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Name: lou malizia
E-mail address: firstdueloueng26@bellsouth.net
Comments:great web site. retired 2003 from eng.26 now living in port st.lucie. i am a board member of martin/st.lucie retirees,president the one an only bob checco. www.fdnyfloridaretirees.com. stay safe brothers
Tuesday, April 22nd 2008 - 10:42:31 AM
Name: mike heaphy
E-mail address: lmhmjh@hotmail.com
Comments:Moving to St Cloud .
Saturday, December 8th 2007 - 05:56:02 PM
Name: Jason
Homepage URL: http://www.best-knowledge.com/FL.html
Comments:Oh yea, let me know if you want to find places to live in Florida.
Tuesday, January 30th 2007 - 11:57:53 PM
Name: Jason
E-mail address: contact@best-knowledge.com
Homepage URL: http://http://www.best-knowledge.com/FL.html
Comments:hey, I recently retired last year. Just wanted to say hello on this guestbook.
Tuesday, January 30th 2007 - 11:56:29 PM
Name: Mike h
E-mail address: lmhmjh@hotmail.com
Sunday, January 21st 2007 - 09:08:38 AM
Name: George Purrman
E-mail address: gpurrm@hotmail.com
Comments:have a nice 2 br nsingle wide on Lake Pierce for winter rental..Jan thru Apr

also a studio with kitchen, both on Lake with beautiful views. canal for small boats. very quiet, on 5 acres.

very reasonable for retired firefighters!

contact me if interested George Purrman (ret., 1989)
Monday, November 20th 2006 - 06:11:11 PM
Name: Pete Keller
E-mail address: pkeller@scarfonline.net
Homepage URL: http://hoflink.com/~scarf
Comments:Great job down South, Keep up the good work
Friday, October 6th 2006 - 10:30:40 AM
Name: Bob Hurley
E-mail address: lhurley@swfla.rr.com
Comments:nice website from Cape Coral Fl RET-L110
Monday, October 2nd 2006 - 03:45:02 PM
Name: Bob Bollman
E-mail address: Bobfdny@aol.com
Homepage URL: http://www.BobBollman
Comments:FDNY BUSINESS OPPURTUNITY
Thursday, August 31st 2006 - 03:07:29 AM
Name: Bob Bollman
E-mail address: Bobfdny@aol.com
Homepage URL: http://BobBollman.com
Comments:Hi,

I am with the FDNY for 14 years 10 years in E257 and now I work on Staten Island at E151 in Tottenville. Let me get right to the point I recently got involved in a Home Based business that very quickly is turning a profit with huge potential for making an awful lot of money in short time. I have never been so excited in my life quite frankly. I am reaching out to you guys in Florida specifically because the company is holding a huge event right in the Florida area.
It is a business that anyone can do and it is the simplest concept to grasp.
I know you probably have more free time being retired and not enough pension to keep up with your lifestyle. This Opportunity has the potential to change this quickly and its fun and easy. I hoped that I made you just a little curious. The guys in my firehouse are mostly jumping on board some quick and some slow. Please check out my web site www.bobbollman.com . You have to enter your name, phone number and email address which only I see (it is how I monitor my web traffic) to watch the Video Tour.
If you have any questions you can call me at 347-439-2527 or at the fire house 718-494-4251 (group 12). All I can say is this is real and I am very excited about it and would love to bring some of you aboard on my team.

