In Memoriam: Past President Michael P. Wutz (1942 – 2022)

FASNY Past President Michael P. Wutz, 80, of Williamsville passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Throughout his exceptional career as a firefighter, Michael was involved in many State and local firefighter organizations.

He served on the Scholarship and Fire Service Community Achievements Award Committees for FASNY. He served as a Vice President from 2002-2006 and President from 2006-2008. He served the FASNY Foundation as a Director for six years and was the Grants Committee Chairman.

Michael also was a part of Western New York’s Volunteer Firemen’s Association, serving as its President in 1977. He held various offices with the Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Association and the Erie County Fire Chiefs Association. In 2018, he was presented with its Lifetime Achievement Award.

Michael joined Hutchinson Hose Co. in May 1964, serving as an active firefighter for 40 years. During his time at the company, he served as the Financial Secretary, Recording Secretary, Legislative Chairman, Vice President and President. He also served the Williamsville Fire Department as Captain, EMS Squad Captain and Assistant Chief.

He was appointed to the New York State Fire Advisory Board and served that Board for eight years. He also served on the Erie County Fire Advisory Board for four years. A native to Williamsville, where he was born, raised and lived out his life, Michael attended Williamsville Central, which is now Williamsville South High School. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Petcu; his grandson, Nicholas Petcu; and his brother, Thomas Wutz.