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Capt Paul George Chenkovich

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Birth	:	11 Aug 1965 Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California, USA
Death	:	5 Nov 2013 Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.6900368, -112.0215759
Description	:	A retired Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Captain has died after a three-year battle with cancer. Paul Chenkovich, 48, died at about 9:15 a.m. today at his home in Sacramento, under the care of UC Davis Hospice, Battalion Chief Joe Testa said. "Our entire organization really thinks of Paul first and foremost as a good friend," Testa said. "The kind of guy that would do anything for you and expect nothing in return." But above all, Testa said, Chenkovich brought joy to everyone around him, and had an unparalleled sense of humor that put everyone at ease. "He... Read More	A retired Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Captain has died after a three-year battle with cancer. Paul Chenkovich, 48, died at about 9:15 a.m. today at his home in Sacramento, under the care of UC Davis Hospice, Battalion Chief Joe Testa said. "Our entire organization really thinks of Paul first and foremost as a good friend," Testa said. "The kind of guy that would do anything for you and expect nothing in return." But above all, Testa said, Chenkovich brought joy to everyone around him, and had an unparalleled sense of humor that put everyone at ease. "He was the firefighter's firefighter," Testa said, "Be it on or off-duty, Paul was always a pleasure to be around, to laugh with. He could make fun of you, but he laughed equally as hard at himself." Added Testa, "Paul was also a great firehouse cook, known for his chili verde. There was nothing too spicy for Paul -- each year he would jar a variety of hot peppers and then amaze his co-workers by eating them out of the jar, when the mere smell would cause most of our eyes to water." Chenkovich prided himself in his athleticism, completing multiple marathons including the California International Marathon in Sacramento, Testa said. He loved playing soccer, woodworking and gardening, and relished his time spent with family and on road trips with his motorcycle club. Chenkovich, who was named the Knights of Columbus 2013 Firefighter of the Year, was raised in Pleasanton and graduated from Foothill High School in 1984. He graduated from Shasta College with a degree in fire science in 1990, two years after he began his work in fire services with the U.S. Forest Service in 1988. The 25-year firefighter began his career at the El Dorado Hills Fire Department, where he worked for 10 years. In 2000, Chenkovich joined the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department as a Firefighter. He promoted to the rank of Fire Engineer and then to Fire Captain. In July of 2010, Chenkovich was diagnosed with brain cancer. He retired from the fire department earlier this year and underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation in his battle against cancer. Chenkovich worked tirelessly to improve firefighter and community safety, overseeing programs ensuring engines met performance standards, and teaching firefighters about the hazards of utilities and preventing injury on the job. He was also one of the founders of the Child Safety Seat program and heavily involved in the Every 15 Minutes program, educating high-school students about the alarming frequency of alcohol-related crashes. The 13-year veteran of the Livermore-Pleasanton fire department leaves behind a wife, Wendy (Dickens) Chenkovich, and two children, 8-year-old Ella and 15-year-old Alex, his parents, Robert F. and Alice (Smith) Chenkovich, two brothers and two sisters, along with a department full of longtime colleagues. Information on services is not yet available.

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Capt Paul George Chenkovich's memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA.
When did Capt Paul George Chenkovich death?
Capt Paul George Chenkovich death on 5 Nov 2013 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA
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Latitude: 46.6900368
Longitude: -112.0215759

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Robert Fred Chenkovich

(1927 - 2019)

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Coordinate: 46.6900368, -112.0215759

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13. Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6151886, -112.0993042

14. Old Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5958150, -112.0105560

15. Hardgrove and Merritt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.6537000, -111.8944000

16. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5997009, -112.0714035

17. Saint Peters Episcopal Cathedral Columbarium
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Coordinate: 46.5925598, -112.0400925

18. Cathedral of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
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Coordinate: 46.5902550, -112.0339480

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20. Plymouth Congregational Church Columbarium
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21. Old Catholic Cemetery
Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5779120, -112.0183220

22. Silver City Cemetery
Silver City, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7360992, -112.1800003

23. East Helena City Cemetery
East Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5945220, -111.9146760

24. Saint Anns Cemetery
East Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5867004, -111.9013977