United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Nicholas Gerard Finelli
1952 – 2013
Nicholas G. Finelli served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Nicholas served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Nicholas was 60 years old.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
Mechanism
Aircraft
What Happened
Police Officer Nicholas Finelli died from illnesses he contracted while inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Officer Finelli, a U.S. Army veteran, served with the New York City Police Department for 30 years and was assigned to the 43rd Precinct.
Officer Finelli, a U.S. Army veteran, served with the New York City Police Department for 30 years and was assigned to the 43rd Precinct.
Officer Finelli, a U.S. Army veteran, served with the New York City Police Department for 30 years and was assigned to the 43rd Precinct.
Officer Finelli, a U.S. Army veteran, served with the New York City Police Department for 30 years and was assigned to the 43rd Precinct.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
Also Remembered
September 11, 2001 — The Years After
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