Richard Chatterton, 59, FDNY EMS, died in the line of duty of World Trade Center Illness. A 28-year FDNY EMS veteran and Active-duty Deputy Chief, Division 7, he disregarded his own needs while off duty, and despite recovering from a knee injury, he responded on 9/11. Described as a role model and mentor to all he supervised, Rick went above and beyond and made an extra effort to teach others to perform to their best. Remembered as a dedicated leader and trailblazer who others relied on, his constant priorities were helping people and keeping his family safe. Whether opening a new EMS station, administering the COVID-19 vaccine, or having coffee and discussing his favorite management book quotes with the Chief, he made the FDNY a better place. Rick loved life, enjoyed coaching his children’s teams, and was always singing and dancing, even if he did not feel well. A dedicated husband of 34 years to Rose Marie and father to Tyler, Bradley, and Emily, family was Rick’s priority.
