Patch
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.73.2
Dimensions: 3.75 in X 3.625 in
Dimensions (Metric): 9.525 cm X 9.2075 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 9.525 cm X 9.2075 cm
Source: Conni Spellman
Credit Line: Gift of Conni Spellman in memory of Joseph Lovero
Description
Jersey City Gong Club patch belonging to Joseph Lovero. The patch is a blue Maltese cross with yellow trim. "F" is embroidered in yellow in the left crossbar and "D" in the right crossbar. "GONG CLUB | INC." is embroidered in the top crossbar and "JERSEY | CITY" in the bottom crossbar. Embroidered in the center is a hook and ladder, hose nozzle, and fire helmet.
Jersey City Gong Club patch belonging to Joseph Lovero. The patch is a blue Maltese cross with yellow trim. "F" is embroidered in yellow in the left crossbar and "D" in the right crossbar. "GONG CLUB | INC." is embroidered in the top crossbar and "JERSEY | CITY" in the bottom crossbar. Embroidered in the center is a hook and ladder, hose nozzle, and fire helmet.
Historical Notes
Joseph Lovero lived in his native Jersey City, New Jersey. He had three children. A heart condition foiled his plan to be a firefighter, so Joseph served the profession in other ways, as a Jersey City Fire Department dispatcher and as a volunteer assistant at the scene of major fires. On September 11, he responded to the towers with the Jersey City Fire Department. He was 60 years old.
Joseph Lovero lived in his native Jersey City, New Jersey. He had three children. A heart condition foiled his plan to be a firefighter, so Joseph served the profession in other ways, as a Jersey City Fire Department dispatcher and as a volunteer assistant at the scene of major fires. On September 11, he responded to the towers with the Jersey City Fire Department. He was 60 years old.
