UFA Announces Death of FDNY Firefighter from 9-11 Related Cancers

It is with heavy hearts that we notify members of the passing of James (Jimmy) Lanza, Retired from Ladder 43. Jimmy was appointed to the FDNY on 01/13/1979 and while he started his career at Engine 14, he spent most of his career with Engine 53 and Ladder 43, El Barrio’s Bravest in Harlem. Jimmy was very involved with the Uniformed Firefighters Association, serving as a company delegate, battalion delegate and participating in many committees (Election, Constitution Committees, etc.). He was beloved by everyone who crossed his path and he will be sorely missed.

Wake
Monday, April 10th and Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 from 2- 4pm (not 5pm) and 7-9pm
Thomas M. Quinn & Sons Funeral Home
35-20 Broadway (corner of 36th Street)
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 721-9200

Funeral
Wednesday, April 12th at 10am
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church
31-30 61st Street (between 31st-32nd Ave)
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 278-8114

All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform.

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Fraternally,

James M. Slevin

President

LeRoy C. McGinnis

Recording Secretary