ISLAND HEIGHTS – A life member of the Island Heights Volunteer Fire Company is being remembered by the community that he served.
Timothy Cagney spent 64 years as a firefighter and life member.
“He spent his life serving his community and his country. Tim was an ever-present and integral member of our fire department, responding to some of the biggest fires and emergencies in our history. He also served as a trustee for many years, ran some of our best fundraisers and always had a friendly ‘Hello’ for everyone he saw,” members posted on social media. “Although we are saddened by this loss, we will always remember Tim and all of the amazing things he did in life and the joy he brought to the firehouse. We are all better for having known him. Rest in Peace Tim.”
Funeral arrangements were not known as of press time.
