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Lisa
May 12, 2020
Thinking of you today Sal, with a warm heart. Although life continues, you are not forgotten, so you will always be (a) present and always lovingly remembered. Fondly, Lisa.
Denise Marcoccia
October 8, 2018
thinking of you and your sweet heart, you will be with me always xoxo
May 14, 2017
10 years have passed since you left,
Miss you still.
Always in my heart.
Open arms....
Your forever friend
Dee
Denise Bodami
May 14, 2017
Gone but never forgotten
September 11, 2011
Ten Year Anniversary today of 9/11 thinking of you. ? Stacey P.( Sylvania, OH
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September 15, 2010
I think of you often Sal. Especially on our Birthday and Sept. 11th. You are an inspiration for me as I make another step closer towards becoming a Firefighter tomorrow. My hopes for peace for you and your family.
Lisa
Stacey Partridge
September 11, 2010
Thinking of you today Sept.11.My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.
Stacey Partridge
July 29, 2010
We were lucky to have had you,if only for a moment. Hope you are at peace.You were a true hero.To lose you in such a way...My prayers to you and your family.
DPHS Reunion 2001
Denise Bodami
June 17, 2010
You are always in my heart. Always in my dreams. I pray you are at peace my forever friend. D~
June 17, 2010
Still always in my heart. You are in my dreams so often. I hope you are at peace. Love you always my forever friend. D
stacey partridge
May 23, 2010
Rest in peace sal.
Lisa Ferguson
January 24, 2010
Sal,
I am so sad this has happened.
I feel fortunate to have met you. When we took you ballooning in Albuquerque, NM in October of 2006, you made quite an impression on me. Not only a hero in so many ways, but a beautiful person. You are clearly loved and missed by so many people whose lives you have touched.
Not only did we share a love of Elvis, but the same birthday as well! (I often think of you, especially on that day)! I am glad I was there to see you check one more adventure off of your list that day in Old Town, Albuquerque!
I wanted to tell you that I am signing up for fire school! Although I won't ever have pipes like yours, you continue to be an inspiration because of all that you've achieved.
Although I love your Flickr pix, I miss your website pix. Such talent.
I wish I was able to know you as well as those who love you.
To Sal's family, my deepest condolences for your loss of such a kind, selfless hero.
Lisa
August 31, 2009
hi sal,
i am thinking of you today. i looked at your flickr site again. you were such a beautiful photographer. it was also just nice to see pictures of your handsome face again.
you are missed so much.
love,
g
May 10, 2009
My heart is absolutely breaking today. I cannot believe how much I miss you. I want to skip this week and not have to endure the pain all over again. Whoever said time heals all hurts never had to deal with missing you. I can't believe it's been two years. I don't think I will ever stop missing you and I know I'll never stop loving you. I'd do anything for one of your big bear hugs right now. Anything.
April 24, 2009
another year gone by, it seems like we spoke just yesterday. Still heartbroken. Miss you. D
Denise Marcoccia
April 24, 2009
Thinking of you. The year went by fast but not a day went buy that I did not think of you. D~
C A
August 20, 2008
I cannot get you out of my mind...
July 20, 2008
Happy Birthday babe
gina
July 19, 2008
thinking of you today sal.
love,
gina
May 15, 2008
Dear Sal,
Always in my heart.
G
May 5, 2008
You have been heavy on my mind this week. I can't believe how much I miss you even now - a year later. You will never be forgotten. I love you so much.
Father's Day Run 2004
November 14, 2007
Sal and other firefighters during thank you bike tour
November 14, 2007
Sal with Don Casey
November 14, 2007
Kristi C
November 14, 2007
Here I was thinking I was the only one thinking of you this week... and then I see Alex's message. We all miss you so much Sal. I can't believe it's been 6 months already. The hurt still feels like it happened yesterday. There's so many times I've wanted to call or email you - only to have reality smack me in the face.
The picture of you & Don hugging on 9/11 is hanging up in our living room. Every day I look at it and remember the tough days and the fun times too. I see the pictures from the Father's Day run and from the bike tour and wish I could turn back time - just for a day. Just one more hug, one more laugh, one more song.
You aren't forgotten. Even my little guys who were too little to remember you can tell someone "that's Uncle Sal" when they see your picture. Your legacy will live on forever.
