Editor’s note: the original post has been updated with funeral information. See below.

WESTPORT–With extremely heavy hearts the Westport Police Department announces the passing of former Chief of Police Alfred R. Fiore this morning. 

A native of Shelton but a long-time resident of the town of Westport that he proudly served, Chief Fiore once spoke of how his interest in law enforcement began in his high school years, where many of his football coaches were employed as police officers. This budding intrigue in their jobs ultimately led him to pursue an education in the field. He would then go on to graduate from the University of New Haven with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. He would also later attend and graduate from Session 153 of the Federal Bureau of Investigations’ National Academy for Law Enforcement Leaders in 1988.

Chief Fiore was sworn in as an officer of the Westport Police Department in July of 1978. He quickly rose through the various ranks, and during his tenure held the titles of Detective, Sergeant, Inspector and Deputy Chief before ultimately assuming the top command role of our agency.

He was officially appointed to the rank of Chief of Police on January 1, 2004, succeeding then Chief William Chiarenzelli. He served in this role with distinction until his retirement on June 1, 2010, a retirement that at that time was on paper only. He would instead elect to continue in his role as Chief of Police on a contractual basis, helping to prepare the next group of leaders for the difficult task ahead. Finally, after thirty-three years of dedicated service to the field of law enforcement, Chief Fiore called it a career in September of 2011, passing the responsibility to Chief Dale E. Call.

Chief Fiore will always be remembered fondly for his dedication to duty and unwavering support of the men and women of the Westport Police Department as well as the community he so fondly called his home. Many of the officers hired during his tenure as Chief still serve Westport today in various roles and we will remain forever grateful for his leadership, his example and his guidance. 

Visitation will take place on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East, Westport.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. This will take place at Assumption Church located at 98 Riverside Avenue, Westport.

Please also note that a police motorcade will proceed from Harding Funeral Home to Assumption Church beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. This procession will travel south on Imperial Avenue, west on Jesup Road, west on Post Road East and south on Riverside Avenue to Assumption Church, the site of the funeral mass. 

Motorists should expect some associated traffic delays and potential road closures along the route during this timeframe.