New Dorp on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chucks Garden
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 5, 2013
1. Chucks Garden Marker
Lt. Charles Margiotta
Ladder 85
His respect of nature started this garden
He nurtured it until he gave his life on 9/11/01
May our respect for him help it flourish
May his memory continue to grow in our hearts
May he rest in peace in the Lords garden
Dedicated by the
Officers and Members
E-165 and L-85
F.D.N.Y.
(date obscured)
Erected by Officers and Members of E-165 and L-85 F.D.N.Y.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks.
Location. 40° 34.559′ N, 74° 7.428′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in New Dorp. It is on Richmond Road near Summit Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3067 Richmond Rd, Staten Island NY 10306, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Egbertville War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Dorp, S.I. Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rose and Crown Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Dorp Park (approx. half a mile away); SSG Michael Ollis (approx. half a mile away); Michael H. Ollis Memorial (approx. half a mile away); New Dorp WWII Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Original Moravian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Also see
this page online
1. Charles J. Margiotta. National Fallen Firefighters Foundation website entry (Submitted on April 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Charles Margiotta, 44, FDNY, known as 'the nicest tough guy'. SI Live website entry (Submitted on April 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. Chuck Margiotta FDNY
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 5, 2013
3. Chucks Garden Marker
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 5, 2013
4. Chucks Garden
E-165 and L-85 House
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
