John dressed in his firefighting gear while on the job. (1993)
John wearing firefighting equipment while at a fire.
John as a Probie with his mother in the Bronx.
John taking home his son Michael from New York Hospital
John Crisci holding Joey at the Syosset Hospital in Syosset, New York
John Crisci standing with his three sons, John, Michael, and Joseph in Holbrook, New York.
(L-R rear) John, John Crisci (son)
(L-R front) Michael Crisci (son), Joseph Crisci (son)
John with his family on vacation at Disney World in Florida.
(L-R) John Crisci (son), Michael Crisci (son), John (rear), Joseph Crisci (son), Charles (nephew)
Family photo at Rafaella's sister's wedding. John is sitting in the front-right.
John with his sons picking apples.
(L-R) John, Joseph Crisci (son; being held), John Crisci (son), Michael Crisci (son)
Memorial book included with commemorative CD-ROM for Fire Department of New York Special Operations Squad 288 and Haz-Mat Company 1.
Long Island 9/11 Memorial
Queens Firefighter Memorial
Queen Elizabeth II September 11 Memorial Garden
Conseleya 9/11 Memorial
Dewitt 9/11 Memorial
Montclair State University 9/11 Memorial
East Newark 9/11 Memorial
Fair Haven 9/11 Memorial
Freehold Township 9/11 Living Memorial Tree Grove
New York Times Portraits of Grief
The main thing about John," said Raffaella Crisci, his wife, "he was a family man." Actually, Mr. Crisci, a lieutenant who worked 23 years for the New York Fire Department, had two families: Mrs. Crisci and their three sons in Holbrook, on Long Island, and Hazardous Materials Company 1 in Maspeth, Queens. He was equally at home in both places. At each he fixed dinners of barbecued shrimp and ribs, built cupboards and shelves, and organized the paperwork.
He loved firefighting and was a rescue specialist and teacher. His shift was over on Sept. 11 when the alarm rang, Mrs. Crisci said, but "he automatically jumped in, wearing civilian clothes."
Off duty, "he liked being home with me and the kids," she said. He found plenty to do, watching his sons play hockey, nailing siding and sketching plans for a little pond.
"We didn't take fancy vacations," she said. "We just liked sitting in the backyard, swinging on the swing, drinking coffee. We had 30 years together. I want 30 more."
Rest in peace John
Rest in peace John
Posted by "K"
Note to John A. Crisci
You were a very loved human being and you served your country well. I'm sorry you can't be there for your kids and watch them grow up. You were loved in life, and you will always be loved in death
Posted by Kammie Bohlander
American Hero
You are one of our greatest American heros. We will always remember you.
Posted by Brett
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