| It is with great sadness that the Bedford Fire Department announces the passing of our dear friend, tireless member and Past Chief/Commissioner Joseph F. Iantorno Jr. He passed on Saturday, December 8th at the age of 88.
Joe was a member of the Bedford Fire Department since 1962, and some of his accomplishments were: Line Officer 1967-1973, Chief 1973-1975, President 1979-1981, 2009-2010, Chairman Board of Fire Commissioners 1997-2001, 2005-2007, and Grand Marshal of the 100th Anniversary Parade 2023.
Some other Associations he was involved in were, Westchester County Association of Fire Districts since 1986, and President 1993-1994. Member of Westchester County Volunteer Firemans’ Association since 1986, and Chairman of Fallen Firefighters Memorial from 1990-2023. Member of Westchester County Association of Fire Chiefs since 1969, Director from 1984-2002, 2008-2023, and President in 2002-2005. Member of NYS Association of Fire Chiefs from 1971-2023, and the Westchester County Representative since 1998. Member of Westchester County Fire Advisory Board since 2006.
We will be honoring Joe on the following dates:
Visitation - Monday, December 18th, 2023 - 16:00 hours to 20:00 hours at Clark Associates Funeral Home - 4 Woods Bridge Road Katonah NY 10536. **Fire Department service starts at 7 p.m. for any organizations interested in attending.
Service - Tuesday, December 19th, 2023
10:00 hours to 11:00 hours at Clark Associates Funeral Home
4 Woods Bridge Road Katonah NY 10536
**Procession - All fire apparatus to line up on Woods Bridge Road, to follow Bedford FD apparatus starting at 11:00 hours from
Clark Associates Funeral Home to Bedford Village Firehouse
550 Old Post Road Bedford NY 10506
Joe will be brought back to the firehouse for a final farewell before returning to Clark Funeral Home. There is no burial service.
Lunch will be served at the Bedford Firehouse following; all are welcome to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact First Assistant Chief Graham Glauber at (914) 960-9296, or gglauber@bedfordfire.com |
