Ex-Chief Rick Pike lost his battle with cancer this morning. Rick was a 32 year member of the East Meadow Fire Department and was a proud member of Engine Company #1. Chief Pike also worked for North Bellmore Fire District as well as Wantagh Fire District. He will be sorely missed by the members of East Meadow, the 6th Battalion and the many, many lives he touched in his years in the fire service. Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Monday, April 28th
2-4 PM: Family viewing at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home in East Meadow (445 East Meadow Avenue)
7-9 PM: Public viewing at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home
Tuesday
2-4 PM: Public viewing at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home
7-9 PM: Fire Department Service at East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters (197 East Meadow Avenue) Open to Public
Wednesday
11 AM: Depart Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home for full Fire Department Processional