Michael Peter Annes, 40, of Engine Company 7 of the Waterbury, CT Fire Department, lost his life in an off-duty accident on September 21, 2000. Michael was a carpenter by trade and was doing roofing work to supplement his regular income. He fell from the roof of the house he was working on and died shortly upon arrival at Torrington Hospital. Mike was a one year veteran of the Waterbury Fire Department. Because he was only on the job for one year, his family is not entitled to any pension or health insurance benefits. Our brother Mike left a wife, Jamie, and two children, Stephanie (6) and Christopher (7). Some of Mikes' friends with the department are trying to raise money to offset some of the family’s financial burden. Memorial T-Shirts are available and will be sold for ten dollars each, with the proceeds going to help pay for his children’s needs.

      We have also set up an account with our credit union, to which people can make donations. If you’re interested in making a contribution please feel free to contact me by the means listed below. We all thank you for any support you might lend.

Mark Kowtko WFD kulpepper@aol.com (203) 755-2528	Joe Bochicchio WFD stockstemmer@aol.com
Waterbury CT FireFighters and Municipal Federal Credit Union 601 Watertown Avenue Waterbury CT, 06706 (203) 753-9201

Thank you, Engine 7 and the Waterbury FireFighters