Services were planned for a veteran deputy fire chief who died of medical complications after responding to an emergency call last month, officials said.
Deputy Chief Thomas J. Kolarick, of Keasbey Protection Fire Company #1, died Wednesday, the fire department said in a statement on Facebook.
"Our hearts are heavy as he was an ex-chief and member of the department for over 40 years," the department's statement said. "He mentored many of our young members and will be missed."
Kolarick joined the fire department in Aug. 12, 1974 and also served as its president.
One of the most powerful pictures we have of TK. Rest in Peace Chief we miss you.......
Posted by Keasbey Fire Department on Saturday, November 14, 2015
A public viewing was scheduled at the Mitruska Funeral Home located at 531 New Brunswick Avenue, Fords, on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., the department said.
Funeral services were scheduled for Monday, also at the Mitruska Funeral Home, at 10 a.m. with a mass to follow at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 630 Amboy Avenue in Edison at 10:30 a.m.
The statement said Kolarick died from unspecified medical complications, but more information was not immediately available.
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