It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Captain John Kotosky. At Stamford High School, John played varsity football as an offensive and defensive tackle. In his senior year, he was co-captain of the team. John was named "Best Athlete, Class of 1946" and "Honorable Mention on [...]

It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Lieutenant Fredric Carl Padgett. Sr.. Fred passed away peacefully on October 5, 2019 in Stamford at the age of 81. Fred was born on December 26, 1937 in Stamford's West Side to the late Fredric Padgett and Violet Vacca [...]

Firefighter Walter Smith It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Walter (Walt) E. Smith. Water was a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away at Norwalk Hospital on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Born in Stamford on July 31, 1930, Walt was one of two sons born to the late [...]

Firefighter Charles Haggerty It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Charles Haggerty Charley was born on February 25, 1933, in Stamford, CT. He passed away June 18, 2019, at Hospice House in Sarasota, Florida leaving behind his wife, Jean DeLeo Haggerty of 65 years.  He also [...]

Firefighter James Grabowski It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Stamford Firefighter James Grabowski. James “Jim” Francis Grabowski, 67, a longtime member of the Stamford community and firefighter passed away peacefully, on April 22, 2019, with his family by his side. Jim was born in Stamford on January [...]

Firefighter Sam Van Houten It is with great sadness that the Stamford Fire Department and the Van Houten family, announce the passing of Samuel Francis Van Houten. "Sammy" was born in Stamford on May 3, 1957 and passed away suddenly on March 28, 2019 at age 61. Losing his own father at a young age [...]

Fire Commissioner William Spencer (Bill) Callion Jr. It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of former Fire Commissioner William Spencer (Bill) Callion Jr.. Fire Commissioner Callion transitioned on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Stamford Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 14, 1945 in Madison, Arkansas [...]

Sean R Elumba It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Sean Elumba. He was born on December 12, 1944, and was 74 years old. Firefighter Elumba was hired by the Stamford Fire Department on December 14, 1970 and served the citizens of Stamford for just over [...]

It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Stamford Fire Lieutenant Jeremiah (Jerry) Ormond. Lieutenant Ormond served the Fire Department for 22 years.  We are grateful for his dedicated service.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Lieutenant Ormond's family during this difficult time. The following is his published obituary. "We've lost [...]