Retired Deputy Chief Kevin Tappe Has Passed Away
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Deputy Chief Kevin B Tappe. Kevin, a longtime Stamford and Ridgefield resident, died recently in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was 72. Kevin Bedard Tappe was born to John and Rhodyne Tappe in Long Beach, California. He attended St. Anthony Claret in [...]
Retired Fire Mechanic Doug Henley Has Passed Away
It is with deep regret that the City of Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Mechanic Doug Henley, Sr.. Douglas Haywood Henley, Sr., a man of dedication, creativity, and service, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, joining his beloved parents, Haywood and Carmen Henley, and his brother, Vincent, in eternal rest. [...]
Retired Stamford Firefighter Dennis Joseph Connors Jr. Has Passed Away
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired firefighter Dennis Jospeh Connors, Jr. Dennis, a resident of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the age of 79. A memorial service for Dennis will be held in March. The full obituary and date of service [...]
Retired Firefighter James Hogan Has Passed Away
By Deputy Chief Philip HayesPublished On: January 16, 2025Categories: Department News, Member NewsViews: 1400It is with great sadness that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Firefighter James J Hogan Sr. James was born on August 2, 1928, passed away peacefully at the Stamford Hospital, surrounded by his family, on January 13, 2025, at the age of 96. James, or Jim/Jimmy to his family and friends, [...]
Retuired Firefighter Joseph (Joe) Tarzia Passed Away (updated with Memorial Info)
It is with deep regret that that the Stamford Fire Department acknowledges the passing of retired Stamford Firefighter Joseph (Joe) Andrew Louis Tarzia, 85, of Ocala, Florida. Firefighter Tarzia passed away on July 12th, 2024 in Ocala, Florida. He was born in Stamford Connecticut to Giuseppe and Anna Tarzia (Pagano) on October 29th,1938. He graduated [...]
Retired Stamford Fire Chief Anthony J Milone Has passed Away
By Deputy Chief Philip HayesPublished On: August 21, 2024Categories: Member News, UncategorizedViews: 2035It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Stamford Fire Chief Anthony J. Milone. He passed away at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. Anthony, well known as Tony, was born on March 9, 1938, in Stamford, CT to his parents Helen and Theodore Milone. [...]
Retired Fire Marshal Barry Callahan Has Passed Away
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Stamford Fire Marshal Barry Eugene Callahan, 75, of Stamford, Connecticut. Barry passed away on August 9, 2024. Born in Stamford on February 26, 1949, he dedicated his life to service, both as a member of the United States Navy and [...]
Retired Stamford Firefighter Tony Tomczyk Has Passed Away
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Stamford Firefighter and long-time Stamford resident Anthony T. Tomczyk, affectionally known to many as "Pop." Tony passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21st, at the age of 90. Born in Greenwich, CT, to the late Anthony Tomczyk and Stell Usowski [...]
Retired Stamford Firefighter Ed Malarkey Has Passed Away
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Edward J. Malarkey. He was a life-long Stamford resident and passed quietly on April 27, 2024, with his family by his side. He was 88 years old. Edward (Ed, Eddie) is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia (Wescott), and [...]