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Harrison Fire Dept. Honors Fallen Hero at St. Patrick's Day Parade 2024 east newark fire department firefigher vincent doffont harrison fire department harrison firefighters harrison nj vincent doffont vincent doffont jr. Mar 11, 2024

In a heartfelt tribute that echoed through the streets of West Hudson, the Harrison Fire Department marked this year's United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade with a solemn yet proud procession. Firefighters, clad in their sharp dress uniforms, marched in unison, carrying a flag to remember and...

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Vincent J. Doffont Jr. 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser Sun. 3/26/2023 5k race 5k run firefigher vincent doffont fundraiser harrison fire department harrison nj vincent doffont vincent doffont jr. west hudson park Mar 21, 2023

On Sunday, March 26, 2023, a 5K Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. from West Hudson Park en route to Harrison in a memorial fundraising for Vincent J. Doffont Jr's.  Last March, Doffont passed away suddenly at the Harrison Fire Department headquarters after coming back from a training exercise....

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Harrison Police Officers Honor Firefighter Vincent J. Doffont Jr. harrison fire department harrison firefighters harrison police harrison police department kimberly taylor designs vincent doffont vincent doffont jr. Apr 12, 2022

Members of the Harrison Police Department gifted the Harrison Fire Department a beautiful custom thin red line flag in honor of Firefighter Vincent Doffont.

The flag was presented to the Harrison Fire Department at the Harrison Fire Department Headquarters.

The flag was designed and created by ...

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Help Firefighter Doffont's Childrens College Tuition Fund firefigher vincent doffont harrison fire department harrison firefighters vincent doffont vincent doffont jr. Apr 02, 2022
A fundraiser was set up in honor of Harrison Firefighter Vincent J. Doffont, Jr. and in support of a college fund for his children. 
 
As of this Saturday morning (4/2/2022), the fundraiser on Go Fund Me has raised $40,505 on its way to its goal of $50,000.  The fundraiser notes...
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Funeral Mass Saturday March 26th for Vincent J. Doffont Jr. firefigher vincent doffont harrison fire department harrison firefighters holy cross cemetary vincent doffont vincent doffont jr. Mar 26, 2022

Today, Saturday, March 26, 2022, is the Funeral Mass at Holy Cross Church in Harrison of Harrison Firefighter Vincent J. Doffont, Jr. at 11 a.m.   The public is welcome.  You might want to wear your mask as a symbol of respect for the family and Firefighters who have seen first hand...

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Visitation Friday at Holy Cross for Fallen Firefighter Vincent J. Doffont, Jr. firefigher vincent doffont harrison fire department holy cross church vincent doffont jr. Mar 25, 2022

Tributes for Harrison Fire Fighter Vincent J. Doffont Jr. have been posted online on Facebook, Instagram, and the Mulligan Funeral Home page.  The tributes are not just from family, friends, fellow firefighters and elected officials but also National organizations such as the National Fallen...

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St. Patricks' Parade: Firefighters east newark fire department firefigher vincent doffont harrison fire department kearny fire department north arlington fire department st. patrick st. patrick day parade vincent doffont jr. Mar 22, 2022

Four Fire Departments participated in the United Irish St. Patrick’s Parade 2022.  The Fire Department portion of the parade, see video above, started with the East Newark Volunteer Fire Department with firefighters walking ahead of its classic 1941 Fire Engine, followed by several of...

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Visitation & Mass for Harrison Firefighter Vincent J. Doffont Jr. will be at Holy Cross Church firefigher vincent doffont harrison fire department harrison firefighters holy cross church mulligan funeral home obituary vincent doffont jr. Mar 22, 2022

Funeral Arrangements have been made for Harrison Firefighter Vincent Doffont, a five-year veteran of the Harrison Fire Department, who passed suddenly at the Fire Station over this weekend.  The Funeral Arrangements are as follows:

The Funeral will be conducted from Holy Cross Church 16...

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