Mid Island on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Loving Memory of SSHLL President Anthony Michael Varvaro
Husband of Kerry Varvaro
| | Father of Anthony Jr. (AJ), Jonathan, Christian and Savannah | |
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 7, 2026
1. In Loving Memory of SSHLL President Anthony Michael Varvaro Marker
Anthony played baseball at Curtis High School before attending St. Johns University on a baseball scholarship. Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2006, he pitched for six seasons in the Major Leagues. In four years with the Atlanta Braves he pitched to a 2.99 era. In 2016 while with the Boston Red Sox, Anthony decided to retire pursue a dream career. Inspired by the events of 9/11/01, he joined the Port Authority of NY and NJ Police Department, and was assigned to the World Trade Center Command. Anthony died on September 11, 2022 on his way to serve at the WTC. Anthony had a ten year plan to bring lights and a turf field to SSHLL. On April 14, 2023, SSHLL had their 1st ever game under the lights, on a turf field, honoring Anthony's life, and fulfilling his dream in just seven months. His life will always shine on these fields and every child that plays here.
Erected 2025 by Sailors Snug Harbor Little League.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Law Enforcement • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 2023.
Location. 40° 38.656′ N, 74° 6.314′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York
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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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Snug Harbor Little League (a few steps from this marker); Governor's House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Cottage Row (about 400 feet away); Carl Grillo Glass House and Perennial Garden (about 500 feet away); Robert Richard Randall (about 600 feet away); New York Chinese Scholar's Garden (about 600 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); Staten Island Museum (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Governor's House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Cottage Row (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Carl Grillo Glass House (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Livingston World War II Memorial (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Anthony Varvaro (Wikipedia article). (Submitted on February 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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