Anthony Cozzino

Anthony S. Cozzino (Ret. EMS Lieutenant FDNY), 51, of Brick New Jersey passed away peacefully surrounded by his closest family and friends on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He fought a brief but fierce battle with cancer that was attributed to his heroic service at the World Trade Center site on September 11, 2001 and in the weeks and months assisting in rescue and recovery that followed.

Anthony was a hard working, generous, loyal and extremely proud man. He had an uplifting, contagious sense of humor that he kept until the very end. While he could have a bit of a tough exterior at times, he could surely win anyone over with his larger than life personality, his endless wisdom and guidance and his wealth of (at times useless) knowledge. He was extremely proud of his faith, his career, his country and most of all his family.

Anthony was born on February 1, 1973 in New York City, NY. He lived in the Yorkville section of Manhattan with his parents Evelyn and Michael and his sisters Cynthia and Felicia for most of his young life where he made countless lifelong friends that became family and created stories that will last a lifetime. He attended St. Stephen of Hungary School in his elementary years and graduated high school from La Salle Academy in 1991.

Anthony’s strong need to protect people and his selfless, giving nature led him to his highly decorated, honorable 26 year career with the FDNY, where his motto was “find one, be one, teach one”. Starting in the South Bronx at Battalion 14 as an EMT in 1997 he was quickly promoted to Paramedic and then in 2006 he became a Lieutenant. The bulk of his years as a boss were spent at Battalion 43 in Coney Island. A place that will forever be ingrained in his heart and is an integral part of his legacy. Throughout his tenure with the FDNY he served as a Haz-Tac Paramedic, was part of the FDNY Dignitary Protection Unit and the Division 5 Counter Terrorism Task Force. He also took much pride in playing the bagpipes for the FDNY EMS Pipes and Drums Band. He was awarded with countless medals and commendations throughout the years. While he had a tendency at times to be “rough and tough”, he was highly respected and loved by many and touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. Staying true to his motto he desired to leave everyone a better EMT/Medic because of his teachings and direction. Anthony officially retired from the FDNY on November 3, 2023.

In 2007 Anthony met his wife Lori and his wittiness, confidence, intelligence and of course his charming sense of humor quickly won her over. They married on October 10, 2009. Along with Lori, their three children, Nicholas, Anthony and Isabella were his entire world. His motto of “find one, be one, teach one” carried into his family life where he took extreme pride in raising his children to be strong and to teach them make this world a better place than the one they were born into. His children were taught so much by him in such a short period of time that they will surely carry his legacy on. His presence will forever be in them.

Anthony is survived by his wife Lori; sons Nicholas Salvatore (age 25) and Anthony Patrick (age 13); Daughter Isabella Grace (age 10); parents Michael and Evelyn Arcuri, Sisters: Cynthia and Felicia Arcuri; brother Thomas Trainor as well as many extended family and friends.

May his memory be a blessing and his soul rest in eternal peace.

In lieu of flowers, The FDNY Foundation has set up a scholarship fund for ELT Anthony S. Cozzino’s Children. 100% of donations to the Fund will support his family.

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