Joe Walko, retired Erie fire chief, was laid to rest today at the Mary, Queen of Peace Cemetery on Thursday after passing away at the age of 71 on September 4.
Friends and family gathered at the Russell C. Schmidt and Son Funeral Home before attending Walko’s burial with military honors at the cemetery.
Retired Erie Fire Chief Joe Walko dies at 71
Erie’s fire department chief said that honoring their fallen and paying their respects helps carry on the legacy of their friend and former fire chief.
“Joe spent the majority of his life serving his country and his community,” said Leonard Trott, fire chief for the City of Erie Fire Department. “He served the fire department for a long time, and you know, I think he deserves the honor of being remembered.”…