Former Plymouth Fire Chief Eugene Rasori Jr. Dies at 88

Rasori served the Plymouth Fire Department for over 30 years before retiring in 1990.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Eugene 'Gene' Rasori Jr., a former fire chief of the Plymouth Fire Department, passed away peacefully on January 9 at the age of 88. Rasori served in the U.S. Navy in the 1950s before joining the Plymouth Fire Department in 1958, where he worked his way up through the ranks to become fire chief from 1984 until his retirement in 1990. After retiring, Rasori and his wife Pauline moved to Milton, Georgia, where they enjoyed time with their family.

Why it matters

Rasori's long career with the Plymouth Fire Department and his service as fire chief for over 6 years make him an important figure in the town's history. His passing marks the end of an era for the department and the community he served for decades.

The details

Rasori enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1954 and served aboard the USS Valcour and USS Daly until his honorable discharge in 1958. He then joined the Plymouth Fire Department in 1958 and worked his way up from firefighter to lieutenant, captain, deputy chief, and finally fire chief, a position he held from 1984 until his retirement in 1990. After retiring, Rasori and his wife Pauline moved to Milton, Georgia, where they enjoyed time with their children and grandchildren.

  • Rasori enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1954.
  • Rasori joined the Plymouth Fire Department in 1958.
  • Rasori served as fire chief from 1984 until his retirement in 1990.
  • Rasori passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026.
  • Rasori's wife Pauline passed away on November 13, 2022.

The players

Eugene 'Gene' Rasori Jr.

A former fire chief of the Plymouth Fire Department who served the department for over 30 years before retiring in 1990.

Pauline Louise Rasori

Rasori's wife of 63 years, who passed away on November 13, 2022.

Plymouth Fire Department

The fire department in Plymouth, Massachusetts where Rasori served for over 30 years, including as fire chief from 1984 to 1990.

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What they’re saying

“If you set up a hunting or fishing camp, I'd be glad to volunteer.”

— Eugene Rasori Jr., Former Fire Chief (Plymouth Independent)

What’s next

Rasori will be laid to rest with his wife Pauline at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne on Monday, February 9th.

The takeaway

Rasori's long career and service as Plymouth's fire chief for over 6 years demonstrates his dedication to public safety and the Plymouth community. His passing marks the end of an era for the fire department and the town he served for decades.