I miss you and love you so much.
~Kristi
Alex Princiotta
November 11, 2007
Uncle Sal I miss you so much :( I just want you to call me and ask how things are going and tell me that you're going to drive around my college in your black car and scare all the boys away. I know you are watching over me and I hope you are proud of me. Your pictures are all over my dorm room as well as the FDNY shirt you gave me last Christmas which is hung on my wall. I have an Elvis poster and poppy gave me the Elvis picture in the nice frame so that is hung up as well. I have your wooden drawers where I keep my clothes. Poppy also gave me your hat you always wore and I used to sleep with it at night but I left it in New York. Whenever someone is in my room they always ask who the "huge guy with the big muscles are." I just smile and say my Uncle. College is going pretty good except that I have a 10 page paper to write tonight. Thanksgiving is next week but I don't think it's going to be a good one. Thinking about how you'll never walk through Aunt Rosalie's door kills me Uncle Sal. You always sat by the kids table :( Today is November 11th which means in two days it's Grandma's anniversary of her death. At least you are with her. Tell her I really miss her and I wish she watched me grow up. :( Now and then your voicemails come on my phone of you wishing me a happy birthday which is the last time we talked. It seems like forever ago but at the same time it feels like yesterday. Uncle Sal I miss you so much. I love you :(
Love your favorite and only niece,
Alex
Darlene Shaffer
September 18, 2007
My dear sweet funny Sal,
I just made my first trip back to NYC and came by the Westerly to surprise you. To say I am devastated would be an understatement. I have so many memories of you that I dont know where to begin. How many nights did we sit on your couch and listen to Elvis? Or the night we went to dinner and it was raining so hard when we left that you insisted on carrying me for blocks and blocks just so I wouldn't ruin my shoes?? And we still ended up soaking wet, but my shoes were perfect! :-) I remember coming down 8th Ave one day and feeling like I was being stared down...and there you were across the street from me with your signature hat and sunglasses just grinning at me....god those dimples...I would give anything to see your face again. I know we lost touch a bit when I moved home to take care of dad, but you have never been far from my thoughts. I will see you again one day handsome. Until then I know you're looking down on all of us. God Bless....you are my hero.
Casey Clare
August 27, 2007
I did not know you Sal, but a hero is forever a hero. God Bless you and keep you, and may you be forever in our hearts and minds as someone who made a difference.
Krista Bourne
August 23, 2007
Dear Sal, I always wondered what happened to you after I met you -- the day you flew back to NY after your trip around the US. You were a good man with a good heart, and you were well loved by your family and friends. I will always treasure the memory of you.
~Krista
Brian Dempster
July 20, 2007
Sal,
Happy Birthday man.
The world was a much better place just knowing you were around and in it somewhere.
Last night I found some old pictures of a bunch of us working out at east coast health club, wow we were young.
Anyway wish you were here
Denise Bodami
July 19, 2007
Dear Sal,
I will forever hold our memories close to my heart. I hope you can hear me when I speak to you at the end of each day. I woke up today and thought, I have to call Sal and sing Happy Birthday. Well I couldn't call you but I hope you heard me singing. I miss you.
Love
D
Dawn
July 19, 2007
Happy birthday Sal. Thinking of you.
Gina (Morra) Smith
July 19, 2007
Dear Sal,
It's your birthday. You were to be 44 years old. I remember when we used to laugh about how we were 10 years apart in age. A whole generation. You would listen to Elvis and Bruce and I would listen to Run DMC and the Beastie Boys. With your passion, you turned me into an Elvis and Bruce fan (and that was a miracle!) I was 23 when I met you. The 20's are real growing years and you made a huge impact on me during that time. Part of who I am today is because of you. I am proud of that.
You were my family during that time. I still catch myself saying things that you would say. When I hear Frank Sinatra, I still think of Sundays at your house. Remember when your mom would make fusilli pasta and sauce and she would listen to Frank on that little radio underneath the kitchen cabinet? She tried to teach me how to cook a few times while you were sleeping. I still screw up on the chicken cutlets, but I make the pasta dish with the sundried tomatoes and broccoli all the time. I loved it at your house. I love your family.
