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St. James FD-Honorary Chief A. Stanley Nelson passes

September 17, 1997. A Stanley Nelson, who was a member of the St. James FD for over 6 decades and was an honorary chief, died at Mather Hospital. he was 83 years old. He was a retired carpenter and joined the department in 1930 at the age of 18. He became captain of Engine 2 in 1947, then 2nd Assistant Chief in 1948. In 1954, he was elected commissioner of the fire district, serving 10 years in that capacity. In April of 1991, he was appointed as an honorary chief of department, RIP Chief.

9-21-1997 Smithtown News

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