PATERSON FIRE HISTORY
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  • NOTABLE FIREFIGHTERS
    • CALAMITA FAMILY
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  • NOTABLE FIRES/INCIDENTS
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  • APPARATUS
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  • NOTABLE EVENTS INDEX
    • PFD STORIES
    • APPARATUS NOTABLES
    • APPTS & PROMOTIONS
    • AWARDS
    • 1960 CHIEF SELECTION
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    • GROUND ZERO
    • MILITARY
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    • ANNUAL REPORTS
    • VOLUNTEER CHIEFS >
      • CHIEF ELECTIONS
      • CHIEF BIOS
    • VOLUNTEER FOREMEN
    • VOLUNTEER PROFILES
    • ANDREW MOSER
    • ENGINE CO APPARATUS LIST
    • OLD GOOSENECK
    • JEFFERS STEAMER
    • VOLUNTEER OBITUARIES
    • VOLUNTEER COMPANIES
  • AUXILIARY FIRE DEPARTMENT
  • EXEMPT ASSOCIATION
    • EXEMPT 1892 BALL
    • EXEMPT BY-LAWS 1902
  • EXEMPT HOME & RELICS
  • FMBA / PFA
    • FMBA BY-LAWS
    • FMBA 1949 FOLLIES
    • FMBA VIDEOS
  • BALLBOOKS
    • 1909 BALL BOOK
    • 1916 BALL BOOK
    • 1918 BALL BOOK
    • 1921 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1923 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1928 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1935 PFD BOOSTER
    • 1936 JANUARY PICTORIAL
    • 1936 DECEMBER PICTORIAL
    • 1937 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1938 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1939 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1941 ANNUAL BALL
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  • CITY OF PATERSON

Volunteer Obituaries

Volunteer Era Firemen Obituaries

This is an incomplete listing of published Paterson Volunteer Firemen obituaries.
1890 - 1899

Anger, John 1893
Atchison, James 1898 (Chief Engineer)
Barlow, Samuel 1892
​Bott, Frederick B. 1890
​Brandt, Christopher 1890
Bunting, Samuel 1895
Burgess, James 1895
​Campbell, Henry 1892
Chapman, Thomas 1896
​Doremus, John 1892
​Duncan, Samuel 1899
​Dunn, William 1895
Fields, Peter 1898 (Chief Engineer)
Garrabrant, John 1892​
​Garrison, Leonard 1891 (Chief Engineer)
​Garside, Fred 1895
Goldsmith, John 1896
Hailey, William 1892
Harwood, William 1896
​Hugginson, William 1898
Johnson, James 1893
Kedash, Herman 1893
Kennedy, Bartholomew 1893
Kerwin, Patrick 1894
Kilpatrick, Edward 1896
King, James A. 1898 (Chief Engineer)
​Mallinson, Joseph 1899
McCloud, Austin 1890
​McClory, Daniel 1894 (Chief Engineer)
​McEvoy, Edward 1894
McKiernan, Christopher 1892
Meller, John 1899
​Mickle, John 1898
​Milnes, William 1898
Murray, John 1892
Paton, James 1895
Pollitt, James 1895
Press, John 1899
​Raymond, John 1893
​​Regner, John 1893 (Chief Engineer)
​Riley, Peter 1899
Robinson, Ellis 1891
​Sanderson, John 1892

​Steed, George 1896
Stoddard, William C. 1893
​Swift, George 1897
​Sykes, William 1891 (Chief Engineer)
Templeton, John 1894
Todd, Wallace 1897
​Vader, William 1890 
Valentine, Joseph 1893
Wallwork, John 1890
King, James 1898 (Chief Engineer) 