You made me laugh laugh laugh. Some of the funniest moments I have ever had were with you. Remember when you came to visit me out in San Diego? We went to the Padres vs. Mets game. We were in a crowd of Padres fans and when Mike Piazza made a home run, you ran down to the front of the stands and flexed for everyone! The crowd went crazy. I thought there was a fight ahead of us, but you ended up charming them and the next thing you know, we were all drinking beers together. That very same trip, you saw a building on fire and helped the San Diego Fire Department fight it. Your hair smelled of smoke for days.
When you smiled it made everyone smile. You were infectious. And that dimple! What I would give to put my finger in it again. When we were both Trainers, you trained my clients when I went out of town. I never got them back. : ) They all loved you. You were an amazing trainer. Those clients soon became massage clients for me. Every single one of them told me that you had changed their lives for the better.
I will never forget when I was in the emergency room for a kidney infection, I was there for hours waiting to get a bed UNTIL you came tearing in! You fought for me to get a bed and I had it within the hour. Remember the look on that male nurse's face? I don't think he like us very much. Then when you got injured on duty, you were driven back to St. Vincent's and he had to take care of you too. Now, that was funny. Remember when you always used to put your arms out in front of me when we used to cross the street. I used to get so mad at you, but now I only wish I could see you do that again.
You were considered a hero in the fire department, but you were also the hero in my life then. I had just moved to NYC from VA and I had a really hard time asserting myself. You helped me learn to do that. You looked after anyone that you thought could not look after themselves. I remember one night you were carrying a load of hockey equipment and you saw an older woman trying to open a door. You dropped everything on the street to help her. You were always doing things like that.
Sal, I lived with you for 3 years. We saw all sides of each other. Yes, we had our fights, but it was just like Jimmy said, "if you haven't fought with Sal, then you weren't close to him". You were good through and through. When I think of you , I think of one big gigantic heart. You were all heart and it showed in your walk through life, with your family, job, friends, cats, fish, music, football and photography. You put your heart into it all. I looked up to you for that. You didn't just care, you REALLY cared.
You are missed SO much. There are so many aching hearts right now. You need to know how loved you are.
I am with my Dad and sisters in Rhode Island right now. We will make a birthday toast to you tonight. Today, I want to celebrate the life that you had and the privilege I had to be a small part in it.
Happy Birthday Shwoop.
Toni-Ann Lettenberger(Ross)
July 14, 2007
Sal and his family was a part of the K of C family, as was myself and my family. I remember all of the girls coming to the softball games every Sunday, and saying they were there to cheer on their dads, but they were really there to see "Sally Boy" Those were fun times. I have great memories of you and your Uncle Ray. And I'm so glad that I got to spend some time with you at Ocean Beach last year. Just sitting with you while you shared your passion(photography) with John and I made me happy for you. Your calm demeanor and contentment with life at that time will stay with me forever. I know that God will keep you safe... stay close to your mom and your Uncle Ray. Rest in peace...
Vinny Princiotta
June 26, 2007
Dear Princiotta family, my wife was the first to notice the tragic death of Sal Jr, and asked if I (we) knew him. Sadly we did not, but as an employee at the New York Stock Exchange on 9/11/ my family and I have been all too aware of our relatives who gave their lives to help others on that day. Reading the entries of so many on this page, it is obvious that Sal has touched so many lives in such a positive light. Please accept mine and my family's sincerest condolences.
Sincerely,
Vincent G Princiotta III
Gina (Morra) Smith
June 19, 2007
Dear Sal,
Every day that passes I think of you and still just can't believe you are not here to see it. I hope you can hear me in my prayers. You are missed so so much. I am really fighting the fact that you are not here. I have to trust in God that you are completely fullfilled in your next life. I told my mom to give you a big hug and to make sure you knew how much I loved you. I am sure she had to wait in line though. I think your mom and Uncle Ray must have been the first two to greet you. I am so sorry that this has to be, but I am hoping you are happier then you could ever have imagined. You wil ALWAYS be in my heart. In my soul, you will live forever.
Dear Mr. Princiotta, Chuck, Joe, Lisa, Christine, Aunt Rosalie, Little Alex, Joe, Nicholas, Chuck, Chris, Sal and the rest of the family,
I think of you every day and many times a day. I love you all and hope the emptiness that you are feeling gets a little easier to deal with. I am so sorry about your loss of Sal. I am also so sorry that you were crushed again by the later news. My heart is with you. Sal was the man with the biggest heart and he was the funniest person I had ever known! I never laughed so hard with anyone.
