New York, New York
Giving Away His Time
If it moved, he was on it. If it was water, he was in it. Michael Thomas Quilty, 42, flew a plane, owned a boat and rode his bike from his home on Staten Island to Ladder House 11 in Lower Manhattan, where he was a lieutenant in the Fire Department.
On Sept. 5, Lieutenant Quilty celebrated his 20th anniversary with the Fire Department. Most of his career was spent at Engine 282 and Ladder 148 in Brooklyn. A year ago, he moved to Ladder 11. "There's a picture of him in uniform there," but not in his gear like the rest of the firefighters, said his wife, Susan. "He wasn't there long enough to have a new picture."
The Quiltys met 23 years ago. "He was a lifeguard at my pool," Mrs. Quilty said. "My mother said, "Go out to the pool. There's a cute lifeguard there.'"
The sports didn't end there. The Quiltys had a boat for waterskiing and fishing. They kayaked in the ocean. This summer, Mr. Quilty took their son, Daniel, 15, to learn to scuba dive, and for eight years he coached the soccer team that his daughter, Kerry, 13, played on. Now the girls on the team have his initials on their jerseys.
You will never be forgotten! I seen a post from the museum and they had your phone and watch and wanted to learn about the man that passed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Jessica Cofer
February 04, 2024 | Kingston, TN | Friend
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
S.J. Friscia III
January 19, 2020 | Staten Island, NY
I completed a 9/11 memorial stair climb challenge today and the firefighter and I climbed for was Michael T. Quilty. We will never forget.
Danielle Chernich
September 10, 2016 | Richfield, WI
Micheal Quilty was a real Hero His legacy will live on forever also i will look up to him until I'm an adult Thank you for your service.RIP
Tyler Roch
September 14, 2015 | Bostic, NC
I was a classmate of Mike in High School, he was in my wedding party, and of everything Mike was: he was a friend of mine. I stood at the memorial in lower Manhattan this weekend and after all these years cannot believe that he is gone. My heartfelt wishes to his family and to all those who are our personal memories of September 11th.
Lou Curren
June 21, 2015 | Fredrick, MD
I am researching Michael Quilty for a project about the World Trade Center and I am sorry for your lose. From what I can tell he is a good man who loves his family and his job. Thank you for protecting and saving lives. You truly are a hero.
Kristen
May 02, 2012
Remembered By
Kristen
May 02, 2012
At St. Paul's Chapel, across from the WTC
I didn't know about this guest book until I stumbled upon it this evening. I would like to thank everyone who wrote something. The contributions to the book mean a lot to me. Thank you.
Susan Quilty
October 17, 2011
I just returned home from a 911 memorial service at my church, East Side Lutheran, Sioux Falls, S.D. I was given Michael's name to remember in my prayers. I will also pray for you, Susan, and for Dan and Kerry. May you find comfort in God's love. Our Pastor grew up in New York City. My husband said of Michael, "He sounds like a neat guy". My husband and I enjoy boating and fishing and our children also learnied to waterski growing up. Judy Adler
Judy Adler
September 11, 2011 | Sioux Falls, SD