Holtsville, Farmingville Fire Department Ex-Chiefs Honored

Story/photos by Bryan Lopez

Recently the Holtsville and Farmingville fire departments came together to honor three ex-chiefs.

Ex-Chief Ronnie Magagna and Ex-Chief Norman Neill of the Farmingville Fire Department, along with Ex-Chief Dan Pazienza of the Holtsville Fire Department were awarded for 50 years of outstanding service to their departments and communities.

FASNY (Firemen’s Association of the State of New York) representative Rob McConville was in attendance to present them with a special award as well as Holtsville and Farmingville chiefs Joe Castiglione and Ralph Gloria. The ceremony and dinner was held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. All members from both departments were present as well as families of the three awarded ex-chiefs.