Steven Coakley
Steven Coakley‚ a Deer Park native for 36 years‚ started his fire career with Wyandanch Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Jack Miller was his mentor. Following this‚ he was appointed to FDNY Engine #217. He was planning to retire in 2005. Steve’s Dad was an honorary member of Wyandanch Fire Department. Steve followed his grandfather (Michael […]
Tarel Coleman
Tarel Coleman‚ 32‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Squad 252. Coleman‚ who joined the FDNY in 1993‚ was nicknamed Prozac because of his intense style of play as a defensive back with the FDNY football team. A father of two‚ he also played softball for three teams and loved the Knicks and the Giants. His brother John is […]
John Michael Collins
John M. Collins was one of the world’s heroes in disguise. As a NY Firefighter‚ as a NY Police Officer‚ as a son‚ a brother‚ and as a friend‚ John looked to help and protect those around him. But he tried hard to make sure no one knew about it‚ not even his family. When […]
Robert Cordice
My son Robert was proud to be a New York City Firefighter. He was my only child and my best friend. My prayers are always with those that were lost on 9/11 and I know they will never be forgotten.
Ruben D. Correa
Ruben D. Correa‚ 44‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Engine 74. The 13-year FDNY veteran loved riding his mountain bike and fishing. Correa was married to his wife 21 years and had three daughters.
James J. Corrigan
James J. Corrigan‚ 60‚ FDNY‚ WTC. A retired fire captain‚ Corrigan was director of the life service for the management of the World Trade Center. He was not in his office in the North Tower when the first plane hit but was last seen assisting with rescue operations in the lobby of Tower One. Corrigan […]
James Raymond Coyle
James loved being a fireman. He was a Star Wars lover! He enjoyed hockey‚ baseball and football. He loved life. James lived 25 hours in every day. James tried to be the best fireman possible. He loved all the traditions and trappings that were part of the fireman’s life. He truly enjoyed helping people he […]
Robert J. Crawford
Robert J. Crawford‚ 62‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Safety Battalion 1‚ Randalls Island. A 32-year FDNY veteran‚ Crawford often talked about retiring but could never bring himself to do it. Off duty Crawford enjoyed tinkering in his workshop and fund-raising for the cancer hospital St. Rose’s Home. Crawford and his wife have five grown children‚ two of […]
John A. Crisci
Lieutenant John A. Crisci joined the New York City Fire Department on November 5‚ 1977. With a 24-year career‚ he worked in many engine and truck companies throughout the city. His latest service was for the Hazardous Materials Co. 1 located in Maspeth‚ Queens. This unit is a citywide response team specializing in hazardous‚ biochemical […]
Dennis A. Cross
Dennis A. Cross‚ 60‚ battalion chief‚ FDNY‚ Battalion 57. He joined the FDNY in 1963 after a two-year tour of duty in Vietnam‚ where he served in an Army communications unit. Cross served on a Commissioner’s committee to draft new firefighting regulations and trained upcoming chiefs in a mentoring program. Known as Captain Fearless‚ he […]
Thomas Patrick Cullen III
Thomas Patrick Cullen III‚ 31‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Squad 41. A Staten Island resident‚ he enjoyed scuba diving and playing football. Married to his wife for five years‚ Cullen also loved to play with model trains with his young son. He had already decided to go to law school if he didn’t get into the FDNY.
Robert Curatolo
Robert Curatolo‚ 31‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 16. A six-year FDNY veteran‚ he had just gone off duty when the World Trade Center call came in‚ and he responded anyway. A fellow firefighter captured the courage of Curatolo and Lieutenant Ray Murphy on film after the first tower collapsed as they walked‚ covered with dust‚ toward […]
