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Honored for their heroism
East Rockaway Village board recognizes Thanksgiving Day rescuers
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From left, Trustees Ed Corrado, Stanley Lombardo and Theresa Gaffney; Marc Graci, Steve Pontillo, and Peter Gianvecchio; and Mayor Francis Lenahan and Deputy Mayor Bruno Romano.
Courtesy Village of East Rockaway
On Thanksgiving morning, Steve Pontillo, Peter Gianvecchio and Pontillo’s sons Robert and Matthew Pontillo were out on a small boat when the boat overturned. Luckily for them, Marc Graci and two other men Chris Stebner and Billy Podias, were there to rescue them.
Pictured at the last Village Board meeting on Jan.13, where the heroes were recognized for their efforts were, from left, Trustees Ed Corrado, Stanley Lombardo and Theresa Gaffney; Marc Graci, Steve Pontillo, and Peter Gianvecchio; and Mayor Francis Lenahan and Deputy Mayor Bruno Romano.
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