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 for Stephen Violetta, DSNY

Colonial Funeral Home 2819 Hyland Blvd., Staten Island, NY, United States

Stephen Violetta, a 33-year veteran of the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), died on December 2, 2018 at the age of 70. He served as Supervisor of Operations at the Staten Island Landfill after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He was also a Vietnam veteran. His wake will be held on Thursday, December […]

Health, Healing and Hope around the Holidays – a program for cancer patients & caregivers – Mountainside, NJ

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will host a free program entitled Health, Healing and Hope around the Holidays on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm in Mountainside, NJ. The program is for cancer patients, caregivers and family members. Participants will learn ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle during holiday celebrations, tips for coping […]

Funeral for Stephen Violetta, DSNY

Stephen Violetta, a 33-year veteran of the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), died on December 2, 2018 at the age of 70. He served as Supervisor of Operations at the Staten Island Landfill after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He was also a Vietnam veteran. His funeral will take place at Our Lady […]

Funeral for Raymond Plakstis, Jr., Great Neck’s Alert Fire Dep’t

Raymond Plakstis, Jr., 57, of Great Neck, NY has died of World Trade Center-related illness. He served with Great Neck’s Alert Fire Department since 1985 and spent days at the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks of 2001. He also helped to establish a memorial to the victims on the Saddle Rock Bridge and […]

Wake for FDNY Firefighter Rory M. Maze

FDNY FF Rory M. Maze has died of World Trade Center-related illness. His wake will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home in Lynbrook, NY. His funeral service will take place at 3:30pm on Saturday, December 8, 2018, also […]