Thanks for you time,
Thursday, August 31st 2006 - 03:05:23 AM
Name: Noah Tyler
E-mail address: noah_tyler@hushmail.com
Homepage URL: http://medcure.bravehost.com/celexa/
Comments:Haven't had much luck finding such a good info! GREAT JOB! Visit us too: http://medcure.bravehost.com/celexa/
Thursday, June 8th 2006 - 08:23:33 AM
Name: Robert Brown
E-mail address: rbm6@webtv.net
Comments:President Gander, I always enjoy the photos that you take at the meetings. Thank You!
Sunday, September 11th 2005 - 01:03:48 PM
Name: Robert B King
E-mail address: mollyk@pcfl.net
Comments:nice pictures and good turn out for memorial, so sorry we could not make it. Bob King
Sunday, September 11th 2005 - 09:31:02 AM
Name: brian Maher
E-mail address: bmaher@hvc.rr.com
Comments:Hi, just surfing around. FDNY retired from E73 in 77. Promoted from L26-2 in 74. I am thinking of making the move to FL.
Sunday, July 17th 2005 - 03:07:25 PM
Name: Bob Brown
E-mail address: rbm6@webtv.net
Comments:Glad to be a member. June 14th meeting was very good. Retired 15 years and counting. Worked in SQ5, M6, E216, BFI, Covered in 15th Div, Retired out of L110. Glad to be alive.
Friday, June 17th 2005 - 12:23:09 AM
Name: Vincent W. Julius
E-mail address: vwj353@bellsouth.net
Comments:Once again I really enjoyed the meeting of June 14, 2005. The brothers add to their ribbing with their age. It took me back to the firehouses of my youth. Where the saying was "if they did not zing you, then be carefull, for they do not love you.
As ever the web page wss very interesting, as well as our newsletter, "Housewatch." Vincent W. Julius
Thursday, June 16th 2005 - 12:38:33 PM
Name: Vincent W. Julius
E-mail address: vwj353@bellsouth.net
Comments:Once again I really enjoyed the meeting of June 14, 2005. The brothers add to their ribbing with their age. It took me back to the firehouses of my youth. Where the saying was "if they did not zing you, then be carefull, for they do not love you.
As ever the web page wss very interesting, as well as our newsletter, "Housewatch." Vincent W. Julius
Thursday, June 16th 2005 - 12:36:12 PM
Name: john m birmingham
E-mail address: jmbirm91@cs.com
Comments:it is a long way from spanish harlem to florida. If anyone recognises me drop a line. out since '75
Tuesday, June 14th 2005 - 05:58:00 PM
Name: joel patti
E-mail address: fyrfytrret79@aol.com
Comments:Retirement is great, miss the firehouse and can't believe I have been retired 31 years. Retired from E 304;also was assigned to E 50 & E79. Live long and beat the pension system.Would love to hear from some of you old timers.
Tuesday, May 31st 2005 - 11:46:56 AM
Name: tom curley
E-mail address: bigtom117@aol.com
Comments:thanks to john & judy fatta for a great picnic and all the volunteers who made it a success. hope the next person can do just as good . i will be writing for the wnyf magazine, if anyone wants to send me a couple of sentences do so forthwith
Thursday, May 19th 2005 - 09:27:44 PM
Name: Joan & Bob King
E-mail address: mollyk@pcfl.net
Comments:Thanks for the great pictures of the 5-14 picnic, we were unable to make because it was our 50 Wedding Anniversary.
We really enjoyed seeing a great turn-out. Bob King and wife
Monday, May 16th 2005 - 07:22:40 PM
Name: Robert B King
E-mail address: mollyk@pcfl.net
Comments:nice job, really enjoyed this web site. Bob
Wednesday, May 4th 2005 - 03:11:49 PM
Name: Robert Brown
E-mail address: rbm6@webtv.net
Comments:The February meeting in Palm Coast was enjorable and well attended. Hope there will be many more. Many thanks to the executive board for their hard work.
Saturday, February 26th 2005 - 09:37:50 PM
Name: james curry
E-mail address: jc5670@aol.com
Wednesday, February 9th 2005 - 11:33:55 AM
Name: George Hartmann
E-mail address: fireelf@citlink.net
Comments:Thanks to FF Dennis Maher, retirees column, WNYF for printing your web site address I now know where THE BROTHERS are in FLA. Recently bought a house in New Smyrna Beach, and will be a snow bird this winter, but plan on relocating permanately next year. Presently belong to Orange County N.Y. retirees Org. Retired July 4, 1978,Eng.34
It sounds like your Org. is a great group!
Sunday, November 28th 2004 - 01:19:31 PM
Name: John J. McDonald
E-mail address: jmcdonald222@adelphia.net
Comments:Will be placing the picnic info in our newsletter, - John McDonald, President of the Martin/St. Lucie Div. retired NYC Firefighters.
Friday, October 15th 2004 - 12:21:36 PM
Name: Joan & Bob King
E-mail address: mollyk@pcfl.net
Comments:We would like to thank all the committee for a great picnic.
