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Peter Langone Obituary
A neighboring volunteer fire company called the one in Roslyn, N.Y., for help on Thanksgiving 2000. A rescue specialist was needed to extricate a young man from a wrecked car. The company, and the driver, were lucky. Two rescue specialists, Peter and Thomas Langone, arrived and cut him loose.
In their time off, Firefighter Peter Langone and Police Officer Thomas Langone were leaders at the Roslyn Rescue Fire Company, training other volunteers in the skills they learned at work.
Peter Langone, 41, a driver with Engine Company 252 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, a specialty unit, was the "elder statesman" at the firehouse, according to Firefighter James O'Connor. He drove the truck and showed rookies the ropes, speaking bluntly at times. "He never beat around the bush," Firefighter O'Connor said. His wife, Terri, and his daughters Nikki, 9, and Karli, 5, were often seen around the firehouse, and they took weekend trips to the country. They were planning a family trip to Disney World this winter. He also liked to hunt, and in good years that meant venison stew in the firehouse.
Thomas Langone, 39, of Emergency Squad 10 in Brooklyn, went to Oklahoma City in 1995 to help with recovery efforts after the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. "His entire day went at a million miles an hour," a fellow officer said. "He didn't wait to be called." He also taught firefighting techniques for Nassau County, and was working toward a bachelor's degree from Empire State College's distance learning program so he could teach when he retired from the department.
With his wife, JoAnn; his daughter, Caitlin, 12; and his son, Brian, 10, Thomas Langone took a trip to Rhode Island last summer, touring mansions and enjoying the cliff walk in Newport.
Their jobs brought the brothers together. In 1990, the Roslyn volunteers went to the scene of the Avianca crash in Oyster Bay. In 1993, working for New York City, the brothers went to the World Trade Center bombing. On Sept. 11, they arrived separately not long before the twin towers collapsed.
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Ethan Hurt
September 26, 2021
Roslyn, New York, will forever remember the brothers, Peter and Tommy Langone with reverence and pride.
January 18, 2020
Thanks for your efforts to save lives at the Twin Towers, and rest peacefully.
Alexander
Alicia Urbanitch
September 11, 2016
I saw Peters name tonight while watching a 15 yr anniversary of 9/11 and I googled his story. I just want to express my sincere condolences to his family for this tragic loss of such an American hero.
john lewis
September 9, 2015
Pete you will always be the man...hung out many a night in roslyn...at deli...mfp. ..raffles...heads n tails or at rescue....tough dude but good guy...rip you surely earned it bro
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Gerardo Langone
April 5, 2015
My name too is Langone, I'm in Italy and I will be in New York in a week from now, please accept our condolence, we where so sorry to hear of your loss, we will go to 9/11 Memorial to bring our prayers. Easter offers hope to those who grieve. email:[email protected]
Zach
April 29, 2014
While I have never met Peter, from what I have read from this guest book, and news article, he was an amazing man. A loving father, and husband, a brave firefighter and much, much more. I have been given a research project as part of a trip I am going on to the World Trade Center Memorial. As part of this project, I will be making a memorial for Peter. Unfortunately I don't know a whole lot about him. So, I would really appreciate it if someone who knew him, better than I could e-mail me and teach me more about him. God bless Peter,and his family, and all of those who died on that fateful day.
S J. Friscia III
April 28, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Jennifer Nagle
September 9, 2013
I'm a NYS EMT for Superior Ambulance in Binghamton NY. I just completed the 110 story 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb yesterday. Upon our arrival to the event, we each received a lanyard with photos of 4 of the fallen 343 firefighters we would be climbing in memory of. Peter Langone was on mine. We truly will NEVER forget the service, dedication and ultimate sacrifice these brothers and sisters served for. To the Langone Family: may you find comfort knowing Peter is still touching lives to this day! His heroism and bravery is an inspiration, and his story will remain with me!
Mike Langone
July 27, 2013
My wife and I were watching the fire fighter TV show "Rescue Me" based in NYC and saw a shot of the list of names of heros who passed away and saw Peters name. Not too many of us Langones in this world and we wanted to give our condolences. God bless you Peter and your family.
(formerly from Trenton, NJ)
Sincerely, Mike and Amanda Langone.
Maddie
May 1, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of Peter. From what I know he was a great man, whom he and his brother both could put a smile on anyone's face and passed away knowing that he had accomplished his dream; to save and fight for people's lives. I am currently working on research about Peter for a trip I am taking to visit the World Trade Center Memorial site. If anyone has any information about him or what building he and his brother fought in, please respond. Thanks so much, and I am sorry for the loss of Peter.