Mallinson, Joseph 1899
McCloud, Austin 1890
​McClory, Daniel 1894 (Chief Engineer)
​McEvoy, Edward 1894
McKiernan, Christopher 1892
Meller, John 1899
​Mickle, John 1898
​Milnes, William 1898
Murray, John 1892
Paton, James 1895
Pollitt, James 1895
Press, John 1899
​​Raymond, John 1893
​​Regner, John 1893 (Chief Engineer)
Riley, Peter 1899
​Robinson, Ellis 1891
​Sanderson, John 1892
​Steed, George 1896
Stoddard, William C. 1893
​Swift, George 1897
​Sykes, William 1891 (Chief Engineer)
Templeton, John 1894
Todd, Wallace 1897
​Vader, William 1890 
Valentine, Joseph 1893
Wallwork, John 1890

January 5, 1890: Christopher Brandt of Neptune Engine Company 2
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Guardian

​January 9, 1890: Frederick B. Bott of Washington Steam Fire Engine Company 3
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January 9 Paterson Press

​February 13, 1890: John Wallwork of Lafayette Engine Company 8
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February 13 Paterson Press

​April 12, 1890: Austin McCloud an Exempt Paterson fireman
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April 12 Paterson Press

April 15, 1890: William Vader of Protection Engine Company 5
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April 15 Paterson Press
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April 16 Paterson Press
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Morning Call

​February 7, 1891
: Leon Garrison - Served Vigilant Engine Company 6 and as Chief Engineer in 1881.
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Chief Garrison
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February 7 Paterson Press
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February 9 Paterson Press

​February 10, 1891:
William Sykes - Chief Engineer in 1855 and 1856 - Was the oldest Paterson Fireman at time of his death.
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Guardian
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Guardian
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February 14 Guardian

​April 28, 1891:
Ellis Robinson an Exempt Paterson Fireman
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April 28 Paterson Press

​May 3, 1892:
John Sanderson an Exempt Paterson Fireman
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May 4 Paterson Press

​May 17, 1892: Henry Campbell a member of Eagle Hook and Ladder Company 3
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May 17 Guardian

June 25, 1892: Samuel Barlow an Exempt Paterson Fireman
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June 27 Paterson Press

August 1, 1892:
John Doremus of Passaic Steam Fire Engine Company 1
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August 1 Paterson Press
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August 1 Paterson Press
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August 3 Morning Call

August 22, 1892: Christopher McKiernan - of Passaic Engine 1 and brother of famed FF James and John McKiernan CLICK HERE FOR BIOS OF MCKIERNAN BROTHERS
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August 29, 1892: David E. Murray of Washington Engine Company 3 and an Exempt Paterson Fireman. Served for the Union during Civil War and was a prisoner at Libby prison in Richmond. Served as a driver for Chief's Turnbull, Murphy and Stagg in paid PFD.
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August 29 Paterson Press
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August 29 Paterson Press

​October 14, 1892: William Baily an Exempt Paterson Fireman
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October 14 Paterson Press

​January 12, 1893: Joseph Valentine who served Vigilant Engine Company 6
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January 12 Paterson Press

January 13, 1893: Bartholomew Kennedy an Exempt Paterson Fireman
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January 13 Paterson Press

​May 18, 1893:
John Anger an Exempt Paterson Fireman
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May 18 Paterson Press

July 10, 1893: Herman Kedash an Exempt Paterson Fireman
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July 10 Press

​October 5, 1893: John Raymond of Germania Hook and Ladder 1 and an Exempt Fireman
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October 5

​October 18, 1893:
John Regner - Served as Chief Engineer in 1875
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Chief John Regner
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October 20 Morning Call
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Morning Call

​November 12, 1893: James Johnston a member of Neptune Engine Company 2 and an Exempt Paterson Fireman
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November 13 Paterson Press
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November 15 Morning Call

February 18, 1894:
Edward McEvoy an Exempt Paterson Fireman
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Paterson Press

May 28, 1894: Patrick Kerwin an Exempt Pateron Fireman
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May 30 Paterson Press

June 12, 1894:
William T. Wilson - served Neptune Engine Company 2 and Liberty Engine Company 7
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June 12 Paterson Press

October 2, 1894: Daniel McClory - Served at Washington Engine Company 3 and as Chief Engineer in 1866 - Also was a Paterson policeman.
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October 4 Paterson Press
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October 2
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October 3 Paterson Press

