RYE – Rye Fire Rescue Chief Mark Cotreau and Professional Firefighters Association of Rye President Peter Anania, together with the family of Lt. Charles “Chuck” Gallant, are today announcing funeral arrangements for their departed loved one and brother firefighter.
Visiting hours
WHERE:
Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton
WHEN:
Thursday, Dec. 21
Fire service and other public safety personnel will participate in a walk-through from 2-3 p.m.
Fire service and personnel wishing to participate in the walk-through are asked to arrive no later than 1:30 p.m.
The public is welcome to attend from 3-6 p.m.
PARKING:
Parking will be available in the Remick & Gendron parking lot. Overflow parking is available in the left rear parking lot at Best Western Plus The Inn At Hampton, 815 Lafayette Road.
Walk-through attendees are asked to park only in the Best Western lot.
Funeral Services
WHERE:
Bethany Church, 500 Breakfast Hill Road, Greenland
WHEN:
Friday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m.
Lt. Gallant will be transported from the funeral home to church on a 1931 Model A Rye Fire Department pumper, which he meticulously restored.
No public burial service is planned.
PARKING:
Parking will be available in the Bethany Church upper and lower lots.
Media Logistics
Logistics for calling hours and funeral will be announced at a later time.
Ongoing Vigil
Members of the International Association of Fire Fighters representing numerous departments in the Seacoast Region are maintaining a 24-hour vigil over the body of Lt. Gallant through visiting hours. Union members, and members of Rye Fire Rescue, will continue the vigil through the funeral service.
Mutual Aid
Members of numerous departments in the Seacoast Region are providing station coverage for Rye Fire Rescue through Saturday, Dec. 23 at 8 a.m.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, the Gallant family asks that memorial donations be made to a charity near and dear to Chuck’s heart, the Rye Toy Bank, P.O. Box 704, Rye, NH 03870.
Updates
Additional updates will be distributed as new information becomes available.
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Lt. Charles “Chuck” Gallant, 56, died at his home on Dec. 14, 2023 after working an overtime shift. Chuck dedicated his career to helping others throughout the New Hampshire Seacoast, both by responding to emergencies in Rye and by volunteering countless hours with the Rye Toy Bank, and Muscular Dystrophy Association, and so much more.
Lt. Gallant’s obituary and a tribute wall may be found here.
In 2014 Lt. Gallant was awarded the Paul W. Sypek Medal of Valor for assisting in the rescue of a brother firefighter at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The medal is given to a first responder for conspicuous bravery at extreme risk of life.
Lt. Gallant served as President of IAFF Local 4411 for 15 years. He also was active in the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire, and served as a trustee.
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