Obituaries

Memorial Service For Paramedic Robert Truevillian Who Died Of COVID-19

A 20-year Chicago Fire Department veteran, Truevillian worked out of Ambulance 71 in the South Deering neighborhood.

CHICAGO (CBS) — Loved ones on Sunday remembered paramedic Robert Truevillian. A 20-year Chicago Fire Department veteran, Truevillian worked out of Ambulance 71 in the South Deering neighborhood. He died after battling the virus for a month.

Truevillian is the third active duty CFD member to die of complications of COVID-19. Truevillian was 55 years old and is survived by his wife and four children. He was known for his calm and organizational skills.

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