RET. LT. GEORGE GULLEY (late notice) 
9/24/1943 - 1/11/2025

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net from George’s wife Cora

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Lt. George Gulley on January 11th at the age of the 81 years.
George was appointed to the NYC Transit Police Dept. on 6/21/1965 and retired 8/9/1986.

Services took place on January 31st with burial at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.

Condolences can be sent to George’s wife Cora at ggcg65@hotmail.com or US mail at her home address,
7616 Fringe Place, Cocoa Fl 32927.

From Lou:
I received the following late obituary.

George W. Gulley, 81, of Cocoa went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, January 11, 2025 while surrounded by his loving family. George was born on September 24, 1943 in Somerville, MA to the late Leo and Mary Gulley. He served our nation with great honor with the US Army and was honorable discharge, in 1965. Following his military service, George continued to serve his community as an officer with the NYTPD, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. He retired with over twenty years of service. George was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, member of the ELKS Club, American Legion and the Police Benevolent Association. He enjoyed working and building houses, traveling and going on cruises. But most of all he enjoyed his time as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Other than his parents, George is preceded in death by his son, Steven Gulley; sister Mary Sheridan; brothers Leo and Bobby Gulley. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of sixty years, Cora Gulley; daughters Robin (Peter) Sidoti, Diane (Jeff) Braswell, and Michelle (Jesse) Collier and ten grandchildren: Angela (Aaron) Band, Stephen, Nicholas and Christopher Seccafico, Zachary, Jacob, Kaitlin and Ryan Braswell, and Thomas and Magnolia Collier. 

RET. P.O. MICHAEL JORDAN
12/27/1942 – 2/4/2025

Obituary information sent by Lou Hollander as received from Joan Ahern (wife of Dennis Ahern).

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Michael Jordan on February 4th at the age of 82 years.
Michael was appointed to the Transit Police on February 15, 1966, and retired April 8, 1977.
He spent most of his career working in District 1.

He retired to Florida and passed away in Oxford, Florida after a long illness. He served in the US Marine Corp and will be interred at Florida National Cemetery with full Military Honors. He leaves his wife Connie and two sons, Christopher and Denis.

Military Funeral Honors and Interment will be held on Wednesday March 19th at 2pm at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.

Condolences can be sent to his wife, Connie Hestdalen 11570 SE 53 Ct Belleview Fl.34420-3965 or on the funeral home website
https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/lady-lake-fl/michael-jordan-12234057

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Gulley and Jordan families. May the dear departed Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. William J. 'Bill' Lawrence on Friday, January 31st at the age of 81 years. Bill was appointed to NYCTPD 11/4/1966 and retired 11/4/1986.

From Lou:

I am sorry to inform you of the passing of our friend Bill after losing his 2-year. battle to cancer. He died at home under hospice care with his family at his bedside.

On Wednesday, 1/29, John & Marixsa Pagan, Joe & Fran Mastromarino. Freddy & Silvia Mack, Joe Sede, Sammy D’Apice and I were invited to his home by Vicki to say our goodbyes. It was so sad.

I didn’t know Bill on the job. Barbara and I met Bill & Vicki after we moved to Florida in 1989. They were a fun couple to be with. Bill had stories to tell that would have you laughing your butt off. About 2 years ago, a group of former Transit Cops would meet every Friday evening with our wives for pizza. We were known as “the pizza gang”. Bill and Vicki joined us about that time up until he became very ill about 8-9 months ago. We all enjoyed Bill & Vicki’s company, and they were a pleasure to be with. His hobbies were cars that he entered in competition shows. Bill was a well-liked man. I am saddened that our friendship was cut so short.

Bill attended Archbishop Molloy HS in Queens NY where he received a scholarship to University of NC, Chapel Hill. He later attended St. John's University in Queens NY to play for the St. John's Redmen. I recently learned that Bill played on a simi-pro basketball team “The New York Gems”.

He was inducted into the NYC Transit Police Department Hall of Fame for Basketball & Softball by Hall of Fame President Bob Valentino in 2014. Barbara and I extend our condolences to Bills wife Vicki, son Sean, daughter Lauren, and her son Matthew, and Daughter Lynn and her husband Tom.

You can mail condolences to Vicki and the family at 11348 Silverwood Ct. Spring Hill, FL 34609.

Condolences can also be left on the Funeral Home web page, Obituary information for William "Bill" J. Lawrence 

The family request, in Lieu of flowers, is to make a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, in Bill’s memory

Services took place on February 6th

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Victoria and the Lawrence family  May Bill “Rest in Peace.”

We thank Corinna Cox, wife of member Bill Cox, for sending us this information in reply to our posting of several members' unknown status.

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Anthony J. Passione on January 22nd at the age of 93 years. His wife, Anna, had pre-deceased him. The funeral home website erroneously listed Tony as having been in the NYPD instead of Transit Police. We made known the correction in the Memory entry submitted.

Funeral services took place on January 24th & 25th with burial in East Hanover NJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Adaptive Sports Foundation in Windham, NY, in Tony’s honor.

Condolences may be left at the funeral home website  Obituary of Anthony J. Passione | Norman Dean Home for Services, In...

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Passione family. May Tony rest in peace.

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Det. Thomas F. Lynch, on January 10, 2025, at the age of
67 years. Thomas was appointed to the Transit Police on September 6, 1980 and retired from the NYPD on September 6, 2000.

Our Editor, Frank Crisa, received this email from Tom's wife, Ellen

Thomas passed away on January 10, 2025. He started with Transit in September 1980 and retired in September 2000.
He was a Detective prior to the merger. I know that his time in Transit was the best part of his career.

Thank you,
Ellen Lynch

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Ellen, at

2325 SW Dodge Terrace
Port St Lucie FL 34953.
 
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Ellen and the Lynch family. May Thomas Rest in Peace.

ROSALIE CARDALENA, WIFE OF RET. LT. PETER CARDALENA, JR.

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Rosalie Cardalena, wife of Ret. Lt. Peter Cardalena, Jr., on January 24th, at the age of 78 years. Rosalie is also the sister of Association Honorary Member Virginia Careccia (wife of the late Ret. PO Joseph Careccia)

Funeral services took placeon January 26th & 27th.:

Condolences may be left on the funeral home website: https://www.nhpfh.com/post/rosalie-cardalena

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Peter, Virginia, and the Cardalena family. May Rosalie Rest in Peace.

As seen in Newsday today:

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Michael Lenahan on January 8th, at the age of 81 years. Michael was appointed to the Transit Police on June 21, 1965 and retired September 1, 1985.

