Bob was a life member of the squad and also served as the Chief of the Bogota Fire Department.
Memorials and Memories
2006
Memorials were received from
The Johnsons of Danbury, CT in memory of Alma Blackgrove
Ursula and Jay Jones of Warner Robins, GA in memory of Alma Blackgrove
Thelma Duck of Westwood, NJ in memory of Alma Blackgrove
Ruth Schwenn of Bogota, NJ in memory of Judy Asmussen
Thelma Duck in memory of Alma Blackgrove
Henry and Dorothy Johnson in memory of Alma Blackgrove
Ursula and Jay Jones in memory of Alma Blackgrove
2004
September 18, 2004 Linda Pelayo answered her final call. At the time of her death, Linda had been an active member, a life member and a past-captain (1992). During her service she responded to well over 1,000 calls. A general viewing for family and friends was held at Petrik's Funeral Home in Bogota on September 23 and 24. The Bogota First Aid Squad was present and provided an honor guard. A memorial service was held on Friday September 24 and led by Captain Tito Jackson. A mass held at St. Joseph's in Bogota was held on Saturday September 25 with the Bogota First Aid Squad serving as pall bearers. Linda was interred at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, New Jersey.
Members in attendance: Cheryl Asmussen, Bryan Bayani, James Berthold, Alan Bookspan, Allison Bookspan (Active-Life), Walter Braun (Active-Life), Regina Carr, Rosyln Canals, Diane Culmone, Mike Dirr, Charlmarie Hanley, David Hanley, Scott Hanley, Eric Hodge, Tito Jackson, Mike Kearns (Life), Pat Kearns (Active-Life), George Kennedy, Jr (Active-Life), Kim Marshall, Kim Papadich, Rob Pineman, Grace Schumacher (Life), James Shmitt (Life), Sean Reilly, Antonio Valez
Pall Bearers: Bryan Bayani, James Berthold, Allison Bookspan, Dave Hanley, Kim Marshall, Sean Reilly
2003
The squad received donations in the memory of the following people.
Mildred Sorrentino
Hoover School
Peter Moncino
Patricia Moncino
James Cleary
Elizabeth Cleary
James Cleary
Elizabeth Cleary
E.A. Busch
Gisela Busch
Karen Hungerland
2002
The Bogota First Aid Squad remembers the life and service of its members. The Year 2002 saw the passing of three members.
Rosemarie Mazurek
Ro was a past captain of the squad in 1987. She lost a long fight with cancer.
Robert Asmussen
Bob was a life member of the squad and also served as the Chief of the Bogota Fire Department.
Raymond Parker
Ray passed after a long fight with stomach cancer. He served previously as 1st and 2nd lieutenants. Here is pictured at the May 2001 Memorial Day Parade.
The squad received donations in the memory of the following people.
Raymond Parker
All American Crafts, Inc.
Mr. John M. McCabe
Ms. Randi Quilici
Ms. Barbara J. Burgess
Mr. Robert Bernbach
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Patlis
Joan M. Tornetta.
Mr. Alan Grieco
Ms. Elayne M. Quitadamo
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Tornetta & Son
Matthew N. Tornetta
Helen B. Healy
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Blace
Ms. Rosemarie Kasper
Mary Kretzschmar
Ms. Bea Bayersdorfer
Charlotte Bultman
Mr. and Mrs. A. Essman
Karl Wellhoefer
Ms. Dolores G. Brady
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sharp
Board of Education Borough of New Milford
Ms. Sheryl Lynch
Mr. George Rafferty
Mr. Tom Slone New Milford High School
General Donation
Ms. Bertha Mcdaniell
Ms. Judy Berg
Last updated: 04/04/2006