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Lawrence Stack Obituary
As a battalion chief in the New York Fire Department, Larry Stack's job was to ensure the safety of firefighters. Sometimes, that meant visiting fires as they burned. "He would go and be the second set of eyes for the firemen," said his older son, Michael, 33.
On Sept. 11, Chief Stack was preparing a report about a fire on June 17, 2001, that killed three firefighters in Queens, a fire that became known as the Father's Day Fire. When he heard about the trade center attack, he rushed to the scene in a department car.
Chief Stack, 58, married Teri Bisch in 1967. She said the most important thing in his life was his family, but there was still room in his heart for more. "The second love of his life," she said, "was working for the Fire Department."
At parties or around the kitchen table at home in Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y., father and elder son would tell stories about fires they had fought. Chief Stack always hoped that his younger son, Brian Stack, now 30, would join the department. "The day that would have made him happiest would have been the day Brian contributed his stories as well," Mrs. Stack said.
Brian Stack was sworn in as a firefighter in January.
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Gayle Skau
September 11, 2023
Theresa, The Donohue family every year are in churches all across the Country praying for Larry and your family 9/11. We pray my father and Larry have found peace and are having a good laugh with all the Manleys in Heaven. We need to have a family reunion in South Hampton. It would be an honor for the next generation of DONOHUES to thank Michael & Brian. May God Bless all of you. Gayle Donohue
Gary Brown
September 11, 2021
Twenty years after you made the supreme sacrifice, Chief Stack, we are still grateful for your bravery, and we have not forgotten, nor will we ever forget. From the family of Captain Thomas M Brown (r1981, d2015)
September 13, 2018
We miss and continue to love Uncle Larry everyday. He was a hero in the firehouse and out of the firehouse. He has amazing children who too follow in his footsteps. I think of the kindness and the stories he told so, so often. ❤❤❤ Grace Ryan
Marilyn Puchaty
September 4, 2014
I am participating in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in San Diego on Sept. 7, 2014. This Sunday, we're climbing 110 floors (30 floors 3 times plus extra) in honor of those who were lost in the Twin Towers.
Each climber has been assigned someone in order to make the climb in their memory. I was given your name, Lawrence Stack, Battalion Chief, FDNY.
I wanted you to know that we're thinking of you as we honor you and the ultimate sacrifice of all responders on that fateful day.
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Larry in his sweater - 2012
Lori Orend
September 22, 2013
My life has been graced with this dedicated canine companion who was named and trained in Chief Stack's honor and memory. He serves people, including me, in so many ways. I am awed by the way the Stack family, friends and loved ones channeled their grief into a legacy of love, dedication and service to others. Forever grateful, Lori
Jeff Cleere
September 11, 2013
Thank you for your lifetime service to the people in need.
Scott Cleere
September 11, 2013
Thinking of Lawrence all his family. I prayed to Lawrence thanking him for trying to Rescue my dad James D. Cleere on 11 September
Mark Stevenson
September 8, 2013
I wanted to let the family know that I climbed 110 flights in Kansas City in remembrance of Lawrence Stack. I had his photo and a arm band with his name on my possession while completing this memorial climb.
Rick Reed
December 30, 2012
I have had the privilage of knowing the Stacks for over 30 years and you will not find a nicer family. I love you all dearly. Larry was the funniest and most personnable guy. Family cook outs with him were a blast. I know his spirit is always with us.
God Bless you this Holiday season.
Joyce Lorenz
September 21, 2011
Larry you will never be forgotten. God Bless your wife Teri,your sons Mike & Brian & their families. We go way back to 123rd street in College Point.
Richard Kuczmarski
September 20, 2011
I grew up with Larry in College Pt. We lived across from each other and our families were also close. Larry's father was also a fireman and for as long as I can remember he wanted to be one too. He died a hero doing what he loved to do. God bless him and his family.
