Fire Department Mourns Life Member

Joseph V. Mockapetris (Photo courtesy Beachwood Fire Department)

  BEACHWOOD – The Fire Department mourned long-time member Joseph V. Mockapetris who passed away recently.

  He joined the department in 1973, and retired from active duty 35 years later, in 2008, according to the department.

  Mockapetris was a life member of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association and the Beachwood Exempt Firefighter Association, the department said. He also served as a Trustee to the Ocean County Fireman’s Association. His wife Roxane, who passed away in 2006, was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary Unit.

  “A true friend and brother to his fellow firefighters, Joe’s laugh and unique, dry humor will truly be missed,” they said. “We ask all to keep the Mockapetris family and friends in your thoughts during this time.”