I love you all so much.
Love,
Gina
Undrette Harper-Adle
June 18, 2007
I hadnt seen Sal for many years. He came to mind a couple weeks ago out of the blue. He always was funny and witty and full of life. the world lost a jewel and I am so sorry to hear of the loss.
eric barker
June 17, 2007
The family of Sal Princiotta i just wanted to say that i think and pray for you every day.Sal made such an impression on me and my friends back in the old gym days.I realize that there was so much more to him than just that.He will be missed tremendously even though i havn't seen him in so long.He is definitely someone who should still be w/ us..........
my thought's and prayers to your family.rest in peace bro.............Eric Barker
chuck princiotta
June 12, 2007
brother sal
it was about a month ago that we (joe and i) told dad that you were with mom and not coming home ...i thought that day was difficult...i was wrong...everyday is so hard to except your passing...i just cant believe you will not be here anymore...as i sit here crying reading everyones thoughts about you i realize more than ever how many friends you have... one of your best friends gus was here today to bring flowers to your grave...he is so heartbroken that you will not be in nyc anymore...he wants your cats...am sure you dont mind...my son chris told me that you wanted to know when he had his first "nozzle job" so he was a your grave last thursday and told you the whole story...am sure your proud of him...you made a tremedous impression on my sons and they are shattered and heartboken...well little brother i could probably ramble all night... if there truly is a god than you know my thoughts and prayers are with you forever and ever... take care of mom...i love you brother... chuck
Lynda Stenge
June 1, 2007
I will always remember Sal and our 5-week journey from New York to Pasadena, CA in 2001 thanking Americans for their support after the tragic events of 9/11. I have wonderful memories of traveling in a camper behind Sal and the five other amazing firefighters as they rode their bicycles. That journey changed my life forever and I will always cherish the time I spent with Sal. May he rest in peace - my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jim Griffin
May 31, 2007
Princiotta & Downey Families,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I just heard the tragic news. I have great memories of Sal from all the Oak Street parties over the years and just growing up in Deer Park. Sal was one of a kind. I'm sure he's making everyone smile in heaven.
Ramie Mohlman
May 30, 2007
Princiotta/Downey family - I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of Sal and even more so of the unfortunate circumstances involved. I only met Sal at the Sombo/Beach World Championships in Turkey this past Nov. - he was there supporting his cousin Ray Downey, he took pictures of everyone on both teams and his company was much enjoyed by all.
Again, my heart goes out to his family and friends a true loss of an American hero.
Sincerely, Ramie Mohlman
Brian Dempster
May 29, 2007
Wow, so since folks are sharing some great memories of Sal, here comes one that just came to me by a series of songs I heard back to back, brought me right back into the moment, so thanks Sal for reminder. Thunder Road by Bruce followed by Credence bad moon tonight. Sal did some college in Oneonta. One weekend we took a field trip, Sal Cervone, Geoege King, Charles, John a bunch of us. Sal was the Prince of of his dorm, friends with everyone. We got there and it was one of the best weekends we ever had. He had Bruce blasting in the co-ed dorm, and Credence when we 1st got there. He had a chilled keg in his room on ice and the entire dorm was a huge party on every floor. It was snowing outside and there was about 8 inches of fresh snow on the ground, but not cold outside. We laughed and partied for hours, then Sal Boy took the party outside for a football challenge in the snow. We had an 11 on 11 with his boys from DP and a few of his friends from school against another dorm and drank beers and played football in the snow for hours till we all crashed about 5:00 in the morning. We slept in the rec hall all over the place, because Sal took care of us with the head of the dorm as he was Sal's friend as well.
I guess everytime I hear just one of those songs it brings me back to that place in time when life was not as hard and good friends were what mattered, living in and for that moment.
Thanks Sal and just know my life will be forever touched by your friendship and never forgotten the senseless end to it.
Later Mo!
