KEASBEY, N.J. — Deputy Chief Thomas Kolarick, a 41-year veteran with the Keasbey (N.J.) Protection Fire Company #1, had a medical emergency while responding to an incident on Sept. 17. Department officials said he died Nov. 11 from unspecified medical complications.
“Our hearts are heavy as he was an ex-chief and member of the department for over 40 years,” the fire department’s Facebook page said. “He mentored many of our young members and will be missed.”
Kolarick joined the department in 1974 and also served as its president.
Funeral services will be held Nov. 16 at Mitruska Funeral Home at 10 a.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church located at 630 Amboy Ave., Edison, N.J.