LODD - WATERBURY
Captain John KeaneDec. 12, 1969 - May 22, 2007
It is with deep regret that the Waterbury Firefighters Local 1339 announces the Line of Duty Death of Captain John Keane. John was a 12 year veteran of the Waterbury Fire Department and is survived by his wife Monica, his son John (8), and his daughter Erica (10).
While responding to a kitchen fire, John sustained head and internal injuries on Saturday May 19, 2007 when his engine collided with a ladder truck responding to the same call. John was transported to Waterbury Hospital, and then to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries three days later.
John was the Secretary of the Waterbury FireFighters Local 1339 and one of the key members of the Union. He was very active in Waterbury's political scene, donating many hours of his time to supporting the department and actively engaging the community. He was a regular in the local newspaper's Letter to the Editor column and the webmaster of the Union website.
THE CALLING HOURS for John will be held on Thursday May 24, 2007 4-8PM at City Hall, 235 Grand Street, Waterbury. Parking has been made available at: Municipal Ramp Garage: I-84 West to Exit 21, right off ramp, entrance on right / I-84 East to Exit 21, right off ramp, right at 2nd light, straight at stop sign, entrance on right. St. Mary’s Ramp Garage: I-84 West to Exit 22, left off ramp, right at 2nd light, entrance on right. I-84 East to Exit 22, left off ramp, right at light, left at light, entrance on right.
A FUNERAL MASS for John will be held on Friday May 25, 2007 10:30 AM at St. Peter and Paul Church, 67 Southmayd Road, Waterbury. No personal vehicles or fire apparatus will be allowed at the church. It has been requested that no additional pipe bands assemble. Honor guards will be accommodated with notification.
A STAGING AREA for parking has been provided by the Brass Mill Center Mall. Buses will be shuttling personnel to and from the church starting at 7AM. The last bus will leave the staging area at 9:30AM sharp. Direction to the staging area are: I-84 West to Exit 22, left off ramp, entrance on left / I-84 East to Exit 23, take first exit on right, right off ramp, left at light, entrance on right.
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