Frederick William Berg

Frederick William Berg, 57, of Havre de Grace, MD, died Thursday, July 14, 2005 at home. He was born in Havre de Grace, MD a son of the late William M. and Emily (Barnard) Berg. Mr. Berg was a retired Fire Chief from Perry Point VA Medical Center Fire Department. He served 36 and a half years for Susquehanna Hose Company and was selected "Fireman of the Year" in 1971; he served as 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, and Captain of Susquehanna Hose Company Division #1; was elected 1st Assistant Chief January 1981; and served as Chief of Susquehanna Hose Company from 1983-1986. He was employed as a career Firefighter with Department of Veterans Affairs in March 1972. He was promoted through the ranks to Chief of Fire Protection in October 1982. He served as chief until his retirement in March 1997. He was a licensed "Master" Boat Captain through the United States Coast Guard. He was also employed at Bulle Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace, Maryland Watermans Association; Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, and the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum; the Elk's B.P.O.E. #1564 in Havre de Grace, MD. He enjoed golf, crabbing, fishing, hunting, boating, gardening, and being with family and friends, participating in the fire service. Survivors include his wife, Joan (Rouzer)Berg; sons, Billy Berg and Heather Swearingen of Havre de Grace, MD and Richie Berg and his wife Marie of Havre de Grace, MD; grandchildren, Julua P. Berg of Jarrettsville and Taylor M. Berg of Havre de Grace, MD; and brother, Nelson Berg and his wife, Jean of Rising Sun, MD. Viewing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM, at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A., 333 South Parke Street, Aberdeen, MD. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at 11 AM, at the Havre de Grace United Methodist Church, 101 South Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD. Internment will be at the Angel Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers; Gerry Gordan, Phil Hines, Larry Chatham, Fred Zellman, Rocky DiGiovanni, Frank Poughkeepsie, and John Simpers. Contributions may be made to Susquehanna Hose Company, P.O. Box 58, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 or American Legion Post #47, 510 St. John Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001