Rich Kuczmarski
Jeff Intoci
September 20, 2011
Every year since this tradegy occured it has come upon my wife & I to rememember Mike & Brians Dad, although I did not know him well he was a good man, and knowing how he raised his family with the gift of compassion and caring. It feels good to be around Terri, Mike & Brian along with there extended families at any gathering. God bless your Dad & what he stood up for!
Ben Kirby
September 11, 2011
We are praying for your family. May the lord comfort and support them as they remember you.
Jay Sylvester
September 11, 2011
Thank you so much for your sacrifice. Memories of Autn Eileen and your great dedication are great tribute to your family. God Bless
Ashley Badiukiewicz
June 13, 2010
Larry,
Although I never met you my grandparents talked about you often. My grandparents are Arlene and Daniel Bednarski. They have told me so many stories about you that I felt as if I knew you. You are missed.
October 8, 2009
May god bless Lawrence T. Stack for all his countless hardwork going into those terrifying buildings. No one else like him could do such a courageous thing like he did.
Saint Florian
November 1, 2007
Larry, You have another grandchild, watch over him.
DLS
September 11, 2007
I was a neighbor of the Stacks who owned a condo in Delray Beach at the time of the 2001 attacks, and though I never met him, I am deeply saddened at the loss of this wonderful person who gave his life running into the building while the rest of us would have been running out. God bless the Stack family, and know that thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Helene Wexler-Wargo
September 11, 2007
9/11/2007
It has been 6 years now, and still it is difficult to watch the News programs of 9/11/2001.
Always thinking of Teri, Big Larry and the family. The circle of our friends will never be broken. You are in our hearts and minds forever.
"Cookie" - Helene Finkelstein
kristine
September 4, 2007
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.
Brenda Cremins
July 9, 2007
I think of Larry often and pray for him and his family regularly. He was such a wonderful husband and father. I know he is watching over his family and praying for all of us. I was Larry and Terri's flower girl at their wedding so they both will always hold a special place in my heart.
Janette Delsandro
April 6, 2007
I just came across this website today. Not a day goes by that I dont think about that terrible day. I remember seeing Larry going up and down the street in his car with Abbey. It seemed that they were best buds. Just knowing the Stacks as neighbors they were truly genuine people. Your family is always in my thoughts. God Bless...
Todd Welch
April 3, 2007
I was walking down the pier today in Flager Beach, Fl., when I saw the tribute to Larry Stack etched in the plank that makes up the pier. It was one of many, but to me it meant the most. I never met Larry but he is my hero. I too am a firefighter, a volunteer in Newtown Sq, PA. I'll never forget 9/11 or the many men like Larry who made the ultimate sacrafice, they hold a special place in my heart. God bless Larry and all the men/woman of FDNY, they work hard to keep us all safe.
P Tabbernor
March 21, 2007
In memory....
Joyce (Flori) & Archie Lorenz
February 14, 2007
Just thinking of Larry today, remembering our teenage years in College Point.
And to all lost on 9/11/01. God Bless, always in our thoughts.
darren klein
September 14, 2006
To the Stack family,
I used to go over your house when I was around 5 or 6 years old to play with Brian. I am so sorry for your loss, and though I don't recall having met your dad, he was a true hero.
Darren Klein
Maureen Dachuck
September 12, 2006
I can't believe that I just came across this today. If I had known it was here I would have written long ago. Larry was my cousin Teri's husband and although it has been years since we saw each other, my heart has and will always go out to her and the family for this tragic loss!
July 13, 2005
i am so sorry, peace
Lisa Dubner
September 11, 2004
I knew him as Uncle Larry, He was so strong yet so gentle. He always gave good advice and I miss his presence in our family.
My thoughts and prays go out to Michael, Kathy, Brian and Aunt Terri for the loss of such a wonderful father and husband.
Michael DiCarlis
September 7, 2004
My family has known the Stack's for 28 years. Michael and I as well as my brother played little league together, often with Mr Stack being the umpire. He was more than that. For me and my brother he was a second father to us. Often giving advice on life which I still use today. Mike, Brian, my brother and I are still friends to this day. Never a day goes by that I don't think of the loss of that great man. He unconditionally loved his family as well as his neighbors. If I could be half of what that man was, I would take that in a heartbeat. God bless you Mr. Stack. You, Mrs. Teri Stack, and your sons are true hero's to all of us.
