Charles W. Achong

Charles W. “Chuck” Achong was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to the late Charles William Sr. and Rita Achong, on October 2, 1950, weighing 10.4 pounds at birth! He and his only sibling, Dorothy, attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and graduated from Snyder High School. Charles went right to work after graduation as a […]
Vincent Joseph Albanese

Firefighter Vincent Joseph Albanese, age 63, of the Fire Department City of New York – Ladder 38, died on July 31, 2010, from illness related to response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
Anthony Alese

Anthony Alese died on June 7, 2009, from illness related to his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. On September 11, 2001, Anthony responded from Engine 9 on Canal Street in Manhattan to the World Trade Center. When the Twin Towers collapsed, he was trapped in falling debris while running […]
Raymond W. Alexander

Ray loved being a New York City firefighter for 42 years, until his 9/11 cancers took him from us. He had planned to continue with the FDNY until his 65th birthday, but that was not to be. On September 11, 2001, that awful day, Ray started working “the pile” and continued to do so for […]
Robert W. Alexander

Rob was a third-generation New York City firefighter. He was born to be a mechanic. “Big engines, Mommy, big engines!” he used to say. All his trucks, trains, and cars would be taken apart and rebuilt. Rob was our own renaissance man. After college, he worked as a diesel mechanic for Cummins, an EMT for […]
Robert G. Alford

Robert was born July 18, 1957, to Anita and Jim Alford, the second of five children. September 1981 was a month to remember, as he joined the FDNY and also married the love of his life, Susan. It was a marriage of passion, respect, and endless unconditional love. During their 34 years of marriage, they […]
Thomas W. Anderson Jr.

Firefighter Thomas W. Anderson Jr., age 61, of the Fire Department City of New York died on July 7, 2023 of from illness related to his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center.
Richard Arazosa

Richard D. Arazosa died on April 13, 2013, from cancer related to the recovery efforts at the World Trade Center after September 11, 2001. He was appointed to the FDNY on January 24, 1970. During his tenure, he served with Ladder 56, Engine 325, and Ladder 27. He was a member of the Holy Name […]
Michael J. Arriaga

Firefighter Michael J. Arriaga, age 75, of the Fire Department City of New York – Engine 301, died on December 5, 2022, from illness related to response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
Alfred J. Artesona

Firefighter Alfred J. Artesona, age 61, of the Fire Department City of New York – Engine 71, died on May 11, 2022, from illness related to response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
Stephen A. Asaro

Lieutenant Stephen A. Asaro, age 59, of the Fire Department City of New York – Battalion 4, died on February 10, 2024, from illness related to response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
Keith E. Atlas

Firefighter Keith E. Atlas, age 58, of the Fire Department City of New York – Engine 35, died on April 4, 2014, from illness related to response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.