9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.

Wake & funeral for FDNY EMS Lieutenant John Patrick Raftery III

FDNY EMS Lt. John Patrick Raftery III, 50, died on December 27, 2021 after a long battle with World Trade Center-related cancer. He served the people of NYC for 28 years. His wake will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at Arthur F. White […]

Wake for FDNY Lieutenant Joseph Maiello, E-163

Active-duty FDNY Lt. Joseph Maiello died while on duty at Engine 163/Ladder 83 last week. He was 53. Lt. Joseph Maiello was recently promoted to lieutenant after serving the FDNY for 20 years. His previous firehouse was Ladder 148. Lt. Maiello joined the FDNY in August, 1999. He began his career at Ladder 148, then […]

Funeral for FDNY Lt. Joseph Maiello, E-163

Active-duty FDNY Lt. Joseph Maiello died while on duty at Engine 163/Ladder 83 last week. He was 53. Lt. Joseph Maiello was recently promoted to lieutenant after serving the FDNY for 20 years. His previous firehouse was Ladder 148. Lt. Maiello joined the FDNY in August, 1999. He began his career at Ladder 148, then […]

Wake for retired NYPD Detective Barbara A. Burnette

Retired NYPD Detective Barbara A. Burnette died of complications from World Trade Center-related lung cancer (and other lung diseases) on December 30, 2021. She was 58. Her husband Lee is also with the NYPD. She leaves three children. During the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Barbara was an NYPD police officer in the gang unit in […]

Funeral for retired NYPD Detective Barbara A. Burnette

Retired NYPD Detective Barbara A. Burnette died of complications from World Trade Center-related lung cancer (and other lung diseases) on December 30, 2021. She was 58. Her husband Lee is also with the NYPD. She leaves three children. During the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Barbara was an NYPD police officer in the gang unit in […]

Wake for retired NYPD Captain Joseph J. Panarese – Smithtown, NY

Retired NYPD Captain Joseph J. Panarese died of World Trade Center-related illness on January 7, 2022. He was 60. His wake will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at the Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown, NY. A funeral Mass will be said at St. […]