Timothy-Stackpole-Obituary

Captain Timothy Stackpole FDNY

New York, New York

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Back at Work, as a Captain
After the floor collapsed in the East New York inferno of June 5, 1998, leaving two firefighters dead and Lt. Timothy Stackpole severely burned on his arms, legs, stomach and back, he worried that he might never work again. But he threw himself into months of treatment and physical therapy, encouraged by his wife, Tara, and his five children, who now range in age from 7 to 18. And he used the seemingly endless recuperation time to finish his bachelor's degree in education at St. Francis College in Brooklyn.

After some months of light duty at Ladder 103 in Brooklyn, "he felt it was a tremendous victory when he came back to the firehouse to full duty a few months ago," said the Rev. Jim Cunningham, the Stackpoles' parish priest in Marine Park, Brooklyn. The Thursday before the terrorist attack, Lieutenant Stackpole was promoted to captain. And on the Saturday before the disaster, Captain Stackpole was named Irishman of the Year at the Great Irish Fair in Brooklyn, Father Cunningham said.

On Sept. 11, Captain Stackpole had just finished duty, but with the first news of the calamity he rushed to the trade center, "and he perished there," Father Cunningham said. "Tara knows that Timmy died doing what he wanted to do, serving the people of his city."

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i met timmy and his bro ed in 1963 he was my friend a homeslice across the street on e34 st and good shepherd grammar school he was a kind dude he was very good to me and my mother he was a stand up guy a class act i had met him before 9/11 he told me he was going back i told him he was nuts he told me he had a higher calling to save people that can not save themselves park row or park bench he would help you --for free-- not like today i am blessed to have met him

Beautiful memories of being a classmate of Timothy's at Good Shepherd Elementary School. So sad that he lost his life tragically. What a hero. Heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children and family. My father died when I was 12. Both of my parents were 42 y.o. He was a Sargent with NYPD. He got sick and died very suddenly. My heart goes out to all of you. Warmly, Mary Gibbons

I want to thank you Captain Timothy, for the memories you left and shared with me, and our classmates at St. Francis College. Every 911 memorial, I say a prayer for you and your family, who you were so proud of, especially your son who, I see is following in your footsteps. May God bless the rest of your family and children. I'm very happy that our paths have crossed in life and bless to have known you. Thank you for your service and may God bless your spirit!!! Cieatha

02/24/97 Lt Stackpole at a 2nd Alarm-Brooklyn.

A photograph I happen to captured of Capt Timmy Stackploe on Feb 24-1997, taking a blow after battling a tough fire in Brooklyn at Sutter & Blake. Today on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, God Bless his family and the members of FDNY. Jay L Heath, Penacook, NH

On this 19th Anniversary of 9/11, thank you Tim for your ultimate service to us and all the fun at Breezy Point on West Court. You and Tara were always so friendly and so much fun. Tara & children, I am still so heartbroken for you and your family. God bless Tim and thank you again for your service.

Remembering Captain Tim Stackpole today. Thank You for your service and sacrifice.

17 years is a long time yet and although the memories and horror or 9/11 diminishes, we will never forget our heroes. For me, I wore Captain Timothy Stackpole's bracelet on my arm for 11 years. I had to put it away as the copper was weakening and I was afraid it would break and I would lose it. It remains in my jewelry box, I will treasure it always. I am so sorry he had to leave his family behind to become my hero.

Timothy Stackpole is The firefighter I adopted soon after hearing his story and the selfless way he lived and lost his life. Over the years when I meet a firefighter I tell the story and recommend that they visit Tim's site as well as the stories of all the HEROES, real heroes who live their lives in service to others.

I read that one of Captain Stackpole's son is now on FDNY. Captain Stackpole is a true american hero that words alone cannot describe.

God bless the Stackpole family.