RET FDNY CPT JOSEPH MAURER.... RECD FROM SUNCOAST RET.....
Brothers,
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Retired Capt. Joseph Maurer.
Joe passed this morning (9/17/14) after a long battle with cancer. Joe was a charter member of the Steuben Association where he held many positions, the last being our scholarship chairman. After being promoted out of Ladder 44 to Lt., Joe was in Engine 319. After making Captain, he went to Engine 202.
He was a devoted husband to Jean, father to Linda and
Jill (Who passed on 9-11-01) and grandfather to Jake.
He was one of those step up guys and we will miss him dearly.
THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
WAKE:
MICHAEL'S FUNERAL HOME
SATURDAY 9/20 & SUNDAY 9/21
2-5PM & 7-9PM
[79-20 METROPOLITAN AVE MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY]
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:
ST. MARGARET'S RC CHURCH
80TH STREET AND JUNIPER VALLEY ROAD
AT 9:45AM ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd.
As a mark of respect, off duty or retired members are requested to volunteer to be honor guards for the wake. To submit your name to the list, call FF Chuck Kotov at Engine 319 (917) 224-8131.
The Steuben Association would like to express to the family and friends of Joe, its' deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences.
"BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED"
(MATTHEW 7:4)
Rest in peace Brother......REST IN PEACE BROTHER ....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....CONTINUED RIP TO JILL.