by Michael McLeieer | Jan 23, 2026 | Death Notification, Meeting Notes
The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Crib Room regrets to announce the death of FF Edward “Ed” Loder. Hired on August 6, 2006, Ed spent many years working in the Crib Room, primarily as a driver for tractor trailer deliveries. Prior to DFS, he worked for...
by Michael McLeieer | Jan 8, 2026 | Death Notification
MIFDI President Mark Roche regrets to report the death of Active MIFDI Member LT. PAUL R. FINN (BFD Retired) Paul died on January 5, 2026 at age 80 after a battle with cancer. WAKE: Murphy Funeral Home 1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester WEDNESDAY (1-14-26) 3-7PM FUNERAL...
by Michael McLeieer | Dec 7, 2025 | Death Notification
President Roche regrets to report the death of longtime MIFDI member EDWARD C. WILLIAMSON on December 2, 2025 at age 85. He was appointed to the Norwood FD in 1964 and retired in 2005 after 41-years. Eddy was a true gentleman and loved the fire service. He...
by Michael McLeieer | Oct 6, 2025 | Death Notification, Meeting Notes
The Massachusetts Institute of Fire Department Instructors offer our condolences to RICHARD “Dick” BANGS Dick passed away on October 2, 2025 at age 94. He was appointed to the Massachusetts Fire Training Council in 1979 serving as Chairman of the MFTC for many years....
by Michael McLeieer | Jan 5, 2025 | Death Notification, Meeting Notes
MIFDI President Roche regrets to announce the death of MIFDI Past President CHIEF GEORGE W. PARROTT of the Saugus Fire Department. Chief Parrott died on December 20, 2024 at age 97. He served as MIFDI President in 1997. (Services were private). A Memorial Celebration...
by Michael McLeieer | Aug 4, 2024 | Death Notification, Meeting Notes
MIFDI President Mark Roche regrets to announce the death of former MIFDI member and Past President DEPUTY CHIEF THOMAS H. RINALDO Framingham Fire Department (Retired) Tom died on July 31, 2024 in Florida at age 83. He served as Vice President in 1984...
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