5-5-2015 Funeral of Retired Chief Warren Simpson - Chews Landing Fire Department
Warren F. Simpson (1926 - 2015)
AGE: 89 • Chews Landing
Warren F. Simpson, on April 29, 2015, a lifelong resident of Chews Landing peacefully passed away in the house he built. Age 89. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Otis). Devoted father of Susan M. Fleming (Thomas) and Maryann Simpson (Lou). Loving Pop Pop of Maryann Busa (Gregory), Sharon Womelsdorf (Michael) and Thomas Fleming Jr. Great grandfather of Amanda, Adriana, Julia, Jessa and Ryan. Step-father of Patricia Bosch (Dusty) and the late Henry Redding, III. Dear brother of the late Doris Ivins (Paul). Also survived by step grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Warren was a member of the Chews Landing Fire Dept. for 74 years. He served in many positions including Assist. Chief and Chief. Known to his fellow firefighters as "Zip", a mentor, teacher, and a man that could fix anything. Also, he was a retired member of the Teamsters. Warren loved camping, traveling, and his woodshop.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 10am to 12 noon Tuesday at Chews Landing Fire Hall, 43 Somerdale Rd., Chews Landing, NJ 08012. There will be a Celebration of Life at 12 noon at the fire hall. Interment St. John's Episcopal Churchyard, Chews Landing. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mr. Simpson's memory to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Box 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Family and friends may share memories at http://www.GardnerFuneralHome.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=warren-f-simpson&pid=174770715&fhid=9348#sthash.Whq9twm4.dpuf
Photos By: Rich Moulder and William Rieger III for NJFG
Read MoreAGE: 89 • Chews Landing
Warren F. Simpson, on April 29, 2015, a lifelong resident of Chews Landing peacefully passed away in the house he built. Age 89. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Otis). Devoted father of Susan M. Fleming (Thomas) and Maryann Simpson (Lou). Loving Pop Pop of Maryann Busa (Gregory), Sharon Womelsdorf (Michael) and Thomas Fleming Jr. Great grandfather of Amanda, Adriana, Julia, Jessa and Ryan. Step-father of Patricia Bosch (Dusty) and the late Henry Redding, III. Dear brother of the late Doris Ivins (Paul). Also survived by step grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Warren was a member of the Chews Landing Fire Dept. for 74 years. He served in many positions including Assist. Chief and Chief. Known to his fellow firefighters as "Zip", a mentor, teacher, and a man that could fix anything. Also, he was a retired member of the Teamsters. Warren loved camping, traveling, and his woodshop.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 10am to 12 noon Tuesday at Chews Landing Fire Hall, 43 Somerdale Rd., Chews Landing, NJ 08012. There will be a Celebration of Life at 12 noon at the fire hall. Interment St. John's Episcopal Churchyard, Chews Landing. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mr. Simpson's memory to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Box 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Family and friends may share memories at http://www.GardnerFuneralHome.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=warren-f-simpson&pid=174770715&fhid=9348#sthash.Whq9twm4.dpuf
Photos By: Rich Moulder and William Rieger III for NJFG
