Wallington, NJ - It is with deep regret that the Wallington Fire Department announces the passing of former Fire Chief and life member of Park Row Hose Co. #203, William "Benny" Kullaf III. A lifelong resident of Wallington, Benny entered eternal life on June 5, 2019.

Benny was a graduate of Wallington High School's Class of 1975. He was a member of the Wallington Junior Fire Department from 1973-1976, serving as a Lieutenant and Captain. He also served as Vice President and President of Co. #3 for six years, and was currently the Engineer for the company. In 2010 he served as Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief and Chief of Department.

Benny was also a former member of the Wallington Emergency Squad and Wallington Exempt Firemen Association, where he served as a Past President, and a member of the Wallington Fire Department's Comic Team.

Benny was a life member of the NJ State Firemen's Association, NJ State Exempt Firemen's Association, South Bergen Fire Chiefs Association and South Bergen Chiefs Zone 2. He was also a Crew and Mutual Aid Association member.

Benny served as a delegate for the NJ & NY Volunteer Firemen's Association, as well as the NJ State Volunteer Firemen's Association and the North Jersey Volunteer Firemen's Association. He was also a member of the Six County Firemen's Association of PA, the Golden Horns Ex-Chiefs Club of Wallington Fire Department.

Rest in Peace Chief, the boys got it from here...