Robert Neary - Firefighter - Pennsylvania

Firefighter Lt. Robert Neary, age 60, died in the line of duty on April 9, 2012, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Robert was a member of the Philadelphia Fire Department - Ladder Company 10. He had 37 years of service. 

Robert was battling a massive blaze at an abandoned warehouse when an adjacent furniture store he and others were inspecting collapsed, burying them in a pile of debris. He died at the scene of the fire. 

Saint Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for Robert

He had served in the Army reserves from 1972 to 1982 and worked as a city police officer for 3 years before joining the fire department. 

Robert Neary had been awarded four unit citations during his career. 

Fire Department officials describe Robert as a mentor to younger firefighters, a great guy and knowledgeable.

He was planning to retire soon. 

Robert is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife, Diane; two grown sons and a grown daughter.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Robert Neary is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.