LIFETIME MEMBER RET. LT. JOHN McBARNETTE
7/26/1926 - 7/18/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Lt. John McBarnette on July 18th, just days short of his 96th birthday in Bradenton FL. John was appointed to the Transit Police on May 16, 1965 and retired on November 13, 1988. His last assignment was in District 34 where I worked with him for many years. John was a true gentleman in all respects. May he Rest in Peace.

The photo was taken when John was the Desk Officer on the 1st Platoon tour in District 34.

Funeral details from Bob Valentino leftybowler0601@gmail.com as received from the family:

VISITATION
 
Saturday July 30, 2022 at 10:00am-11:00 am 
St. Wilfred Episcopal Church, 3773 Wilkinson Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-7436
http://www.stwilfred-sarasota.com/
 

FUNERAL SERVICE
 
Saturday July 30, 2022 at 11:30 am-12:30 pm 
St. Wilfred Episcopal Church 3773 Wilkinson Road Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-7436
http://www.stwilfred-sarasota.com/
 
Service will be live streamed. There will be a reception following the service.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE & BURIAL
 
Saturday August 6th, 2022, 11:45 am
Pinelawn Memorial Park, 2030 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735 
Greenlawn Division, Block 5 – Garden of Companions, Section 40
(631) 249-6100 
https://www.pinelawn.com/
 
Reception to follow at Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 888-9802
 
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/sarasota-fl/john-mcbarnette-10851783
 
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083784516566

John was appointed to the N.Y.C. Transit Police on May 16, 1956 and retired on November 13, 1988.
An earlier notice indicated that John had passed and comments were made by many that John was a gentleman's gentleman, a gracious gentleman, a caring person, a considerate man etc.

I, along with Tony Lomanto and Frank Crisa, had the pleasure of working with John and will always have fond memories of those days. I am sure all who knew John have wonderful memories of their own. He was Class personified.

Condolences may be sent to John's sister, Eileen Bunyan 5260 97th Avenue East Bradenton, Florida 34211-3779 or via email at Eileensez@aol.com or to John's Daughter, via Joan email at Joanmarieroberts@Hotmail.com

Sincere condolences to the entire McBarnette family and may "Johnny Mac," as I called him, rest in peace.
                          

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. RALPH ZAMPELLA
9/29/1942 - 7/18/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Ralph Zampella on July 18th, at the age of 79 years in Wilson, NC. Ralph and his wife, Judith had moved there from Staten Island.

Ralph was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965, and retired March 19, 1979 on a disability. He also worked in District 34 for several years.

Viewing

John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc.
28 Eltingville Boulevard
Staten Island, NY  (718) 356-6363

Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 2-5 PM & 7-9 PM
Service at 8PM at the Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Roscoe, NY.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Judith, at 3000 Falling Maple Dr NW, Wilson NC 27896-9006 and remembrances may be left at the funeral home website Ralph Zampella Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (scaliahome.com) 

Frank Crisa and I both worked with Ralph in District 34. He was always funny and reliable.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the McBarnette and Zampella families. May their deceased loved ones Rest in Peace.

JUDITH ANN HICKEY
07/06/1943 -07/11/2022

July 20 UPDATE:  From Lou Hollander:

A MASS/MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD THURSDAY AUGUST 4TH AT 1:00 PM AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. MARK, 1505 KEMPSVILLE RD. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. 23464

Lou:
It is with deep sorrow in my heart that I have to say that Judy, my beloved wife of almost 53 years (August 30th would have been that anniversary) passed away last evening at 8:30 pm in our home. She always enjoyed the Florida reunions and seeing old friends. She was truly my better half.

This is all the information I have, and I will not be able to send out any further information as I am preparing to go in the hospital for back surgery tomorrow morning (7/13). Kevin and Judy always attended our Florida reunions even though the last few years she was in a lot of pain. As much pain as she was in, she was always very pleasant. I and many others will miss seeing her at the next Florida Reunion.
May Judy "Rest in Peace”

Cards can be sent to Kevin at 4725 Boxford Rd, Virginia Beach VA 23456.

