Joseph William Vestraci Jr. “Joe”, 74, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, in Charlotte Hall, MD.

Joe was born in Washington, DC, on Feb. 22, 1944 to the late Joseph and Elouise Vestraci. He grew up in South East Washington D.C. and Oxon Hill, MD.

He began life-long community service with Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department of Prince George’s County in 1964, with numerous roles including Company Chief to the Board of Directors President.

Joe was in the U.S. Army from 1965-1966 plus reserves with Vietnam combat service.

After the military, he worked through the ranks as a federal firefighter to Chief at Cheltenham Naval Base for 18 years, spent two years at the DC Fire Board as dispatcher, and was Deputy Chief at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Fire Department where he retired.

Together for 43 years with wife Catherine Vestraci, he leaves his treasured daughters: Gwendolyn Holt, of Lakewood, CA; Katherine Burroughs (Jason Burroughs), of Leonardtown, MD; in addition to his grandsons: Tyler Reppel, Aiden Thomas and DJ Holt.

He ran rescue at Maryland International Raceway for more than 20 years. He drove school and commuter buses for Keller for 20 plus years. He most enjoyed fishing and cruising on his boat with family and friends.

Helping others in a dedicated, loyal and hardworking manner kept Joe a very popular and cherished son, friend, firefighter, nephew, husband, father, grandfather and employee. He will be greatly missed.

Family will receive friends for Joe’s Life Celebration Visitation on Monday, October 1st, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Firemen’s Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Interment will be on Wednesday, October 3, 11 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.

New 2018 Officer’s were sworn in at the monthly business meeting by Fire Commissioner

William H. King, who was also Silver Hill’s longest serving Fire Chief.

    

President Diana also presented various badges to several Life members.

 

We thank these two men and their Families for their service.

Our Thoughts and prayers are with their Families.

 

Robert Glascoe passed away Friday night at his home.  ” Bobby ” was an integral part of operations at Silver Hill

for several years. Bobby helped as an Ambulance and Engine driver. Approximately 9 years ago, Bobby came back

when we started a staffing program. Bobby was a funny person who everyone liked to ride and associate with.

He was the type of person who was willing to help in any way he could. Bobby would come by the station occasionally

to talk with the members, even when his health was not so good. Bobby will be missed by many people …

Funeral arrangements:

A wake will be held Thursday February 1st. at Hunts Funeral Home in Waldoirf, MD from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM

The funeral service will be 10 AM Friday morning, February 2nd. at 10 AM at Hunt Funeral Home

Additional information can be seen at the Hunts Funeral Home website   http://www.dignitymemorial.com/huntt-funeral-home

 

 

 

” Mack ” Magruder Dent passed away January 25th., 2018 in Vero Beach Florida

Mack served in several offices up to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief, he also served as Treasurer, President and

he served on several committees.

Mack was also the main person who trained firefighters on the operations on Truck 29, a Pierce 85′ Snorkel.

He taught all operations of boom operations. He was very serious about truck company operations with this

unit.

Mack was also a Life Member of the Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department and served as many office’s there too,

up to the Office of Fire Chief.

Mack will be missed by many, many people.

Funeral arrangements took place January 28 and 29 in Vero Beach, FL More information can be viewed at

www.strunkfuneralhome.com