Port Jefferson, New York
Carrier of the Skiing Bug
For the first half-dozen years after he lurched through college, John Tipping 2nd was still deciding what he wanted out of a career. But he always knew what he wanted out of a weekend: biking and skiing. Especially skiing.
The four Tipping children — John was the third, and the only boy — were half-grown when their father, John, bought a cabin at Lake Placid. As one February vacation followed another, the son outgrew the father's intermediate slopes and moved to expert runs.
Six years ago, Mr. Tipping found the career he wanted. At the suggestion of his father, a retired firefighter, he joined the New York Fire Department and was assigned to Engine Company 54, Ladder Company 4. "He matured as a person when he was in the Fire Department," his father said.
Firefighter Tipping, 33, also moved from skis to a snowboard. Last winter he enticed his father, who had lost the skiing bug, to join him in Vermont. Two John Tippings, the younger mastering his snowboard, the older getting the rust out of his turns, were back on the intermediate runs. "I got my enthusiasm back," the father said. On Thanksgiving, the Tipping family lit a candle for their son, brother, uncle and cousin. And the older John Tipping made plans to buy new skis.
I didn’t know him..met John once .shortly,but if he was anything like his Dad.he was just a really loving person.i always have grieved for his untimely loss __that trauma has never left me
Cathy Wolfe
February 13, 2024 | Stuart, FL | Friend
I always think of John Tipping on Sept. 11th. My mother in law was a Tipping, nicknamed "Tippie" and her father was one of, I think, twelve children raised in New Jersey. Don't know if there's a relationship, but it doesn't matter. Condolences to his family - one never forgets, especially the loss of a child. May he rest in peace, one who sacrificed his life trying to save those in the Towers on 911.
Carolyn Coughlin
September 21, 2023 | Framingham, MA
To the family of John Tipping,always thinking of your family,and your loss of John. My mother sister daughter and myself had a trip planned in nov2001,we were advised to cancel but seeing firefighters raising the American flag we had to come.we stayed at the ameritania hotel,the first place we wanted to visit was a fire house. So devastated to see so many lives lost at this firehouse.johns name stood out as my twin and I are nicknamed `Tippers´ by my dad. My husband ans two friends are...
Andrea connor
September 19, 2023
Lynnmarie Easton
September 12, 2022 | Family
Dear Tipping Family, do you have a family member interested in your ancestors.? Since my last visit to NYC. And ground zero when I found John's. Name on the memorial I have wondered if there is a direct connection. We are only a small Tipping Family but it is not a common name. Who knows! Seasons Greetings from Tippings UK
Geoff Tipping
December 21, 2019 | EXeter | Family
Thanks for your sacrifice on 9/11, sir...
A.L.
December 20, 2019
We send our heartfelt condolences to your family. May God continue to give the needed comfort and support everyday. John touched so many lives and is still sadly missed.
The Kindred Family
December 02, 2018
I know that John's family has never meet me but I worked with John for a few years doing construction . I'm a plumber that worked for the same company he was a carpenter for .... Finally after all these years I've decided to share my story with his family ..... I truly miss working with John .... we would all have a great time at lunch talking about skiing , mountain biking , working out , partying and of course the ladies ..... One day in the early summer of 99' John and I were talking...
Paul Withjack
September 11, 2018 | North Babylon, NY
Tunnel 2 Towers 2017
November 02, 2017
