Passing of Closter N.J. Ex Chief Tommy DUKE Reinecle

CLOSTER, NJ - On a cold and rainy morning, January 27, 2012 Tom Reinecke, the "Duke" responded to his last alarm. Tom was ex-Chief of the Closter Fire Department. Tom operated a very successful construction company, Lafayette Construction Co. for many years. Tommy loved fishing in the open water off Long Island and the Jersey shore and sailing his boat with his 2 sons.

Tommy was one of many lst responders who spent a lot of time working at Ground Zero. One of his passions was never forgetting 9-11. Tom and many other firefighters have gone to Washington, D.C. to speak to Congress about the health care issues of the workers at Ground Zero. Tom was instrumental in the building of the Closter 9-11 memorial and the yearly remembrance at the site.

His funeral was attended by numerous firefighters from Bergen County, NYC and Long Island. The "Duke" will be missed by all who knew him.