Marie Tolley, wife of FDNY firefighter William Tolley, and her daughter Isabella, along with other family members on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, unveil a new street sign for the intersection of Crestline and Acme avenues in Bethpage that was created to honor her husband. William Tolley died while battling a fire in Queens on April 20. Photo Credit: Jessica Rotkiewicz
A quiet intersection in Bethpage will forever be emblazoned with a sign memorializing New York City firefighter William Tolley.
At a solemn ceremony Saturday unveiling the sign featuring “F.D.N.Y. Firefighter William N. Tolley Way” at the intersection of Crestline Avenue and Acme Avenue, local dignitaries and members of the FDNY and local fire departments remembered Tolley as an American hero.
His widow, Marie Tolley, and the couple’s daughter Isabella were guests of honor — standing at the intersection just feet from their home.
“Seeing my husband’s name displayed here will bring us so much joy knowing that his community will never forget him,” Tolley said through tears. She thanked her husband for continuing to watch over their family as he always did.
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