Welcome to the FDNY Retirees Broward Division website. We are new to this so be patient and come back often to see what we have added… though it may take a while…
Our Elected Leadership
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The Executive Board
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Paul S. Iannizzotto aka “Izzy” – President
Paul is part of the executive board assisting in all aspects of the organization. A 22-year FDNY veteran with 30+ year career with the fire service; he has worked in E260, E55, 45 Bn, 2nd Bn, DCPI as a press officer, Office of the Fire Commissioner, and the IMT – an All-Hazzard National Incident Management Team. He retired in 2012 due to WTC related illness. He was also one of many sick and injured WTC survivors who lobbied in Washington DC, helping to convince Congress and the Senate, to help secure the passing of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and World Trade Center Health Program Fund.
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Pete Grosso – Vice President
Pete rounds out our Executive Board, as a 30+ year veteran of the fire service. Pete worked in the Bronx, in E50 and Division 6… He is responsible for enforcement of all rules of our organization and by-laws. He is charged with keeping order during meetings, so don’t think about getting rowdy or disruptive.
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Sal Marchese – Recording Secretary
Sal is our recording secretary responsible for maintaining the records and formal communications of our group. Sal, who retired as a lieutenant, is a 35+ year veteran of the fire service and worked in, as well as led, some of the busiest fire companies in the city; E60, L17, L113, & L142. You’ll get a nice thank you letter from Sal if you’re kind enough to donate to our cause… you’ll also get a nasty gram note if you’re not nice.
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Sal D`Angelo – Treasurer
Sal is instrumental as our financial watchdog overseeing all of our organizations financial transactions including budgeting, managing of funds, ensuring financial compliance, and advising the board on financial measures, as well as setting up appropriate financial systems. Sal’s the guy with the check book, so we have to be nice to him. His 24-year service to the city of New York started with the NYPD and ended with the FDNY. As a firefighter first assigned to E-204 and followed by E-167, where he was a UFA Delegate. Sal was active with the union and a member of the Constitution, Election, and Financial Committees of the UFA. Sal is also a retired military veteran serving 26 years with the United States Navy.
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Pat Tesi – Financial Secretary
Pat is 30+ veteran of the City of York. Pat started his service to NYC as a police officer in Brooklyn’s busy East Flatbush 67 Pct. Shortly afterwards he transferred over to the FDNY as a firefighter, where he was again assigned to busy Brooklyn, this time to L166 in Coney Island. As Financial Secretary, Pat receives, records and reconciles funds and transactions, prepares monthly and annual reports, prepares payment authorizations, as well as ensuring financial records are in line with our policies. If you need a shirt, Pat’s the guy to talk to, he’ll give you a good deal.
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Steve Whalen – Past – President 
Steve was at the helm, but sadly passed on September 12th, 2022. Steve comes from a long line of firefighters and well-respected chief officers. He spent his career in Brooklyn, assigned to Ladder Company 105, one of the first Tower Ladders in the city. He retired in… Steve, an avid sailor, has literally “sailed the seven seas” and guides our ship on a steady course.
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Our Board of Directors
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Jerry Coffman
Jim Coster
Tom Giddings
Larry Hatton 
Ray Lebowitz
Jimmy McGovern
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Eddie Olmedo – Chaplan Calvary Chapel
Dave Fischler – Special Advisor
Never Forget!
This is the Pompano Beach Florida FDNY 9/11 WTC memorial. A glass sculpture depicting an open book to page 343 with the names of ALL 343 firefighters etched into the glass on both pages. It is located at the Pompano Beach Fire museum, their first original firehouse, at 217 NE 4th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060