The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and Contra Costa County Firefighters, Local 1230 are saddened to announce the passing of one of their own in the line of duty.
Retired Contra Costa Fire Captain Peter Anthony Aliotti passed away on August 28, 2018 at the age of 62.
Brother Aliotti had a successful career as a Contra Costa County firefighter, rising to the rank of captain before his retirement in 2012. He worked at many stations but mainly in Concord, Pleasant Hill, and Antioch.
Pete’s kind heart, always willing to help attitude, sense of humor, and love of life has endeared him to family, friends, colleagues, and the communities that he has served. He lived well, laughed often, and loved much.
Pete Aliotti is survived by his second wife, Cori (Stopka), daughters Ashley and Sara Bellafronte (Vincent), mother, siblings, and their significant others, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate your donation to The Robin Aliotti Memorial Business Scholarship, Los Medanos College Foundation, 2700 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565.
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty deaths of two members of IAFF Local 1230 - Contra Costa County, California. Captain Matthew C. Burton, 35, and Engineer Scott P. Desmond, 37 both died on Saturday, July 21, 2007 in a flashover while attempting to rescue two people from a house fire. A Memorial Fund has been established to benefit the families of the two fallen fire fighters. Contributions can be made to the Local 1230 Widows and Orphans Fund, 112 Blue Ridge Drive, Martinez, CA 94553. You can also send condolences and expressions of sympathy to the same address.
Matt started his career with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District In 1997,spending almost all ten of his year at Station 81. He was promoted to Engineer in 2002 and became a Captain in February 2007. Matt was a man who was dedicated to everything that is important in life; family, friends, and his work. He was a boy who idolized his father, a son who brought joy to his mother and a loving brother. He was a friend who would go to battle for you without question or hesitation and was genuine to every person he met. Above all else, he was a compassionate husband and loving father who cherished his family with every ounce of his being. He lived with purpose, playfulness and a smile that will never be forgotten. (Submitted by the Burton Family for the 2008 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial).
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Fire Fighter James Capra of IAFF Local 1230 – Martinez, California. Brother Capra died Monday, May 1, 2006 of complications from a job incurred exposure to a blood borne pathogen.
Jim grew up in a fire fighter family – his father was an Engineer with the Berkeley Fire Department. Jim began his career with Contra Costa Fire in 1973 and in the early 90s, diagnosed with a job-incurred exposure, Hepatitis C. Jim continued to work until the liver disease forced him to retire in 2003. One of Jim’s proudest moments was in 1995 when he testified before the California Legislative Committee on the Infectious Disease Presumption Bill, and in 2004 when the IAFF produced a training video for the prevention of infectious diseases: “The Jim Capra Story.” In spite of his liver transplant Jim was unable to realize his dreams of regaining his health and enjoying a well deserved retirement with his family. He is a true hero for always putting the needs of others before himself. (Submitted by the Capra Family for the 2006 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial).
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty deaths of two members of IAFF Local 1230 - Contra Costa County, California. Captain Matthew C. Burton, 35, and Engineer Scott P. Desmond, 37 both died on Saturday, July 21, 2007 in a flashover while attempting to rescue two people from a house fire. A Memorial Fund has been established to benefit the families of the two fallen fire fighters. Contributions can be made to the Local 1230 Widows and Orphans Fund, 112 Blue Ridge Drive, Martinez, CA 94553. You can also send condolences and expressions of sympathy to the same address.
From his earliest days, Scott Desmond liked to say that he wanted to be "just like my dad." Throughout his life, he cherished the closeness of family...his own and his extended fire service family. In 1999, he joined the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, was promoted to Fire Engineer in 2002 and had finished in the top third of the most recent Captain's testing. At home, Scott cherished his family life with wife and son. His humor, compassion and sense of fun enveloped and enriched anyone who met him. He loved baseball, playing guitar, music trivia, and playing video games. He was also a big fan of Seinfeld and Star Wars. (Submitted by the Desmond Family for the 2008 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial).
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Fire Captain Roger Harless, IAFF Local 1230, Contra Costa County, CA. Brother Harless, 60, passed away on January 9, 2019 after having complications of an open-heart surgery to remove a tumor.
Brother Harless will be buried at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1965 Reliez Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549, (925) 932-0900.
Expressions of sympathy or condolences for the family or the Local can be sent to IAFF Local 1230, 112 Blue Ridge Drive, Martinez, CA 94553.
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Captain Donald Kent Leverton of IAFF Local 1230 - Contra Costa County, California. Brother Leverton, 51, died on December 30, 2006 from cardiac arrest. He was laid to rest on January 8, 2007.
Kent was a compassionate, dedicated, and aggressive Captain in the firehouse whose legacy lives on strong today. Working in some of the department’s busiest companies, Kent was awarded the Fire Fighter of the Year for his heroics and command at a fire involving the rescue of seven children from a burning home and participated in several of the largest, most technical incidents the district has experienced. Retiring in September 2006 after serving 30 years on the line, Kent looked forward to enjoying his passion of hunting and the outdoors as the outdoorsman at heart that he truly was. (Submitted by the Leverton Family for the 2007 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial).
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Captain John W. Nunes of IAFF Local 1230 - Contra Costa County, California. Brother Nunes, 50, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from cancer. Expressions of sympathy or condolences can be sent to Local 1230 at 112 Blue Ridge Drive, Martinez, California 94553.
John Nunes' fire service career spanned forty years with Contra Costa County ending as Captain with twenty seven years of professional service.
The City of Pinole Fire Department and the United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County Local 1230 are saddened to announce the line of duty death of Pinole Fire Captain Richard Voisey. Richard Voisey served the City of Pinole as a firefighter for 35 years, rising in the ranks from volunteer firefighter to Fire Captain
Captain Richard Voisey, passed away surrounded by his family on March 4, 2015 at age 54, due to occupational brain cancer. Richard Voisey was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather and brother. He was a great firefighter, leader and citizen. We honor his memory and send our condolences to his wife, Nancy, his daughters Sasia and Sarah, his son, Joshua and granddaughter Autumn.
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