Funeral services took place on January 12th.

Condolences may be sent to his daughter, Chrstine McCormick, on the funeral home website:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsday/name/michael-lenahan-obituary?id=57225716

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Lenahan family. May Michael Rest in Peace.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. THEODORE C. FISHER SR.
7/24/36 - 1/4/2025

Information found on Facebook by Pres. Valentino

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. PO Theodore C. Fisher Sr. on January 4, 2025, at the age of 88 years. Ted was appointed to the Transit Police on June 1, 1966, and retired July 4, 1986.

Ted was pre-deceased by his son, Ret. Sgt. Ted Jr. on March 11, 2024.

Funeral services took place on January 9th & 10th.

Condolences may be left on the funeral home website Obituary information for Theodore C. Fisher

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Fisher family. May Ted Sr rest in peace.

RET. P.O VINCENT “VINNY” CONTI
4/6/1940 – 12/25/2024

December 31, 2024                               LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. ANTHONY F. SALVIA

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Anthony F. Salvia on December 17th at the age of 86 years.

Anthony was appointed to the Transit Police on May 3, 1965 and retired after the merge on September 16, 2000.

Funeral services took place on December 19th & 20th. 

Condolences may be sent to his son, Michael, at michael.p.salvia@gmail.com or 470 Cherokee Drive, Butler PA 16001

Condolences may also be left on the funeral home website:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/flushing-ny/anthony-salvia-12133812

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his son Michael, and the Salvia family. May Anthony rest in peace.

RET. PO PAUL STEWART
1/25/1953 – 12/25/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Association member, Ret. P.O. Paul Stewart on December 25th, at the age of 71 years. Paul was appointed to the Transit Police on September 23, 1974 and retired after the merge from NYPD in February 1998.  He worked in Districts #33, 4, 34, Time File Unit, and Crime Analysis Section.

From Maureen:
Sorry for the bad news but Paul lost his battle (6 1/2 years) with liver cancer.  He was in Hospital Hospice Care at Maimonides Hospital and passed away on Christmas Day.  

Services took place on December 30th and 31st.                                                                                                           

Interment – Private Cremation

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Maureen Luginsland-Stewart at pscop1@aol.com or left on the funeral home website
Paul Stewart Obituary - Brooklyn, NY | McManus Funeral Home 

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Maureen and the Stewart family. May Paul rest in peace.

From Pres. Valentino as received from Ret. Lt. Dan Nieroda nierodalaw@hotmail.com

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Sgt. John Brandt on December 20th, at the age of 80 years.
We do not have an appointment date for John, but he retired July 5, 1985.

From Dan:

I have been informed by John Brandt's son, Stephen Brandt, that John passed away on December 20, 2024. John's birthday was June 13, 1944. John retired in the early part of 1986, John Brandt attained the rank of Sergeant prior to retirement. John is survived by his four children John Eric Brandt, Elaine Blakely, Stephen Brandt and Marisa Brandt and his Ex-wife Catherine Brandt.

Funeral Services took place on December 27th & 28th. 

 Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Brandt family. May John rest in peace.

December 4, 2024                                      RET. P.O. DEBRA 'DEBBIE' DOONAN-MEYER

From Chip Hayes chip1440@lawyer.com

RET. P.O. DEBRA 'DEBBIE' DOONAN - MEYER
4/14/1969 - 11/30/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Debra 'Debbie' Doonan-Meyer of Pearl River who died suddenly and peacefully on November 30, 2024, at the age of 55. Debbie was appointed to the Transit Police on October 15, 1990 and retired from NYPD after 20 years (date unknown)

From the FH website:

Growing up, Debbie attended St. Margaret's school and Pearl River High School. After high school, she graduated from Rockland Community College. In 1990, she entered the Police Academy where she worked as an NYPD Transit Police Officer for 20 years. Following her retirement, she spent her time adoring her nieces and nephews. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

Along with her love for nieces and nephews, Debbie always looked after and took care of her mother. Debbie had a love for traveling the world and attended many trips with her mother as well. She waited her whole life to find her soulmate and get married at the age of 54.
Debbie will be remembered for her smile, laughter, generosity, life of the party attitude and being an avid Mets fan.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Meyer, her mother Marcy Doonan, her sisters Patricia (Jon) Forsberg, Barbara (Tony) Caprara, Sister-in-law Diane Wurzer (Walter), nieces and nephews Thomas, Kayla, Jake, Alexa, Sophia, Tyler and her beloved cat DJ and bird Timneh. She also leaves behind aunts, cousins, and close long-time friends. Debbie is predeceased by her father George Doonan. She will be missed by all who know her.

Services took place on December 6th & 7th.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tunnel to Towers foundation in her memory https://dogood.t2t.org/donate.

Condolences may be left at the Funeral home website:  https://www.wymanfisher.com/obituary/Debra-Doonan-Meyer

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Meyer & Doonan families. May Debbie Rest in Peace.

RET. LT. JOHN 'JJ' MURRAY
11/8/1939 - 11/29/2024

Sent by Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as seen in Newsday.

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Lt. John 'JJ' Murray on November 29th at the age of 85 years.
John was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966 and retired from NYPD, date unknown.

Funeral services took place on December 3rd & 4th.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Murray family. May John rest in peace along with his wife, Marilyn.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. D/Sgt. Dennis Bootle on November 26th, at the age of 78 years. Dennis was appointed NYCTPD on 4/3/1972 and retired from the NYPD.

From Lou:
Unfortunately, I don’t have any further details about funeral details. Fred Mack informed me he saw Dennis had passed on Facebook. I searched for a few days for information with negative results. I had the pleasure of being one of his first training officers after he was assigned to District 1 after the academy. He was very anxious to become a heavy hitter and clean up all the crime in the subway. He sure didn’t get that from being on patrol with me for one night, but I knew he was going to turn out to be an exceptional cop, which he was. He retired, moved to Florida and became a Cold Case detective in the Lake County Sheriff's Office where you can see he was loved by many.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. LT JAMES JOSEPH BARRY (late notice)
9/6/1944 - 11/15/2024

Information from Pres. Bob Valentino leftybowler0601@gmail.com

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Lt. James Joseph Barry, on November 15th at the age of 80 years. James was appointed to the Transit Police on December 15, 1965 and retired January 2, 1991.

The wake and burial took place on Friday November 22nd.