June
September 11, 2012
Peter: I still have dogtags for your brother Thomas with his name that have hung on my desk remembering his and your bravery and the pain your families has endured for the past 11 years. Wishing you all peace and comfort... <3
Jackie
September 11, 2012
I had the honor of wearing your name and photo in a 9/11 memorial stair climb today. God bless you and your family. Thank you for your sacrifice. We will never forget.
Marcia
September 11, 2011
I was celebrating a friend's birthday in Aspen and I attended a touching 9/11 memorial at the town fire station. I was given a red rose with Peter's name and photo on it, and like many others, I felt that I had to know who this hero was. It is so moving to learn of his devotion, his service, his family and his brother, Tom.
My prayers are with Peter, Tom and their loved ones.
SEAN CASEY
September 9, 2011
WAS GIVEN MY RUNNER NUMBER FOR THE 2011 CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT 9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB. PETER'S NAME AND IMAGE ARE ON IT. JUST GOT HOME AFTER MIDNIGHT AND WENT RIGHT TO THE COMPUTER TO FIND OUT WHAT I COULD ABOUT THIS KIA AMERICAN HERO. READ DOZENS OF THE BOOK ENTRIES AND AM TOUCHED TO MY VERY HEART AND SOUL.
GOD BLESS YOU PETER AND YOU THOMAS.
PROUD TO RUN IN YOUR HONOR.
September 4, 2011
Had the pleasure of knowing and serving in Roslyn Rescue with both Tom and Peter Langone. These men dedicated their lives to people in need. The selfless act of running into a burning building where most are running out is all you need to know about these brothers. They will never be forgotten and may God Bless their souls and their families.
Malcolm Paris
September 13, 2010
Peter J. Langone, I'm with Evans Fire Department, in Evans CO and this year we did our stair climb again to remember all 343 firefighters that lost there lives in 9/11, and this year I had the honor to carry your photo during the climb, I'm glad to be part of the same brother hood as you.
Geraldine Halderman
September 6, 2010
Peter J. Langone, this year at the September 11, 2010 ceremonies I will be honored to read your name. God bless you and your family. We share the same sorrow and fire fighter brotherhood.
blaire Laventhal
September 11, 2009
its been yet another year peter
we all miss you endliss amounts.
you and tommy will forever be in are hearts and minde.
Blaire Laventhal
November 18, 2008
its bin another year peter
me and nikki are still asclose as weve allways bin. we all miss you past the moon. me and nikki sometimes sit out on your front porch and talk about you, sometimes nikki tells me storys about you adn the things you did.
it feels like ive known you for so long from all the things ive lurnd about you
you will never be forgoten
with love
Blaire Laventhal
September 12, 2008
Thank you for your service. May God richly bless your family and friends, with His amazing grace, peace, and eternal love. With great respect and gratitude, I remember you today!
Steve Michaels
September 11, 2008
Another year my friend and you are missed. Know that your legacy lives on through your wife children and family and your brothers at Roslyn Rescue
blaire laventhal
December 4, 2007
peter your daughter nikki is bein takin care of shes my best freinds
karlii also i love them and i no thay lvoed u alot
Steve Michaels
September 11, 2007
6 years my friend. You are still in our hearts and very much missed
Nancy Nee
September 6, 2007
Thinking of you Peter..
I met your sister Joanne a few years back at a sibling counseling center we attended..and she spoke so highly of you and your brother. I pray for you and your family..watch over them and keep them safe..
God Bless you.
Nancy K. Nee
sister of FF George Cain..ladder 7
Tom Langone
August 24, 2007
I have been to Iraq twice so far to fight the bad guys responsible for the attack in 2001. I'll be going back again next year. My soldiers and I will continue the fight. Forever.
P Tabbernor
December 2, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 7, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Jose
September 28, 2006
Thank you for being a true hero.
Linda DeMasco
September 11, 2006
Pete was the best man at my wedding to his friend Billy, that is how I met him and his then fiance Teri. All though his friend and I divorced some years later, the four of us spend alot of fun times together. It's funny the things you never forget for some reason, but one night we were all out at dinner, and I remember Pete leaning over to the table next to us and asking the man at the table, whom we did not know, what he was eating and just reached over with his fork for a taste! We all laughed, including the man at that table. I was devastated to learn of Pete and Tommys' death and was comforted when I attended the tribute to them at their firehouse. Although we lost touch over the years, I always thought of the fun times we all shared together. You also had a soft side to you, I will never forget the day your friend and I got married, you saw me in my wedding dress and you told me how beautiful I looked. I never forgot that, and I will never forget you. Pete you were a wonderful man, a true hero,God Bless you and your family.