Tuesday, May 18th 2004 - 04:37:55 PM
Name: Joan & Bob King
Tuesday, May 18th 2004 - 04:22:05 PM
Name: Rich Gander
E-mail address: rggander@aol.com
Comments:The May 15 Picnic was attended by over 100 members and guests. The shrimp, clams on half shell,sausage and peppers,hot dogs, grilled chicken and london broil, home made salads etc. were great. Kudos to Judy and John Fatta for taking lead on this event. Together we can make it happen.
Monday, May 17th 2004 - 10:57:29 PM
Name: Charles G. Williams
E-mail address: wfirebear@aol.com
Monday, April 5th 2004 - 03:58:34 PM
Name: Rich Gander
E-mail address: rggander@aol.com
Comments:Thanks to all brothers and sisters for making Saint Patricks meeting/lunch a huge success.
No meeting in April but our super picnic May 15,04 at Oak Hill.
Heading on cruise the 22 nd., see you all soon.
rich
Saturday, March 20th 2004 - 05:16:13 PM
Name: Bob Aponte
E-mail address: bcrka@optonline.net
Comments:Hey Guys, I'm retiring from the FDNY on Jan. 30, 2004. We are moving to Vilano Beach in June 2004. I was just looking for the nearest retiree org. I'm sure I'll be signing up in a short time. Thank you. Bob A. E 320
Wednesday, January 21st 2004 - 10:23:53 PM
Name: lt. john rigolini
E-mail address: bigrigol23@aol.com
Comments:Retired 6/28/03 3q's
Thursday, December 4th 2003 - 10:18:39 PM
Name: TOM CURLEY
E-mail address: BIGTOM117@AOL
Comments:WOULD LIKE TO THANK PRES. GANDER FOR ACQUIRING THE WTC STEEL FOR OUR CLUB AND THAT OF MARTIN/ST. LUCIE. WITH A PROPER MEMORIAL ESTABLISHED WE CAN HOLD OUR ANNUAL SERVICE AT THIS MEMORIAL. THANKS AGAIN RICH FOR YOUR DILIGENT LEADERSHIP YOU ARE A CREDIT TO THE RETIREES
Sunday, November 23rd 2003 - 05:41:55 PM
Name: Don Meinsen
E-mail address: phylndon@bellsouth.net
Comments:Well done to our executive board, and our members for a fantastic turnout for the Sept. 11th Memorial. It was a great tribute to our Fallen Brothers. I hope we continue to have this Memorial every year, so that no one ever forgets what happened on this day, or what our members sacrificed. God Bless all the Brothers, and God Bless America.
Thursday, September 11th 2003 - 08:11:51 PM
Name: TOM CURLEY L117
E-mail address: BIGTOM117@AOL
Comments:TO ALL MEMBERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RETIREES.. WE WILL PARTICIPATE IN OUR VERY OWN MEMORIAL TO OUR 343 BROTHERS FROM 9/11.LETS HAVE A GREAT TURNOUT BECAUSE THIS IS OUR OWN AND NOT SOME OTHER GROUP. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE LAST YEAR BUT BECAUSE OF THE HIERARCHY IN THE CLUB IT WAS VOTED DOWN
Thursday, August 28th 2003 - 07:26:37 PM
Name: John Treanor L35=E40 ret.1980
E-mail address: NYFDTORCH@aol.com
Comments:Does anyone outhere remember me drop me a line thanks john
Friday, July 25th 2003 - 02:35:06 PM
Name: John Treanor Ret L35 E40
Friday, July 25th 2003 - 02:25:06 PM
Name: TOM CURLEY
E-mail address: BIGTOM117@AOL
Comments:GREAT JOB BY OUR OUTGOING PRES. JOHN PEDALINO FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CLUB THESE PAST 4 YEARS. MAY RICH GANDER AND THE REST OF THE MT. DORA GANG DO AS GOOD A JOB. IF WE ALL PULL TOGETHER WE CAN HAVE ONE HELLUVA CLUB
Monday, July 7th 2003 - 01:06:33 PM
Name: John Weiss
E-mail address: jaweiss@lis1.net
Comments:Do you have a news letter?
Sunday, July 6th 2003 - 06:16:23 PM
Name: Don Meinsen
E-mail address: phylndon@bellsouth.net
Comments:Congratulations to all the newly elected board members. The meeting at the Moose was excellent once again. Hope everyone has a great summer, and we all return safely in September.
Saturday, June 14th 2003 - 04:34:31 PM
Name: Rich Gander
E-mail address: ------------
Comments:Thanks to all members for your vote electing me President of FDNY Central Florida Retirees Division.
A great time was had by all at the June 12 meeting at the Moose in Ormond.
rich gander
Friday, June 13th 2003 - 03:40:15 PM
Name: Charles G. Williams
E-mail address: wfirebear@aol.com
Comments:A Good time had by all at picnic!!
Tuesday, May 20th 2003 - 10:39:40 PM
Name: Alessandro
E-mail address: collezionismovvf@interfree.it
Homepage URL: http://collezionismovvf.interfree.it
Comments:Best regards from Italy
Monday, May 19th 2003 - 11:11:23 AM
Name: Laura Cromie
E-mail address: Lauracromie@aol.com
Comments:Did not receive the newsletter telling of the picnic. Need directions to area.
Laura Cromie
Saturday, May 17th 2003 - 01:56:07 PM
Name: Jerry Caterino
E-mail address: RevJ39@optonline.net
Comments:What a fabulous site you have - I worked with Bill Cunningham and Pete Newell (I don't know if they're in your group).
You guys are in my prayers ALWAYS!

