Name:
Joseph J. Fusco
- Visitation: Thursday, August 2nd
2:00 - 4:00 pm
7:00 - 9:00 pm - Location: Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home
6447 Route 25A Wading River, New York - Religious Service: St John the Baptist RC Church
Friday, August 3rd at 10:00 am - Interment: Following service
Calverton National Cemetery - In Lieu of flowers: Donation to United Fire Fighters Association for Widows and Children
204 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
Biography
Born: April 7, 1928
Died: July 30, 2012
Age: 84
Joseph J. Fusco, 84 of Wading River, New York died on Monday, July 30, 2012, at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, New York. Born Saturday, April 7, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Anthony Fusco and the late Mary DiDonata Fusco. He was the husband of Loretta Fusco. He was employed by FDNY. He served as a Tec 5 in the Army from 1946 until 1947. He was a Veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. John the Baptist RC Church. Surviving are son, Joseph Fusco, daughters, Linda Nicholson, Laura Delaney and LeeAnn Loesch, brother, Nicholas Fusco, sister, Agnes Mulligan; 6 grand children; 1 great grand child. A Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday at St. John the Baptist RC Church located at 1488 North Country Rd. Wading River, New York 117 92- with the Father John Barrett officiating. Interment will be in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Route 25A, Wading River, New York.
Online condolences may be made to the family.
So Sorry to see one of the great guys pass on. I never worked with him but took his place as Lieutenant in Lad. 127 when he retired. I heard many good stories of him as everyone in the firehouse loved him. I had big shoes to fill. He was a great man and fireman. I finally met him many years ago at our many stag dinners that we continue to have over the years. He was at our last one just a month ago. Sad to see him go. God, who loves firemen, be with his soul. God bless. GD
My sincerest condolences to the Fusco family. I met Joe my first day on the job as a Proby in L127 in August 1981. I was assigned to his working groups a few months later. I knew right away there was something special about Joe. Under his guidance and supervision, I not only became a competent firefighter but also a better man. There were many times his presence and composure, his good nature and fierce determination got us through tough situations. He was a true leader, tough but fair and he always had our backs. Always. Upon my promotion to Lt, I asked Joe what words of advise he could offer. He responded, " Every time you put that uniform on, you work for the city but you're here for your men. I never forgot that advice. I had the wonderful pleasure last year of telling Joe how much his years of mentoring helped me as an officer and a person. He blushed and shook my hand. I know you're feeling the love Joe. Rest in peace and thank you. Eric Sands