Email khickey2918@yahoo.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Kevin and the Hickey family. May Judy Rest in Peace.

Sent to us from James Kirk lt64@aol.com as received from Bob Papa

RET. P.O. JOHN P. McCARTHY
3/5/1943 - 7/8/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. John P. McCarthy, on July 8th, at the age of 79 years.
John was appointed to the Transit Police on July 20, 1970 and retired in 1995.

Services took place on July 14th & 15th.

Condolences may be left at the funeral home website: https://www.thomasfdaltonfuneralhomes.com/tributes/John-McCarthy

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, Sarah, and the McCarthy family. May John Rest in Peace.

We received the sad news from Stephen's daughter Justine O'Rourke-Sarni

RET. P.O. STEPHEN E. O'ROURKE
9/15/1948 - 7/4/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Stephen O'Rourke on July 4th, at the age of 73 years.
Steve was appointed to the Transit Police on September 22, 1969 and retired on March 22, 1982. He regularly attended our meetings and those of FOP Lodge 317.

Funeral services were held on July 9, 10, 11th:

Condolences may be left on the Funeral Home website:
https://osheafuneral.com/tribute/details/5911/Stephen-O-Rourke/obituary.html#tribute-start

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, Margaret, and the O'Rourke family. May Stephen Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

RET. P.O. JACK COLAROSSI
12-22-1945 – 6/1/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow officers of the passing of Ret. P.O. Jack Colarossi on June 1, 2022, at the age of 76 years. Jack was appointed to NYCTPD 7/29/1968 and retired 7/21/1994.  His last command was RPU. The funeral services were private. 

Jack’s obituary and tribute wall can be located at https://tinyurl.com/39k97v86

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

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

LATE OBITUARY
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. LT. MARK S. O’KEEFE
11-11-1942 – 6-3-2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow officers of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Lt. Mark O'Keefe, on June 3rd, at the age of 79 years. Mark was appointed to the Transit Police on 7/6/64 and retired 7/19/86. No further information is available.

Condolences may be sent to Mark, Jr., at 14 Newell St., Hillsborough NJ 08844

Lou received the following email:
Hi, this is Mark O’Keefe Jr, using my dad’s email. My father, Mark S.O’Keefe, died at Bon Secour Medical Center in Petersburg Va on June 3, 2022 at 1500 hr. He suffered from cancer.

God Bless, Mark O’Keefe Jr.

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mark both as a neighbor when I lived in Staten Island, and when he was a Sergeant in Dist. 34. He got me started riding on motorcycles and we had some fun times riding together. He was good at some practical jokes when he worked in 34 and will always be remembered as being a good cop and a good person.- Tony

From Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com as received from Ben Patton & Carol Grant

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. STANLEY CALDWELL
1/30/1943 - 6/24/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. PO Stanley Caldwell, who passed away on June 24th at the age of 79 years. Stan was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired April 27, 1987.

Stanley has been in and out of the hospital for some time. He passed yesterday evening in the hospital under hospice care.

The funeral arrangements were held on July 1st & 2nd in South Carolina.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the O'Keefe and Caldwell families. May Mark & Stanley Rest in Peace.

From Warren Deyak goalagame@cox.net

RET. P.O.  MICHAEL LEVESQUE
9/26/1957 - 05/28/2022

Tony- I am sad to relay that I received a call that Ret. P.O. Mike Levesque passed away on May 28th. Mike worked his entire career in District 30. He was 64 years old. I believe he came on the job in 1985 and retired in 2005. He was a great guy and I will always have fond memories of working with him. I believe funeral services have already been held.

In checking Lou Hollander's database, we do not have his appointment or retirement dates. Mike was not a member of the Retirees Association.