Condolences may be sent to his wife Veronica at 46 Dickie Avenue Staten Island NY 10314

Jim is survived by his wife, Veronica, his children, Deborah, Donna, Joseph and his wife Shannon, Nicole and her husband Nicholas, his grandchildren, Tabatha, James, Connor and his wife Kristen, Victoria, James Joseph, Liam, Emma, Logan, Scarlett, Nicholas, and his great grandchildren, Moses, Eli, Izaiah, Aria, Melanie, and Bennett. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy, nieces, and nephews.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, Veronica and the entire Barry family. May Jim rest in peace.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOSEPH QUATELA
1/16/1943 - 11/16/2024

2nd VP Vinny DiMaio N2ZUC@optonline.net received this information from Tony DeMaio tonyd62@verizon.net


We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. PO Joseph Quatela who passed away on November 16th at the age of 81 years. Joseph was appointed to the Transit Police on November 28, 1967 and retired February 1, 1986. Joseph was in a nursing home with dementia along with his wife, Rosa, also suffering from dementia.

There will be no services but a funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 19th at 9:45AM at St. Mel's RC Church located at
26-15 154th Street in Flushing NY tel. 718-886-0201 with burial to follow.

From the family's request:

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph G. Quatela.  He is survived by his wife Rosa (nee Tarantini), his sister Lynn Withers, and his nieces and nephews. Former veteran and retired New York City Transit Police Officer, left us on November 16th, 2024. He was 81 years old.

Born on January 16th 1943, in Corato, Bari, Italy, Joseph Quatela dedicated many years of his life to serving and protecting the citizens of New York City. Known for his unwavering commitment to duty and his compassionate heart, he made a lasting impact on the community he served. His colleagues admired him for his bravery and integrity, and his family loved him for being steadfast in all he did.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.

Condolences may be sent to his sister Lynn Withers lynnwithers@bell.net or his niece Marcella Withers at marcella.withers@gmail.com

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Sgt. Martin Lawless on November 12th, at the age of 73 years. Marty was appointed NYCTPD 10/1/1973 and retired from NYPD in 1995 after the merger. May he “Rest in Peace”

Services took place on November 17th & 18th

Obituary and Tribute wall can be viewed on Funeral Home Webpage www.thomasfdaltonfuneralhomes.com/tributes/Martin-Lawless

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Quatell & Withers families and the Lawless family. May their departed loved ones Rest in Peace.

November 7, 2024                      LIFETIME MEMBER RET. SGT. HAROLD 'SKIP' KURRUS (late notice) &
                                                      FORMER TPO NYPD DET. KEVIN HANLEY (late notice)

Received from Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net Obituary information received from Bill Slowski wilslowski@hotmail.com

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Sgt. Harold "Skip" Kurrus, on October 26th, at the age of 69 years. Harold was appointed to the Transit Police on 12/1/1965 and retired 2/1/1986. 

His obituary can be viewed  on funeral home web page
https://chapeyfamily.com/tribute/details/6325/Harold-Kurrus/service-information.html#tribute-start.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Kurrus and Hanley families. May their departed loved ones Rest in Peace.

Information received from Mike Fanning hntsgt@gmail.com

I just received word that (Lifetime Member) Retired P.O. Richard Falke passed away after a long battle with cancer. Richie was an active member of the Myrtle Beach 10-13 Club and will be missed. Please keep his wife, Grace, and family in your thoughts. May he rest in peace.

Richard was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965, and retired January 7, 1986.

Funeral services took place on October 31st.in North Myrtle Beach.

Condolences may be left at the funeral home website https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/little-river-sc/richard-falke-12045998

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, Grace, and the Falke family. May Richard rest in peace.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. DET. ALAN BERKOWITZ
5/26/1953 - 10/21/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of another "Transit Police Legend," Lifetime Member
Ret. Det. Alan Berkowitz, on October 20th, at the age of 71 years. Alan had been a tremendous help to many of his fellow officers over many years with his numerous emails about incidents related to law enforcement, health issues and benefits, and many other beneficial items.

Alan joined the Transit Police Department as a Trainee on December 6, 1971 and retired on April 24, 1986. He was a fixture at many Florida Reunions with so many different T-shirt designs, caps and other items that were purchased by many who attended those affairs.

Information received from Christine McIntyre

 Around 1975 he worked in Manhattan CWAC, with my team 1 briefly till he was transferred to Brooklyn A/C. I did not see
Alan again till the yearly Florida Transit Police Reunion began in August 1997. Alan attended every FL Reunion (except 2020 and 2021 due to Covid) The last time I saw him was at the 2024 reunion in July. Because of his health he only stayed for 1 night. Over the years we have become good friends.

Alan was the go-to guy for information regarding Health care, Medicare, Medicare reimbursement, HR 218. He had helped many of his “Transit Police brothers and sisters” (as Alan like to refer to us as). Alan worked for the Broward County Sheriffs Office briefly as the Assistant to the Sheriff. He also served 2 or 3 terms as President of the Broward 10-13 Club. At the time of his passing, he was a Director of the 10-13 Club. Alan was a good guy; he had a heart bigger than himself. I was proud to call him a friend. May he “Rest in Peace.”

The funeral services, along with a ZOOM Viewing of those services, took place on October 23rd.

Shiva was held on October 24th & 25th.

Our deepest condolences to his wife, Robin, and the Berkowitz family. May Alan Rest in  Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Michael Fanning hntsgt@gmail.com

Retired Detective 2nd Grade Clarence "Clay" Word passed away following a battle with pancreatic
cancer caused by his response to 9/11.

Clay began his career in District 32 and spent time in the Street Crime Unit, the 63 Precinct Detective
Squad and retired from the Hate Crime Task Force. He was a good man and taken from us too soon.
May the Lord look after his family and may he rest in peace.

Clarence was appointed to NYCTPD 4/30/1991 and retired from NYPD sometime after the merge.

Services took place on October 7th & 8th.

You can View Obituary and Tribute book here. Obituary information for Clarence E. Word III

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Word family. May Clarence Rest in Peace.

Information received from John Rini dad2020@optonline.net

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Robert 'Bob' Mintzes on October 1st at the age of 82 years. Bob was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966, and retired January 10, 1988.

John Rini met & worked with Bob in District 33 from 1976 -1983, and  became friends along with Ronnie Alberghine.

Services took place on Saturday October 5th.

Condolences may be left on the funeral home website www.raynordandrea.com/obituary/Robert-Mintzes
or Bob's son Andrew Mintzes  ajmintzes@yahoo.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Mintzes family. May Bob rest in peace.

We regret to inform our members you of the passing of Timothy O’Brien, brother of Associate Member Thomas O’Brien Jr. Tom is also the Treasurer of the NY State Fraternal Order Of Police.

