Charlie Golding Answers Last Call
Westhampton Beach Firefighter Charles Golding was born on August 17, 1970 to Walter and Sylvia Golding. He died May 6, 2010, at age 39 from complications due to liver disease, leaving behind his mother Sylvia, stepfather, Dave, brothers Noal and Richie, sister Laurie and two children, Chase and Paige, as well as his loving fiancé Carin.
“He joined the Westhampton Beach Fire Department in 1988 and served for 14 years. During that time he was a driver, an officer, a rescue diver and a mentor. He was heavy rescue certified and knew his equipment,” said Westhampton Beach Fire Chief Al Tudisco while giving his eulogy. “Charlie showed me ways to be a good officer,” he added.
“Charlie performed his duties honorably as a firefighter and as an officer. He helped fight some of the biggest fires from the Yardarm Condo Fire to the Long Island Wildfires in 1995, and also took part in the rescue efforts for the Flight 800 Disaster,” said Tudisco. “Charlie left us too soon and I am honored to have served with him and been his friend. He will be missed be missed by all.”
Charlie’s wake was held on May 10, 2010 at Follett and Werner Funeral Home in Westhampton Beach and he was honored with a Firematic Service by the Westhampton Beach Fire Department.
Frederick W. Florenzie, Sr., Freeport Fire Department
Frederick W.Florenzie, Sr. a longtime resident of Massapequa, died at the age of 94 on June 23, 2010. Fred was an Honorary Chief of the Freeport Fire Department Bayview Hose Company #3 and a proud 75-year member of that department. He was also a member of the Freeport Exempts Association.
He is predeceased by his wife Alice, and survived by a daughter, Linda, and a son, Tommy, as well as a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was waked at the William E. Law Funeral Home in Massapequa, and firematic services were held on Friday, June 25, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Fred’s name to the Fireman’s Home, Operation Small Change, 125 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534
Fire News Photos by Kevin Imm