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Albert Meehan Obituary

MEEHAN Albert M. Meehan of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, retired assistant fire chief for the City of Bridgeport, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2004, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bridgeport, son of the late Albert and Frances Buchanan Meehan, he had been a lifelong city resident. Mr. Meehan was a decorated veteran of World War II, proudly serving in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater onboard the USS Baxter, APA 94, participating in the battles of Leyte Island, Luzon, the Philippines and Okinawa. He was a 39-year veteran of the Bridgeport Fire Department, retiring in 1989. Following his retirement, Mr. Meehan was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Bridgeport Association of Retired Firefighters, the Raymond Bower Post Catholic War Veterans, and the National Association of Naval Veterans, Port 5. He was a founding member and president of the Spirit of Black Rock Fife and Drum Corps, and had also coached a Connecticut semi-pro football team, the "Yannigans." He was a gifted artist and craftsman, and a devoted family man. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of nearly 51 years, Mary (Murphy) Meehan of Black Rock; two loving sons, Daniel Meehan of Hartford, and Michael Meehan of Bridgeport; two devoted grandsons, John and Patrick Meehan of Bridgeport; a beloved daughter-in-law, Joanna; two brothers, Frank Meehan and Lawrence Meehan, both of Stratford; two sisters, Patricia Washburn of Bridgeport, and Anna Esalnek of Stratford; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Lorraine and Margaret Meehan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday (TODAY), August 21, 2004, at 10 a.m. meeting directly at St. Ann Church, Bridgeport. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. The Spear Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Meehan may be made to Connecticut Hospice Homecare, 680 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484. Visit www.spearfuneralhome.com for online guest register and condolences.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2004.

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Bob Dortenzio

August 25, 2004

I was surprised and saddened to read of the passing of Al Meehan. As a long-time Bridgeport Post employee I had contact with Al not only with the Fire Department but akso with American Homestead and Magic Carpet. My last contact with Al was about three years ago at the Bridgeport Post Office. Al was as I had remembered him... modest, unassumong and friendly. And that's the way Al Meehan will live in my memory.

Marion E. Harmon

August 25, 2004

My Prayers and Sympathy to the Family of Al Meehan.

It was a pleasure and a privledge to have met and known Al. He was a kind, humble, gentleman always. He will be sorely missed at the Post Office, but we are not a people without hope. May the God of all comfort, comfort and strengthen you all in the days ahead.

God Bless,

Marion E. Harmon

Bridgeport CT

FLORENCE BRESCIA ORTON

August 22, 2004

DEAR MEEHAN FAMILY: OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. I KNEW ALBERT AS A YOUNG MAN ON WILLOW STREET IN BRIDGEPORT AND THE BRESCIA FAMILY LIVED NEXT DOOR. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS...FLORENCE BRESCIA ORTON

Hiram Jimenez

August 21, 2004

Danny & Mike



My condolences.

Hiram Jimenez

August 21, 2004

Danny & Mike



My Condolences.

Richard Mathews

August 21, 2004

I am very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Al for several years on the Fire Department. He will be missed by all. Our prayers go out for him

Rosann Hansen

August 21, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Meehan Family. It was a pleasure to work with Chief Meehan in the communications room. He was a special person to know and who always knew the right things to say. He seemed to always put a smile on your face and always seemed to make you laugh. He will be deeply missed not just from me but from all of us who knew him in the FCC room.

John Polozzolo

August 20, 2004

Dear Mrs. Meehan and Family,



It was a pleasure and an honor to work for Al in The "Alarm Room". We all respected him as a boss and loved him as a friend. He was a gentleman in the truest sense. Always with a kind word and good story to tell.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Ronald Mackey

August 20, 2004

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Meehan family. I have had the honor of working with Chief Meehan as a firefighter and as a member of the Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee. Chief Meehan was always a gentleman who loved his family, his fellow firefighters and the people of the city that he serve with honor. He was a great man, thank you Chief for all of the support you gave me.



Ronald Mackey, President

Firebird Society of Bridgeport, CT.

Craig Kelly

August 20, 2004

It is with deep love and respect that I

celebrate in sorrow the passing of Al Meehan. Having worked in the Bridgeport Fire Department for number of years, I can say that Al had style, character and substance. These ingredients are not found in every human being. In addition, it is not how long you live, it is how well you live and the people you touch along the way. I celebrate Al

Meehan's life, because in knowing him I am a better person. We all love you but God loved you best.

May God continue to bless the spirit of the Meehan family.

Craig Kelly

Bette & Leo Gregg

August 20, 2004

God Bless you Mary. It has been years since we met you folks but Al certainly left an everlasting impression on us. Love to the family. You are in our prayers.

Bette and Leo

Roy Rotnofsky

August 20, 2004

My deepest condolences to the family.Al's wonderful disposition will be missed by all his friends and co-workers at the Bridgeport Post Office

George Costeines

August 20, 2004

My hearfelt condolences go out to the Meehan Family. In particular to Mary, John and Patrick of whom regretably I did not have the good fortune to meet, but feel I've known for so long through Al's many stories. They were always filled with love, pride and joy for each of them. Remember what you and I always said Al, "one day we'll all meet again in another place and time and you and I will still be telling our stories". Those stories we often shared with eachother and our friend Joe were always filled with laughter and memories of days gone bye. You're a great man, husband,father, grandfather and friend. To me and the many co-workers whom had the pleasure and honor to have known you, you'll always be thought of as a brave, caring and considerate person who loved his family and cared more often for those in need than even yourself. God Bless all the Meehan family and you Al now in heaven. One day we'll meet again my friend. For now, "so long sailor."

Chris Monahan

August 20, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the entire Meehan family. Having had the honor and privilege of working for the chief in the "Alarm Room", I know he will be sadly missed, yet fondly remembered, by all of us who's lives he touched.

Patty Moriarty

August 20, 2004

So sorry to hear of Al's passing, he was truley a good man.

May God bless you all and help you through this most trying time. saying goodbye to a love one is so very difficult.

You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerly,

Patty Moriarty, Eileen Murnin and Family

Skip & Eileen , Colin & Kate Meehan

August 20, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Albert Meehan family at this time.

Stephen Piersa

August 20, 2004

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Meehan family on the loss of their loved one.

Frank Bruskey

August 20, 2004

Dear Meehan Family:



I have had the honor of working with Dan at HPD for approximately twenty-one years, & during that period, have had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Meehan on numerous occasions. Each time he made me feel comfortable & important. A truely great man with an outstanding career in public service. Respect & regards to the entire family.



Frank A. Bruskey

HPD

Claire Benoit

August 20, 2004

Dear Mrs Meehan and family,

I knew Al from the Southport Radiation Therapy office, and he was just our favorite patient, always kind and gentle. Our office closed in January, but there are always those who you will always remember.



I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

My thoughts are with you each day.



Sincerely,



Claire Benoit

29 Harbor Ave.

Yvette McNeil

August 20, 2004

My condolences to the family. Al was a great man and will truly be missed. My prayers are with you all and May God Bless you.

The Staff of Spear Funeral Home

August 20, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

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