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(2) 1244 N. Wells St. & 1653 W. 43rd St. Company Qtrs. - Members Page

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2. MEMBERS PAGE
1244 N. Wells St. (Old Town)
1653 W. 43rd St.
1653 W. 43rd St.
Engine Co. 27 - 1244 N. Wells St.
Engine Co. 49 - 1653 W. 43rd St.
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BACKDRAFT

30 Years Later
 
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It is with deep regrets that we
announce the  passing of our
good friend and brother,
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THOMAS "Tom" GRZESLO
(03/28/1954 - 08/25/2022)
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Tom passed away on
August 25, 2022

Tom joined the Wells St. unit
in 1975 and is the
cousin of Brother Alan Grzeslo

For information on services, CLICK on the link below

https://legacy.suntimes.com/us/obituaries/chicagosuntimes/name
/thomas-grzeslo-obituary?n=thomas-grzeslo&pid=202687952&fhid=16253

****  Rest In Peace Brother  ****

 
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BULLETIN


Sydney (Synbad) Smith

is NOT and NEVER was a sworn Firefighter with
the Chicago Fire Department.  He was NOT a
Firefighter on a westside Company, nor was he a
Firefighter on Truck Co. 10.

He was ONLY a volunteer member of the former
Chicago Fire Dept. E.P.D.S. Unit (Civil Defense)
back on the mid 1980's.

Currently Sidney Smith, convicted of Armed Robbery,
is a Board Member of the 5-11 Club Inc.
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BULLETIN

Thomas J. Palma

is NOT and NEVER was a sworn Firefighter
with the Chicago Fire Department. 

He was ONLY a volunteer member of the former
Chicago Fire Dept. E.P.D.S. Unit (Civil Defense)
 

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12/14/2013
 
 
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at 1244 N. Wells St. from 1958 through 1978
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