Firefighter (FDNY) Thomas Anthony Casoria

Engine Company 22

Firefighter (FDNY) Casoria's Act of Heroism

Thomas Casoria responded to the World Trade Center North tower on 9/11/01 with the rest of his brothers from Engine Company 22 and Ladder 13 which is quartered together on east 85th street. Thomas was a member of Engine Company 22. Thomas was assigned to help remove nonambulatory people from the North tower near a staging area somewhere between the 26th and 30th floors. He had radioed to his Captain that He and 2 other members of his company were assisting with the removal of several of these people. Thomas along with 8 other members from his firehouse were lost in the subsequent collapse of The North Tower. His bravery and dedication to the job he so dearly loved will never be forgotten.

My Hero

Thomas Casoria found his true calling when he was sworn in as a member of the FDNY in February of 1999. He worked in Engine Company 22 onthe upper east side of Manhattan. Thomas was a gifted athlete as well. he played 2nd base for the FDNY traveling softball team that competed nationwide against other Departments and was an asset to the team. He also played ice hockey and volleyball in the various tournaments that the FDNY has annually. Although his time was short as a member of Engine Company 22 he made his lasting mark on the other members with his trademark smile and his quick wit as he often made many lighthearted jokes with his fellow firefighters. Thomas is dearly missed by all whom he worked with and by his family as well. he is survied by his mother Judy his father Carlo Sr. as well as his 2 siblings Janine and his Brother Carlo Jr who is also A New York City Firefighter