The oldest residing retired member of the FDNY who served the streets of Brooklyn for practically three many years has died on the age of 103 — only one month shy of his subsequent milestone birthday, officers mentioned.
Anthony Aquaro, a warfare veteran who served Engine 269 on Union Avenue for 26 years, died Friday, the Uniformed Fireplace Officers Affiliation Native 854 introduced Saturday, including that he “left an indelible mark on the FDNY and all who knew him.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of retired firefighter Anthony Aquaro,” the FDNY mentioned in a press release to The Put up.
“A good man who lived a long and wonderful life.”
His explanation for loss of life was not instantly identified.
Aquaro, a Navy veteran who fought in World Struggle II from 1942 to 1945, grew to become a member of New York’s Bravest in 1953 on the age of 31, SILive reported.
The achieved centenarian married his highschool sweetheart whereas on depart throughout World Struggle II in 1944, and the pair, who have been wed for practically 81 years, shared two kids, 4 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, in accordance with the Staten Island Advance.
“My greatest blessing is wealth,” Aquaro, a Staten Island resident, informed the oulet throughout his birthday celebration in 2023.
“Not the monetary kind, but the wealth that comes with being blessed with a beautiful and loving family of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.”
A wake can be held on Monday at Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral House on Staten Island. Visitation will happen between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and seven p.m. and 9 p.m.
Aquaro’s funeral will happen Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Clare Roman Catholic Church, additionally on Staten Island. He can be buried at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tunnel to Flowers Basis or St. Jude’s Hospital, in accordance with UFOA Native 854.
