In Memory of Joseph F. Henderson
August 11, 2009
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| Joseph Henderson, 75, of Cicero, was born in
Abington, PA, May 7, 1934. Joe resided in Parish, NY for several years
and attended Altmar-Parish Schools. Joe was a volunteer fireman in
Parish. He joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and served aboard
the U.S.S. Columbus, Heavy Cruiser CA-74. Upon release from the Navy,
Joe met and married Ilena Horton. They were married for 49 years until
her death in March, 2006. They were constant companions and traveled
extensively. Joe was a volunteer fireman in the Cicero Volunteer Fire
Dept. for over 45 years. He was a member of the Cicero United Methodist
Church, Amboy Republican Lodge 0650 F&AM, member of CNY and national
SPAAMFAA, Cicero Cemetery Assoc., Veteran's Assoc. of the U.S.S.
Columbus. He was a life member of the Cicero Fire Dept., New York Assoc.
of Fire Chiefs. Life Member of Onondaga Fireman's Assn., and Onondaga
Co. Fire Police. Joe spent several years with the Cicero amateur sports
assoc. and served as president of Cicero Elementary PTO. Joe's parents
and three sisters predeceased him. Joe is survived by a daughter,
Kimberly Cotter of Sioux City, IO; sons, Joseph E. of Syracuse and
Steven J. (Julie) Henderson of Liverpool; seven grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Services will be Saturday, 9 a.m. at New Comer
Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Burial will follow in Pine
Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
the funeral home. Contributions, in lieu of flowers may be made to
Make-A-Wish Foundation. To leave a special message for the family
online, visit NewcomerSyracuse.com NewComer Funeral Home. Joe joined the Cicero Fire Department in January 1962. He was an active member for 47 years. He served as President in 1966 and Fire Commissioner for a five year term in 1977. He also served as Treasurer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Police Captain. Joe will be truly missed. |
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When duty call's me, oh lord, my partner, When flames do their destructive work, Give me strength to save lives And, above all, keep my courage bright. With you will I reach, before it's too late, The injured child, the helpless old person, With your generosity, may I be able To spare them the horror of such an end. Since I must always be alert, I pray thee, oh Lord, guide my every move, And in the infernal tumult of the fire Let me hear the feeblest cry. I will glory in fulfillment of my destiny, For is not life-saving the most noble calling? When the storm is over and all have returned home, Then I will be proud to have helped my neighbor. If it should happen, by thy will, That I must give my life, I pray thee, protect my family And bless this firefighter who is yours... -- Author Unknown |
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