Charles Stimpson
September 11, 2006
Shortly after Sept 11th my IAFF Local in Rhode Island purchased American Hero Bracelets for our members. I have Peter's name on mine and still wear it today. God Bless Peters family and all family who lost loved ones on that day.
Capt. Charles Stimpson, Cumberland,RI
CHRISTOPHER JONES
May 7, 2006
My heart goes out to your family for the loss of peter and tommy. My brother matthew was a close friend of karen and i was classmate of susan all through our years at roslyn. tommy and peter will be rembered and missed by all of roslyn.
James Johnson
September 11, 2005
God Bless You...
Salvatore J Langone Jr
September 11, 2003
God bless you and keep you.
May he watch over you and yours.
JOSEPH LANGONE
August 22, 2003
I GRIEVE FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN YOU AND YOUR BROTHER THOMAS WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN MY HEART
FOREVER
JOSEPH LANGONE
BRONX, NY
Brian Gaither
December 25, 2002
God Bless your family, thank you for your sacrifice. I will wear my bracelet with pride and honor.
Patty Figucia
September 12, 2002
I am sorry for the loss of Peter Langone. I proudly wear an American Hero Bracelet with his name on it. I search his name everyday for up to date information on him and the rest of the missing fire fighters. God Bless the Langone family.
Greg Flamer
September 12, 2002
I grew up in Roslyn Heights on Garden Street just blocks away from the Rescue firehouse. I came across the Langone name years ago as I was in Karen Langone's 4th grade class at East Hills School when she died. Not sure if there's a relation but if so I just had to write and express my sympathy as so much tragedy should never hit one family. My family is still on Long Island and it has been very hard to be so far away from them. My thoughts are with the entire Langone family.
David Bevers
September 12, 2002
I received a white wooden cross with Peter's name on it at a candle light vigil for all the victims of the 9/11 tragedy. I looked for one with a firefighter's name on it as I, too, am a firefighter. As I have read about Peter, it sounds not only like a guy that could have taught me a lot, but also the type of firefighter I want to be. I will continue to think and pray for him and his family. I am also carrying his name inside my fire helmet, so that from this day forward I will carry on the traditions of the fire service and the job we do in his honor.
God Bless Peter and his family.
Sarah Hummel
September 11, 2002
I have never met Peter Langone or any of his family, but I pulled a slip of paper with his name on it from a basket at the end of a memorial mass today at Holy Name Cathedral in downtown Chicago, so I would like any of his friends or relatives who may read this to know that he is in my thoughts this evening, and that from today on, whenever I hear someone mention September 11, I will always think of him.
Stephen Langone
September 11, 2002
So sad,so many
we shall never forget, God bless.
ANGEL GAMEZ
September 4, 2002
DEAR PETER J. LANGONE TANK YOU TO SACRIFICING YOUR LIFE,TO SAVE OTHER LIFES.
LIFES
Patricia Seidenable
August 23, 2002
I would see Pete several days a week when 252 would do their grocery shopping at STOP & SHOP. As a group they would "discuss" what to cook and how much they needed. I used to tease them that they were worse than a bunch of old women! Pete was always the down to earth gentleman of the group. Squad 252 still comes in to shop but it is not the same, just as life is not the same since September 11th.
Please know that I keep the Langone family in my thoughts and prayers to give them strength, to give them peace.
Debra Baker
August 4, 2002
This is for Pete and Tommy, the brave. Thank you for sacraficing yourselves for my freedom. Thank you for being my friend as kids in the neighborhood, building forts and playing softball. Always together. You are greatly missed and appreciated by all of us.
marilyn dewald
May 9, 2002
I LEARNED ABOUT PETER LANGONE WHEN I SAW AN EXHIBIT FROM AMERICAN HEROES TRUST.I NOW WEAR A BRACELET BEARING HIS NAME AS AN AMERICAN HERO.I WEAR IT EVERY DAY TO REMIND ME TO PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND PETER.IT MAKES ME PROUD TO LEARN ABOUT HIS LIFE AND HOW HE GAVE SO MUCH OF HIMSELF.MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF THE FAMILY AND GIVE PEACE TO YOUR HEARTS. A PROUD AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Angie Campbell
May 3, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
Chirinian Joseph
March 19, 2002
Im an sorry for what has happened to Peter Lagone. I give my condolences to the family. I have not met or ever known Peter Lagone. I am a Mamaroneck High School Student. I have chosen to do a peice of artwork to give to Peter Lagones family. In tribute of him.I do not know how it feels to lose someone, but Peter Lagone must have been a great person, and I am glad I can do this small artwork of Peter Lagone, for the family thank you.
Patti & Mike Rinehart
March 13, 2002
Peter's bravery transcends all that we know. He is in our thoughts and prayers. We will never forget. We thank him for his courage and devotion. Peace to his family and friends.
