Henry C. Quaritius was a life long Canarsien, He lived at 2138 Rockaway Ave. H.C ran and operated the Roadside House Hotel and also had a yacht excursion business for families in 1892.  He was the recording secretary of the Canarsie Business Men’s League and participated in the ongoing success of new entrepreneurs and their successful acclimation to the community, Also, as a member of the Canarsie Board of Trade he was an advisor to many Canarsie businesses. He was also a member of the civic local: the Canarsie Turtle Club in 1888 and the Golden City Park Committee, He also owned a saloon on E90th St and Schenck Avenue, in 1909. He was one of the first people to own an automobile in Canarsie, that being a 1909 Studebaker EMF.  He died on September 10th, 1915. 

Henry H. Adam’s was the President of the Canarsie Railroad which he helped to establish in 1866. In 1894, his leadership allowed in purchasing the 17th century Schenck Estate, which is still preserved today at the Brooklyn Museum.   His vision in creating a seaside resort helped bring thousands of tourism dollars to the community. This in turn created many jobs for hundreds of Canarsiens during 1870 through 1900. During its peak in 1892, the line carried 2,820,097 passengers into Canarsie shore. By 1896, he was Kings County Treasurer.  He also organized the “Adam’s Line”, which was a line of steamers which provided transportation throughout Jamaica bay. He lived at 1475 Herkimer Street. He died in 1897. 

Eleanor Vivona was long time resident and wife of Dr. James I. Vivona. She came to Canarsie in 1932, working with the Catholic Big Sisters program, specifically teaching children of poverty. In 1938 she was recording secretary and in 1939, was President of Kings County Dental Association Society. She was also the Vice President of the Holy Family PTA and Publicity Chairwoman. She worked on the editorial staff of the Church-School Dedication Journal. She helped hundreds of Canarsie children through school health programs, the Holy Family Youth Club, and even organized the first Girl Scout troop of the parish in 1943. Her troop membership rose to 65 in 1955. Mrs. Vivona also served the Brooklyn Civil Defense Program and the Italian Board of Guardians in 1957. Her life of dedication to the Canarsie community is forever appreciated.  She was honored as “Lady of the Month” by the PTA in 1957, with over 800 attendees. She lived at 9704 Flatlands Avenue. She passed away in 2014, at the age of 102. 

Jacob T. Worth was the Canarsie Police Captain from 1895 until he passed away in 1899. He was the youngest Police Captain in Brooklyn history being 25 Years old. At the time the Canarsie Precinct was known as the 30th Precinct. He began as a Patrolman, working for the Brooklyn Police Force. Prior to that, he was an unpaid volunteer patrolman, working out of the Parkville Police Precinct. During his short time in Canarsie, he earned the respect of his colleagues and residents by treating everyone with respect and responding to everyone needs with high importance. 
He lived at 313 6th Avenue, (Park Slope). He died on March 30th, 1899. ( 29 years old) That day, he went to courtroom trials to observe proceedings. He then went home became unconscious and never regained his senses. At his funeral, Precinct Commanders all were present and the Precinct draped with respect.  

William H. Thomas was born in 1835 and moved to Canarsie in 1877. He helped to organize the Canarsie Hose Company 1, on October 14th, 1891. He was long time Canarsie resident who volunteered his time saving Canarsie lives through his volunteer firefighting work. He lived on E94th and Avenue L, and when alerted to a fire, he would “sound” the alarm by striking a sledgehammer against a large steel “hoople” on his front lawn. He was Chief of Hose Company 1 in 1891 and became first Vice President of Southern New York Volunteer Association in 1917. He also volunteered his time in otherways including being an Inspector of Elections in 1877-1880, By 1887 He was a Justice of the Peace, In 1889, he was appointed as a Trustee of the Canarsie Cemetery. He was made President of the local civic organization: The Canarsie Turtle Club in 1890.  In 1896, he petitioned The Fire Commissioner for a chemical engine to be placed at Canarsie shore for more effective fire fighting. He lived at 1438 East 94th Street and passed away of pneumonia on December 20th, 1927. He is buried in Canarsie Cemetery.