BD
Joe Princiotta
May 29, 2007
Sal Senior:
My grandaughter noticed the article in our local Sunday newspaper and asked if we had possibly known your son Sal. It was sad and shocking to see Sal,s picture and the article. After reading all the glowing condolences in this guest book atests to great and wonderful person your son Sal was. My wife Jean and my deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
Cousin Joe Princiotta
Dawn Riopel (Smith)
May 29, 2007
Dear Princiotta family,
I knew Sal "The Prince" from Gold's Gym, Robert Moses beach, etc. I remeber 15 yrs ago when he went into the fire academy, that was his life. He was truly a hero and thanks to him and other heros that day my twin brother survived 9/11 (he was on the 13th floor). I havent seen Sal in years but always remeber his big smile that lit up the room, or I should say Gold's Gym when he walked through the door. My sincere condolences to your family in this truly sad time. Sal you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Kelleher
May 29, 2007
My deepest sympathy for your loss; may Salvatore rest in peace.
anthony barracco
May 29, 2007
Sal, I'll never forget the time we went away to spring break in Florida. When you walked into the clubs, you would light up the room. Your presence was well known at all times. Your friends loved you dearly. Love always Anthony Barraco
My favorite photo of Sal. Summer of 1981
Denise Marcoccia (Bodami)
May 28, 2007
I was saying prayer and saying hello to Sal today and minutes later a Journey song that we loved came on, next Roxanne played, Sal Cervone's favorite, I truly believe the boys are watching over us all. Sal, I Miss you so much. You will be in my thoughts and prayers forever.
Christian DeBiasi, Battalion Chief, Collier County EMS/Fire Dept.
May 28, 2007
I would like to express my condolences to the Princiotta family.
I met Sal when I was seventeen at Ken’s Nautilus in 1988. I believe they called him "The Prince" back then. It has been close to twenty years since I last saw him. He had a presence about him that I never forgot. He was a good and kind person--And, at the same time, he was a bull. I looked up to him. The life he lived is something anyone would be proud of.
Pat and Vinny Mastrandrea
May 28, 2007
Joe and Christine,
My mom called the other day and told me the news. I am so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with your entire family. This is such a tragic loss and my heart aches with yours. Chris, I am praying for your specifically. I know it has been only a year for you. It never seems to get easier. Find peace in the One who knows it all. Please know I love you.
Mike
May 28, 2007
Sal - I played roller hockey with you years ago . You were the best player on the team and a leader even than ! rest in peace bro
Samantha Maniaci
May 28, 2007
I didn't know him. but my dad did. I'm very sorry.
Tracy Sutera
May 28, 2007
I am so sorry. I read this on themat.com and hope that more of us will come to realize how terrorists affect American lives from that terrible attack avery day. Thanks, Sal, for being such a hero.
David Christiana
May 28, 2007
Not only is this a loss for your family, but also to the Firefighting community as a whole. Though I did not know Firefighter Princiottia personally, he was a true hero and was dedicated to those in his life and to his work as a Firefighter and photographer. My heart goes out to his family and his FDNY family who have suffered great loss over the years. May god bless all of you.
Eric Barker
May 28, 2007
We want to express our deepest condolences to the Princiotta and Downey families in this time of sorrow i knew Sal from back in the day's of EastCoast,Ken's ,and Gold's gyms,also Robert moses beach.I havn't seen Sal in a bunch of years,but he was never far from my thoughts,as he was an inspiration to me and so many others in his will and detrmination in anything he did.You will trully be missed Sal!! Always in our thoughts and prayers..Eric,Scott,Robert,Bob,Claire,Carla,and Kathy Barker.
Barry & Diane Forde
May 28, 2007
Dear Sal & Family,
We were very sorry to hear about Sal, and know that our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mike Caruso
May 28, 2007
Princiotta Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, I knew Sal well from the Body building years, he had the Physique of a champion and a heart of Gold. I have not seen him for years but have heard of his heroics with the Fire Dept. My deepest sympathies, he was and will always be known as a "Great Guy"
Donna Stolz
May 27, 2007
I graduated with Sal from Deer Park High School; my brother on Long Island called me this morning to tell me of Sal's passing. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. A good man was taken away too soon.
Kristi Casey
May 27, 2007
Sal - give Uncle Ray a hug and a kiss for me. I miss you both so much. I never stopped aching after the loss of Uncle Ray and now it's 10 times worse. I can't believe you are gone. It's so hard to find the words to say what I'm feeling. Just know I'll love you and miss you forever.
