ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

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RET FDNY LT JOHN GARVEY  ENG*303 ......John Garvey OTJ since  '61......FF in ENG*233 (on Hull St).....well Respected LT in ENG*303 from '77 to '95.....He was never blustery or pounded his chest....just a friendly smile & sometime a cryptic joke or saying as he enjoyed his bowl of ice cream amid the rowdiness & commotion of the FH kitchen....... When John Retired he said to me "i saw South Jamaica burn down once , now it's getting rebuilt , i am not staying around to see it burn again"...... A pleasure to have known & worked with the Man .....REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
 
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In regard to reply # 281 above ..... John Garvey....  Arrangements for Wake only.....Funeral

Wantagh Abbey Funeral Home
3374 Park Ave
Wantagh Ny 11793

Thursday 7-9
Friday 2-4  7-9

Class A Uniform.

Internment will be at a later date
 
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In regard to BC John Kelly # 7 in reply # 277 above.... A USMC WW 2 VET...2nd BN..28th Marines..4th Marine DV.......SEMPER FI.
 
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ACTIVE FDNY FF WILLIAM KOESTERER ENG*88....He had bladder cancer and died at home with his family by his side. He was 43 years old.He had a wonderful wife and two great kids 11 and 8.
He got on the job in 2003 and worked in E-88 for 11 years until his illness sidelined him. His deceased father was a FF in Brooklyn. His brother Mike is a Lt.in L-129. He loved his family very much and was a true stand up guy. Wake is at Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan Sat & Sun 2-4 and 7-9. Mass Monday 11am at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan. Burial to follow. ..........REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES......GONE WAY TOO SOON.

 
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John "Jack" Haggerty, 87, Of Kunkletown, Pa. passed away on Jan. 11, 2015.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy during W.W.II and was a NYC Firefighter for 34 years before retiring in 1987.

He was a member of the FDNY Retirees in Staten Island, FDNY Anchor Club, FDNY Emerald Society, FDNY Retirees Pocono division and a member of the UFOA.
Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady Queen of Peace, Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 38, Brodheadsville, 18322.

Funeral Mass Thursday 1/15/15 at 1100.

Info from the 1/13/15 edition of the Pocono Record.

REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY & FDNY.
 
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RET FDNY FF JAMES GERAGHTY LAD*174.....John "Jack" Haggerty, 87, Of Kunkletown, Pa. passed away on Jan. 11, 2015.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy during W.W.II and was a NYC Firefighter for 34 years before retiring in 1987.

He was a member of the FDNY Retirees in Staten Island, FDNY Anchor Club, FDNY Emerald Society, FDNY Retirees Pocono division and a member of the UFOA.
Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady Queen of Peace, Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 38, Brodheadsville, 18322.

Funeral Mass Thursday 1/15/15 at 1100.

Info from the 1/13/15 edition of the Pocono Record.

REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
 
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Active FF Henri Gaudin Jr. L-31
Passed away on January 14th 2015

He leaves behind a pregnant fianc? who is carrying twins. Very sad

Wake will be Friday Jan. 23rd 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9

Bradley, Smith & Smith Funeral Home

415 Morris Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081

Funeral mass will be Saturday Jan. 24th 2015

Community Congregational Church

200 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078


 
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Very sad news. Especially for the fact of a fianc? carrying twins.

I respect everyone of these firefighters for what they have done throughout their careers.

May they all Rest in Peace. 
 
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RET FDNY FF JOHN J. WEBER ENG*236.......Obituary of John Weber John J. Weber, Sr. "Jack" of Merrick NY on January 21, 2015.
Loving husband of Gerry. Dear father of John J., Jr. and his wife Mary Petti-Weber and Lori Weber-Kazdan and her husband Scott. Also survived by his dear grandchildren John J., III and Marc and Matthew Kazdan. He was a decorated New York City Fireman, an Army Veteran member of the American Legion Seaford Post 1132 and a member of the Indian Motorcycle Club of Long Island.

Donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. -

See more at: nfwalkerfh.com/tribute/details/487/John_J_Weber/obituary.html#tribute-start

Visitation at Funeral Home
N. F. Walker, Inc. 2039 Merrick Avenue Merrick, New York, United States 11566-3434

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday, January 22, 2015

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday, January 23, 2015

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday, January 23, 2015

Mass 10:30 am Saturday, January 24, 2015 Cure Of Ars R. C. Church 2323 Merrick Avenue Merrick, New York,

Final Resting Place Holy Rood Cemetery 111 Old Country Road Westbury, New York, United States 11590 -

REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY & FDNY........PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.


 
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RET FDNY FF JOHN WEBER ENG*294 ......REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.


N.F. Walker funeral Home
2039 Merrick Ave. Merrick, NY 11566


Viewing hours: 01-22-15 6-9

01-23-15 2-5 7-9


Mass: Saturday 1/24. 10:30am
Cure of Ars Roman Catholic Church.
2323 Merrick Ave. Merrick, NY 11566

 
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RET FDNY LT JOHN QUINN ENG*261.....LT Quinn Retired in 1990 after 37 Years of Service......Wake 1-25-15 at Funeral Home 2-4 & 7-9....Services at Funeral Home 1-26-15....Internment following at Good Ground Cemetery 4 Florence Rd Hampton Bays LI NY 11946......REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

 
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RET FDNY LT EUGENE ALBERTELLI  ENG*299.

Viewing:
Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home
149-20 Northern Blvd.
Thurs: 7-10 pm
Friday: 2-5 pm 7-10 pm

Mass of Christian Burial:
Holy Family R.C. Church
Utopia Pkwy & 75th Ave.
Fresh Meadows, NY
Saturday 1000 hours.

Internment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing NY

REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.


 
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Ret. Capt. Eugene Drum, Lt. of Ladder 112 in the 70's and later Capt. of Engine 274 and Engine 251.
 
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