MIFDI President Mark Roche regrets to announce the passing of RETIRED CHIEF JAMES F. ROGERS (Falmouth Fire Department) on February 27, 2013 at age 85.

He was appointed a Call-Firefighter at age 15 in 1942, appointed permanent firefighter in 1949, promoted to Deputy Chief at age 28 in 1955, appointed Chief of Department in 1978, retired in 1986 after 44-years of service.

Jim Rogers was a founding member of MIFDI and served as President 1961-62.

He is the father of MIFDI member Chief Glen Rogers of Manchester-By-The-Sea.

WAKE:
Chapman Funeral Home
475 Main St. (Rt.28) Falmouth
Tuesday, March 5 from 5-8 PM

FUNERAL MASS:
Church of the Messiah
22 Church St, Woods Hole, Falmouth
Wednesday, March 6 @ 11 AM
Burial will follow in the Churchyard

DONATIONS:
Falmouth Fire & Rescue
339 Main St.
Falmouth, MA 02540

MAY HE REST IN PEACE