Warmest regards,
Jerry Caterino - Lt. Ret
L-14 - L-39 - L-54

I bumped into Liam Egan (L-32 - L-39) recently in Tappan, N.Y. - I don't know if he's a part of your group either.
Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 06:10:37 PM
Name: Ann Schuster
E-mail address: aschuste@mail.ucf.edu
Comments:Just thought I would sign-in & see if any retirees in the Orlando area worked or new my late husband, Rudy Schuster. Worked at L103 - Brownsville section of Brooklyn 1959 to 1965. Worked at L 173 Crossbay Blvd. Queens from 1965 until his death on 11/14/79.

I reside in Winter Springs, FL with my daughter, Susan Schuster. Also, lost my son, Rudy, III in 1997.

Take care.
Thursday, March 13th 2003 - 12:31:36 PM
Name: JOEl PATTI
E-mail address: FYRFYTRRET79@AOL.COM
Comments:WONDERING IF THE REST OF YOU GUYS ARE HAVING AS MUCH FUN IN RETIREMENT AS ME. I CERTAINLY HOPE SO. LIVE LONG BE WELL AND BEAT THE PENSION SYSTEM.
FORMERLY ASSIGNED E50,E79,E304.
Monday, March 10th 2003 - 09:21:44 PM
Name: Jerry Sweeney
E-mail address: GSweeneytreetop@aol.com
Comments:Nice Job, keepup the good work.
Tuesday, February 18th 2003 - 04:29:36 PM
Name: Bob Santulli
E-mail address: Cynbob123@aol.com
Comments:Great job, thanks for the photos and the great info. Bob
Monday, February 17th 2003 - 11:05:55 AM
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