Friday, March 20, 2026

Funeral Arrangements

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  • A funeral has been scheduled for next week for third generation Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, who died after being injured fighting a Rogers Park blaze on Monday.

    Visitation will be held 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 26 at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., the Chicago Fire Department announced Wednesday. Funeral services will be held there at 10 a.m. March 27.

    Altman, who served on Truck 47 in Edgewater, responded to a fire at a four-flat in Rogers Park late Monday morning. When the floor collapsed, he fell into the flames, fire officials said.

Rest in Peace.

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16 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

A fireman's worst fear. Falling into the fire. May GOD watch over and comfort the family. Please GOD hold and comfort the family as the pain of their loss crushes them in the minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years ahead.

3/20/2026 04:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Just a Gurl said...

My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and CFD family. There are no words-
My thoughts and prayers with all 💙

3/20/2026 06:49:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. May he rest in peace and may his family find comfort in his memory. May they be secure in their home/finances and be uplifted by God. May his children always be surrounded by love, grow up strong and walk in God's ways. May his wife be supported with love. Amen

3/20/2026 07:00:00 AM  
Anonymous The Keesing Bandit said...

Too sad for words.

3/20/2026 07:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

God Bless Our Brother In Red. Godspeed

3/20/2026 08:33:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

God Bless Mike and may God Bless his wife and family...

3/20/2026 08:51:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Amen

3/20/2026 09:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

He is with the Lord.
IThe worthless political types will be out there with their Crocodile Tears.
My hope is, if this was arson..... they are punished and rot in HELL!

3/20/2026 09:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

God rest your soul. Fly High.

3/20/2026 11:04:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

RIP FF/PM Michael Altman, and my respectful condolences to all who knew him. I know of no words to lessen your grief, nor that can take your pain away. But please know many stand with you in this terrible time.

3/20/2026 11:36:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

R.I.P. Hero you will never be forgotten

3/20/2026 12:36:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Amen

3/20/2026 12:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Amen! Rest in Everlasting Peace our Brother.

3/20/2026 03:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The true public servant.Military and all first responders.R.I.P.brother.

3/20/2026 08:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

RIP fellow First Responder. May your family find Peace and Pride in your Family's Service and Sacrifice.

3/21/2026 12:20:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Brother you will never again need the truck man's tools. you are with God & the angels. We will never forget you rest easy brother we have the watch now.

3/21/2026 09:15:00 PM  

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