Former Ladue Fire Chief Elvi Fava Passes Away

Chief Elvi Fava recently passed away. He started his 37 year career with the Ladue Fire Department on October 13, 1952. He was promoted to Chief on April 29, 1983.

He served as President of the Greater St. Louis Fire Chief's Association and served as Chairman of the Fire Academy Board of Directors. He was instrumental in establishing the St. Louis County Fire Academy and was honored to present the first graduating class prior to his retirement on April 30, 1989.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday March 6, 2012, from 4:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. at Kreigshauser West Mortuary, located at 9450 Olive Blvd, Olivette MO.

Services will be held 930 a.m., Wednesday March 7, 2012 at Our Lady of the Pillar Church, located at 401 South Lindberg Blvd, Creve Coeur MO.
Followed by procession and interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

The family is not requesting an honor guard; however, they would be honored to have Fire Departments and/or Districts participate in the procession to
Jefferson Barracks Cemetery. Interested agencies should contact Chief Eric Hinson at 314-993-0181.