The Fame Fire Company #3 regrets to announce the passing of Ralph B. Watson, Jr. Mr. Watson was a life member of the Fame where throughout his membership, he and his family were very active in the organization. Mr. Watson joined the Fame in 1950 and moved up the ranks at the Fame serving as Lieutenant (1955), Captain (1956-1958), and Assistant Chief (1959-1967) before serving as Chief of the West Chester Fire Department from 1968-1971. Ralph also served as a company officer for the Fame becoming Financial Secretary (1954-1967), Vice President (1973, 1975-1977), and then President from 1978-1986.

A viewing will be held Tuesday April, 1, 2014 from 16:00 - 20:00 at Della Vecchia, Reilly, Smith and Boyd Funeral Home located at 410 N. Church Street in West Chester.

Visitation will be Wednesday April 2, 2014 from 1000 - 1100 at The Baptist Church of West Chester located at 221 S. High Street with the Funeral Service to follow immediately afterwards. Interment will follow the funeral services at the Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery located at 1235 Birmingham Road in Birmingham Township.

The officers and members of the First West Chester Fire Company extended their deepest condolences to the Watson family as well as our brothers and sisters at the Fame.