Photo Courtesy: North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue Dept. The North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue Company and the Weehawken community are mourning the sudden passing last Thursday, March 10 of 44-year old, firefighter Terence “Terry” Shevlin. The lifelong resident of Weehawken joined the regional department in September 2007, following in the footsteps of his father, the late Chief Edward Flood.
A funeral service will take place this Friday morning, March 18 at Leber Funeral Home in Union City. According to Shevlin’s obituary notes, “Very early on in Terry’s career, his “tell it like it is” attitude, passion to serve, and his drive to make anything he’s involved in the best that it could be, gained the respect of his peers. On April 22, 2015, Terry was promoted to Captain and was eventually assigned to Engine Company 5, part of North Hudson’s 2nd Battalion, where he served in the immediate area where he was raised and continued to live throughout his prestigious career. Terry played a key role in the 3rd Platoon’s 2nd Battalion. Even more than being a great firefighter, Terence was a husband, father and friend to so many wonderful people who cherished him.”
Shevlin is survived by his wife, Maritza Morales Shevlin and their children, Collin and Eva Shevlin and Serenity Vazquez, and his mother, Carole Shevlin.
“Beyond the undisputed love and unmistakable pride for his wife, his children, and his dogs, Jaxon and Jack, Terry loved vacations, cooking, and a night with friends enjoying the finer things in life.”
A visitation for Captain Shevlin will be held on Thursday, March 17th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Leber Funeral Home, while Friday’s funeral service will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Leber Funeral Home is located at 2000 Kennedy Blvd. in Union City. A committal service from 11 a.m. to noon will be held Friday at Garden State Crematory, 4101 Kennedy Boulevard.
In lieu of flowers, Terry’s family has requested any donations be made to “Maritza Shevlin” to help with college expenses for Collin & Eva Shevlin.