Services took place on October 2nd & 3rd

Please keep the O’Brien family in your thoughts and prayers.

Condolences may be sent to Tom at tomo@nysfop.org

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the O'Brien family. May Timothy rest in peace.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. VINCENT "VINNY" SERVEDIO
04/28/1935 - 09/21/2024

President Bob Valentino received the sad news Sunday, that Vinnie had passed away Saturday evening,

Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to Veteran's Administration Medical Center at 79 Middleville Road Northport NY 11768

Condolences may be left at the funeral home website
www.weigandbrothers.com/tribute/details/2853/Vincent-Servedio/obituary.html#tribute-start  

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Servedio family. May Vinnie Rest in Peace.

September 23, 2024                 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JAMES GROARK (late notice)

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JAMES GROARK
01/09/1942 - 09/18/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. James Groark, on September 18th, at the age of 82 years. James was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965, and retired May 18, 1983. He was a former Executive Secretary of the Transit Police PBA and was very helpful to his fellow officers in need. He then vested out and started working at GHI where he was instrumental in helping many fellow members of the force with any problems related to their health insurance coverage.

Funeral services and Mass were held on September 20th & 21st with burial in St. Charles Cemetery on Long Island.

Condolences may be left on the funeral home website:
James Groark Obituary 2024 - Mangano Family Funeral Homes, Inc. (manganofh.com)

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Groark family. May James Rest in Peace.

RET. SGT. ROBERT E. BRUNKE
2/26/1943 - 09/08/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Sgt. Robert E. Brunke on September 8th at the age of 81 years.
We do not have his appointment date, but Robert retired on October 26, 1990.

From Det. Kelly:
I’m not sure if he was one of your members or not, but NYCTPD Sgt. Bob Brunke (Ret-TD11) passed away yesterday (9/8/2024). His wife, Rosemary, asked for help to spread the word to any of his old colleagues that may still be in the area.

Services were held on September 11th & 12th with Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Robert's Name to either of these organizations below:

The St Francis of Assisi Breadline St. Francis Breadline 

BA Widow and Children Fund Widows and Children’s Fund – Sergeants Benevolent Association of the NYPD

Condolences may be left on the funeral home website: www.farengabrosfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-E-Brunke?obId=33027127

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Rosemary and the Brunke family. May Robert rest in peace.

As seen on Facebook Saturday, Sept. 7th

The DEA regrets to announce the passing of retired Det. Luis R. Cruz, who passed away September 3, 2024. He was appointed to the New York City Transit Police on December 1, 1980. He was promoted to Transit Detective on November 16, 1986. He merged into the NYPD in 1995, and retired out of the 83 Precinct on December 31, 2001. His death is pending 9/11 WTC status.

Funeral services took place on September 8th & 9th.

Condolences may be left at the Provenzano Lanza Funeral Home website:
https://www.lanzafuneralhome.com/obituaries/Luis-R-Cruz?obId=32996314

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Cruz family. May Luis Rest in Peace.

After several failed email attempts to contact Richard regarding the annual dues, we received a text message from his step-daughter, Kim Soreil, that Richard had passed away in 2022.

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Richard Kessler on August 11, 2022, at the age of 68 years. Richard was appointed to the Transit Police on December 6, 1971, and retired January 2, 1992.

Condolences may be left on the funeral home obituary at  https://branchfh.com/obits/richard-e-kessler/

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Kessler family. May Richard rest in peace.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. RICHARD A. SAUNDERS

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Richard A. Saunders on August 26th, at the age of 79 years.

From Lou Hollander:

I received a phone call from Richie’s wife, Bettyjean, yesterday morning and she informed me of the passing of Richie on August 26th while he was hospitalized. Bett Jean informed me that as per Richie’s request, he did not want to have any funeral services or Celebration of Life. She informed me that the family will have a private gathering within the next couple of days.

Condolences may be sent to Bettyjean at 1860 Kings Point Blvd, Kissimmee FL 34744-6435 or email bjbw8@cfl.rr.com

Although there won’t be a viewing or service, I am told by the funeral home that they are waiting for the family to complete the arrangements. Keep checking to see if the Obituary is posted on the Grissom Funeral Home and Crematory | Funeral & Cremation (dignitymemorial.com)

I will miss seeing Richie at our Florida Transit Police Yearly Reunion in which he attended 22 of the last 25 years. The above photo was taken at one of the last reunions he attended. May Richie “Rest in Peace”

I received the following e-mail from Bill Joseph. mylexus97@yahoo.com

It pains me to announce the death of PO Richard Saunders. We were distantly related.
Richard passed away yesterday after suffering an extended struggle with cancer and other ailments.
Richard was born on May 30, 1945. He joined the NYCTPD on Mar. 10th, 1969 and retired on July 7, 1989. I know he worked in District 4 for a while.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Bettyjean and the Saunders family. May Richard Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net Obituary information received from Stu Friedman Stutattoo@yahoo.com

LIFETIME MEMBER RET.CAPT. GARY NICHOLSON
8/6/1944 – 8/16/2024 

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Capt. Gary Nicholson, on August 16th at the age of 80 years. Gary was appointed to the NYCTPD 2/15/1966 and retired 4/10/1991. He was living in Jupiter FL.

From Stu Friedman:
I’m saddened to report that I was notified by Scott Nicholson, son of retired Captain of Detectives, Gary Nicholson, formerly of Transit District 3 and the Detective Bureau (my Sergeant when I came on the job in 1974) that Gary passed away on Friday, August 16th at home. He was 80 years old.

Currently, the family intends to have a private service with a celebration of life at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to Norah at nickandnorah1@gmail.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Nora and the Nicholson family. May Gary “Rest in Peace”

Emily McGowan wrote this eulogy for her husband, the late Lifetime Member, Ret. PO Dan McGowan, who passed away suddenly in June. It was read to the congregation at Dan's Memorial on August 3rd.

Dan was born on Palm Sunday, April 6, 1941, in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Eight months later, sadly, was the attack on Pearl Harbor. His childhood was full of adventure. Dan's wish growing up was to become a cowboy. He spent many hours going to the movies and his idol was John Wayne, “THE DUKE.” Even as a grownup he would watch the Duke’s movies over again and he also collected John Wayne memorabilia.

After school, he would be off to play stick ball in the street, thus his love for baseball developed. The Brooklyn Dodgers and Ebbets Field, where they often played, was his team.

When Dan was looking to earn spending money, he would be seen on his roller skates picking up and delivering cakes from the local store to various neighbors.
            
