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FDNY members are mourning the loss of a veteran firefighter after he died from COVID-19. He is the second active FDNY Firefighter to die due to COVID-19.
Christopher P. Viviano, 53, joined FDNY in August 1999 and was assigned to Ladder Company 157 in Brooklyn.
During his career he was cited once for bravery.
“Firefighter Viviano is the 16th member of the Department to die due to COVID-19,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “We have lost far too many incredible people like Christopher to this terrible illness. He dedicated his life to the noble mission of bravely protecting life and property in our city. Our entire Department mourns his loss.”
Viviano was a World Trade Center first responder and firefighter whose actions saved the lives of others every day of his career.
He is survived by his wife, their three children, his parents, and two brothers.
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