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S.J. Friscia III
January 05, 2020 | Staten Island, NY
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Richard Prunty
Sayville, New York
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Send FlowersAnswering a Daughter's Call
Richard Prunty's world revolved around two families. There was his family in Sayville, on Long Island, and there was the Second Battalion of the New York City Fire Department.
Mr. Prunty, the battalion chief, would explain to his wife, Susan, that his life depended on his firefighters. They depended on him, too. When he received promotions, his firefighters did not want him to move on. "It truly was a brotherhood," she said.
Mr. Prunty was heading into 1 World Trade Center with his firefighters, but his wife thinks he probably had tried to call them out because he was so conscious of their safety. At 57, he was a tall, unassuming man, never the type to dominate a conversation or even brag. But when he did have something to say, his soft-spoken words were usually the strongest and most effective that could be said.
Despite his sometimes gruff exterior, his family knew he was a teddy bear. He was protective of his two children, Lisa, 25, and Christopher, 21. His daughter recalls her father's visit when she became so ill at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire that she couldn't finish classes during final exams. He stayed for one week, sleeping on the floor. "I almost didn't graduate and that put me through it," she said.
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November 30, 2019 | ON
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The ultimate sacrifice you've endured has touched so many hearts. Our prayers are always with you and your family not only on the sacred day of Sept 11th but everyday. Our deepest remembrances of times past from the Cammarata family.
Cammarata family
September 10, 2016 | NY
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Rich at my house with Chris and our pony.
Rich was a smart and quiet guy and a great Dad. Loved the FDNY. We met through my ex-wife who was good friends with Rich's wife. We'd go to dinner or bowling in the 70s and 80s, but sadly lost touch in the 90s. Rip Rich. He was a terrific guy.
Jerry Kirk
September 11, 2015 | Sayville, NY
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I visited NY over Christmas and we were having such a great time.We went to Ground zero. It was a very humbling visit knowing what had happened there. I recorded Richard A Prunty's name and have read online about this true hero.His memory will never be forgotten.
Richard Hales,London,England
Richard Hales
February 01, 2014 | London
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I know what it is like to lose a love one who is a hero. My brother, Tim, was shot and killed in the line of duty saving a young lady's life. He was a sergeant on the Shreveport Police Dept. God bless you all and all the firemen and policemen who risk their lives everyday for us.
Jesse Prunty
May 18, 2013 | Shreveport, LA
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you were a true HERO!! never forgotten. R.I.P.
maye vasquez
September 28, 2012 | Bellflower, CA
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Hi. Through this guest book I have found that Chief Prunty was a great man. He gave his life for this wonderful country and that can never be forgotten. Even though it has been ten years I know that the wounds from that horrible day are still fresh. I feel so sorry for your loss. I am researching him because I can as a project in order to go to the memorial site in New York with my school. I would love to get in contact with you so that I can learn more about him, his life, and his legacy. I...
Justin
May 02, 2012 | Hampstead, MD
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Just reading a book telling about you.
God bless you and your family
Luca Mattei
April 12, 2012 | Rome,Italy
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