On December 1, 1965, Dan had the opportunity to become a New York City Transit Police Officer and served 20 years. The greatest moment was being able to save a man's life by doing CPR until the Medics arrived. On another occasion, Dan and one of his partners were able to prevent a tragic consequence by stopping a suicide from jumping in front of a train. He also didn’t like the paperwork involved with having to arrest someone either.

Dan became involved with baseball once again by joining his fellow officers forming NY Transit Baseball Team. Skip was his nickname and Catcher was his position on the team. Taylor, Dan's Granddaughter, has her softball roots from her Grandfather. She was the Star Pitcher of McArthur High School in Nassau County last year.

After retiring from the Transit Police, Dan took the CDL test to become a Tri-Boro Coach Bus Driver and spent the next 15 years in another blue uniform. This prompted a move to Oyster Bay, cutting his travel time in half.

In 2003, Dan retired and looked for yet another opportunity to work. The Life Enrichment Center was the place he went to find the answer. He drove the bus for the Daybreak folks as well as the Senior Center regulars. When the Pandemic hit, he delivered hot meals to the shut-ins in the area, a welcome site for so many.

Sports was Dan's time for relaxation. Baseball, naturally during the season, was his favorite pastime. Football and golf were close behind. He often hoped the NY teams would be relied on to make it to the playoffs, Giants, Jets, and even the Buffalo Bills. In golf weather, he was playing or watching the Championships would make his day. His foursome was with his buddies from his Triboro Coach days. He would gladly travel at 4 in the morning upstate to have a tee time with his friends. Who knew of a team with three lefties?

When retirement finally arrived in 2003, Dan and Emily were able to enjoy many trips. Dan's fear of flying was soon overcome. The refrigerator has many magnets Dan collected from the different countries we visited. The annual Christmas card would be a trip traveled during the year, Alaska, Hawaii, the Rhine and Danube Rivers, the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River.

The greatest feeling Dan had was helping others. He was able to donate his plasma and platelets at the Blood Center since he had AB Positive blood which they so often needed to help burn victims and others.

Danny had many health issues in his later lifetime. He survived a brain aneurysm, quintuple bypass and most recently, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma which went into remission. We knew him as the Bionic man-bouncing back so often.

Sadly, Dan's last day was to happen at Christ Church during the annual Picnic, which was on Father's Day, June 16. He was surrounded by his beloved Church Family when he met his Maker.

Rest in Peace, Dan. We will miss you at our meetings, but we know Emily will be there for you.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

I was informed by Jack McCarthy that his wife Marge passed away on August 8th after a long illness. I had the pleasure of knowing Marge from Jack & Marge's attending many of the NYC Transit Police Florida Reunions. She was an avid reader and a very nice person to be around. Marge’s son, Brian Duggan was a former Transit Cop appointed 9/13/92 and retired from NYPD as a Lt. after the merger.

Condolences can be sent to Jack and family at 3805 Amen Corner, Riverhead NY 11901 or email Mcjck5@aol.com 

The above photo was taken on the 2nd Florida Transit Police Reunion cruise.

Services were held on August 11th & 12th in Riverhead NY with burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Staten Island.

Donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 110 Bi-Country Blvd., Suite 114, Farmingdale, NY 11735

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Jack and the McCarthy family. May Marge “Rest in Peace.”

July 28, 2024                            WIFE OF LIFETIME MEMBER RET. SGT. THOMAS McDONALD

FRANCES McDONALD

I am saddened to inform you of the sudden passing of Tom’s wife, Frances, on July 23rd. They both were yearly attendees of the Florida Reunion. She was a very nice person and it was enjoyable to be in her company. We will miss her during their yearly Florida visits. Please keep Tom in your prayers, that he finds comfort during these difficult times.

Condolences can be sent to Tommy McDonald and his family at 3077 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx NY 10461, email ttmd636@yahoo.com
If friends wish to call Tommy, his cell # is 718- 664-5628.

Services were held on July 27th and the Obituary can be viewed on the funeral home web page,
www.schuylerhill.com/memorials/frances-mcdonald/5463385/index.php   

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Tom and the McDonald family. May Frances Rest in Peace.

July 26, 2024                                       LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. THOMAS J. NAUGHTON

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. THOMAS J. NAUGHTON
3/7/1936 – 7/21/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Thomas J. Naughton on July 21st at the age of 84 years.  He was appointed to NYCTPD 2/16/1966 and retired 3/8/1991. Tom was the vet tech for the canine unit.

I worked with Tommy in D-34 for several years and he always talked lovingly about his canine family members. I believe he raised Weimaraners -Tony 

Funeral arraignments and condolences can be viewed on funeral home web page, https://wbhfh.com/obituary/thomas-j-naughton/ 
or to Tom's wife, Nora, at 97 Smoke Tree Terrace, Red Bank NJ 07701-6724

Services were held on July 28th & 29th

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital  https://www.stjude.org/give.html or
The Humane Society of the United States https://www.humanesociety.org/how-you-can-help

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Nora and the Naughton family. May Tom Rest in Peace.

July 18, 2024                                               RET. CAPTAIN ROBERT LAWRENCE JESTIC

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Capt. Robert Lawrence Jestic on July 17th at the age of 66 years. Robert was appointed to the Transit Police on October 20, 1981 and retired from the NYPD - date unknown.

We received this email from his son Bryan:

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my father Robert Jestic. Back in October, my dad was diagnosed with stage four small cell cancer. It drastically changed all of our lives within days. These last nine months have been nothing but hospital visits, doctors’ appointments, chemotherapy treatments and so on. Tough is one word to describe it, but it could also describe my dad throughout it all. I would not be where I am today without his guidance, love, and care. This hurts tremendously, but I have peace knowing he's finally with my sister again in heaven. Love you always and forever dad.

My father was a dearly beloved husband, father, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends.  
Over the last decade, Dad had continued working as Chief Security Officer of the MTA Revenue Department. He has a passion for writing several books and teaching cybersecurity at a New York State college, and, of course, enjoyed watching the New York Yankees and New York Islanders. 

Funeral arrangements were held on July 21st & 22nd

Internment at St. Charles/Resurrection Cemetery

Condolences may be sent to Bryan at victoriareinold@gmail.com or

on the funeral home website: www.weigandbrothers.com/tribute/details/2795/Robert-Jestic/obituary.html#tribute-start

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Jestic family. May Robert Rest in Peace.

