VIDEO: Father Carl Carlozzi, a longtime Phoenix Fire Department Chaplain passed away early Sunday morning, according to Phoenix fire. The fire department said Father Carlozzi died after a battle with esophageal cancer, which he had for more than one year. Phoenix Fire Department Chief Kara Kalkbrenner said despite the battle, Father Carlozzi never lost his spirit, humor, kindness, or focus on others. The Phoenix Fire Department said in their statement that they wish to extend its deepest sympathy to Father Carl's family.