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Memorial fundraiser held in honor of late Sea Cliff fire chief
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Pat’s Place owner Patrick Hall was thrilled to host the memorial fundraiser at his bar.
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CJ Montesano, a Sea Cliff firefighter, and his wife Kelly, attended the fundraiser to honor the former chief.
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Patrons wore specially crafted shirts to remember the legacy of Chief Michael Hallquest.
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Local EMS members Charlie Picoli and Selena Guastella attended the fundraiser fully geared up.
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Residents Stacy McKenna, Pam Winckler, Nancy Cavallaro, John McKenna and Sal Cavallaro enjoyed a bucket of beers at the fundraiser.
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Tony Tripp, left, Hallquest’s father-in-law, appreciated the support from Mike Mulhall and Steve Messina.
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Last Saturday, members of Nassau County’s 5th Fire Battalion, family, and residents gathered at Pat’s Place in Glen Cove for a fundraiser to honor Sea Cliff Fire Chief Michael Hallquest. The former chief died on Jan. 2 after an eight-year battle with brain cancer. He was 34.
Bartenders donated the tips they collected throughout the night, and patrons were able to bid on raffle prizes. All proceeds raised through the fundraiser will benefit the Michael Hallquest Family Trust.
Hallquest was an FDNY firefighter with Elmhurst Eagles Ladder 136 for five years and served with the Sea Cliff Fire Department for 17 years.
— Alyssa Seidman
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