In Memoriam: Trustee Ted Rosko, Jr. (1956 – 2013)

Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the FASNY Firemen’s Home, Ted Rosko, Jr., of Southampton, died on January 9 at the age of 57.

A member of FASNY since 1993, Ted was appointed to the FASNY Fire Chiefs Committee in 2000 and was named as Chairman in 2005. In 2006 Ted was appointed to the FASNY Firemen’s Home Board of Trustees to fill the position of the late Wilbur Ritter. He was elected to his first five year term in 2007 and re-elected to his second five year term at the 2012 FASNY Convention. The Board of Trustees elected Ted as their Vice President in 2011 and again in 2012.

Ted was a devoted volunteer firefighter and an active member of various fire organizations, including the International Association of Fire Chiefs; National Fire Academy Alumni Association; New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, currently serving as Vice-Chair of the Conference Committee; and Southern New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association.

Ted was an active member of the North Sea Fire Department for more than 33 years. He served as Assistant Chief of the Department from 1992 to 1996, and later as Chief of Department from 1997 to 1998. He received the Firefighter of the Year award in 1986-1987.

Ted was a member of the Suffolk County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, where he had served as President, 2007-2008; Suffolk County Firefighters Emerald Society; Southampton Town Fire Chiefs Council; and B.P.O.E. Lodge # 1574 in Southampton.

He was employed by the Town of Southampton Highway Department for 23 years. Ted is survived by his wife of 26 years, Teri.

Visitations were held January 12 and 13 at O’Connell Funeral Home in Southampton Village, and North Sea Fire Department hosted a firematic service on January 13. The funeral service was held January 14 at Basilica Parish of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Donations may be made to the FASNY Firemen’s Home, 125 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534
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