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Thomas Mingione Obituary
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Evan
April 19, 2024
Proud to have climbed today in Indianapolis at the FDIC 9/11 Memorial Climb in honor of Thomas! Never Forget!
Chelsey Rios
September 12, 2021
I had the honor of wearing your name and picture during the 20 year stair climb in Glendale Arizona. Your spirit lives on. I will never forget! God be with your family, we remember them too.
Mathew
September 13, 2015
Today I participated in the Lancaster, Pa 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and I had the honor of carrying Thomas' picture with me. I am not a firefighter, but am the son of one. I can only imagine what you have gone through, as this has always been my worst nightmare. I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope to carry his picture with me again next year. God bless!!
Erin
April 15, 2015
Hi, my name is Erin and I am from Maryland. I am incredibly sorry for your loss of Thomas. I am doing a school project on him and would really appreciate it if you could give me some more information about Thomas. If you would like to give me more information about him, I will put my teachers email who assigned the project on here. Thank you, and again, I am so sorry for your loss.
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S J. Friscia III
December 30, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Garrett Thompson
September 7, 2014
It was my honor to climb for Thomas in the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on 09/06/2014. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to learn about what an incredible person Thomas was and I consider myself blessed that I could climb with his picture around my neck. I will never forget Thomas or the others who made the ultimate sacrifice that day, or the ones who have passed away since from cancer and other illnesses. Thank you to the family of Thomas Mingione, his legacy will carry on.
G Bryan
February 6, 2014
Thank you for lending me your strength and courage today.
September 10, 2013
I had the honor to carry a picture of Thomas Mingione around my neck during a 9-11 memorial Stair Climb in Panama City Beach, Florida on Sept. 7th 2013 as I climbed 110 flights of stairs to commemorate those that lost their lives 9-11-01. I have shared his picture and his history on my facebook page to honor him and remember his precious family and their loss. God Bless the Mingione Family.
Donna Crawford
South Walton FD Commissioner
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
September 7, 2013
Today I participated in the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb in Panama City Beach, Florida. All participants are given a badge with a First Responder who lost their life on 9-11. I proudly wore Thomas Mingione's picture as I climbed 110 flights of stairs to honor the fallen. God Bless Thomas and his family and friends. I am a fire commissioner and my son is a firefighter and it was truly an honor to remember your/our hero. I will carry his picture always.
Donna Crawford
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Kevin Caputo
May 11, 2013
Im praying fot you Jennifer and Amanda everynight.
Kenny Stromstedt
September 11, 2012
I really miss you bro!!!
Renie
September 10, 2012
Kansas City Missouri held it's 2nd annual memorial stair climb in remembrance of fallen firefighters on 9-11. My husband was honored to climb 110 flights of stairs, full gear, for Mr. Mingione. I would love to share pictures with Thomas's family.
September 14, 2011
It took me a little bit of searching to find the name of the man with the big eyes as he went up the stairs of the WWC as people were going down. For some reason this picture keeps coming back to me in numerous places. I can see in his eyes that he was a man who loved life and didn't think twice to go up the stairs of a burning building. That day we lost many people too soon, Thomas included and I hope, as the 10 yr anniversary has just passed, that you have found some solace in knowing that he saved many lives that day. And for his daughter that he never met, you now have an angel looking over you. My thoughts and sympathies are with you- even 10 yrs later.
Stefanie from California
Steve Reynolds
September 13, 2011
My name is Steve and I'm a firefighter in Plano, Texas, Plano Fire Rescue. I wanted to share that I had the pleasure and honor to represent Thomas Mingione in the Dallas 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb on 9/11/11. 343 firefighters climbed 110 floors in honor of the 343 fallen FDNY brothers that gave the ultimate sacrifice that others may live. Thank you Thomas for your heroism and courage. Though the climb was very difficult, I thought of you and your fallen brothers and pressed on. I was proud to climb in honor of you.
Desiree
September 12, 2011
Tommy, every anniversary that passes I find my heart aching. I'm so sorry things didn't work out for us. When Bobby told me you were married and expecting your first child I was so happy for you. I finally got to see a picture of your beautiful Amanda! Please continue to be her angel and know that I will always hold a special place in my heart for you......Desiree'
John Lewis
September 11, 2011
Hey my name is John Lewis and I am a firefighter for Belmont Fire Department in Belmont NC. We had the Charlotte Firefghters Memorial Stair Climb at Charlotte NC in the Duke Energy Building today. I walked the 110 flights of stairs in Honor!!! on Firefighter Thomas Mingione Ladder 132. He gave his life up saving others!! I hope his family and friends are doing well. I am blessed to walk in his name. Thanks John Lewis. Glod Bless FDNY!!!!!!!