Rosie, Alex, Lisa, Marie, Mr Sal and all the others - Please know that your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I wish there was something more I could say or do, but I'm totally at a loss right now. I didn't think things could get any worse than Monday's funeral - and then they did. My heart is breaking right along with yours. I'm so glad you have each other - such a strong family - to get through this together.
May God grant us all some peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Colleen A Small
May 27, 2007
Dear Chuck,Lisa and family
our deepest sympathy in the loss of your brave brother, may god hold him in the palm of his hand.
Colleen and Zach Small
Smithtown, NY
lois schrier
May 27, 2007
I was a working buddy of your beloved Mom Joan. She loved her family till her last breath.
You will now be with her.
Lois Schrier
John Lewis
May 27, 2007
Dear Princiotta Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I met Sal in the mid 80's at Jones Beach (Field 4) with the rest of my friends from Massapequa. He will be missed. May God Be With You
Denis Byrne
May 27, 2007
So sorry to hear about this tragic ending of a great guy I have not seen in years but have fond memories of from decades past. He will never be forgotton by any of those who knew him.
Denis
Mike Carew
May 27, 2007
Christine and Joe and the Princiottas (and Downeys):
What a shocking and senseless tragedy. My thoughts are with all my relatives (Princiotta, Downey and Carew). There is a selflessness and dedication to duty that men like Sal and Ray Downey and others we know in the FDNY have always exemplified. May he rest in peace and may those who loved him find comfort.
Louis Cacace
May 26, 2007
Dear Princiotta Family,
Sal will always be in my heart and the hearts of my family. A true, respected friend, may he shine down upon us, protect us now, and generations to come. All our love.
Sincerely,
Christine smith
May 26, 2007
To all of the Princiotta family,
I was schocked to see that this horrible thing has happened to a family member that i never got to meet, but will always be a hero in everyone's eyes sal sr is my grandfathers brother (vincent Princiotta ) all of our condolences go out to the rest of the family
Mike Maguire FDNY L9
May 26, 2007
In my eyes Sal was not often subtle with his approach to life.Whether living his own or saving someone else's.Early in my career he gave me a crash course in what the FDNY is all about...Take care of yourself, Take care of your family,and go find the next person that needs to be taken care of. To the Princiotta Family- Sal's legacy will forever remain at Great Jones St. and our doors will forever be open to your family and friends.We'll be sure Naughton is there to hold it open for you.
Linda Pulitano ( giarraputo )
May 25, 2007
To the Princiotta family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Sal way back in the 80's . We met in East Coast Gym , and became friends. I will never forget his smile.I have not seen him since then , but i miss him and am so heart broken over this . You will never be forgotten Sal , sleep with the angels
love
Linda
John Cuzzo
May 25, 2007
Christine, Joe and family,
I'm sorry for your loss, it's been many years since I've lived in Deer Park, but the tragic news reminds me home and family are never far away. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Joseph Princiotta
May 25, 2007
I always knew my little brother was an amazing, warm, dynamic, witty, loving guy - but it comforts me to know that so many others knew him this way as well. Thanks so much to all of you for the genuinely warm and kind words during these tough times.
Frank Maher
May 25, 2007
To The Princiota family;
First; please accept my condolences for the loss of your son Sal. Growing up with him, and really getting to know after we graduated highschool, I can contest that he was a great guy and will be missed by hundreds.
In this time of greiving I hope that we all reflect on the GREAT times we all shared with him, from his smile to his sense of humor. Much to my dismay, I had'nt talked to Sal in a few years but keep up with his heroics as a firefighter thur 9/11 and beyond with a sense of pride in knowing that was my friend. No words will replace him, but his memory will live in all of us forever! God bless you! God Speed Sal, rest in peace.
Gume Bee! Frank.
Dawn Bodami
May 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Sal's family and friends. May all of our memories of Sal stay in our hearts forever.
The Cammisa Family
May 25, 2007
To The Princiotta Family -
We didn't know Sal but saw the story online and we just want to say that we are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may Sal rest in peace...a hero never to be forgotten.
