Son of Hannah Rhile and John Pass, both born in Philadelphia, PA.
Husband of Mary (nee: Rotan) Pass.
Son-in-law of Elizabeth T. # 145588386 and Jacob W. # 145587966 Rotan.
One of 13 Philadelphia firefighters who died in the horrendous Friedlander Leather Remnants factory fire on December 21st and 22nd, 1910. The walls of the factory collapsed on the firefighters. The fire remains the worst death toll in Philadelphia Fire Department history. A
ceremony was held at the location of the site at 3rd Street and Girard Avenue in December 2010 commemorating 100 years since the disaster. The area is the site
of an apartment complex and stores.
The Philadelphia Press; Sunday, December
25, 1910, Page 7:
"PASS – Suddenly, on December 22, 1910, Thomas M., husband
of Mary Pass (nee Rotan) and son of Hannah and the late John Pass. Relatives and friends, also members Engine Company No. 29; Chemical Engine Company No. 2,
Philadelphia Fire and Relief Association, Insurance Patrol, Eighteenth Ward Union Republican Club and A. C. Harmer Club, of the Eighteenth Ward, are invited
to attend the funeral, on Sunday, at 2 P. M., from his late residence, 1335 East Palmer Street. To proceed to Palmer Vault."
Cause of death: "General injuries and general burns accidentally received due to collapse of wall at
fire, 1132 Bodine Street, while in performance of his duty. Said fire originating by an overheated stove in the drying room."
Additional Source: United States 1910 Census – Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Husband of Mary (nee: Rotan) Pass.
Son-in-law of Elizabeth T. # 145588386 and Jacob W. # 145587966 Rotan.
One of 13 Philadelphia firefighters who died in the horrendous Friedlander Leather Remnants factory fire on December 21st and 22nd, 1910. The walls of the factory collapsed on the firefighters. The fire remains the worst death toll in Philadelphia Fire Department history. A
ceremony was held at the location of the site at 3rd Street and Girard Avenue in December 2010 commemorating 100 years since the disaster. The area is the site
of an apartment complex and stores.
The Philadelphia Press; Sunday, December
25, 1910, Page 7:
"PASS – Suddenly, on December 22, 1910, Thomas M., husband
of Mary Pass (nee Rotan) and son of Hannah and the late John Pass. Relatives and friends, also members Engine Company No. 29; Chemical Engine Company No. 2,
Philadelphia Fire and Relief Association, Insurance Patrol, Eighteenth Ward Union Republican Club and A. C. Harmer Club, of the Eighteenth Ward, are invited
to attend the funeral, on Sunday, at 2 P. M., from his late residence, 1335 East Palmer Street. To proceed to Palmer Vault."
Cause of death: "General injuries and general burns accidentally received due to collapse of wall at
fire, 1132 Bodine Street, while in performance of his duty. Said fire originating by an overheated stove in the drying room."
Additional Source: United States 1910 Census – Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Son of Hannah Rhile and John Pass, both born in Philadelphia, PA.
Husband of Mary (nee: Rotan) Pass.
Son-in-law of Elizabeth T. # 145588386 and Jacob W. # 145587966 Rotan.
One of 13 Philadelphia firefighters who died in the horrendous Friedlander Leather Remnants factory fire on December 21st and 22nd, 1910. The walls of the factory collapsed on the firefighters. The fire remains the worst death toll in Philadelphia Fire Department history. A
ceremony was held at the location of the site at 3rd Street and Girard Avenue in December 2010 commemorating 100 years since the disaster. The area is the site
of an apartment complex and stores.
The Philadelphia Press; Sunday, December
25, 1910, Page 7:
"PASS – Suddenly, on December 22, 1910, Thomas M., husband
of Mary Pass (nee Rotan) and son of Hannah and the late John Pass. Relatives and friends, also members Engine Company No. 29; Chemical Engine Company No. 2,
Philadelphia Fire and Relief Association, Insurance Patrol, Eighteenth Ward Union Republican Club and A. C. Harmer Club, of the Eighteenth Ward, are invited
to attend the funeral, on Sunday, at 2 P. M., from his late residence, 1335 East Palmer Street. To proceed to Palmer Vault."
Cause of death: "General injuries and general burns accidentally received due to collapse of wall at
fire, 1132 Bodine Street, while in performance of his duty. Said fire originating by an overheated stove in the drying room."
Additional Source: United States 1910 Census – Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Husband of Mary (nee: Rotan) Pass.
Son-in-law of Elizabeth T. # 145588386 and Jacob W. # 145587966 Rotan.
One of 13 Philadelphia firefighters who died in the horrendous Friedlander Leather Remnants factory fire on December 21st and 22nd, 1910. The walls of the factory collapsed on the firefighters. The fire remains the worst death toll in Philadelphia Fire Department history. A
ceremony was held at the location of the site at 3rd Street and Girard Avenue in December 2010 commemorating 100 years since the disaster. The area is the site
of an apartment complex and stores.
The Philadelphia Press; Sunday, December
25, 1910, Page 7:
"PASS – Suddenly, on December 22, 1910, Thomas M., husband
of Mary Pass (nee Rotan) and son of Hannah and the late John Pass. Relatives and friends, also members Engine Company No. 29; Chemical Engine Company No. 2,
Philadelphia Fire and Relief Association, Insurance Patrol, Eighteenth Ward Union Republican Club and A. C. Harmer Club, of the Eighteenth Ward, are invited
to attend the funeral, on Sunday, at 2 P. M., from his late residence, 1335 East Palmer Street. To proceed to Palmer Vault."
Cause of death: "General injuries and general burns accidentally received due to collapse of wall at
fire, 1132 Bodine Street, while in performance of his duty. Said fire originating by an overheated stove in the drying room."
Additional Source: United States 1910 Census – Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
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