Asst. Chief Engineer Wallace Casey Memorial
 
By Firefighter Kevin Carr
September 6, 2019
 

The Volunteers of Rescue Fire Company Inc. traveled to St Michaels this evening for A celebration of life Service for Life Member and Past Chief Engineer Wallace Casey. They participated in Mr.Casey his final trip through town on his favorite piece of apparatus, "Maggie" ("Engine 43" 1926 Reo Speedwagon). They joined fellow firefighters, friends and family at Station 40 for fellowship where memories and stories were shared over tears and laughter. The officers and members of Rescue Fire Company Inc. would like to keep the family, friends and brotherhood in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother...

Obituary:
Wallace Francis Casey, born November 12, 1941 in Washington, DC, died on August 11, 2019 at his home in Erin, TN from Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick Casey and Merle Miller Casey, as well as his stepmother Ida Casey. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Diana Falk. He is survived by his wife of 50 years; Rosalie Casey and his children; John Casey (Cindy), Lisa Norris (Adrian), Kelly Irons (Loren); his sister Paula Hadden (David); grandchildren Cassie Auerilo, Heather Fuller, Amanda Mattis, Lexy Mattis, Zackary Casey, Caitlin Tippy, Stephanie Chance; Haley Irons and Addie Irons. He is also survived by five great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Casey retired from the Prince George's Fire Department in 1984 . He also served four years active duty as well as 22 years of reserve duty in the US Coast Guard. Visitation will be at Brookfield United Methodist Church in Upper Marlboro, MD at 10:30 A.M. on September 7, 2019. Funeral services will begin at 11:30 A.M. at Brookfield UMC. Interment will follow at the Church cemetery. Fellowship and celebration of his life will follow at the Church social hall. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to either the ALS Association of TN or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

 
Units: Talbot Station 40
 
Mutual Aid: Cambridge, Dorchester Station 1 (Rescue Engine 1-1), Talbot Station 70 (Tilghman Island), Station 60 (Easton), Station 20 (Oxford), Station 50 (Cordova), Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), TCPM94 (St Michaels)