Rich Bryan
September 11, 2011
I never knew Tom personally, i only know him from his legacy and memories ive read online today. For Tom and his family id like them to know that i honored his name by participating in a firefighter stair climb at the trans america building in San Francisco CA. The event was full of firefighters in full turnout gear that climbed in honor of all of the 343 firefighters that passed away so suddenly 10 years ago today. I was chosen to represent and honor Tom today in which i climbed 96 flights of stairs to show my dedication and appreciation for everything Tom stood for. Being only 23 years old and working on achieving a career in the fire service i was completely humbled and proud to climb in his name. Thank you Tom for your memories and your sacrifice you gave to the people in this world, may we never forget you
Sincerely
- Rich Bryan
September 11, 2011
Thomas, not a day goes by that my thoughts are not with you and how brave you were. I think of your family every day and pray to keep them all strong. Love you my little cousin. Love Denise
Debra De Palma ~Antoci
September 10, 2011
I just read the article in Newsday and it brought me to tears. Tommy was a great guy with so much love to give. So sad he was taken so soon from his family. I can't believe ten years has passed.
John Freiberger
September 4, 2011
I knew Thomas and the Mingione family long before 9/11. We grew up two houses away from each other. We did everything together from touch football to snowball fights. Thomas and I would play basketball against his brother Richie and Joe Traina from down the block. Those were great days. The last time I saw him I was working the St Patricks parade in March of 2001 Im an NYPD sgt. and Thomas was a police officer for the NYPD before he was a fireman. He was marching with the FDNY we hugged and talked for a few moments I called him a traitor for going to FD. We were friends for life. I will never forget him. John Freiberger Goshen NY formerly of N Babylon NY and clean up hitter for the Thorman Lane Duds what a team
Michelle Jardine
September 4, 2011
I think of Jennifer as the sister that I never had. We are both only children and found each other while in Residency in NSUH in Manhasset. I was with Jennifer the night that she met Tommy at the OBI on Oak Beach Long Island. She glowed from that night on as they courted, got engaged, then married and I was honored to be her maid of honor in their beautiful wedding. The day of their wedding poured rain in the morning, but as soon as they were married in Jen's childhood church, the sun came out so they were able to take the most beautiful pictures.. She learned they were expecting their first child early in 2001...and that glow she carried was last seen by me on the evening of September 11th when we had dinner together after she was finished seeing patients, and at that time word was that Tommy's ladder company was in contact with the firehouse just before noon leading us all to believe he was involved in the rescue efforts after the towers came down and was unable to contact Jennifer....that information proved to obviously be wrong when Jennifer received a call @ 1AM that he was "missing" when she called me to tell me the awful news.
Amanda was born to Jennifer and an array of pictures of her father later that year. I have been there for all of the milestones Amanda has reached which are always bittersweet without the presence of her father. Our daughters are 5 years apart and my daughter thinks the world of Amanda, as we all did Tommy, and had Amanda known him there is no doubt in my mind he would have been her HERO as he is and always has been to all of us and to all that he saved in that fateful morning on Septmeber 11, 2001.
Wendy Petersohn LaMagna
August 11, 2011
I went to school with Tommy and remember that he was a very nice guy with many friends. We knew each other but we were not close. I was very shy in school and kept mostly to myself. I was terribly saddened to hear the news that he was lost on that horrific day. I just wanted to let the family know that on every 9/11 anniversary my thoughts and prayers go out to you. May you have peace knowing that Thomas is resting with the Lord and that someday you will be together.
Jessica Elmore
September 6, 2009
Was overjoyed to find out Chad & I were expecting our second child on Sept 11th...was even more excited when we found out we were having a boy. Mason Thomas is scheduled to be induced on the 10th & so help me God I will squeeze my legs until 12:01am on 9-11 to maybe give back a piece of what we lost in you. You're never forgotten even eight years later your laugh still rings in my ears.
Rose Mingione
September 10, 2008
Tommy another year goes by and still our hearts ache over your loss. Not a single day goes by without thoughts of you. We are left with the memory of your twinkling eyes and beautiful smile. How I wish we had the last Labor Day together but you had to work and left me a message that, had I only known, would be the last time I would hear your voice. Unfortunately I erased it never thinking what was to be. May you be resting in peace until we are together again. Love Aunt Rosie
P Tabbernor
January 4, 2007
In remembrance....
Ron Suess
September 11, 2006
Just watching the cerimonial coverage of that horrible day and thinking about an old friend. It is hard to believe that five years have passed by so fast. You are a true American hero.
