The Philadelphia Fire Department is heartbroken by the loss of Lt. Sean Williamson, who provided dedicated service to our city for 27 years. Lt. Williamson died in the line of duty after a fire-damaged building collapsed in the Fairhill neighborhood on June 18. Lt. Williamson was last assigned to Ladder 18 in Tioga/Nicetown. Over his long career, he also served with the specialized Rescue 1 company; taught at the Fire Academy; and was a member of PA-Task Force 1, the federal urban search-and-rescue team sponsored by the PFD. Prior to joining the PFD, he served as a Marine.

ViewingSunday, June 26 from 6 to 9 p.m.Epiphany of Our Lord Church1121 Jackson St., Philadelphia

  • Due to expected parking congestion in the neighborhood surrounding the church, mourners are encouraged to park in Lot T at Citizens Bank Park.
  • From there, uniformed fire personnel can ride for free on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line from NRG Station (Pattison Avenue) to Snyder Avenue, then walk a few blocks to the church.
  • The PFD will also provide shuttle bus service from Lot T to Broad & Jackson streets. From there, mourners can walk three blocks to the church.

Walking ProcessionMonday, June 27 at 8:30 a.m.

  • Dignitaries will accompany the casket from the staging area at 10th and Snyder to the church.
  • The procession will travel west on Snyder and turn left (south) on 11th Street and end at the church.
  • Estimated arrival at church: 8:40 a.m.

Viewing & Funeral MassMonday, June 27Viewing from 9 to 11 a.m.Mass begins at 11 a.m.Epiphany of Our Lord Church1121 Jackson St., Philadelphia

  • Due to expected parking congestion in the neighborhood surrounding the church, mourners are encouraged to park in Lot T at Citizens Bank Park.
  • From there, uniformed fire personnel can ride free on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line from NRG Station (Pattison Avenue) to Snyder Avenue, then walk a few blocks to the church.
  • The PFD will also provide shuttle bus service from Lot T to Broad & Jackson streets. From there, mourners can walk three blocks to the church.
  • We are working to provide pool video and a livestream of the service. Details TBA.
  • There will be a designated space for media outside the church in front of 2133 S. 11th St. Media can park on the 1000 block of Jackson St.
  • Following the Mass, mourners are encouraged to attend the committal rites outside Stolfo Funeral Home, 2536 S. Broad St. (See details below.)
Vehicle Procession
  • After Mass, a funeral motorcade will depart from the church, traveling via I-95, I-676, Roosevelt Boulevard and Wissahickon Avenue to Engine 59/Ladder 18/Medic 4, 2201 W. Hunting Park Ave. Expect rolling street closures.
  • From Engine 59, a funeral procession of vehicles and apparatus will travel east on Hunting Park and turn right (south) on Broad until it reaches Stolfo Funeral Home, 2536 S. Broad St. Expect rolling street closures.
  • Estimated time of departure from E59: 1:35 p.m.
  • Estimated time of arrival at Stolfo: 2:20 p.m.
Commital Rites
Monday, June 27 approximately 2:30 p.m.Stolfo Funeral Home2536 S. Broad St., PhiladelphiaBecause there will not be a graveside service, committal rites will take place outside Stolfo Funeral Home.
  • Once the procession arrives at Stolfo Funeral Home, there will be a rifle salute and bell ringing ceremony outside on Broad Street.
  • Media will have a designated viewing area on Broad Street. Media can park on the 1300 block of Shunk St.
  • Interment will be private.

Fire Departments outside Philadelphia that wish to send personnel and/or apparatus should contact PFD Lt. Malik Willard: malik.willard@phila.gov

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