The late Vince Minnella, who served with the City of Cortland Fire Department for 53 years, was honored at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Cortland fire chief Wayne Friedman, right, read off a recognition letter to Vince. Minnella’s son Christopher and his wife Jean accepted the recognition in his honor. (Photo via Kevin L. Smith of The Cortland Voice).
A longtime city firefighter was honored for his years of service at Tuesday’s Cortland Common Council meeting.
City mayor Scott Steve and council members, along with Cortland fire chief Wayne Friedman, honored the late Vince Minnella for his 53 years of service as a firefighter, fire investigator and being instrumental in the merger of volunteer fire companies.
Minnella’s wife Jean and his son Christopher accepted the recognition in his honor. Minnella passed away on Dec. 17 of this year.