Denise Winkle (Mistretta)
April 16, 2004
Thomas
it seems like yesterday when we last spoke, as I read the great memories of people who added to your guest book, some of whom you never met the tears run down my face
I keep a picture of your daugher Amanda at my desk, she has your eyes, people remark how cute she is & it breaks my heart to know that you can only be with her thru heaven
missing all the fun things in life that children bring to you knowing this by raising two of my own. I will always remember you and keep you in my heart forever. You will always be my HERO!! Love your cousin Denise
Danny Holder
September 16, 2003
To the Mingione family, we offer our most sincere condolences for your loss of Thomas. I'm sure this does little to relieve your anguish, but I had to share this with you. Our city had a memorial park on September 11th, 2003 with a field of flags. There was an American flag flying for each person who lost their life on September 11th. My family was able to get the flag that flew in honor of Thomas Mingione.We will forever remember his name and what he stood for and will never lose sight of what men like him have done for this country. God be with you.
Kevin Mingione
March 2, 2003
Dear Uncle Tom,
I really miss you a lot. You were always very special to me. You were a very fun-loving guy. I remember when we used to play Gran Turismo 3 and you would always win being the Dodge Viper. I remember coming to your house and watching the Yankees games with Aunt Jen. I still have the plaque of Derek Jeter you gave me on August 6th 2001. I have it on my shelf along with the card and a picture of you and me. I love you very much and you were very special to me. I LOVE YOU!
Love,
Kevin
NEAL BOCIAN
December 24, 2002
I REMEMBER PLAYING TOUCH FOOTBALL WITH YOU AND YOUR BROTHERS AND ANTHONY...I REMEMBER PLAYING SANTA CLAUS AND HAVING YOU ON MY KNEE...I REMEMBER BUYING YOU AND YOUR BROTHERS A MICROSCOPE AND DISSECTING THAT FROG IN ROSE'S KITCHEN...MANY A YEAR HAD GONE BY BEFORE I SAW THE MAN YOU GREW UP TO BE- I AM PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN YOU, PROUD TO HAVE PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND ON MINE AS WELL..I ONLY HOPE THE COURAGE AND STRENGTH YOU DEMONSTRATED, FINDS ITS WAY INTO THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF ALL THE PEOPLE YOU'VE TOUCHED, YOUR FAMILY, AND FRIENDS ALIKE; TO GET THEM THROUGH THIS MOST DIIFFICULT TIME. WITH ALL MY LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANKS FOR THOSE TIMES TOMMY!
Aubrey Hackler
September 12, 2002
Hello,
My name is Aubrey and i am 14 years old. I live in Valdosta, Ga and attend Lowndes High School, i am in the 9th grade. On the annivarsary of 9-11, our student council provided a bracelet for each student and teacher to wear, on these bracelets, was some to remember who was lost in 9-11 on my bracelet it said :
Thomas Mingione, USA firefighter, New York Fire Department, Reported missing, World Trade Center at/in building.
I was eager to get in touch with his family, or find any information at all on Thomas. I wish to say my sympathys and saddness, i have been overwhelmed with, because of these attacks. When i read my bracelet, a pit formed in my stomach, i felt so sad and even began to cry, knowing that he was lost, and many people were grieving because of it. I am sure he was a brave firefighter and did his job well. I looked up his name on the internet, to find...any information at all, i am determined to find out where i can reach his family members, so i can send them a card, a letter, anything. I may be only 14, and may live so far away from where the attacks were, but i felt just as emotional as anyone else. I guess i feel this way because, my dad is an airline pilot and could have easily been flying one of those planes and killed. He is now layed off due to 9-11, but hopes to come back soon.
Thank you so much for listening to what i had to say, and would love to talk to anyone that was close to Thomas. Thank you so much and God bless you all!
Sean McClelland
September 11, 2002
A year has gone by and I still can't believe you are gone. I miss you dearly my friend. You are with me often in my thoughts and dreams. I can see you in your daughters eyes. She is growing so fast as I am sure you know. Take care of her and your wife.I will never forget the friend you are to me. Till we meet again.
