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West Sayville Honors 50-Year Members
October 08, 2021 | NEW YORK
PATRICK DONOFRIO, Correspondent
Photo by Andrew Ippolito (L to R): 2nd Asst. Chief Patrick D'Onofrio, 3rd Asst. Chief Michael Chiesa, 50 year members Ex-Chief Scott Schrader, Ex-Chief Gary Schaum, Ex-Captain Don VanEssendelft, Chief of Dept. Jeff Houghtalen, and 1st Asst. Chief Brian D'Onofrio.
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WEST SAYVILLE, NY - The West Sayville Fire Department recently honored four members on their Golden Anniversary; 50 Years of Service. Honorees included Ex-Chief Scott Schrader, Ex-Chief Gary Schaum, Ex-Captain Don VanEssendelft and Firefighter Ken VanEssendelft with 51 years (not in photograph). Over the past 50 years, the knowledge, experience and dedication of these members has helped pave the way for the very successful department we are today.