City of Mayor and Council Offices
Santa Clara Memorandum
The Center of What's Possible
Date: October 4, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Martha Martinez, Executive Assistant to Mayor & Council Subject: Moment of Silence - Oct. 4 City Council and Stadium Authority Meeting It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of two members of the Santa Clara Fire Department.
William "Bill" Kelly - Retired Fire Chief
• Chief William "Bill" Kelly retired on July 3, 2019 after serving 35 years in the Santa Clara Fire Department.
• Chief Kelly passed away on Friday, September 30t at his home in Santa Clara from an illness he was battling.
• He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara, and his children, Patrick, Bill, Shannon, and Libby.
Ted Rose - Retired Assistant Fire Chief
• Assistant Fire Chief Ted Rose retired on March 10,1992 after serving 29 years in the Santa Clara Fire Department.
• His three sons, Dave, Dan and Mike worked for the Department, and even after his retirement, Assistant Fire Chief Rose continued to serve the City as the Assistant Chief of the Volunteer/Reserve Division.
• Assistant Fire Chief Rose passed away on Wednesday, September 28th.
In honor of their memories, we will adjourn the meeting at a later date to accommodate their families.
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