Charlie McKenna – masslive.com
A Brockton fire captain died Wednesday of occupational cancer, the department announced.
Captain Stephen Monteiro rose through the ranks after being appointed to the department in November 1999, and most recently was in command of the department’s Fire Alarm and Communication division. Monteiro also worked in the Campello section of the city and on its east side.
“Captain Monteiro fought a courageous battle over the past two years, returning to full duty after his initial treatments two years ago,” Fire Chief Brian Nardelli wrote in a statement announcing Monteiro’s death.
Monteiro had been receiving treatment for his cancer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He died with his friends, family and fellow firefighters by his side, Nardelli wrote.
“Please keep the Monteiro family and the members of the Brockton Fire Department in your thoughts and prayers,” the statement reads.
Funeral arrangements from his obituary are as follows:
A Tradional Fire Department Walk-Through will be held at the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St.,(123) Brockton on January 5th at 1:15PM. Calling Hours will continue in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (123) Brockton from 2:00PM-6:00PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 439 West Street, Brockton on Monday, January 6th at 10:30AM. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater.
Read the complete obituary here.
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