VIDEO: Roger Tamietti was larger than life. The retired fire captain was dedicated to his family and fellow firefighters.
His impact on those around him was obvious as hundreds gathered in Sahuarita for his memorial service on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Tamietti served on the Tucson Fire Department for 32 years; rising through the ranks and retiring as a captain in late 2015. During his service, he was remembered with honor. Members of the Tucson Fire Department’s Honor Guard carefully and meticulously folded the American flag and presented to his wife of 43 years, Suzi. Followed by the ringing of a bell, explained by Mario Carrasco of the Tucson Fire Department, which signified the sacrifices he made for the department.
"The bell rings three times in memory of and in tribute to his life and service,” Carrasco said.
Tamietti touched the lives of countless people both on and off the job.