Funeral for Ex-Captain Gilbert Tanaka 06/09/2020

On Tuesday, June 9th, the City of Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department laid to rest Ex Captain Gilbert Tanaka of Engine & Hose Company 4. Ex-Captain Tanaka was a 52 year member of the Glen Cove Fire Department and a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Ex-Captain Tanaka joined the fire department in 1968 and was the first Asian American member of the department. In addition to serving as captain, Ex-Captain Tanaka served as department treasurer for 27 years. We would like to send our condolences to his wife & family, friends and members of the Department for the loss of a great man.