July 12, 2024                                                 TESTIMONIALS FOR SGT. THOMAS McNAMARA

Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net received testimonials for the late Ret. Sgt. Tom McNamara. They can be viewed

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

We regret to inform our memebrs and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Sgt. Tomas "Tommy" McNamara on July 5th, at the age of 75 years. Tommy was appointed to NYCTPD on 10/1/1973 and was a Sgt. in District 1.  He retired from NYPD after the merge. 

Condolences can be left on the funeral home web page New Hyde Park Funeral Home www.nhpfh.com/post/thomas-p-mcnamara

or condolences to Tommy’s wife Lorraine at 108 Bromleigh Rd. Stuart Manor, NY 11530

Visitation & Funeral Mass took place on July 10th and 11th

WEB PAGE New Hyde Park Funeral Home www.nhpfh.com/post/thomas-p-mcnamara

INTERMENT
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Boulevard, Calverton, NY

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Wounded Warrior Project - Donate

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Lorraine and the McNamara family. May Tommy Rest in Peace.

We initially received this sad information from Michelle Kemp mskemp2u@aol.com who was on vacation in Greece.
Michelle is a good friend of Jacques and his sister Linda Vital.

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Sgt. Jacques Maurice on July 3rd, at the age of 87 years. Jacques was appointed to the Transit Police on October 23, 1961 and retired October 1, 1981. He had been hospitalized recently and was in hospice at the time of his passing.

Funeral services took placeon July 18th & 19th.   

Condolences may be sent to Jacques' sister, Linda Vital 197 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11238

I worked with Jacques in the O/U in the late '60s. He was very helpful in showing me around the unit and was a very nice person to work with. Tony

We have deleted an email we received from a friend of Jacques, Joe Gonzalez joeiscalling@yahoo.com as the details he mentioned were totally incorrect according to Jacques' sister Linda.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Maurice family. May Jacques Rest in Peace.

Thanks to Ret. Lt. Charles McCray cemmcray@aol.com for notifying us of this:

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Sgt. George Young on June 20th, at the age of 83 years. George had been suffering from lung cancer. George was appointed to the Transit Police on December 3, 1968 and retired July 1, 1989.

Services took place on July 8th

From George's daughter Karen Lane:

My Dad was in the Air Force and his remains will be interred at Salisbury National Cemetery on Tuesday July 9th at 11 am.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Friendship Missionary Baptist  Church - Scholarship.

Condolences may be sent to his wife Carrie at 4232 Shannamara Drive., Matthews NC 28104-0604

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Huxley Smith on June 25th at the age of 82 years. Huxley was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966 and retired July 8, 1987.

Services took place on July 12th at 9AM:

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Dorothy, at 13149 230TH ST., Laurelton NY 11413-1831

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Young and Smith families. May the departed loved ones Rest in Peace.

Thanks to Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verzion.net for sending these.

FROM BOB MCGUIRE

Eugene John “Gene” Roach is a police brother, a close and treasured friend for more than fifty (50) years.  Gene sent me the following several years ago.

At birth we board the train and meet our parents, and we believed they would always travel on our side.  However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us alone on this journey.

As time goes by, other people will board the train; and they will be significant – our siblings, friends, children, and even the love of your life.

Many will step down and leave a permanent vacuum, others will go so unnoticed that we don’t even realize they vacated their seats.

This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells.  Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers requiring that we give the best of ourselves.

The mystery to everyone is:  We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down.  So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are.

This is important because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty, we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.

I wish you a joyful journey on the train of life.  Reap success and give lots of love.  More importantly, thank God for the journey.

Lastly, Richard, I thank you for being one of the passengers on my train.

June 20, 2024, was a very sad day in my life because that’s the day Gene stepped down from the train, leaving our journey together and vacating his huge seat.
 
I will miss our visits in New York, lengthy lunches and dinners with he and Rosemary that were always filled with so much laughter. We talked on the phone every week, reminiscing about our police careers, our families, friends and all those people who have impacted our lives while on this train.  Truly, we have shared all the events and emotions that shaped who we have become on this train ride of life.

What will I miss most?  Hard to say, but probably those weekly phone calls, always laced with the constant antics about our aging.  His wit, his inimitable sense of humor, his infectious laugh, too many to name. 

Eugene, my brother, may God’s grace be with you until it is my turn to exit the train and we meet again on the other side.

Your brother in Blue,
Richard

FROM SAL CONTI

FROM PAT WALSH

We first heard this sad news from Lou Hollander through Freddy Mack

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Lt. Eugene John 'Gene' Roach on June 20th, at the age of 81 years. Gene was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired from the NYPD sometime in 1997. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

From President Bob Valentino:
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Retired Lieutenant Gene Roach. He possessed the distinctive qualities
of a gracious gentleman, a historic Marine, a great cop and an outstanding boss. I spoke to him a few weeks ago and he was as jovial and cheerful as ever. I am sure that everyone who knew him can remember a classic interaction that they had with him. A true legend and I was so proud to coordinate his retirement party.
Gene, the Marine, you will be missed but always remembered by so many. Condolences to the entire family. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Funeral services took place on July 1st & 2nd with Internment at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Long Island

Condolences may be left at the funeral home website: https://www.moloneyfh.com/obituaries/eugene-roach

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Roach family. May Gene Rest in Peace.

June 19, 2024             LIFETIME MEMBERS RET. POs DANIEL McGOWAN and MANUEL BUSTO
                                                                       RET. DET. DANIEL RIZZO

 

We received the news about Danny McGowan on Monday when his wife, Emily, called and told us the sad news. They had been to a church picnic when Danny tripped on some steps and fell on his head. He never regained consciousness and passed away, I believe, in the hospital.

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the sudden passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Daniel 'Danny' McGowan on June 16th, at the age of 83 years. Danny was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired January 3, 1986. He worked in D/34 for almost 17 years. I worked with him in those years and always found him to be a cop with a good sense of humor and one you can depend upon in every instance.

As per Danny's wishes, he was cremated with no funeral services. A memorial service will take place in July or August and will be posted.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Emily, at ladybug916@optonline.net or 1 Anchorage Lane Apt 3A, Oyster Bay NY 11771-2719

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Emily and the McGowan family. May Danny Rest in Peace.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Rizzo family. May Danny Rest in Peace.

We were notified of John's passing by Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com
Funeral details from John's daughter, Marlene mrbla960@gmail.com

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. John F. Brown, on June 8th, at the age of 85 years. We were informed that John had been suffering from cancer. John is also the father of member Ret. P.O. John E. Brown.

John F. Brown was appointed to the Transit Police on May 3, 1965 and retired December 31, 1992.

