CARMINE VIGGIANO

Hero Yonkers Firefighter, Carmine Viggiano, of Peekskill, NY and Manchester, VT, passed away on May 21, 2007 at the age of 66. He was a Firefighter for the City of Yonkers from 1966 to 1995. A highly decorated Firefighter, Mr. Viggiano was New York State Firefighter of the Year in 1974 and the recipient of a Class I Award, two Class III Awards, one Unit Citation and one Letter of Commendation. These awards are on display at the Yonkers Firefighters Museum. Mr. Viggiano was born on June 9, 1940 in Yonkers, NY to Frank and Catherine Vetrano Viggiano. He served in the US Navy from 1957 to 1961 aboard the USS Antietam. On July 22, 1961, he married Rosemary (Pat) Taylor at the Resurrection Church, Rye, NY. Mr. Viggiano is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Pat) Viggiano of Peekskill, NY and Manchester, VT; three children, Rosemary (John) Brewer of Clifton Springs, NY, James Thomas Viggiano and Michael John Viggiano, both of Peekskill and two grandchildren, Catherine Rose Brewer and Tiffany Nicole Brewer. Also survived by two brothers, Joseph Viggiano of Wappingers Falls, NY; his twin, Frank Viggiano of New City, NY, and a sister, Margaret Gorman of Myrtle Beach, SC. He is also survived by his loving family, friends and his second family, the brotherhood of the Yonkers Fire Department. Calling hours are Thursday and Friday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass is Saturday, 9:45 am at the Assumption Church. Cremation to follow at Ferncliff Crematory in Hartsdale. JOSEPH F. NARDONE FUNERAL HOME 414 Washington Street Peekskill, NY 10566 914-737-1363