Funeral Information: Stamford Firefighter Sean Gage

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The Passing of Fire Fighter Sean Gage, Group 2, Engine Co. 2

Updated On: May 05, 2010 (09:20:00)

Sunday, May 1, 2010 -The Officers and Members of IAFF Local 786 regret to announce the passing of active member Sean Gage. Sean passed away suddenly, while at home on May 1, 2010 and was a Firefighter assigned to Engine 2, Group 2. Sean was an 8 year member of the Stamford Fire and Rescue Department. In addition to the his role as a Fire Fighter, Sean was also a talented graphic artist, logo designer, tattoo artist, fire station barber, Local 786 Running Team Member, Local 786 Climb Team Member, and all around great guy and friend.

In 2007, while participating in a marathon in the Town of Ridgefield (CT), Fire Fighter Gage stopped to assist a man, who had gone into cardiac arrest. The man successfully recovered and Fire Fighter Gage was awarded Stamford Fire Fighter of the Year in 2008.

The entire membership of Local 786 grieves with the Gage Family in the sudden loss of our friend and Brother Sean.

A notice of his passing from the Fire Chief's Office and additional information about Fire Fighter Gage is attached below (PDF):

SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS:

WAKE: Sunday, May 9, 2010 from 1400-1800 at Gallagher's Funeral Home, 2900 Summer Street

FUNERAL: Monday, May 10, 2010 at 10:30 at St. Clement of Rome Church, 535 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford

ALL FIRE PERSONNEL ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND IN CLASS-A DRESS UNIFORM

A reception will follow the funeral mass at the Punus Yacht Club.

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