Hi Lou, I come with a heavy heart to inform you that my wife Cecilia has gone to be with the Lord. Thank you.

This is all the information I have. I did not have Louie’s phone number to contact him. Louie & Cecilia were always at the Florida Reunion until they moved to TX,  Condolences can be emailed to Louie at LouPagan53@yahoo.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Levesque and Pagan families. May Michael and Cecilia Rest in Peace.

President Mike Lanning received this sad news from Arnold's daughter, Cheryl Bowers.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. LT. ARNOLD SALZBERG (late notice)
01/16/1934 - 01/25/2022

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Lt. Arnold Salzberg, on January 25th, 2022, at the age of 88 years after a long illness. Arnold was appointed to the Transit Police on July 6, 1964 and retired June 10,1990. I believe his last command was District 20.

Services were held shortly after his passing and he leaves behind, his wife, Florence, and his daughters, Cheryl, and Jacalyn.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Salzberg family. May Arnold Rest in Peace.

May 26, 2022                                                                 RET. P.O. VICTOR ANNALORO

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from John Novack

RET. P.O. VICTOR ANNALORO
6/27/1943 - 05/19/2022

It is with great sadness that I inform you that Victor Annaloro passed away on May 19,2022 of a heart attack. He had been fighting numerous health problems for many years. His wife and best friend, Gehette, passed away 2 ½ years ago unexpectedly from cancer and he missed her terribly. They were preparing to celebrate the marriage of their only child, Nina Annaloro, a Registered Nurse.

After her mother's sudden passing Nina postponed her wedding to her fiancé George, put her life on hold and took care of her father until his unexpected death.

Vic was a member of the class of Dec. 1, 1965. He was assigned to District 5, then on Jan. 1, 1970, moved to District 1 and ended
his career in the O.U. where he worked from 1979 until he retired in December 1985.

Vic started another career as the Supervisor of Security for the Limited, a chain of clothing stores, until his retirement from the chain. Vic had a breadth of knowledge of obscure facts and history. He had a large following on Facebook where he shared his knowledge and honest comments on life and politics. Vic also was an avid photographer and loved to share his photography. He was a noted historian of the Flushing area
having been born and raised in the area he continued to love, and live in, until his passing. He was known affectionately as "The Mayor of Flushing". He will be missed

John P. Novak

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Annaloro family. May Victor Rest in Peace.

Thanks to Michele Stromer lidoky@aol.com (as per NYPD) for bringing this to our attention

RET. P.O. WAYNE BROCK (late notice)
06/18/1956 - 03/15/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Wayne Brock, on March 15, 2022 at the age of 65 years.
Wayne was appointed to the Transit Police on January 29, 1982 and retired March 29, 2002. His last assignment was in District 20.

Next of kin is his wife, Regina.

No further details issued.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Regina and the Brock family. May Wayne Rest in Peace.

From Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com

RET. P.O. RONALD BECK
04/23/1943 - 05/14/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Ronald Beck on May 14th, at the age of 79 years.
We have no appointment date, but he retired on June 21, 1985.

From Charles:
I regretfully inform members and friends of the passing today of of Ret. P.O. Ronald Beck. Ronald is survived by two brothers, Ret. Lt. Richard Beck (former President of NYTP Guardians) and Ret. Lt. Gary Beck, who worked in The Bronx.

Ronald has asked to be cremated.
No other details at the present time.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Beck family. May Ronald Rest in Peace. I remember working with Ron in the O/U in the late '60s when I was there on R/D. - Tony

RET. P.O. ROBERT PUK
9/23/1942 - 5/7/2022

Robert was appointed to NYCTPD 11/4/1966 and retired from NYPD (date unknown). I believe he worked in District 11.

Obituary Information and Memory Wall on Funeral Home Webpage www.currygiordanofh.com/memorials/robert-puk/4924499

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

From Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com

RET. P.O. DAVID SLOCUM
8/20/1930 - 05/04/2022

Dear members and friends. 
We regret to inform you of the passing of our member Ret. P.O. David Slocum. David passed peacefully Wednesday morning during hospice care at home. David was 91 yrs. of age.

