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FMBA 21 would like to express condolences to the family of retired Deputy Fire Chief Leonard Swan.
Deputy Chief Leonard Swan
August 27, 1943 – May 18, 2023
Funeral Details for Leonard Swan:
A private cremation already took place with the family. The memorial service information is as follows:
Shook Funeral Home is located at 639 Van Houten Ave Clifton NJ 07013
Friday, May 26, 2023
5 to 8 PM
Attention all members, the family is requesting an honor guard for the service.
Ret. Dep. Chief Leonard Swan, CFD, 79, of Clifton, passed away on May 18, 2023. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A parishioner of St. Paul’s RC Church, Leonard proudly served his country in the US Army, 1st Cavalry Division, during the Vietnam War.
Leonard joined the Clifton Fire Department in October 1968, he became Lieutenant in 1978, Captain in 1988, and Deputy Chief in November 1991, retiring in 2002 after 33 years of service, and had served as the Region III representative of the NJ Paid Fire Deputy Chiefs Association.
After retiring, Leonard was an Adjunct Professor at Passaic County Community College and a substitute teacher at Eastside High School and the Harp Academy, Paterson. Later, he worked as a Probation Officer for the Passaic County Probation Office, Paterson, for many years. Leonard was a member of the Clifton Elks Lodge #1569, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #510, FMBA # 21, and numerous civic organizations.
Beloved husband for over 50 years of Carol (Stramiello) Swan. Devoted father of Anthony T. Swan of Clifton. Dear brother of Robert, Albert, and William Swan.
Memorial Gathering Friday 5-8 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.
FMBA 21 would like to express condolences to the family of retired Fire Lieutenant Virgil J. DeMario.
LT Virgil”Juggy” DeMario (left) & LT John Van Dorn (right)
Virgil “Juggy” DeMario
August 21, 1938 – May 9, 2023
Virgil John “Juggy” DeMario, 84, of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Clifton, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Born in Passaic, Juggy was raised in Delawanna where he lived most of his life. He raised his own family there before retiring to Palm Coast, Florida, in 2002. Juggy served the City of Clifton as a member of the Fire Department from 1968 to 1995, retiring as a Lieutenant. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1959 after four years of service.
Juggy was a proud, active in many organizations including: Clifton FMBA 21, Life Member of the Nutley ELKS Lodge 1290, Palm Coast ELKS Lodge 2709, Athenia Veterans Post, the AMVETS, American Legion Post 115 in Florida, member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the NRA (National Rifle Association). Juggy was an enthusiastic reader, had a passion for anything mechanical, and was a motorcycle enthusiast his entire life. But what Juggy loved best were people – he had a huge heart and was loved in return by many! Juggy was one of a kind and lived life to the fullest!!
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara Ann (nee Karasiewicz) DeMario in 2016 and son, Jeffrey DeMario in 1986.
Survivors include: son, Virgil F. DeMario (Meg); daughter, Deborah Ocot (Nathaniel); five grandchildren – Brielle John (George), Taylor Hoitsma (Donald Scott), Nathaniel Ocot (Jenna), Virgil Kevin DeMario and Katherine DeMario; two great-grandsons, Gideon and Colden; and two sisters, Joy Ralston and Eileen Brodsky.
Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. The funeral service will be held Saturday morning 11:00 am at the funeral home. Private Cremation Services will take place after the Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Deborah Hospital Foundation, 212 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015 or by visiting www.deborahfoundation.org/donate/.
Please visit www.bizubquinlan.com to leave condolences to the family on the Tribute Wall section of the obituary.
Please join us to honor the lives of those who have given their time, support, and lives to protect their communities in the past. This will be the 6th Anniversary Service to honor their memory and service.
New Jersey Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
June 3, 2023, at 1PM
4 Polhemustown Rd, Allentown, NJ 08501
Thank you all for making our first annual Tricky Tray a great success! Hope to see you next year in 2024!
Congrats to our FMBA 21 Cooking Team at the NJ FMBA Cooked and Corked event held annually at the Pines Manor in Edison NJ. FMBA 21 members Bob Hoogmoed III, Michael Andrade, Michael Cromey, and Sal Guardascione placed third place for the firehouse category judges choice. Our team made a braised beef short rib with home made potato gnocchi embedded in roasted red pepper and basil ricotta topped with parmesan crème and infused with olive oils finished with a Locatelli parmesan.
Special thanks to our sponsors: NJ FMBA, St Barnabus, & Shoprite.
FMBA 21 would like to express condolences to the family of retired Firefighter Donald J. Murray.
Donald John Murray
February 16, 1936 – February 25, 2023
Murray, Donald John, of Clifton, passed away on February 25, 2023 at the age of 87. Loving husband to the late Colleen Jesse Murray. Beloved father to Donald and Danny Murray. Devoted grandfather to Ciro Murray. Donald is predeceased by his parents, Leo and Mae, as well as five brothers, Leo, Richard, Vincent, Jack, and Louis.
Donald was a member of the Clifton Fire Department for 28 years (May 25, 1959 – September 1,1987). He was also a United States Navy Veteran.
Cremation Services are private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel – 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
FMBA 21 would like to wish all a Happy and Healthy 2023!
