Chucks Garden
  • Bench dedicated at placed at Chuck's Garden to honor Chuck and FF Mike Sofia who died during 2005.

    Bench dedicated at placed at Chuck's Garden to honor Chuck and FF Mike Sofia who died during 2005.

  • Once again Chuck's Garden Flourishing during the summer of 2005.

    Once again Chuck's Garden Flourishing during the summer of 2005.

  • Plaque installed at Chuck's Garden 2005

    Plaque installed at Chuck's Garden 2005

  • Picture of Chuck's Garden on 2 year anniversary of 9-11.

    Picture of Chuck's Garden on 2 year anniversary of 9-11.

  • Officers and members of E-165 & L-85 accept an award for Chuck's Garden. The garden was recognized as one of the top 3 gardens of its kind on Staten Island.

    Officers and members of E-165 & L-85 accept an award for Chuck's Garden. The garden was recognized as one of the top 3 gardens of its kind on Staten Island.

  • Here is a pic of the way the garden looked when Chuck was cultivating the grounds. As you can see, the plants took on some of Chuck's traits...they were larger than life and wild.

    Here is a pic of the way the garden looked when Chuck was cultivating the grounds. As you can see, the plants took on some of Chuck's traits...they were larger than life and wild.

  • This certificate was handed out for the garden dedication.

    This certificate was handed out for the garden dedication.

  • This young lady, (Brittany Stetson), sang her heart out during the Nathional Anthem. She was truly amazing and there wasn't a dry eye.

    This young lady, (Brittany Stetson), sang her heart out during the Nathional Anthem. She was truly amazing and there wasn't a dry eye.

  • Gathering of family and friends for the garden dedication.

    Gathering of family and friends for the garden dedication.

  • Plaque at Chuck's Garden.

    Plaque at Chuck's Garden.

  • Here is what Chuck's Garden looks like after the members of E-165 & L-85 landscaped.

    Here is what Chuck's Garden looks like after the members of E-165 & L-85 landscaped.

  • Another pic of the finished garden and the angel watching over everything.

    Another pic of the finished garden and the angel watching over everything.

  • Here is a pic of Chuck's entire family...wife, children, parents, brother, in-laws, nieces & nephews.

    Here is a pic of Chuck's entire family...wife, children, parents, brother, in-laws, nieces & nephews.

  • Chuck's nephew Michael (on right), with family friend Sgt. Tom Mauro NYPD, at the garden dedication. Tom worked exhausting hours both on and off duty for our family during the toughest of times. We will be forever grateful.

    Chuck's nephew Michael (on right), with family friend Sgt. Tom Mauro NYPD, at the garden dedication. Tom worked exhausting hours both on and off duty for our family during the toughest of times. We will be forever grateful.

  • Chuck's daughter Norma Jean (2nd from right), with friends from St. Rita's at the garden dedication. Chuck had coached all of the girls in soccer and basketball.

    Chuck's daughter Norma Jean (2nd from right), with friends from St. Rita's at the garden dedication. Chuck had coached all of the girls in soccer and basketball.

  • Chuck's mom Molly and niece Sarah view the new garden.

    Chuck's mom Molly and niece Sarah view the new garden.

  • Chuck's dad Charlie, along side the garden dedication plaque and portrait of Chuck.

    Chuck's dad Charlie, along side the garden dedication plaque and portrait of Chuck.

  • Chuck's brother Mike with Firefighters from South Oldbridge. FF Mike Kaplan is on right.

    Chuck's brother Mike with Firefighters from South Oldbridge. FF Mike Kaplan is on right.

  • Young vegetables in the newly dedicated garden.

    Young vegetables in the newly dedicated garden.

  • Here is a shot of the way the garden looked when Chuck was cultivating the grounds. As you can see, the plants took on some of Chuck's traits...they were larger than life and wild.

    Here is a shot of the way the garden looked when Chuck was cultivating the grounds. As you can see, the plants took on some of Chuck's traits...they were larger than life and wild.

  • This certificate was handed out for the dedication.

    This certificate was handed out for the dedication.

  • This young lady sang her heart out during the National Anthem. She was truly amazing and there wasn't a dry eye. (I will get her name and post it soon)

    This young lady sang her heart out during the National Anthem. She was truly amazing and there wasn't a dry eye. (I will get her name and post it soon)

  • Here is Tom del Pino. Tom was the personal laison between the FDNY and Chuck's wife Norma, the children and the whole Margiotta family. Tom was a dear friend of Chuck's. He worked tirelessly for us day and night for over a year. He has become a true

    Here is Tom del Pino. Tom was the personal laison between the FDNY and Chuck's wife Norma, the children and the whole Margiotta family. Tom was a dear friend of Chuck's. He worked tirelessly for us day and night for over a year. He has become a true

  • Gathering of family and friends for the garden dedication.

    Gathering of family and friends for the garden dedication.

  • Plaque at Chuck's Garden

    Plaque at Chuck's Garden

  • Here is what Chuck's Garden looks like after the members and officers of Engine-165 & Ladder-85 landscaped.

    Here is what Chuck's Garden looks like after the members and officers of Engine-165 & Ladder-85 landscaped.

  • Another pic of the finished Garden and the angel watching over everything.

    Another pic of the finished Garden and the angel watching over everything.

  • Here is a pic of Chuck's family. Wife, parents, in-laws, children, brother, nieces & nephews.

    Here is a pic of Chuck's family. Wife, parents, in-laws, children, brother, nieces & nephews.

  • Chuck's nephew Michael (on right) with family friend SGT. Tom Mauro NYPD, at Garden Dedication. Tom worked exhausting hours both on and off duty for our family during the toughest of times. We will be forever grateful.

    Chuck's nephew Michael (on right) with family friend SGT. Tom Mauro NYPD, at Garden Dedication. Tom worked exhausting hours both on and off duty for our family during the toughest of times. We will be forever grateful.

  • Chuck's daughter Norma Jean (2nd from right), with friends from St. Rita's at the garden dedication. Chuck had coached all of the girls in soccer & basketball.

    Chuck's daughter Norma Jean (2nd from right), with friends from St. Rita's at the garden dedication. Chuck had coached all of the girls in soccer & basketball.

  • Chuck's dad Charlie beside plaque and portrait at Garden Dedication.

    Chuck's dad Charlie beside plaque and portrait at Garden Dedication.

  • Young vegetables at the newly dedicated garden.

    Young vegetables at the newly dedicated garden.

  • Chuck's mom Molly & Niece Sarah viewing the new garden.

    Chuck's mom Molly & Niece Sarah viewing the new garden.

  • Chuck's brother Mike with 2 Firefighters from South Oldbridge. (Forgive me if I am wrong, but I think one is FF Mike Kaplan) I will find out for sure and post it correctly.

    Chuck's brother Mike with 2 Firefighters from South Oldbridge. (Forgive me if I am wrong, but I think one is FF Mike Kaplan) I will find out for sure and post it correctly.

  • Officers & members of E-165 & L-85 accept an award for Chuck's Garden. The Garden was recognized as one of the top 3 gardens of its kind on Staten Island.

    Officers & members of E-165 & L-85 accept an award for Chuck's Garden. The Garden was recognized as one of the top 3 gardens of its kind on Staten Island.