Button
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2014.195.1
Dimensions: 0.375 in X 1.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 0.9525 cm X 3.175 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 0.9525 cm X 3.175 cm
Source: Michael Margiotta
Credit Line: Gift of the Margiotta family, Lt. Charles Margiotta lives on through the memories and education of others
Description
Memorial button created in memory of Charles Joseph Margiotta. The button depicts a photograph of Margiotta wearing his fire helmet and printed text: "We Remember | Lt. Chuck Margiotta."
Memorial button created in memory of Charles Joseph Margiotta. The button depicts a photograph of Margiotta wearing his fire helmet and printed text: "We Remember | Lt. Chuck Margiotta."
Historical Notes
Staten Island native Charles Margiotta lived in Meiers Corners with his wife, Norma, and their two children. He was a 20-year FDNY veteran assigned to Ladder Company 85. In his spare time, he worked as a private investigator, actor, and substitute teacher. Heading home on September 11 after an overnight shift, Lieutenant Margiotta caught a ride to the towers with Rescue Company 5. He was 44 years old.
Staten Island native Charles Margiotta lived in Meiers Corners with his wife, Norma, and their two children. He was a 20-year FDNY veteran assigned to Ladder Company 85. In his spare time, he worked as a private investigator, actor, and substitute teacher. Heading home on September 11 after an overnight shift, Lieutenant Margiotta caught a ride to the towers with Rescue Company 5. He was 44 years old.