​February 23, 1895: Frederick Garside of Neptune Engine Company 2 and an Exempt Fireman
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February 25 Paterson Press
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February 25 Press

​April 11, 1895: James Pollitt an early member of Passaic Engine Company 1 - also a father of an alderman (George) and alderman clerk (John T).
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April 11 Paterson Press
April 15, 1895: William Dunn of Hibernia Hose Company 3 and an Exempt fireman
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April 15 Paterson Press

May 2, 1895: Samuel Bunting (age 45) - an Exempt Fireman
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​June 11, 1895:
James Paton -  An Alderman and former member of Cataract Hose 2
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June 11 Paterson Press

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June 11 Paterson Press
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​June 26, 1895: 
James Burgess an Exempt Fireman
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Paterson Press
January 13, 1896:  William Harwood an Exempt Fireman
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Paterson Press
June 26, 1896: Edward Kilpatrick an Exempt Fireman - dies after falling from fire truck during a parade. Since he was not ab active FF, it is not considered a LODD.
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​August 3, 1896:
John Goldsmith of Hibernia Hose Company 3
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Paterson Press
October 20, 1896: George W. Steed a member of Eagle Hook and Ladder 1 and also an Assistant Chief
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Paterson Press

​December 11, 1897:  Wallace Todd formerly of Lafayette Engine 8
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December 13 Paterson Press

November 2, 1896: Thomas Chapman - an exempt fireman
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Paterson Press

November 24, 1897: George Swift - a former member of Passaic Engine 1
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Paterson Press
November 24, 1897: Robert Downie a former member of Passaic Engine Company 1
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Paterson Press
? Date 1898: James A. King - Chief Engineer 1859

March 14, 1898: James Atchison Served at Eagle Hook and Ladder 1 and as Chief Engineer in 1871. Severely injured at 1872 Dolphin Mill Fire
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March 14

April 13, 1898:
Peter Fields - Served at Protection Engine Company 5 and as Chief Engineer in 1862.  A Civil War veteran
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April 15 Paterson Press
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April 14 Press
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Sword presented to Chief Fields by Protection Engine Company 5
September 5, 1898: John Mickle an Exempt Paterson Fireman
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Paterson Press
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Paterson Press
September 21, 1898: William Milnes a former member of Protection Engine Company 5. A Civil War veteran who was a prisoner of war.
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Paterson Press
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Paterson Press

December 28, 1898: William Hugginson a former member of Engine Company 6 ​
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Paterson Press

March 20, 1899: Peter Riley an Exempt Paterson Fireman and son of former Chief Batholomew Riley.
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Paterson Press
May 19, 1899: Joseph Mallinson an Exempt Paterson Fireman
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Paterson Press May 20
September 1, 1899: Samuel Duncan a former member of Germania Hook and Ladder Company 2 and an Exempt Paterson Fireman. Also a Civil War veteran.
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Paterson Press September 2
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Paterson Press September 2

​December 16, 1899:
John Meller a former member of Columbia Hose Company 1. 
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Paterson Press