Scott Scher
March 12, 2002
I will always remember Peter as being one of the most self-confident, strongest and yet somehow gentlest human beings I have ever met. I remember in High School how Peter seemingly towered over most of us, yet always took the time to make everyone around him feel at ease and in the company of a friend. Although I did not have the fortune of keeping in touch with Peter after High School, I also remember being amazed at our 20 year reunion at how he still possessed the wonderful qualities of strengh, sincerity, compassion and sensitivity. Peter was truly always a hero and we have all suffered a terrible loss. Thank you Peter for all you have given us and you will forever remain an influence in my life. God bless you.
Liz Langone
March 11, 2002
To a Hero Gone before his Time. May God Bless you and Keep you close to all of your family. I am proud to be your cousin and I will never forget you.
W.R. LEWIS
March 11, 2002
having the privilige of knowing Peter and Tommy, i knew that they were hero's long before the morning of 9-11. Anyone that knew the Langone family could tell you this. Ther dad Paul was also a great man,a giver like his sons. These men lived for their family, God, and this great country. They are in God's care now, and I am sure are working there as hard as theydid here on earth. May God bring pease to their beautiful families.
Aunt Barbara (Langone) Danseglio
March 11, 2002
Every time I am at your mother's house I want to look up and see you standing in the kitchen. It is inconceivable that we will never again hear your "strange but true" stories of fires and rescues. Although Bob and I miss you, we love you and keep you in our hearts.
February 16, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL HERO FIREMAN..PETER LANGONE AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..AND HIS BELOVED BROTHER..GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY JESUS AND ST.PETER AND BROTHER THOMAS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Cindy Novak (nee Lieberman)
January 18, 2002
As we were growing up in Roslyn, you were rather quiet when everyone else in our graduating class spoke about the great colleges they were going to or the wonderful opportunities that awaited them. They were just waiting to get out in the world! You never spoke much about it and I guess you always knew you would be sticking around, very sure of what the future held for you. Ironically, you were the one that turned out to be our class' greatest hero. In the name of the Roslyn High School Class of '78, I salute you for the honor and dignity with which you spent your short but very meaningful life. I'd also like to extend my most heartfelt condolences to your wife and daughters.
Debbie Bunting (Whitehead)
January 14, 2002
I grew up in Roslyn hieghts on Burnham Ave. I keep in touch w/ some roslynites. They have kept me up on all the memorials and such. I want to extend my sypathy to the langone family,,,I am so truly sorry Peter was a good kid as I remember, and as a man he sounds like he was to be admired. God Bless
Rosemarie Langone
January 13, 2002
To all who have signed this guest book for my brothers, Thank You for your kind thoughts and prayers. They are greatly appreciated.
D A
January 1, 2002
As a resident of Roslyn Heights I want to extend my sympathy to the families and friends of both Peter and Thomas Langone. They are true heroes.
Teresa Jahn
December 26, 2001
We are extremely sorry for your loss of Peter and Thomas. Upon reading their story, I closed my eyes and prayed. I felt a warmth radiate from within and I cried. I have never met either man but they have truly touched my life in a positive way. May you always be gently surrounded by their love. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Peter and Thomas.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Claire Clarke
December 11, 2001
My family and I are profoundly sad at the loss of your sons. Having died heros we know that they will rest in peace. All our best wishes.
James Leone
October 31, 2001
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Langone Family. I know you must have heard these words thousands of times, but I hope somehow, your family will somehow understand how grateful the city of New York is to Firefigter Langone, and to all the other rescue workers who so bravely gave their lives for all of us. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen.
Laurie Hensley
October 31, 2001
Dear Peter,
I wondered if you were related to Thomas Langone...by the names that I see here, you were either brothers or cousins...I have the honor of wearing Thomas`s dog tag around my neck 24 hours a day. All I know is that You and Thomas were Heros...God Bless You, And like Thomas, You must have been one Special Man...
Laurie
Theresa Cardone
October 29, 2001
I have a dog tag with your name on it and a week later I heard about your funeral my prayers are with you family. Don't know much about you but you are a hero in my book you won't be forgotten
Anna and Gene Tedone
October 25, 2001
As a neighbor of yours in Roslyn Heights, my heart breaks for you and your family at this very sad time in our history. May God watch over and protect you and your brothers who gave so much of themselves. They shall never be forgotten. God's Speed Forever.
Edward Langone
October 24, 2001
To a fallen hero,you will be remembered for all the wonderful things you did for others during your lifetime. Love,Uncle Edward
Helen Langone
October 23, 2001
In loving memory of a dear nephew.You will be missed by your family,friends and all who knew you.
Love,Aunt Helen
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