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Bruce V. Virgens , Life Long Firefighter and Emergency Service Volunteer in Bergen County Dies at 69

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Mahwah NJ, Bruce V. Virgens, 69, of Mahwah, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Born and raised in Ridgewood, Bruce has been a long time resident of Mahwah.

Bruce was a dedicated volunteer in the emergency services.  He was a founding member of the Ridgewood Police Ambulance Volunteers and served in the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Ambulance Corps.  He is a life member of the Ridgewood Fire Department Volunteers.  Upon moving to Mahwah he became a member of the Mahwah Fire Department Co #3, attaining the rank of Chief of Department and served in the Office of Emergency Management for Mahwah.  Bruce served as president of the Northwest Bergen Mutual Aid Association and was on the Board of the Bergen County Fire Academy.  Bruce was also actively involved in the APBA region 3 boat racing association as well as Greenwood Lake and Lake Hopatcong racing association.

Bruce is survived by his brother Ray and his wife Jane, and nieces Alisa Balestrino (Tom), Vanessa and nephew Ryan, and his girlfriend Jalina.  He is also survived by his great nephew Mason Balestrino and his furry four legged friend, Riley.

Memorial donations in Bruce’s memory can be made to the Mahwah Fire Department Co #3, 1 Rozanski Ln, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

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