Wilmington, Delaware - Retired Firefighters Association

10/16/2026

Funeral Arrangements for retired Captain Aldrich "Al" Hackett

Visitation:
Saturday October 24, 2026
0900 - 1100 AM
Belvedere Fire Hall
1000 Liberty Road
Wilmington, Delaware 19804

Funeral Ceremony:
Saturday October 24, 2026
1100 AM
Belvedere Fire Hall
1000 Liberty Road
Wilmington Delaware 19804

Interment:
Saturday October 24, 2026
1:30 PM
Old Zion Cemetery
673 Port Penn Road
Port Penn, Delaware

10/10/2026

13 Photo Albums of Wilmington Bureau of Fire & Wilmington Fire Department. The Malloy family collection also appears in many albums. All photos are under a © creative copyright license agreement.

My tribute to the present, past and future Members of the City of Wilmington, Fire Department in Delaware. May my brothers rest in peace knowing their impact saved lives and reduced property damage.

10/09/2026

LAST ALARM - Captain Aldrich A. Hackett Sr, age 82

Appointed: March 8th, 1971
Retired: August 28th, 1998
Born: March 11th, 1944
Passed: October 9th, 2026

10/09/2026

Fire Station No. 1 (11th & Washington Streets) Engine Company No. 1 on one side of the building and Rescue Company No. 1 on the other.

09/26/2026

Funeral Arrangements for retired Lieutenant Leo Sweeney are as follows:

Location: Saint Elizabeth Church
809 South Broom Street
Wilmington De
Visitation: 1000-1100 AM
Service: Mass of Christian Burial - 1100AM
Interment: All Saint Cemetery
Date: Tuesday September 29,.2026

09/24/2026

LAST ALARM - Lieutenant Leo John Sweeney, age 83

Appointed: April 7th, 1975
Retired: July 12, 2009
Born: June 27th, 1943
Passed: September 22nd, 2026

09/16/2026

The WRFA Northern Division breakfast/meeting will take place on:
Tuesday September 22, 2026
Starting at 1000 AM
Crossroads Restuarant
Kirkwood Highway and Limestone Road

An outstanding response to the WRFA Southern Division breakfast that was recently held in Rehobeth Beach where 33 WFD retirees once again shared the brotherhood with food stories and laughter.

Hopefully we will have another good showing on September 22.

09/10/2026

The WRFA Southern Division luncheon/meeting will take place on:
Tuesday September 15, 2026
Starting ar 1100 AM
IHOP Restaurant
36670 Bayside Outlet Drive
Rehobeth Beach. De 19971
302-226-8082

All are welcomed to attend.

09/01/2026

LAST ALARM - Firefighter Robert W. Yerger, age 82

Appointed: September 25th, 1967
Retired: July 20th, 1976 (disability)
Born: July 8th,1944
Passed: August 2026

08/23/2026

Funeral Service for retired Capt. Howard Sheldon are as follows.

Viewing:
Wednesday September 02, 2026
Time:
1000 - 1100 AM
Location:
Parsell Funeral Home -Atkins Lodge Chapel
16961 Kings Highway, Lewes Delaware

Funeral Service:
Wednesday September 02, 2026
Time: 1100 - 1200 PM
Location:
Parsell Funeral Home - Atkins Lodge Chapel
16961 Kings Highway, Lewes De.

Graveside Service:
Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Time: 2:30 - 3:00 PM
Location:
Gracelawn Park Cemetery
2220 North DuPont Highway
New Castle, De.