Roy Fries, 51-Year Member of the N. Lindenhurst Fire Department, Dies at 71

Roy R. Fries, an active member of the North Lindenhurst Fire Department for more than five decades and a former chief, died on Wednesday at the age of 71.

Fries joined the fire department on May 13, 1963. He served three stints as chief (1973-75, 1986-88 and 1993-96). He was also the president of the department from 2002-04 and 2008-10, as well as president of the Town of Babylon Chiefs Association from 1986-88. In 1975, he was named Fireman of the Year for saving the life of Joseph Felicio.

Fries also served as chairman of the FIre Prevention committee, a position he held for many years, educating over 1,500 children a year in fire safety.

In September 2009, Fries organized the EMS program, which provides emergency medical service to the North Lindenhurst community.

A wake will be held for Fries at the North Lindenhurst Fire Department, located at 1630 Straight Path, next Monday, Dec. 8 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9:30 p.m. Firematic services will take place at 7 p.m. Fries will be buried at Long Island National Cemetery at Pinelawn in Farmingdale.