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“Singing san-man”
Andrew Macchio was a sanitation worker well-known for singing through his routes. During the recovery effort, he would regularly serenade first responders who retreated to St. Paul’s Chapel for rest. Macchio has since passed away from 9/11-related illnesses.
Video recorded by colleague Anthony Quaranti during a mass at Ground Zero, Easter Sunday 2002
submitted by Billy Luba (BK Lot Cleaning)
submitted by Chief Jeff Pitts
submitted by Billy Luba (BK Lot Cleaning)
submitted by Charles Orozco (BKN1)
submitted by Charles Orozco (BKN1)
Thomas Cancilla (BKN1), submitted by Charles Orozco
Chris Abbate (right) standing with Jason Falconer at Vesey + West Sts. (submitted by Chris Abbate)
View from M1 (Canal & West St), submitted by Chris Abbate. Shortly after, he was sent to clear a path down West Street in a FEL
submitted by Pat Mac. Initially on vacation, Mac volunteered to help with the budget brigade. He was later assigned to work through Auxiliary Field Force.
submitted by Sal Annerino.
Andrew Macchio, the 'singing san-man' frequently sang to first responders at St. Paul's Chapel. submitted by Sal Annerino
submitted by Daniel Ferrara, with Ralph Muschitiello (QW5)
submitted by Chuckie Diaz, with Perfecto Oyola on 1st anniversary of 9/11.
submitted by William Buscemi
submitted by Steven Schmalzreid, with Larry Schiad and Olivia Newton John (one of many morale-boosting celebrity appearances)
submitted by Steven Schmalzreid, with plane parts that were given to FBI
submitted by Steven Schmalzreid. Andrew Macchio, who frequently kept a towel around neck while working
submitted by John Corbin, with Patrick Maiorino (BK13)
submitted by Vinnie Slavik. Supintendant Danny Eric during roll call
submitted by Kevin C. Melfi, Sr.
submitted by Kevin C. Melfi, Sr.
submitted by Kevin C. Melfi, Sr.
submitted by Kevin C. Melfi, Sr.
submitted by Kevin C. Melfi, Sr.
submitted by Anthony Quaranti, with Joe Curran
submitted by Anthony Quaranti. Kevin Melfi with FDNY chief Pete Hayden
submitted by Anthony Quaranti, with Superintendent Billy Ford & Phil Marino
submitted by Anthony Quaranti. Queens Sanitation workers taking a well deserved rest
submitted by Supervisor Anthony Quaranti (left) with Superintendent Sal Annerino, Jimmy Hoffa's son, and Supervisor Joe Curran
Submitted by Anthony Quaranti, with Goldie Hawn
submitted by Anthony Quaranti. Hosing down businesses on Broadway
submitted by Quaranti, with Supt Billy Ford and Salvation Army volunteers
submitted by Quaranti. He and his wife attend a Sunday mass at Ground Zero
submitted by Quaranti, with Sup Melfi and military personnel
submitted by Quaranti, Supervisor Melfi with Chief Frances
submitted by Quaranti, with antenna from North Tower
submitted by Joe Pescador, DSNY Safety Officer
submitted by Joe Pescador, DSNY Safety Officer
submitted by Dominick Petrone
submitted by Melfi Sr
submitted by Steven Schmalzried. His brother Paul's rig, FDNY Engine 6
submitted by Steven Schmalzried. His Section 1 day shift crew
submitted by Melfi Sr.
submitted by Freddy Caceres (Sanitation Police)
submitted by Freddy Caceres (Sanitation Police)