South Beach on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"The Rescue"
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 16, 2025
1. "The Rescue" plaque
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"The Rescue". . , Joseph Maffeo was a New York City Fire Fighter who lost his life in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Since that day, he is considered a hero by all. To the people who knew him best, his family and friends, he was a hero long before that day, not for the way he died, but rather for the way he lived. Joseph Maffeo made the world a better place each and every day of his life, by giving of himself, extending a helping hand and displaying a smile. It is for this reason we celebrate his life, continue his legacy and keep his spirit alive through the "Joseph Maffeo Children's Program as Staten Island University Hospital."
101. "The Rescue," conceived by world renowned and celebrated artist, Gregory Perillo, pays tribute to all who were lost on that infamous day and homage to Firefighter Joseph Maffeo, and his colleagues. Perillo's vision of a fire fighter as a super hero in the midst of rescuing a young child stands proudly as a testament to bravery and self-sacrifice. You will notice the determination in his expression, his coat trailing behind him as the cape of Superman, and the steadfastness of his stance in the boots reminiscent of Batman. As "The Rescue" reminds us that hatred bears severe consequences, may it also inspire us to take a positive pro-active role to instill goodness and decency in out world so that all who were lost will always be our beams of light towards a better tomorrow.,
Joseph Maffeo was a New York City Fire Fighter who lost his life in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Since that day, he is considered a hero by all. To the people who knew him best, his family and friends, he was a hero long before that day, not for the way he died, but rather for the way he lived. Joseph Maffeo made the world a better place each and every day of his life, by giving of himself, extending a helping hand and displaying a smile. It is for this reason we celebrate his life, continue his legacy and keep his spirit alive through the "Joseph Maffeo Children's Program as Staten Island University Hospital."
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"The Rescue," conceived by world renowned and celebrated artist, Gregory Perillo, pays tribute to all who were lost on that infamous day and homage to Firefighter Joseph Maffeo, and his colleagues. Perillo's vision of a fire fighter as a super hero in the midst of rescuing a young child stands proudly as a testament to bravery and self-sacrifice. You will notice the determination in his expression, his coat trailing behind him as the cape of Superman, and the steadfastness of his stance in the
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boots reminiscent of Batman. As "The Rescue" reminds us that hatred bears severe consequences, may it also inspire us to take a positive pro-active role to instill goodness and decency in out world so that all who were lost will always be our beams of light towards a better tomorrow.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 40° 35.051′ N, 74° 5.202′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in South Beach. It can be reached from Seaview Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island NY 10305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
On the right of the Memorial Garden path near the entrance of the Staten Island University Hospital North Campus
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
