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Centereach FD-Honorary Deputy Chief Lawrence Viverito answers his last alarm.

September 17, 2021. It is with deep regret & sadness that the Centereach Fire Department announces that Honorary Deputy Chief Lawrence Viverito has answered his last alarm today.

Lawrence Viverito joined the Centereach Fire Department on May 2nd 1977 first serving with Emergency Company # 1 (1977-1989) Engine Company # 3 (1989-1998) & Fire Police Company (1998-) He would hold the rank of Lieutenant in Emergency Co. in 1981, 1986 & 1987. He was highly trained in Rescue operations as well as a certified EMT.

On April 23rd 1981 he was involved with the rescue of trapped workers in the Eastwood Blvd. water tower where he and other members of the Department were recognized by Town of Brookhaven and the Suffolk County Medal of Valor for their heroic actions.

On June 21st 2021 members of the Centereach Fire Department brought forth a resolution to appoint Lawrence Viverito the rank of Honorary Deputy Chief for his years of service to the department. We would like to send our deepest sympathy & thoughts to his family & loved ones.

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