David was appointed to the Transit Police on May 18, 1955 and retired March 18, 1980.

Services were held on Friday, May 13, 2022 in Decatur GA.
Viewing 10 AM followed by Services at 11 AM

May David Rest in Peace . Condolences may be sent to Charity Baptist Church.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Slocum family. May David Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Phil's friend Miriam Conway mirden1953@gmail.com

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. PHILIP REILLY
8/11/1936 - 4/21/22

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Philip Reilly, on April 21st, while at the Bronx VA Hospital. He was appointed December 1, 1965, and retired January 1,1986.

Phil was also on the Association's Legislative Committee for several years fighting for the VSF with Tony Piazza, John Rini, and John Giangrasso

From Miriam: He was just a wonderful person and the best friend I ever had. I will miss him deeply. Condolences can be sent to me at Phil’s email address above. I am extremely despondent as he was the best friend I ever had.

As far as funeral details, Philip will be buried at Long Island National Cemetery in East Farmingdale, NY. Still not sure of the date yet.

Condolences may also be sent to Phil's sister, Mary Kathleen Reilly 21723 Woodland Crest Drive., Woodland Hills CA 91364

Our deepest condolences to Miriam, Mary Kathleen, and the Reilly family. May Philip Rest in Peace.

From  the Retirees Association Chaplain Rabbi Harry Berkowitz

"What does the Lord require of you? But to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly" (Micha 6, 8).

My dear and beloved friend,

G-d instructed society to appoint judges in order to preserve justice in society. But for justice to truly be adjudicated, society is obligated to appoint police officers to insure that the laws are respected.

Joe, you represented what G-d had in mind. You truly were an appendage of G-d spiritually and morally. We all know that it takes a special person to deal with the day-to-day enforcement of the laws in preserving the quality of life in society. It is not only the education, but the gift of understanding on how to properly face the daily challenges of policing. You were G-d's training officer.

I, personally, will cherish the memory of the wonderful joy you and your bagpipers brought at all of my childrens' weddings. The "Luck of the Irish" enhancing our Jewish weddings!

May  G-d grant comfort to your beloved family and extended families as we all grieve your passing. But we take comfort in the privilege of the opportunity we had in sharing your life with us.

May your name be an eternal blessing for the kindness and happiness you brought to so many countless people in all walks of life.

May your soul be bound in the bond of eternal life!

With many tears shed, I, like so many, will miss you.

With my deepest sympathies,

Rabbi Harry Berkowitz
Ret. Chief Chaplain
New York City Transit Police Department
NY State MTAPD

Currently Chief Chaplain
NYS Fraternal Order of Police

From !st VP Bob Valentino leftybowler0601@gmail.com

RET SGT. STANLEY KAMUDA
05/07/1958 - 04/16/2022

We sorrowfully regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Retired Sergeant Stanley Kamuda on April 16th
at the age of 63 years. Stan was appointed to the New York City Transit Police 10-20-81 and retired in 2002

From Bob: Stan was a unique guy who loved his family and cared so much for his fellow officers. He was always a gracious gentleman, a very hard working cop who was loved by all members of the TPD and the NYPD. I only worked with him for 6 years in TPF but they were 6 of the best years that I had on the job. Stan always had my back along with so many others during those years. He was like a big teddy bear...so easy to love. I, and so many others, will miss you my dear friend. Until we meet again.

Condolences may be sent to his wife Lenore, his daughters Julia and Anna, at 71-04 60th Street Maspeth, NY 11378
or at the funeral home website https://arthursfuneralhome.com/condolences

Services took place on April 19th & 20th.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Kamuda family. May Stanley Rest in Peace.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. POLICE OFFICER BRENDAN “JOE” McGARRY
06/30/1947 – 04/14/2022

We sorrowfully regret to inform all our members, our friends, and their families of the passing of one of the "legends" of the Transit Police Department, Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Brendan 'Joe' McGarry, on Thursday, April 14th, 2022. Joe had been suffering a very long time with a cancer that started on his only kidney, led to surgery, and further treatments for the cancer that had spread through his body.

