Captain Robert Corso passed away on February 28th, 2006 after a long battle with lung cancer. Bob was a Firefighter with the St. Johnsville Fire Department for 40 years beginning in 1965 and ending with his passing. In his 40 years of service, Bob served in the following offices, Truck Company #1 Lieutenant, Truck Company #1 Captain, Line Captain and Assistant Fire Chief.
Firefighter Bill Ryan prepares to play Amazing Grace on the Bagpipes as Bob is brought from the Church
The Fire Department Color Guard stand at attention as Bob is moved from the Funeral Home.
Pawl Bearers - Chief Jamie Carter, Asst. Chief Dean Countryman, Lieut. Albert Castrucci, Firefighter Chris Weaver, Firefighter Tom Chapman, Fire Policeman Bill Meier, Firefighter Blaze Andrilla, and Firefighter Jim Castrucci move Bob to the back of Brush #2
Bob receives the Last Fire Alarm as his casket is moved from the Church to the back of Brush #2 for transport to the cemetary along with the playing of Amazing Grace on the Bagpipes.
The Department prepares to move Bob to the cemetary.