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  • OVERVIEW
    • FIRST CENTURY
    • EVENTS 1890-1894
    • EVENTS 1895-1899
    • EVENTS 1900-1910
    • EVENTS 1911-1919
    • EVENTS 1920-1939
    • EVENTS 1940-1959
    • EVENTS 1960-1979
    • EVENTS 1980-1999
    • EVENTS 2000-2019
    • EVENTS 2020-2023
  • FIREFIGHTERS
  • CHIEF ENGINEERS TOTAL
  • CHIEF ENGINEERS PAID
    • ASSISTANT CHIEFS
    • DEPUTY CHIEFS
    • BATTALION CHIEFS
    • CHIEF GIGS
  • THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
    • MEMORIAL SERVICE
  • OBITUARIES / DEATHS
    • 1889-1919 DEATHS
    • 1920-1939 DEATHS
    • 1940-1959 DEATHS
    • 1960-1969 DEATHS
    • 1970-1979 DEATHS
    • 1980-1999 DEATHS
    • 2000-2009 DEATHS
    • 2010 AND LATER
  • NOTABLE FIREFIGHTERS
    • CALAMITA FAMILY
    • CAPTAIN JOHN WEBER
    • CUSACK FAMILY
    • FLEMING FAMILY
    • GERARD DUGAN
    • HANCOCK FAMILY
    • HENDERSON FAMILY
    • HENRY OTIS HARRIS
    • ISAAC FELICIANO
    • JOHN GILMORE
    • JOSEPH DAYSPRING
    • JOSEPH FORBES
    • KEARNEY-FAMILY
    • MARIANI FAMILY
    • McLAUGHLIN FAMILY
    • MURRAY FAMILY
    • SALMANOWITZ BROTHERS
    • THE SIMONTONS
    • THE SWEENEYS
    • TICE FAMILY
  • NOTABLE FIRES/INCIDENTS
  • SPECIAL OP EVENTS
  • TAKING THE HEAT BOOK
  • HISTORICAL REVIEWS
  • 1907 GUARDIAN
  • 1936 HEARD & SEEN COLUMN
  • FIREHOUSE PHOTOS / FACTS
  • COMPANY & FH HISTORY
  • SPECIAL OPERATIONS
  • EMS
    • EMS ROSTER
  • COMMUNICATIONS / FA
    • FIRE BOX LISTS
    • FIRE BOXES & STANCHIONS
    • EVRS STATION LIST
  • FIRE VIDEOS 1991-2011
  • FIRE VIDEOS 2014-2022
  • DOCUDRAMAS
  • APPARATUS
  • APPARATUS VIDEOS
  • NOTABLE EVENTS INDEX
    • PFD STORIES
    • APPARATUS NOTABLES
    • APPTS & PROMOTIONS
    • AWARDS
    • 1960 CHIEF SELECTION
    • GRAND STREET RIOT 1917
    • GROUND ZERO
    • MILITARY
    • PARADES PAID DEPT
    • RED MASS
    • RESCUES
    • RETIREMENTS
    • SISTER LORETTA
    • SPORTS
    • THEATRE DETAIL
  • MEMORABILIA
  • PATCHES DECALS LOGOS SHIRTS
  • WALLPAPER
  • DEPARTMENT PETS
  • TRAINING
  • VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT
    • 1821 - 1854 HISTORY
    • 1815-1890 VOLUNTEER HISTORY
    • 1888 HISTORICAL SUMMARY
    • LOOKING BACKWARDS
    • VOLUNTEER PARADES
    • ANNUAL REPORTS
    • VOLUNTEER CHIEFS >
      • CHIEF ELECTIONS
      • CHIEF BIOS
    • VOLUNTEER FOREMEN
    • VOLUNTEER PROFILES
    • ANDREW MOSER
    • ENGINE CO APPARATUS LIST
    • OLD GOOSENECK
    • JEFFERS STEAMER
    • VOLUNTEER OBITUARIES
    • VOLUNTEER COMPANIES
  • AUXILIARY FIRE DEPARTMENT
  • EXEMPT ASSOCIATION
    • EXEMPT 1892 BALL
    • EXEMPT BY-LAWS 1902
  • EXEMPT HOME & RELICS
  • FMBA / PFA
    • FMBA BY-LAWS
    • FMBA 1949 FOLLIES
    • FMBA VIDEOS
  • BALLBOOKS
    • 1909 BALL BOOK
    • 1916 BALL BOOK
    • 1918 BALL BOOK
    • 1921 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1923 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1928 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1935 PFD BOOSTER
    • 1936 JANUARY PICTORIAL
    • 1936 DECEMBER PICTORIAL
    • 1937 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1938 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1939 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1941 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1942 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1943 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1944 ANNUAL BALL
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    • 2004 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2005 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2010 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2011 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2014 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2016 ANNUAL BALL
  • ANNUAL REPORTS
  • PFH CONTRIBUTORS
  • ORAL HISTORY
  • STATISTICS
  • CONTACT
  • CITY OF PATERSON