Hank Porcaro (FDNY retired)
May 25, 2007
Sal was a big man in my life and will be forever. In 1996 at a particularly bad fire in downtown Manhattan, Sal saved my life at the very moment I was dying. Out of air, lost, and tied up in fallen cables I knew I was breathing out my last breath. Then I heard my miracle. A big strong voice telling me "I got you brother" sounded to me like an angel. I felt his strong arms pull my tied up body and I knew I would be OK. There was fire blowing over our heads and I went unconscious from the smoke I was taking in. Sal called the rest of the guys from Ladder 9 and those brothers cut me out of cables, shared their air with me and dragged me out of there. Eddie D'Atri from Rescue 2 kept a line on the fire as Sal and the guys made it possible for me to live long enough to be a grandpa. Sal saved my life that day. He was a true professional a greatly dedicated and able firefighter who took pride in being a member of the FDNY, and gave pride back to the FDNY. I will always remember Sal. I'll remember him as the big strong fireman who saved my life.
Camille Caporuscio
May 25, 2007
To Lisa ,Chuck and all family memebrs ..
So sorry for your loss..I remember meeting Sal at your home a few times when Chuck and Patrick would play together at you home.
Losing my 25 yr old niece last Aug ,I know the pain you all are experiencing..
My prayers are with you and your family
Camille
Shelley Kane
May 25, 2007
Sal, I hope you remember me, I worked for Dave Kofsky and Jerry Shulman. I was in shock when I saw your son's death on TV. I also lost my son in the World Trade Center, he was the controler of Windows on the World, never had a chance on the 108th floor. I know what you are going through, you will never forget him and I hate to say it but life is never the same. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time
DIANE COMPITELLO
May 25, 2007
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JUST READ THE PAPER, I MET SAL 20YEARS AGO HE WAS ONE OF THE KENS NAUTILUS BOYS, BACK IN THE DAY. LIFES CRAZY !!!!!
Dawn Bodami
May 25, 2007
Sal - I am sorry we lost touch over the last few months. I will truly miss you and your craziness - Peace - Love Dawn
Aimee L
May 25, 2007
We have truely lost a hero.. God Bless You and keep you safe.
Monica & Bobby Ball
May 25, 2007
We met Sal at our 2nd home in Scottsdale by the pool one day. I am originally from Scottsdale but moved back to Jersey and my husband and in-laws are from Jersey. So needless to say we all were so excited to meet someone from back home. Sal was so wonderful and amazing, we spent hours talking to him by the pool. He was such an amazing person so full of life and talked about his wonderful family, his dear mother, his beloved 2 cats (boy did he adore them) and his nephew who was going to ASU. We were going to try and have our nephews meet since they were both going there. He is a true American Hero and our hearts and sympathy go out to you and your family for your devastating loss. May he never be forgotten like 9/11. I am sad that when we go back for a visit we won't be able to pick up our conversations. Our Deepest of Sympathy.
Bobby, Monica, Nancy, Lori & Nicholas (Our Neighbor in Scottsdale and Our Pal from NY)
Michele
May 25, 2007
To The Princiotta Family,
My condolences for your loss. Sal and I worked together at Jean Country in the Walt Whitman Mall.
We had so many laughs. He was a very special kind of guy with an unbelievable personality!!
May God be with you in your time of need
Lisa LoMeo-Acuna
May 25, 2007
Sal was a great person - I knew him as we were growing up - we are Oak Street neighbors. He had a wonderful outlook on life and was an inspiration to all of us. He will be missed. My heartful sympathies to both the Princiotta and Downey families.
Lisa
May 25, 2007
Sal was a great person - I knew him as we were growing up - we are Oak Street neighbors. He had a wonderful outlook on life and was an inspiration to all of us. He will be missed. My heartful sympathies to both the Princiotta and Downey families.
Duke Groudine
May 25, 2007
I never knew Sal but I trained with those that knew him well. A man will always be measured by the quality of his life not the quantity. Sal was taken way too young but now he will be starting his new life in heaven. The lord shall reward Sal for being a hero on earth and the people that he touched will keep his memory alive in their hearts forever. May his soul find eternal peace.
Rodney Newman
May 24, 2007
Sal, I never knew you but you are a true hero. God bless you and your family
Fran and Pete Morgan
May 24, 2007
Sal Princiotta was a hero to his beautiful family, our town - Deer Park, NY, and to the New York City Fire Department. I envision that his beloved Mom, Joan and his Uncle Ray Downey brought him into The Light.
Our love and prayers are with the wonderful Princiotta and Downey families.
Walk with The King, Sal!
