STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Louis Maffeo of New Dorp, a retired FDNY captain and substitute teacher, has died.
Maffeo, who was 86, died Monday at home.
Born and raised in New Dorp, he married the former Jean Whittet in 1960, and they raised their family in that community.
A 1948 graduate of New Dorp High School, Mr. Maffeo joined the Marine Corps, where he served in the Korean conflict from 1950 to 1952.
After his discharge he enrolled in Wagner College, where he continued his education, earning a bachelor of science degree degree in education in 1955. He went on to earn a a master’s degree in education from Wagner in 1964.
Mr. Maffeo joined the Fire Department in 1957, beginning a 40-year career with he FDNY. He worked in firehouses in Manhattan and Brooklyn before transferring to Ladder Co. 83/Engine Co. 163 in Westerleigh, where he retired in 1997 with the rank of captain.
He also worked as a substitute teacher for 20 years at Egbert Intermediate School/I.S. 2, Midland Beach.
Mr. Maffeo enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing chess, and working around the house in his spare time. He looked forward to his Sunday dinners with his family.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace R.C. Church, New Dorp.
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