Joe was a fighter all the way, keeping to his Marine Spirit, and never giving up. Ultimately, his treatments started causing serious side effects that ultimately caused Joe to reluctantly stop his treatment and decided to remain home with his wonderful family who had been giving their father loving care. Thankfully, his family members were at his side when he passed away.

Joe was a unique person who cared very much for his family and all fellow officers. He was well liked by all ranks in the Department and had the reputation of standing up for his men and women as a Delegate in District 1 to the Transit then NYPD PBAs. He would go out of his way to help whenever and wherever possible and was a mentor to many officers. He started a relationship with Sloan-Kettering Hospital in NYC and, when needed, all it took was a phone call to get that person in for examination and treatment. Joe was appointed to the Transit Police on December 26,1972 and retired under the Heart Bill September 30, 2005.

Services took place on April 21st to 23rd.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to The Tunnel to Towers Foundation in memory of Brendan McGarry (do not use Joe, please) The form can be downloaded here:  In Memory of Online Form (t2t.org)

Condolences may be sent to Joe's daughter, Colleen Kobayashi,  90 Merritt St., Lindenhurst NY 11757 and she will pass it on to her brothers and sisters.

You may also post at the funeral home website when his name is posted Bellmore Funeral Home: Since 1940 - Bellmore Funeral Home 

 Joe was a very good friend, not only to myself, but to many others in the Transit Police Department. Your suffering is over, Joe, may you Rest in Peace.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. LT. FREDERICK BODIE

RET. DET. DWAYNE SIMMONS

From Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com as sent by NYPD

RET. SGT. ROBERT LICORISH
09/27/1964 - 03/09/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Sgt. Robert Licorish on March 9th, at the age of 57 years.
Robert was appointed to the Transit Police on January 21, 1985 and retired from NYPD on January 24, 2005. He was assigned to District 33.

Services took place on March 19th at Roy GIlmore Funeral Home, 191-02 Linden Blvd., St. Albans NY followed by burial at Plain View Cemetery in Hicksville NY

Next of kin: His wife, Michelle

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

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Richie Stumph rjstumpf@optonline.net

RET. SGT. EUGENE “GENE” BURNS
11/9/1942 – 3/6/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Sgt. Eugene "Gene" Burns, on March 6th,
at the age of 79 years. Gene was appointed to the NYCTPD on 12/1/1965 and retired 4/26/1986. I believe his last
command was District 12.

Services took place on March 10th.

Donations may be made in Gene’s memory to The Joe Raso Hospice Residence, 415 Buena Vista Rd, New City, NY 10956.

Condolences may be sent to his daughter Debbie Reilly at 22 Walter Drive, Stony Point NY 10980-2446

RET. DET. RICHARD COTE
1/5/1941 3/3/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Det. Richard Cote, on March 3rd, at the age of 81 years from complications from lung cancer. Richard was appointed to NYCTPD 6/21/1965 and retired 7/12/1984. He was a 3rd grade Det.

His remains will be cremated, and a service will follow sometime in the Summer.

Condolences may be sent to his daughter, Dawn Sawitsky, at dawn.sawitsky@gmail.com.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Burns and Cote families. May the deceased loved ones Rest in Peace.

Another incidence of returned mail revealing a member's passing.

RET. P. O. RICHARD ORNSTEIN (late notice)
1948 -8/20/2021

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Richard Ornstein, on August 20, 2021, at the age of 73 years.
I called his brother, Jack Armstrong, when mail addressed to Richard, was returned by the Post Office and marked "Deceased." Jack informed us that Richard had cancer and other complications that led to his passing last year.

