Vicario Services and Funeral [12-2020]

North Merrick Fire Department Ex-Chief and current commissioner Joseph Vicario passed away on December 4th, 2020 following a brave and courageous battle with 9/11 related cancer. Commissioner Vicario, or “Joe V.” as he was known to many, served as North Merrick Chief of Department in 2007 and 2008 and had been a fire commissioner since 2013. During his twenty-five years with the North Merrick Fire Department Joe inspired and mentored countless individuals on how to become better firefighters. An avid fan of the North Merrick Stump Jumpers Drill Team he was a fixture on the sidelines at tournaments throughout the season. Visitation was held at North Merrick Fire Headquarters on Sunday, December 6th and Monday, December 7th. The firematic service was held on the night of Monday the 7th. A funeral mass was held on the morning of Tuesday, December 8th at Sacred Heart Church in North Merrick. He is survived by his wife [Cathy Vicario], his children [Kaitlin and Anthony], and the many family and friends who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations may me made in Joseph’s name to the Ray Pfeifer Foundation.