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McDermott, Joseph E.
Joseph E. McDermott, HFD (Ret.) of Branford, longtime Hamden resident, passed away Saturday, Nov.9,2019 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife Helen McDonough McDermott, a son Steven (Rita) McDermott of Middletown, grandchildren, Allison, Leah, Daniel, Rebecca and Emily and a great granddaughter Selma. He was predeceased by a daughter Patricia Pederson, a brother Vincent McDermott and his first wife Mildred Selmquist McDermott. Joseph was born Sept. 9,1926 in New Haven a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Holzmeister McDermott, was a graduate of Hamden High School and served in the US Army during WWII. He Joined the Hamden Fire Dept. and rose through the ranks to retire as Deputy Chief after 38 years of service. He received several commendations over the course of his career and was twice named Fireman of the Year.
Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Tuesday morning at 9:30. Mass of Christian Burial in Church of the Ascension, Hamden at 10:00. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. www.siskbrothers.com
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Such a wonderful man! I will never forget our flight with my dad, Arnold too. Such a great and warm and genuine smile that I will never forget. Condolences to the family.
Larry Lazaroff
November 12, 2019
I am so sorry to read of DC Joe's passing. May he rest in peace, he was one of the good guys on the department.
Guy White
November 11, 2019
Very sorry to hear of my cousin Joe's passing. My sympathy is with you. Joan Holzmeister O'Connell
November 11, 2019
Very Sorry to hear about Joe, He was a Awesome Fireman and Likeable guy . I'm writing this for my 95 Year father and fellow Firefighter Joe Rahl Sr.and myself Bill Rahl
My sincerest condolences to Joe's Family and
and friends
Rest in Peace
The Rahl Family
Joseph Rahl
November 10, 2019
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