Services took place on June 20th

Condolences may be sent to John E. Brown at jeb60@aol.com and his sister Marlene at mrbla960@gmail.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Brown family. May John Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

RET. P.O. ANTHONY GULOTTA
8/2/1955 – 5/28/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Anthony Gulotta, on May 28th, at the age of 68 years.

Lou was told of Tony’s passing by his wife Kathy. He had health issues for quite a few years. Kathy said there will be a Memorial Mass later. Tony was appointed NYCTPD on 1/9/1986 and retired from the NYPD, date unknown.

Condolences can be sent to Kathy at GKathy56@aol.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Kathy and the Gulotta family. May Anthony Rest in Peace.

June 3, 2024                           LIFETIME MEMBER RET. DET. WILLIAM CAVANAGH (late notice)

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net Obituary information received from Kevin Costigan chiefdiggerny@gmail.com

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. DET. WILLIAM “BILL” CAVANAGH (late notice)
1/20/1942 – 5/28/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Det. William Cavanagh on May 28th at the age of 84 years. Bill was appointed NYCTPD 12/1/1965 and retired 4/4/1987.

Bill’s obituary and funeral arrangements can be viewed on the Funeral Home webpage. Obituary information for William C Cavanagh can be viewed at the funeral home website: https://www.towersfuneralhomeny.com/obituaries/William-C-Cavanagh?obId=31665920

Services took place on May 31st and June 1st.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Diane and the Cavanagh family. May William Rest in Peace.

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. William Troupe on May 17th, at the age of 86 years.
William was appointed to the Transit Police on May 3, 1965 and retired July 13, 1987.

We received a response to our meeting notice email today as "unknown" email address. When we called and spoke to his wife, Lois, she sadly informed us that William had passed away. His remains were cremated, and a service will be held.

There will be a Gathering on Wednesday, June 5th at 10:00AM followed by a service at 11:00 AM at

The Greater Allen AME Methodist Church
110-31 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11433  (718) 206-4600

Condolences may be sent to his wife Lois, at 17020 130th Ave, Apt. 11C, Jamaica NY 11434

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Lois and the Troupe family. May William Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Westley Marcus on May 21st, at the age of 73 years.
Westley was appointed to NYCTPD 1/29/82 and retired from NYPD in 2002.

Lou was informed of Westly’s passing by his wife Kathy Bohner. She inform me that he had been ill for a long time. He was living in Maine at the time of his death. There will not be a service as he will be cremated. 

His wife, Ret. P.O. Kathryn Bohner, is a member of the Retirees Assocation. Condolences can be sent to Kathy at KB2152@aol.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies toKathryn and the Bohner-Marcus family. May Westly “Rest in Peace.”

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net and Joe Calardo slambang10@hotmail.com

RET. P.O. DANIEL BOLGER
11/18/1939 - 05/06/2024

We regret to inform our memebrs and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Daniel Bolger, on May 6th, at the age of 84 years.
Danny was appointed to NYCTPD 12/1/1965. Joe Calardo thinks he retired on a disability in the late '80s.

(From Lou) I worked in the same command, Dist. 1 from ’70 to ’74. I believe Danny worked his entire career in District 1.

You can view his Obituary and funeral arrangements on the Funeral Home Web Page:
Daniel P. Bolger Obituary (1939-2024) | Holbrook, NY (echovita.com)

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Bolger family. May Dan Rest in Peace.

Linda & Charles Papio

We regret to inform our fellow members and friends that Linda Papio, wife of Ret. P.O. Charles Papio, had passed away on May 1st. She had recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late 2023 and was undergoing chemo but the treatments were not effective in stopping the cancer. Carol and Charles had been married 52 years.

Services were held on May 6th and 7th..

Condolences may be left at the funeral home website:  Linda Papio Obituary in Brooklyn at Aievoli Funeral Home – Aievoli Funeral Home
or to Charles at charles.papio1946@gmail.com

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net Information received from Joe Wolff wolff.joseph@gmail.com

RET. DET. ANTHONY SCALIA
12/5/1957 – 4/26/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Det. Anthony Scalia on April 26th at the age of 66 years.

From Lou:
Tony was appointed to NYCTPD 7/15/1986 and retired as a Det. at some time after the merger. This is all the information I have about him. Tony was living in The Villages, FL.

The latest information we received from Joe Wolf was that Tony's remains were cremated and the family has made no funeral arrangements or services.

Update received from Vic Zapata zap7505@aol.com

Louie,

Condolences can be sent to Maria Scalia phone 516-582-2806

Address:   2992 Hicks Place   The Villages, Florida 32163

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Scalia family. May Anthony Rest in Peace.

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. James Graziano, on April 18th at the age of 82 years from cancer. James was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired December 8, 1985.

Services took place on April 22-24

INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
St. Charles Cemetery
2015 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Karin Graziano, at 76 Tiffany Ct S, Nesconset NY 11767-1080
or at the funeral home website www.stjamesfuneralhome.com/obituary/James-Graziano

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Karin and the Graziano family. May James Rest in Peace.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. ANTHONY 'TONY' VONA
6/29/1936 - 4/7/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Anthony 'Tony' Vona, on April 7th 2024 at the age of 87 years after being diagnosed with cancer 10 months ago. His daughter, Regina, had contacted us at the time of his passing but arrangements were only recently finalized.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM with a Memorial Service beginning at 12:30 PM at
Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to ​The American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be sent to Tony's daughter, Regina Rice, at 388 Seacliff Street, Islip Terrace NY 11752

or at the funeral home website: https://www.tillmanfuneralhome.com/obituaries/anthony-vona

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Vona family. May Tony Rest in Peace.

These are late postings as I was out of town last week seeing my brother Dominick who was in the VA Hospital in Madison WI.   Sadly, he passed away on March 30th, the day after Viet Nam Veteran's Day. He was a veteran from that period.    

To all those who responded to me by emails or texts with their condolences and thoughtful prayers on the passing of my brother last week, I send my deepest appreciation to all and so very proud to be part of the "Transit Family" where such happenings may occur and the response is outstanding. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. - Tony

 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. SGT. GEORGE NESBITT BENJAMIN
6/13/1932 - 03/22/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Sgt. George Nesbitt Benjamin on the evening of Friday, March 22. 2024. He was 91 years old. George was appointed to the Transit Police on May 1, 1959 and retired July 1, 1986.

Funeral services took place on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 with burial at Calverton Veterans Cemetery, Wading River, NY 11792

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Jean and the Benjamin family. May George Rest in Peace. 

