Introduction
Parris R. Branch
Parris R. Branch was born on December 9, 1943 in Philadelphia to Andrew and Thelma Branch. He joined the Camden Fire Department on July 15, 1968. Parris Branch retired as a Fire Marshal on November 1, 1998. He passed away on May 3, 2006.
Camden Fire Department 125th Anniversary
Camden Fire Department 1869–1994 125th Anniversary
Eleven Recruits Join Fire Dept
Camden Courier-Post —
Eleven men today were sworn in as members of Camden’s Fire Department. But despite the additions, the city’s force still remains at six men less than full strength, Fire Chief Edward Michalek Sr. noted.
New firemen from Camden are John J. Nicholson, 22; Howard P. Murphy, 23; Joseph A. Broccoli, 28; Michael J. Deets, 21; Donald Jankiewicz, 21; Robert Allen, 24; Parris Branch, 24; Joseph Rotchford, 22; James Gallagher, 27; and George Jackson, 29. Another new member of the force is Ronald Kowalski, 27, of Audubon. The recruits will undergo a six-week training period.
Personnel Record
Camden Division of Fire
CAMDEN DIVISION OF FIRE PERSONNEL RECORD
Badge No: 253 (a stroke is drawn through the first two digits)
Name in Full: Parris Ronald Branch
Address: 316 Scandia Hamilton Apts, Lindenwold Gibbsboro Road 966-1128
Age: 25 — Citizen: Yes — Color: Color — Sex: M
Date of Birth: 9 December 1943
Born in City of: Philadelphia — State: Pa.
Name of Parents: Andrew Branch, Thelma Branch
Marital Conditions: Married (marked)
Date of Appointment: July 15, 1968 — Reported for duty: July 15, 1968
Title of Position: Uniform Fireman
Beneficiary: Shirley Ann Branch
Signature: Parris R. Branch
Citation: FMO - 11-25-81
High School Graduate: Yes (marked)
Pensioned: 11-1-98
Died: 5-3-06
FD-400-1M-1-68-Raycraft Co.
Obituary
Camden Courier-Post —
BRANCH, PARRIS R.
Suddenly, on May 3, 2006 of Sicklerville, New Jersey. Age 62 years. Beloved husband of Gloria Vega; Devoted Father of Richard, Giancarlo and Dan; Dear Brother of Stephen and Gerald Branch, and Marlene Broomer; Loving grandfather of Parrisha. He is also survived by many dear friends.
Prior to retiring from the Camden Fire Department, Mr. Branch was a Fire Marshall in the Arson Investigation Unit Mr. Branch was employed as a dispatcher with the Camden City Police Department. He was a well known Disc Jockey in the South Jersey area, and also served in the United States Air Force.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation and Funeral on Monday, May 8, 2006 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, May 9, 2006 from 9:30 AM at the FALCO/CARUSO & LEONARD PENNSAUKEN FUNERAL HOME, 6600 North Browning Road, Pennsauken, New Jersey where a Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Arlington Cemetery in Pennsauken, New Jersey.