Firefighter Naring Served the City of Stamford for more than 41 years.

Stamford Fire Department
Active Member Cancer Death Notification

It is with profound sadness and deep respect that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Firefighter Herman Naring, an active member of our department, who courageously battled cancer. Firefighter Naring passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Firefighter Naring faithfully served the City of Stamford for over 41 years, beginning as a volunteer firefighter in 1984 and transitioning to a career firefighter in 2003. Firefighter Naring demonstrated unwavering commitment, professionalism, and compassion to the department and the city.

The Stamford Fire Department extends our heartfelt condolences to the Naring family, friends, and his colleagues. We share in their grief and stand together as one united fire service family during this difficult time.

Firefighter Naring will receive department honors as follows:

Wake:

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 4 PM to 8 PM

Edward Lawrence Funeral Home

2119 Boston Post Rd

Darien, CT 06820

Funeral:

Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 11 AM

St John's Episcopalian Church

628 Main St (Across from Central Fire Headquarters)

Stamford, CT 06901

Uniform: Dress (Class A)

**The department requests that no outside apparatus be brought to the wake or funeral.**

Additional information regarding parking for the wake and funeral will be provided in a follow-up notice from the Stamford Fire Department.

We ask the community to join us in keeping the family and our department members in your thoughts and prayers.

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CONTACT INFO:

Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Palmer
(203) 977-5600

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