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Remembering The Fallen: Honoring 9/11 Victims From Patchogue

On this day, we remember the six local residents or natives who were among the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attack 18 years ago.

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PATCHOGUE, NY - On this day 18 years ago, a terrible tragedy struck not only the greater New York area, but the entire nation.

September 11 is a day of remembrance. Nearly 3,000 people died during the horrific terrorist attacks in 2001. Among those killed were six Patchogue residents or natives.

Today, and every day, we remember:

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  • Vincent Gerard D'Amadeo, 36, of East Patchogue
  • Andrew J. Desperito, 43, of East Patchogue
  • Michael K. Healey, 42, of East Patchogue
  • Lincoln Quappé, 38, East Patchogue native
  • Alfred Russell Maler, 39, Patchogue native
  • Eric Adam Stahlman, 43, Patchogue native

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