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. PAUL MOLNOSKI
11/6/1941 – 1/15/2024

Lou received an email from Paul’s wife Ann to opt out of receiving his emails and that Paul passed on 1/15/24 . No other details were given.

Paul was appointed to NYCTPD August 1, 1966 and retired August 28, 1986.

Condolences may be left at the funeral home website Obituary of Paul Molnoski | Clark Associates Funeral Home

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Ann and the Molnoski family. May Paul Rest in Peace.

We received an email from Joe's wife, Barbara, that he had passed away.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOSEPH PIZZO
12/3/1942 - 3/29/2024

There was a private family service at the gravesite on Friday, April 5th.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Barbara, at bpizzo@ptd.net or to PO Box 387, Paupack PA 18451

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Barbara and the Pizzo family. May Joseph Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net Obituary information received from Luca Scarangello Scarangelloluca22@gmail.com

I am saddened to report the passing of Ret. Lt. Angelo Gioia. Angelo passed on Tuesday night 3/26. We pray the love for the lost is forever carried in our memory. Angelo was appointed to to NYCTPD December 1, 1980 and retired from NYPD, date unknown.

Services took place on April 1st & 2nd.

View obituary on the FH web page Obituary of Angelo Gioia | Marine Park Funeral Home Inc serving Bro... (marineparkfh.com)

Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to his wife Audrey and the rest of Angelo’s family. May he Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net Obituary information was received from Mike Fanning hntsgt@gmail.com

RET. P.O. JOHN SALVESEN
2/22/59 – 3/26/2024

 I am saddened to pass along information that Ret. P.O. John Salvesen died following a battle with cancer. I worked with John in the Task Force and the Bus Squad. He was a good guy & sorry to hear that he left us too soon. John was appointed to NYCTPD January 6, 1984 and retired from NYPD, date unknown

Services took place on March 29th. 
 
Tribute wall can be viewed on the Funeral Home web page below
https://osheafuneral.com/tribute/details/6764/John-Salvesen/obituary.html#tribute-start

 Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to the Salveson family. May John Rest in Peace.  

Obituary information received from Bill Wood woody-s@tampabay.rr.com

 We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Det. Alfred 'Al' Leskie on March 19th at the age of 80 years.
Al was appointed to the Transit Police on July 13, 1990 and retired from NYPD - date unknown.

There will be no services and Al will be cremated.

Condolences can be sent to Al’s wife Deborah Leslie. 3721 Arcade Trail Apt 413 Lutz, FL 33548. 
      
Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to the Leslie family. May Alfred Rest in Peace.                 

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net obituary information was received from Mike Schablin mws652@gmail.com

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of our association member, Ret. Sgt. Theodore "Teddy" Fisher Jr. on March 11th at the age of 62 years. Teddy was appointed to NYCTPD 10/20/81 and retired from NYPD on 11/01/2001.

(Lou-) I never worked with him but got to know him from the NY reunions at Antun’s in Queens every November. He was a gentleman and a real nice guy. Was always pleasant to be in his company. Teddy predeceased his father “Teddy” who was also a Transit P.O. who retired in 1986. I am told that he was assigned to the NYPD Range. May Teddy “Rest in Peace.”

Services were held on March 14th & 15th.

Condolences may be left at the funeral home website: www.nhpfh.com/post/theodore-c-fisher

Our deepest condolences to his wife, Laura, his father, Ted Sr., and the Fisher family. May Teddy Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net Information received from George Butler via Marilyn Scahill-Nieves houseonwaterms@gmail.com

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Frederick Walker on March 1st, at the age of 78 years. Frederick was appointed to NYCTPD 2/16/1970 and retired 7/16/1992. He worked in District 3, City Wide Anti-Crime and AIU.

Services & funeral took place on March 20th
 
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Walker family. May Freddie “Rest in Peace.”

From Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com as received from Ben Patton ben2736@aol.com

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Sgt. Clarence B. Williams on February 20th at the age of 93 years. He had fallen two times. Clarence was appointed to the Transit Police on March 15, 1959, and retired July 4, 1980. He was last assigned to District 12.

Funeral services took place on March 8th & 9th.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Mildred, at 243 Marius Ct. St. Augustine FL 32086-7036 or contacted at (904) 797-5457

Our deepest condolences to Mildred and the Williams family. May Clarence Rest in Peace.

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Thomas Bogan, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the age of 87 years. Tom was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired March 25, 1986. He had worked in District 34 for many years with Frank Crisa and Tony Lomanto.

Funeral services took place on February 23rd & 24th.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Joan, at 73 MURRAY HILL TER, Marlboro NJ 07746-1750 or
the funeral home website https://www.oldbridgefh.com/obituaries/Thomas-Bogan/#!/TributeWall

RET. P.O. KEVIN MILLER
02/28/1956 - 02/17/2024

Funeral services took place on February 24th.

Our deepest condolences to the Bogan and Miller families. May their departed loved ones Rest in Peace.

Vinny Rapacciulo passed away Friday night, not too long after Bobby Valentino, Fred Ametrano, Tony Magliano, and Tony Lomanto went to visit him earlier in the day at the nursing home where he was in hospice. Bobby received the sad news later that evening.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. SGT. VINCENT  A. "VINNY" RAPACCIUOLO
01/29/1933 - 02/16/2024

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Sgt. Vincent A. "Vinny" Rapacciuolo, on February 16th, at the age of 91 years after a long illness.

Vinnny was appointed to the Transit Police on July 6, 1964 and retired December 31, 1994. He had been working in Headquarters for many years. He had been the former President of the Transit Police Columbia Association and was on the board of the Long Island Shields. Vinny was also on the Executive Board of the Transit Police SBA.

Funeral services: took place on February 21st & 22nd.

Condolences may be sent to is daughter, Elizabeth Dara, at 4 REDWOOD CT, SELDEN NY 11784-3909
or at the funeral home website when it gets posted:  https://wantaghfuneralhome.com/

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Rapacciuolo family. May Vinny Rest in Peace.

Jim Rifino called us this morning with this very sad notice

Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. James Rifino, called us this morning to sadly inform us that his son, Joseph, had passed away on Thursday, February 14th. He was 47 years old and suffered from brain cancer.

Services took place on February 18th and 19th.

The obituary can be viewed at the funeral home website https://www.cargainfuneralhomes.com/obituary/joseph-rifino

Condolences may be sent to Jim and his wife, Roseanne, at james.rifino@icloud.com or
19 Lees Way, Hopewell Junction NY 12533

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Rifino family. May their son, Joseph, Rest in Peace.