Your Friend,
Sean
lisa toia
September 9, 2002
I feel I have to express my sincere condolences to you and your family, Tommy. Although I did not know you well in high school, I always knew you were the "nice" guy who always had a smile on his face. I was there on 9/11 and have such a pain in my heart for you and the others I knew. God Bless your wife and daughter and always watch over them.
artie
July 20, 2002
Tom,
Work will never be the same with out you brother...When ever I came in and saw your name on the riding list I knew I was in for a fun night. You are one of the good ones Tom and I would be a proud man if my son grows up to be just like you my friend...Till we meet again my friend I will never forget you and the times we shared together in "the eye of the storm"
Artie
ROSE MINGIONE
July 14, 2002
Tommy,
Not one day goes by without my thinking of that beautiful smile and bright shining eyes. I miss you terribly. Your daughter is beautiful but I know you know that and are still with us watching over her. Till we meet again, Love you, Aunt Rosie
Toni Voso-Blubaugh
June 13, 2002
Tommy,
Because my family moved from Long Island to Florida in the 70's, I do not have many adult memories with you. But I remember the summers you & your brothers spent with my family in Florida in 1979 and 1980. You will always be my favorite "Bowser"! We all think of you often. God Bless You.
Andrew Biondo
June 12, 2002
Thomas, This guest book is not big enough to capture the honor and priviledge I feel for having the opportunity to know you and be part of your family.
-Andrew J Biondo & Family
Scott
June 2, 2002
As I sit here reading all the stories about heroism during 9/11, I am tearful and sad. I am thinking about the passing of my dad and, as I approach my 37th birthday tomorrow, am distraught with emotion. Months later, I am still brought to tears over this terrible tragedy.
I do not know Thomas, but think about people like him every day. I hope and pray for some type of sense of all of this one day, but until then, may we all live with the positive feelings and emotions of having known and loved such a wonderful person.
Gloria Morales
May 7, 2002
To the Mingione Family, please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your son, friend and a member of the Brotherhood. My husband is a 30 year retired Firefighter here in San Antonio. He retired about 7yrs ago. We've been married 37 years. In those years, while on duty I and our 2 daughters almost lost him trying to save others all in the line of duty. I can only imagine your grief. I am now a proud owner of a Mercy Band with your sons name on it. I bear his name daily and I pray for your family and friends on a daily basis. You see, I pray a Psalm a day for my daughters and now your son is my son in Jesus name. By Grace=( Gifts Received At Christ's Expense) your beloved son Thomas lives in heaven. He has gone to prepare a place for you to join him when the time comes. I hope to someday see him there as well. May the Peace of the Lord Be With You.
Lisa Feldman (Ryan)
April 4, 2002
I grew up with Tommy since way before kindergarten, he was a very important part of my childhood that I will never forget. We used to play house and kickball on Thorman Lane all of the time. I still cannot believe that he is gone. The last time I saw him was at our class reunion, and luckily I did get a picture of him and I that I will cherish always. My heart breaks for him and his family. I would like to send my love and sincere sympathy to them all. I will never forget him and I will always be proud of what he did for all of those people on September 11th. I pray his daughter grows up knowing how truly special her Dad was.
Anne Traina-Lopez
April 3, 2002
Tommy,I still can't believe this terrible nightmare,I think of you and your family every day and wish there was something I could do. although your beautiful baby will never meet you she is very lucky to have a special guardian angel to watch over her.I WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS, you were my first best freind and I will treasure our childhood memories forever. LOVE ANNE.
Linda Raviele
March 20, 2002
May you rest in peace with your buddies, Sergio, John, Andrew, Tommy and Michael - Ladder 132. You are all heroes and we will never forget what you did for humanity that day. I will pray for you all until we all meet again.
March 9, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG HERO FIREMAN...THOMAS MINGIONE AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND ST.THOMAS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
D M
January 28, 2002
When we all heard that you were missing in this terrible tragedy we couldn't believe it was true. It was the worst nightmare ever. Now that time has passed and your new baby is here and healthy we know that you are in a good place looking over her smiling with adoration. There are so many things about you that will be missed - your great personality, smile and way with people to mention a few. Your friends will miss you Tommy but you or what you did for all those you helped save will never be forgotten.
Judy C
December 31, 2001
Dear Thomas,
Thank you for the sacrifice you made on September 11. I never met you, but I know you must have been a wonderful caring man to become a firefighter. I believe you became an Angel on September 11, and now there is a star in Heaven in your name.
Rest In Peace and God Rest Your Soul!
Teresa Jahn
December 20, 2001
We thank Thomas for dedicating his life to saving and protecting others. Such a dedication comes with a warm, caring, brave heart filled with love for his fellow man. We thank Thomas for sharing his heart with so many others through his time as a firefighter. We are extremely sorry for your loss of Thomas. Our hearts cry with you.
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
scott salzberg
December 2, 2001
Tom I still remember your laughs, your good looks even though it has been about ten years. I went thru training with him when he was a member of the NYPD. No greater honor can be bestowed on you and your family. I will see you again, my friend.
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