Captain – Fire Station 98
Deceased:
04/30/2021
Appointed:
05/12/1962
Pensioned:
06/28/1993 – FS 98
Services:
TBA
Additional Information:
Edward is the father of retired Captain Chris Villavicencio
Donations:
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO:
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund
PO BOX 41903
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Ed was my relief when I made C-II and went to FS 88. I had worked on the A/O’s practice practical with a C-I who was at 88’s and couldn’t wait to get out of the “Squirrel Cage” as he called it. So when I made C-II and found out where I would be assigned, I thought that we could endure “The Squirrel Cage” together. Of course when I reported for my first shift, he had transferred. One of the positive things was Capt. Villavicencio, who had a well trained crew and was a great relief. Sorry to hear of his passing.
“RIP” Ed.
Rest well with the Lord my friend.
The fondest of memories.
Ed and I worked together at FS 98A for a while in the mid 70’s. Gene Brewster was our BC. We mostly had a great crew and a lot of fun, but not much sleep. Ed was a great skipper, and had a great attitude and smile. Sorry to hear of his passing.. more and more of the good ones are passing.
Rest In Peace Ed.
“Eddie V” was one of the good ones. First met him as an “Aide” to Gene Brewster in Batt 12.. What a team they made. Worked around him after he made Capt. and went on a few off-duty trips with him and his family. He will be missed.
Captain V was one of the good ones. Very sorry to read of his passing. He knew how to laugh and take care of business. Cap V you will be missed, but the memories you created will last forever. RIP Sir…
Ed was my first Captain as an engineer, in ‘78, at 81’s..
I learned a lot from him and Gene Brewster as our BC, just way too much fun. Hadn’t seen him for a long time, but he was, and will continue to be missed. Rest in piece, Ed (you and Gene have fun)
81’s was my first house on probation. Eddie V a long time family friend was the captain and Saws the engineer. I stopped by the shift before my first shift to say hi and they both showed me my locker and told me to get my stuff and put my stuff in it. You guessed it, by the time I came back from my car they had set my locker up with a bucket of water. Worked later with Eddie at 75’s always fun to be with!
Eddie V was a good friend and an excellent member of the LAFD. He and his family spent two weeks every year with us at Lake Topaz. A fishing buddy and BBQ mate. We will miss him very much. May the Lord bring peace and comfort to his family.
`Thanks for the help,……. back in “the day”
………Eddie V !!! .:)
fs 88 in the 80’s …
Ed V was one of my best friends. He was always there to help and give good advice. When I knew he was going to be my relief I would place a stool in front of the bathroom mirror and another to get into the apparatus. Poking fun at his vertical challenges. He often had “choice” words for me for my acts of kindness. Another cork for his helmet!😂
He was a wonderful family man. We spent lots of time together fishing, hunting and camping. I thank God for all those great memories and will miss him terribly. Praying for peace and comfort for his children, Chris and Vikki and the family. RIP Eddie V
“Eddie V” A great guy and a True fireman. I worked around Ed in Batt 12, he was a real joy to be with..
RIP my friend.
Eddie V, one of the best!!! Very sorry to learn of his passing. As Denny Strong wrote above, Lake Topaz was a really fun in the day, and Eddie V was always in the front………….and always available with a story at the Grass Valley reunions. Miss you buddie………………
I ended my probation at FS 88 A the “Squirrel Cage”. Eddie V was Larger than Life with a ready Smile and quick wit no matter what chaos was swirling around at any given moment.
My Condolences to Chris and the Villavicencio family.
Rest Well, Sir!
Rick Erquiaga
My condolences to Chris and his family.
Eddie “V” was one of the great gentlemen, training the new recruits of the Class of April 1981, One day we were experiencing some extremely warm weather on the “drill tower” yard at 89’s when Captain “V” informed us we were really working in the Gobi Desert. Then he proceeded to tell us to watch out for the “stick lizards”. Little lizards that ran around with a stick in there mouth and would throw it down and stand on it when there feet got to hot to go any further! The troops burst into a laugh and it took our minds off of the suffering on that yard for a few moments! Then, came the order, get back to work, Thanks “V” for your humor and care! You were one of the special ones! You will be missed! God bless your family, too! Some how, I think you’ll have the angels looking for stick lizards. LOL
Eddie “V” was a good one. I never was assigned with him but worked many times with him. There is one story that most don’t know and I was amazed that he never said anything or got upset but just sat back and watched.One day Eddie was working a SOD day at 39″s. His Captain I was Tom Brenner and a new Captain at 39’s. Captain Ott had just transferred out and Eddie was working for him. So the story goes that Captain Klein decided to make a new shoe box for the Captain’s, but FF Gross and FF Kwasigroch didn’t think it was correct in how it was built. So that evening they gave it a funeral in the parking lot behind the station, they burned it. Thing is Chief Willmington happen to walk by and see it, The Chief did not like how this went down. So late that evening the whole crew had to write a 225 as to their knowledge of this said funeral of the shoe box. Everyone was asleep and had no idea as to what happen. We all write our 225’s. but the two culprits decided to write a 225 with some humor to it not knowing this was serious. By the next morning all 225’s where in and the two main characters confused to the burning. This whole time Eddie “V” just shook his head in amazement to all that had happened and ever time I would see him would shake his head and say I still do not believe it.
I first met Ed when he was driving Gene Brewster. The two of them had way too much fun. Ed loved to stir the pot. He also could not stand not having the inside info on anything that was going on. It was easy to drive him crazy by insinuating you knew some inside info but would not clue him in on it. We worked together again when he was a captain at 81’s and I was the staff assistant. He loved playing the old grouch and giving me a bad time. Lastly we worked together at 98’s where he was the Captain II and I was the Captain I. He used to love telling me, “You and I are more or less in charge. I’ m more and you’re less”.
Bottom line Ed was a good guy who was a lot of fun to work with. He will be missed.