Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Joseph Papp |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 9/17/1969 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firehouse duties |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 9/17/1969 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On September 17, 1969, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Joseph Papp of Engine 85 suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty at the Engine 85 firehouse.
Funeral services for Papp were held on September 20 at Koissak Funeral Home, and he was buried at Elmwood Cemetery. He was survived by his widow and three children.
Citations:
“Obituary of Joseph Papp,” Chicago Tribune, September 17, 1969.
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