Chief of the Department Raymond Nikisher
1973 -1974
By Fire Chief Martin McGannon
February 22, 2010
On Monday, February 22, 2010, the Yorktown Heights Engine Company mourned the loss of Past Chief, Engine Company Life Member, and Past Commissioner of Yorktown Heights Fire District, Raymond Nikisher. Raymond joined the fire company in 1952. In 1954 Firefighter Nikisher temporally traded in his fire gear for some GI gear. Serving in the United States Army from1954 to 1956 when SP3 Raymond Nikisher was honorably discharged. Upon returning to Yorktown from military, Raymond continued his service to the Engine Company and the community. With his training and experience Raymond achieved the rank of Chief of the Department in April of 1973, serving to April 1975. Raymond continued to serve the Yorktown community after being elected to the Board of Fire Commissioners in 1981. He served Yorktown Fire District for 25 years when he retired in 2005. Commissioner Nikisher assisted on many projects that were for the betterment of the firefighter and the district.
Visitations: Clark Funeral Home Inc. 2104 Saw Mill river Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Hours: Wednesday February 24, 2010, 2-4 and 7-9PM Thursday February 25, 2010, 2-4 and 7-9PM Service: Saturday February 27, 2010 10AM, St. Patrick's Church 137 Moseman Road Yorktown Heights NY 10598 Inter: Amawalk Hill Cemetary, Amawalk, NY
Yorktown Heights Engine Company's service will be held on Thursday the 25th, at 7:30PM in Full Dress Uniform.
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