LODD: Compton Fire Captain Javier Perez

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

LODD: Compton Fire Captain Javier Perez

It is with deep sorrow that Compton Firefighters Local 2216 and the Compton Fire Department report the death of Compton Fire Captain Javier Perez.

Brother Perez went into full cardiac arrest at home and was transported to Whittier Community Hospital where he passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010.
October 27, 1986 was the beginning of brother Perez's 25 years of service with the Compton Fire Department. He held the position of firefighter for three years before attending Mt. San Antonio College Paramedic Program and successfully completing and obtaining his Los Angeles County paramedic license (no. 4819).
Brother Perez attended many training classes from USAR to Wildland and was promoted to fire captain on February 24, 2002. Brother Perez was assigned to engine 42 on the "B" shift. He is survived by his wife Pat and two children, 4-year-old Isabella and 8-year-old Justin.
Viewing
Sunday, December 12, 2010 6:30-8:30 PM
Rose Hills Memorial Park Viewing Room
3888 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
Memorial Service
Monday, December 13, 2010 at 11 AM
Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary
Sky Rose Chapel
3888 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
Condolences
Condolences can be sent to:
The Perez Family
14853 Starbuck Street
Whittier, CA 90603

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010