Roslyn Ex-Chief Ceriello 70 Year Ceremony [9-6-22]

On the night of Tuesday, September 6th, 2022, the Roslyn Highlands Fire Company held a ceremony honoring Ex-Chief Carmen Ceriello for seventy years of service. The ceremony was held on the same date [September 6th] that he was sworn into Roslyn Highlands back in 1952 at the age of 18 years old while he was a senior at Roslyn High School. After graduation Carmen worked at his family’s gas station [Ceriello Brothers on Powerhouse Road] prior to joining the United States Army in 1954. He attended basic training at Fort Dix in New Jersey and upon completion of basic training went to both mechanic and secondary school for eight weeks each. After completing twenty-three months in the Army Carmen returned home where he served as 2nd Assistant Chief in 1958/1959 and 1st Assistant Chief in 1960/1961 before being elected as Chief of the Department in 1962 [the youngest member to be elected to that position up until that time]. Some of the memorable fires that the Ex-Chief operated on the scene of over the years were named [i.e. The Sullivan House in Old Westbury and the Engineers Country Club]. It was stated that although he is unable to ride the rigs anymore his insight and experience are still an incredible asset to the membership [young and old]. In attendance for the event was family, friends, various dignitaries, and several members of the Fire Company. All those who came to the podium to speak congratulated Ex-Chief Ceriello on his years of service with some touching on past stories and references. Congratulations to Carmen on achieving this milestone!