The Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association Annual Barbecue and Entertainment August 16th, 2025
Photo by PROVIDEDKelly Carpenter with George Steger singing for his 102 birthday
Photo by PROVIDEDChef Prince of the NJ State Firemen's Home cooking our feast that afternoon
Photo by PROVIDEDThe members of the Bergen County Firemen's Home Association with member George Steger on his 102nd birthday
Photo by PROVIDEDThe Executive Board of the Bergen County Firemen's Home Association: Vice President Roy DeYoung Jr., President Justin Watrel, Treasurer John Kinner and Secretary Tom Simpson
Photo by PROVIDEDThe set up outside on the lawn of the NJ State Firemen's Home
Photo by PROVIDEDVice-President and Maywood Firefighter Roy DeYoung Jr. honoring member George Steger that the Town of Maywood honored him with a street named after him.
The members of the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association could not believe how fast the summer went by and it was time for our second barbecue of the summer. These barbecues have become a huge hit with the residents and their families alike. What makes us feel good is how much the residents look forward to these afternoons out with good food and entertainment.
We really lucked out with the weather. It was sunny, clear, and warm and no humidity. The perfect day for a barbecue and we were packed with residents and their families. The Barbecue menu included hamburgers and cheeseburgers, barbecue ribs and chicken, hot dogs and bratwurst, baked beans, corn on the cob, macaroni salad and Cole slaw. People had quite the appetite that afternoon. It was a combination of the wonderful smells of cooking food, excellent weather and wonderful entertainment on a relaxing Saturday afternoon that set the mood.
After the members of the organization assisted in serving all the residents and their families, we finally sat down to enjoy our lunch and catch up with other members. Our entertainer that afternoon was resident favorite, Kelly Carpenter, who has entertained at our events many times. She played from the songbook from the 1950’s to the 70’s and really engaged the crowd.
Then it was time to bring up our member and Maywood firefighter, George Steiger, who celebrated his 102nd birthday. The members of the Maywood Fire Department really brought out the bells and whistles for their fellow member and Kelly sang himself a very happy birthday to George. Then the State Police did a flyover in George’s honor which was a lot of fun to watch.
All good things came to an end though and we started to clean up around 2:00pm. Some of the residents and their families lingered on this beautiful day. All our members wished George a very Happy Birthday and we took a group shot with him. This is what the Brotherhood is all about.
It was another wonderful afternoon and the residents had a wonderful time. Another great event sponsored by the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association.
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