Anthony Bellegia
May 24, 2007
Sal, i never met you face to face but i will always remember you in my prayers.God love you and i salute you Salvatore Princiotta,Jr.
jerry murtha
May 24, 2007
we in the FDNY family will miss Sal.he was a great fire fighter,but more important a great person ret.lt.jerry murtha rescue #3
melissa owen
May 24, 2007
to the princiotta family, i don't know if you will remember me.. i dated chuck sr. for years,through 9-11, and uncle ray's passing. i remember i was always so envious of the bond that your family held so close to your hearts.Uncle sal was an amazing man i had the privilege to meet him and many times at bbq's,etc. and he was always full of life. i know that chuck looked up to him in sooo many ways. he would always brag about how he was such a BIG guy and what a HUGE heart that he had. i got to know alot of you during that painful time when you had to say goodbye to uncle ray and i remember how strong all of you were and how you kept his legacy alive to this day, with the fathers day run(which my mom still runs) and all the dinners and awards etc. your family is amazing and i know that you will keep sal's legacy alive.all of you to me are hereos you all gave soo much,still do and never think twice. i want to offer my heartfelt condolences to poppi,all his brothers, sal , chris , chuck sr. and everyone who ever got the privilege to meet sal. your family is in my prayers
JOSEPH/HELEN DORILIO
May 24, 2007
oUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE PRINCIOTTA FAMILY AND ALL RELATIVES. WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR MANY YEARS WATCHING OUR CHILDREN GROW UP TOGEATHER AND ENJOYING MANY GOOD TIMES AND PARTIES. WE WERE SO VERY SADDENED WHEN WE HEARD THE NEWS. OUR THOUGHTS AND OUR PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU ALL.
SINCERELY
HELEN & JOSEPH DORILIO
LAUDERDALE BY YHE SEA, FL
FORMERLY DEER PARK
ED LUKSIK
May 24, 2007
JUST HEARD THE BAD NEWS. WE OFFER OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. SINCERELY,
ED & ANGIE LUKSIK
Mike & Jenny
May 24, 2007
Sal was our neighbor here in Scottsdale. We are from NY too and thought is was great to have a true american hero as our neighbor. Wish we would of had the chance to get to know him better. Our prayers are with his family.
God Bless
Donna Kostuk
May 24, 2007
A special note to my best friend in the entire world MARIE - I am so sorry about Sal ... I know how close you were to him. I wish I could be there to give you a hug. Just know I love you and that I'm only a phone call away.
Love you,
barbara hornung
May 24, 2007
My son, Matt, was one of the bikers who rode with Sal to California. I was at Ground Zero on the morning they left and was so proud of all of them when they reached the finish line. My heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of this brave firefighter. Rest in peace.
Donna Kostuk
May 24, 2007
To the Princiotta Family and the entire Oak Street Family:
I've know you all for 30 years and want you to know that my deepest sympathy goes out to each and every one of you. It's hard being so far away and wanting to be there for you all during this time. Sal was such a good person and he will be missed dearly.
Love always,
Matt Greenhaw
May 24, 2007
Sal was my neighbor here in Scottsdale and we got to be friends. I feel very lucky that I got to know Sal and hear his stories of 9/11 and the aftermath. My sympathy goes out to all his friends and family. Sal was a true American Hero and will be missed greatly.
Dave Bravo
May 24, 2007
Just wanted to offer my condolences and prayers to the Princiotta and Downey Family. RIP
Maria
May 24, 2007
To the Princiotta and Downey families, my heartfelt condolences to all of you. I will miss watching Sal capture the great moments at the Annual Father's Day Run. As always you are all in my prayers.
Jennifer Ottrando
May 24, 2007
My husband, Michael was a friend & co-worker (E-33) with Sal for many years. We knew Sal well. My cousin, Anthony from LI- was very close to Sal. Sal was a great guy! We are so sorry for your loss. We are in shock and want you to know what a wonderful, courageous, fun and good hearted man he was. My Aunt and Uncle from Dalisa Pizza too knew him & send their condolences.. We are so sorry. Your Mass for him was beautiful. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to email me. xo Hang in there!
Charlie & Tina Calcasola, Deer Park Vacuums
May 24, 2007
To the Princiotta and Downey families, We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Rest in peace.
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