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NAGE Saddened by Passing of Firefighter Member

March 5, 2008

NAGE is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected death of Captain Carmine Flora of the New Jersey FMBA (NAGE Local 343). Capt. Flora died suddenly Sunday, March 2, 2008. Cpt. Flora began his service with the Union City, NJ, Fire Department in 1981. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on July 16, 1997; and then to Captain, North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue. He had 26 years of service.

NAGE extends our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Flora Family and to his brother and sister firefighters.

The wake for Captain Carmine Flora will be held Thursday. March 6, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at:

Leber Funeral Home
2000 Kennedy Boulevard
Union City, NJ 07087

A Mass will be held Friday, March 7, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.:

St. Anthony’s Church
8th St. & Central Ave.
Union City, NJ 07087

Firefighters who attend are requested to do so in their Class A uniform.