Ken Foster
September 14, 2003
I grew up with Larry and was his classmate at St. Fidelis, elementary school, in College Point, N.Y. We were best freinds during those years, years that I still remember and cherish. I think of Larry everyday and always have a good thought and prayer for him and the others who lost their lives that day.
Kimberly Foster
September 11, 2003
My father new Chief Stack, I'm sorry I never got to. He is a true hero.
major ron young
September 11, 2003
larry's brother Captain Tom Stack and I worked together in the New York State court system until I retired in Oct of 2002......larry is a hero and watching over us all god bless him and F.D.N.Y
Christopher Miller
September 11, 2002
I grew up 2 doors down from the stack family.Larry had michael and I take the test for the fire department.We both passed and got hired. Chief Stack was my friend and Mentor.I miss him and his guidance,greatly and will always do my best to make him proud as a nyc fireman.
frank miller
September 11, 2002
Larry & Teri were our good friends and neighbors for many years. Larry was the driving force for my son Chris, to become a NYC fireman.
Thanks to Larry's help, Chris is now saving lives too.
Larry is gone, but never forgotten.
Thanks Larry,
A Weekend With Friends... Great Memories!
Sue and Larry Koch
September 6, 2002
Friends with Larry and Teri since we were kids.. Lots of wonderful memories of good times gone by. Grateful that we had that super friends reunion at Flo and Marty's. We'll all miss you Lah! xoxoxo
Cookie Wargo
September 6, 2002
" I grew up with Larry's wife and met him when they were dating."
I did, as well. Larry lost his life in the service of helping people, and his legacy will go on. To Teri, and the rest of the family, our thoughts have been, and will be with you always.
I am so glad that we were all able to get together at the 25th HS Reunion; and as I look back on the photo's we took that day, I get to remember "Big Larry" smiling and being joyfully alive.
Love, Cookie F. W.
Maria McGee-Reilly
May 19, 2002
Lt. Stack was a friend of my dad (Daniel McGee). I remember being with Lt. Stack years ago at the firehouse he was a kind man and a great friend to my family. Saddness fills my heart for his family and friends. You will be in my thoughts always!
Angie Campbell
May 16, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
RITA CARONI
May 11, 2002
Larry, although I never met you I feel I know of you through Rich Brandt. He has shared with us the love he felt for you as a friend and mentor. Terry, Michael and Brian,I send you prayers and love from us here in Long Beach. Terry, I am sorry I didn't get to spend any time with you in NYC on St. Patrick's, perhaps another time. I want to share with you the United In Memory Quilt, I am making the square for Larry and will do so in honor of his life. God Bless. Rita
May 7, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL HERO...LAWRENCE T.STACK AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND ST.LAWRENCE GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Teann McAuly
May 2, 2002
I have never met this man before. I ordered a bracelet off of Mercyband.org and recieved his name. Each day I will say a prayer for him and the other fallen victims of the 9-11 tragedy. May God be with you all.
Deborah Mastromano
December 27, 2001
I work with Tom, Larry's brother. Just wanted to let all the family know that I haven't forgotten. My heart is broken. May God lend his comfort to you all.
Teresa Jahn
December 11, 2001
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Lawrence. We thank him for the dedication he gave to others everytime he was called out. The world will miss such a caring heart. 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
Judy Cherbonneau
December 7, 2001
I never met you, but I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to your family, friends, and comrades! You are in heaven with God! He was blessed with so many heroes on September 11. This was our loss!
Fran Monfre-Sprague
December 6, 2001
I grew up with Larry's wife and met him when they were dating. I went to their wedding. Larry was on the local news here, and in our newspaper. On a happier note, many years ago, when larry was in the NYC Police Department (mounted police, he made the newspaper when his horse fell asleep.
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