Ex East Haven Firefighter, Union Leader Dies; “Will Be Missed”

EAST HAVEN, CT - The East Haven Fire Department Tuesday took to social media to mourn the death of one of its past leaders.

Retired firefighter and ex union president Anthony “Tony” Arminio has died.

On its Facebook page, the East Haven Fire Department said:

“It's with regret and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of retired firefighter Anthony “Tony” Arminio.

“Tony, affectionally known as “Mullyok” served as union president for 8 years and held other union positions in his 35 year career.

“Since retiring in 2006 he continued to serve this union, maintaining and driving our 1924 Seagrave to many events and firefighter funerals and also training other firefighters how to drive it. Tony never hesitated to help out anyone in need, in fact after his retirement he designed and helped us build a handicap ramp for a little boy in town who had muscular dystrophy.

“He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Please keep his wife Chloe and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.”

The service for Tony Arminio will be Friday December 20th at noon at Our Lady Of Pompeii Church.

Active Members are asked to wear their Class A uniforms. Retirees who still have their Class A's feel free to wear them.

THERE WILL BE NO CALLING HOURS.