Everett Fire Dept. pays tribute to firefighter at funeral service

Everett firefighters said a solemn goodbye to Firefighter Paul Messana, who died from cancer while an active member

Special to The Advocate

The Everett Fire Department said a solemn goodbye to their colleague, Firefighter Paul Messana, at his funeral service on Monday, June 16, at Rocco & Sons Funeral Home in Everett. Messana died from cancer while serving as an active member of the department. Everett firefighters joined alongside police officers from the Everett Police Department to line up for a procession led by Fire Chief Joseph Hickey to walk through and pay their respects. The Everett Fire Department also draped a large American flag over Main Street in honor of their departed colleague.

“I’d like to thank the Everett Fire and Police Departments for standing united in paying their respects at Firefighter Messana’s funeral service,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “It was a powerful tribute to a life of service and sacrifice and we are forever grateful.”

Firefighter Messana’s courage and dedication to the City of Everett will never be forgotten.