In Tribute to SRFA President Fred Cholet

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of SRFA President Frederick W. Cholet, Jr. on November 2, 2026. Fred served as President of the Syracuse Retired Firefighters Association since 2016. He retired from the Syracuse Fire Department and also served as the Chief of the DeWitt Fire Department.

 On behalf of the Syracuse Retired Firefighters Association, we wish to express our deep appreciation for Fred’s dedication and willingness to serve his fellow retirees throughout his tenure.

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends as they mourn his loss.

Frederick W. Cholet, Jr. – Obituary