Ornament
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2013.1043.49
Dimensions: 4.25 in X 3.25 in X 0.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 10.795 cm X 8.255 cm X 0.3175 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 10.795 cm X 8.255 cm X 0.3175 cm
Source: Maria Vigiano-Trapp
Credit Line: Gift of Maria Vigiano Trapp, in memory of John T. Vigiano II
Description
Hand–painted ornament belonging to John T. Vigiano II. The ornament is a plastic paint craft depicting Mickey Mouse playing a drum.
Hand–painted ornament belonging to John T. Vigiano II. The ornament is a plastic paint craft depicting Mickey Mouse playing a drum.
Historical Notes
Queens native John Vigiano lived in West Islip, Long Island, with his wife, Maria, and their two daughters. A member of FDNY Ladder Company 132, he was cocaptain of his firehouse’s hockey team. On September 11, Firefighter Vigiano responded to the towers and was seen in the Marriott hotel lobby. His brother, Joseph Vigiano, an NYPD detective, was in the North Tower. Both perished. John was 36 years old.
Queens native John Vigiano lived in West Islip, Long Island, with his wife, Maria, and their two daughters. A member of FDNY Ladder Company 132, he was cocaptain of his firehouse’s hockey team. On September 11, Firefighter Vigiano responded to the towers and was seen in the Marriott hotel lobby. His brother, Joseph Vigiano, an NYPD detective, was in the North Tower. Both perished. John was 36 years old.
Curator's Comment
This ornament was given to John by his daughter, Nicolette. She painted it for him when she was four years old.
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This ornament was given to John by his daughter, Nicolette. She painted it for him when she was four years old.
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