like to thank him for helping people.

    – Kelsey Martin