Memorial

February 17, 2022

FDNY Foundation joins the FDNY in Mourning the Passing of Firefighter Jesse Gerhard

On Thursday, February 17th, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announced the death of Firefighter Jesse Gerhard, 33, a seven-year […]
January 20, 2022

FDNY Foundation Mourns the Loss of FDNY Firefighter Christopher P. Viviano

The FDNY Foundation sends our condolences to the family and friends of FDNY Firefighter Christopher P. Viviano, 53, who passed away from COVID-19. Firefighter Viviano was […]
December 27, 2021

FDNY Foundation joins the FDNY in Mourning the Passing of Lieutenant Joseph Maiello

On Monday, December 27, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro announced the death of Lieutenant Joseph Maiello. Lt. Maiello, 53, a 22-year veteran of the Department, was […]
December 9, 2021

FDNY Foundation Joins the FDNY in Mourning the Passing of FDNY Assistant Chief of EMS Alvin Suriel

It is with deep sadness that FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro announced the death of Assistant Chief of EMS Alvin Suriel, a 32-year veteran of Emergency […]
December 3, 2021

FDNY Foundation Joins the FDNY in Mourning the Passing of Probationary Firefighter Vincent Malveaux

It is with deep regret that FDNY Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro announces the death of Probationary Firefighter Vincent Malveaux. Probationary Firefighter Malveaux, 31, from Brooklyn, […]
October 6, 2021

FDNY Foundation joins FDNY in Remembering Fallen Members at Annual Memorial Day Service

On Wednesday, October 6th, the FDNY Foundation joined FDNY Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro for one of the most solemn days on the FDNY Calendar, the […]
September 15, 2021

25 Names Added to Memorial Wall for Deaths Related to World Trade Center Illnesses

The FDNY Foundation joins the FDNY in honoring 25 FDNY members who died of illnesses related to their work in the rescue and recovery efforts at […]
September 14, 2021

The Story of FDNY Chief Ray Downey

To read the full story about the life and career of FDNY Chief Ray Downey, who was killed on September 11, 20021, visit: September-2021-Deputy-Chief-Ray-Downey