Introduction
Alfred D. Nigro was born in Camden on October 13, 1926 to Maria and Angelo Nigro.
The Nigro family had come to New Jersey from New York in the mid 1910s. They lived in the Delair section of Pennsauken in the late 1910s and early 1920s before moving to Camden sometime before 1924. Angelo Nigro conducted a grocery for a time at the family home of 432 South 6th Street. The family was still residing at the South 6th Street in Camden in April of 1930 when the Census was enumerated. Alfred Nigro was the youngest of the six children then living at that address, coming after Geraldina, Nunziata, Vincenzo, Clara, and Americo. By 1942 the Nigro family had moved to 912 South 5th Street.
Alfred Nigro was drafted into the United States Army on April 19, 1945 at Camden, New Jersey. After his World War II service he returned to Camden. He was living with his parents at 912 South 5th Street when the 1947 Camden City Directory was compiled. Angelo Nigro’s family was still at that address as late as the fall of 1956.
Alfred Nigro was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on December 30, 1955. By the fall of the following year he was residing at 1866 Park Boulevard in Parkside, and October of 1959 found him at 426 Morse Street in East Camden. This would be the family home until the 1970s, when residency restrictions for Camden fire fighters were lifted. Alfred Nigro then moved to 6906 Browning Road in Pennsauken, New Jersey.
After many years of distinguished service to the City of Camden, Alfred Nigro retired on July 1, 1981. He opened up a business in Marlton, the Acme Fire Extinguisher Company. He later moved to Cherry Hill and Marlton before his last local home in Mount Laurel. He also had vacation homes, first at the Jersey shore in Brigantine, and later in Florida at Boynton Beach.
Alfred D. Nigro passed away on February 25, 2004, survived by his wife, the former Barbara Denny, and his grandson, Nicholas Nigro. He was predeceased by his son Michael.
New Fire Department Appointees
Camden Courier-Post —
Thirteen new firemen were sworn in today by Safety Director E. George Aaron in ceremonies at City Hall.
Beginning Sunday they will start a 90-day probationary period, during which they will receive instruction at the fire training school, 9th and Morgan sts.
All are war veterans and all are replacements in vacancies caused by deaths or retirements on pension. Their initial salary is $3800 a year, which may increase to a maximum of $4800 after two years.
Director Aaron announced that their appointment brings the fire department to its full strength of 250, except for four captaincies.
Those sworn in are Edward T. Irwin, 36, of 910 N. 24th st.; William Johns Hopkins, 32, of 830 Grant st.; Robert Richards Rowan Jr., 23, of 58 Erie st.; Alchester Warren, 34, of 776 Walnut st.; John Lynn Sterner, 27, of 2738 Lincoln ave.; Leon Carl Puszcykowski, 25, 3106 S. Congress rd.; Joseph Anthony Verderosa, 27, of 1193 Thurman st.; William J. O’Connor, 24, Apartment 281, 342 Dudley st.; Kenneth Clark, 23, of Apartment 295, 346 Dudley st.; Carl Richard Szalkowski, 33, of 1071 Thurman st.; Alfred Nigro, 29, of 912 S. 5th st.; Francis Paul Stibi, 26, of 329 Dailey st., and James Hovey Troutman, 28, of 2944 High st.
Camden Fire Department Recognition
Anniversary dates from Fire Watch Magazine, Spring 1977
35 Years of Service
| Description ↕ | Title ↕ |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief | Anthony C. Saponare |
30 Years of Service
| Description ↕ | Title ↕ |
|---|---|
| Battalion Chief | Robert E. Dukes |
| Inspector | George C. Hennessy |
| Deputy Chief | Daniel F. Jiannetto |
| Deputy Chief | Theodore L. Primas |
29 Years of Service
| Description ↕ | Title ↕ |
|---|---|
| Firefighter | Eugene F. Alston |
| Battalion Chief | Biaggio P. Ardire |
| Firefighter | William R. Harring |
| Firefighter | William E. Hinch |
28 Years of Service
| Description ↕ | Title ↕ |
|---|---|
| Captain | Herbert J. Schott |
26 Years of Service
| Description ↕ | Title ↕ |
|---|---|
| Firefighter #5 | Howard G. Brickner |
| Firefighter #186 | Harvey J. Fisher |
| Captain | James W. Smith |
| Firefighter #183 | Andrew H. Foreman |
| Firefighter #120 | William J. Stibi |
| Firefighter #34 | Henry S. Keubler |
| Firefighter #29 | William M. Stone |
| Firefighter #50 | Joseph J. Lesniewski |
| Captain | William G. Winstanley |
| Firefighter #70 | Phillip MacDonald |
| Firefighter #62 | Adolph S. Zubrzycki |
| Firefighter #26 | Joseph J. McTaggart |
| Battalion Chief | John J. Mogck |
| Captain | John E. Moore |
| Captain | Robert P. Olesiewicz |
| Captain | Anthony T. Orme |
| Firefighter #46 | Ralph H. Palmer |
| Battalion Chief | Charles A. Bates |
21 Years of Service
| Description ↕ | Title ↕ |
|---|---|
| Battalion Chief | John J. Giuliano |
| Inspector #76 | Alfred D. Nigro |
| Firefighter #100 | Leon Puszczykowski |
| Firefighter #73 | John L. Sterner |
| Firefighter #143 | Francis P. Stibi |
| Firefighter #95 | Carl R. Szalkowski |
Fire Personnel Card
Death Notice
Camden Courier-Post —
Nigro, Alfred
On 2/25/04. Beloved husband of Barbara. Complete notice Friday BRADLEY-Marlton
Obituary
Camden Courier-Post —
Nigro, Alfred
On Feb. 25, 2004 of Mt. Laurel and Boynton Beach, FL. Formerly of Brigantine, age 77.
Beloved husband Barbara (nee Denny). Also survived by his grandson Nicholas. Mr. Nigro is the father of the late Michael Nigro.
An Army Veteran of WWII, he was a Camden City Fireman for 27 yrs, after retirement he founded the Acme Fire Extinguisher Co. of Marlton. A member of the Marlton Sons of Italy.
The Nigro family will receive friends Sat 9-10AM in the Chapel of the St. Isaac Jogues Church Evesboro-Medford Rd. & Elmwood Rd. Marlton. Where there will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM. If desired memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, Funeral directed the Bradley Funeral Home, Marlton.