Mariani Family
In 1916 the Mariani family started its long PFD legacy when Joseph T. Mariani was appointed as a firefighter and rose to the rank of Captain. He was the father of three sons two of whom rose to the Chief's Officer rank: Eugene and Wilbert. A third son (Joseph T. Jr) worked as MV inspector in Paterson. A grandson, Louis also became a Paterson firefighter.
Joseph Mariani: Served at Engine 3 - Promoted to Captain December 1927 and served at Engine 12 - Retired March 1943 - Died January 16, 1957 - Father of Eugene (Deputy Chief) and Wilbert Mariani (Assistant Chief). Grandfather of FF Louis Mariani
Joseph Mariani as a fireman
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Engine 3 apparatus in 1916 (located at Tyler Street (later renamed as 12th Avenue)
Engine 12 1923 ALF Pumper
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January 16, 1957
Captain Joseph T Marian Engine 12
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Eugene Mariani – Served as PFC in US Army from February 10, 1943 thru February 9, 1946. Appointed PFD on September 1, 1947 – Received Badge # 89 - Promoted to Lieutenant in 1957, Captain in 1961, and Deputy Chief in 1965 and Assistant Chief in 1972 - Retired in 1975 - Died at age 99 in the Boonton Home. one month shy of is 100th birthday
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DC Eugene Mariani on porch roof - Frank Malzone photos
DC Mariani on upper roof
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Eugene Mariani DC Helmet
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Eugene Mariani Assistant Chief Helmet
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Wilbert Mariani – Served in US Army as Technician 5th Grade from May 1943 thru April 1946. Appointed to PFD on November 1, 1947. Received Badge # 54 - Promoted to Lieutenant in 1957, Captain in 1961, Deputy Chief in 1964 , and Assistant Chief April 1, 1972 - Died January 25, 1974
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May 24, 1968 - 12th Avenue 4th alarm - DC Wilbert Mariani in center. Chief's Aide Tom Waterson at left and FF William Shortway at right
1967 Third Battalion: ​Deputy Chief Jessie McCavitt, Deputy Chief Wilbert Mariani. Chief's Aides Tommy Waterson Richard Tullo, John Maccanico at Riverside FH with Car 73
January 25, 1974 Obituary
Louis Mariani: Grandson of Captain Joseph T Mariani, son of DC Eugene Mariani and nephew of AC Wilbert Mariani was appointed on November 1, 1971 and assigned to Engine 5. He died in a tragic accident on March 11, 1972. His wife was Corrine Coppo who was daughter of Captain Frank Coppo and sister of BC Tommy Coppo.