Richard was appointed to the Transit Police in January 1968 and retired on a disability in 1975.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Jack and the Ornstein family. May Richard Rest in Peace.

When his email bounced back as unknown, we called his home. His wife, Maureen, informed us that Joe had a heart attack and passed away on December 21, 2019.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOSEPH FRATINARDO
4/26/1942 – 12/21/2019

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Joseph Fratinardo on December 21, 2019, at the age of 77 years from a heart attack. Joe was appointed to the Transit Police on February 15, 1966, and retired on a disability, September 8, 1977.

Condolences may be sent to Maureen at 1310 Views Way, Pomona NY 10970-3582

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Maureen and the Fratinardo family. May Joseph Rest in Peace.

As a result of our recent emailing to the members, we were notified that his email address was not valid and subsequently deleted. I called the phone number on record and his wife, Eileen, informed us that Bill had passed away in November, 2020.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. WILLIAM MILLIGAN (late notice)
7/31/1938 - 11/8/2020

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. William Milligan on November 8, 2020 at the age of 82 years because of mesothelioma from his previous work before his appointment to the Transit Police Department. Bill was appointed on December 1, 1965 and retired on a disability on December 1, 1970.

Our deepest condolences to his wife, Eileen, and the Milligan family. May Bill Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net and Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. LT. FREDERICK "FRED" BODIE
4/11/1923 – 3/1/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Lt. Frederick "Fred" Bodie, on March 1st, at the age of 98 years. Lt. Bodie was appointed to the Transit Police on April 4, 1955 and retired May 11, 1976. After retirement, Fred joined the Retirees Association and during his membership, was the Treasurer for many years until his retired in the mid '90s.

From Charles:
We sorrowfully inform you of the passing of life member Ret. Lt. Frederick Bodie. Fred had been transferred to the VA Hospital in Manhattan Friday (after he was found lying on the floor after a fall). We were notified by his longtime friend and caregiver, Donna, that Fred transitioned earlier today (March 1st).
Fred was the president of the scholarship foundation until he was 94. This April Fred would have reached 99 yrs.

At this time, no services have been planned but will be posted here if and when they are.

Our records show his daughter, Marilyn Brenda Bodie, living at their home in Brooklyn, but we were unable to contact her.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Bodie family. May Fred Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Tom DePrisco TOMTRANSIT@aol.com

RET. P.O. JEFFREY “JEFF” HARDMAN
2/4/1947 – 2/18/2022

We regret tp inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Jeffrey "Jeff" Hardman on February 18th, at the age of 75 years. Jeff was appointed to NYCTPD 10/1/1973 and retired 2/2/1994. 

Services at Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel. 352-686-6649

Viewing on Monday, February 28th from 6-8 PM and a Funeral Mass at the Chapel on Tuesday, March 1st at 10:00 AM

Funeral information and guest book can be viewed on the Funeral Home web page https://www.merrittfuneral.com/obituary/Jeffrey-Hardman

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Hardman family. May Jeff “Rest in Peace”

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Richard Saunders cwousa@cfl.rr.com

RETIRED DET. DWAYNE A. SIMMONS
4/8/1950 – 0/2/15/2022

It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of  my Brother Retired Det. Dwayne A. Simmons 15 February 2022. He passed away peaceably in his sleep. A memorial service will be planned at a future date.

Dwayne was appointed to NYCTPD 11/28/1977 and retired from NYPD as a 1st Grade Detective, working Brooklyn South, homicide after the merge. Condolences can be sent to Sharon Simmons email ssimmons2@cfl.rr.com or phone 407-744-2699.

Our deepest condolences to Sharon, Richard, and the Simmons family. May Dwayne Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Arnie Fisher  arnoldfisher@hotmail.com

RET. P.O. RICHARD BURNS
3/31/1933 - 2/14/2022

Hi Lou,

It is with a very heavy heart that I am passing this on.  Ret. PO Richard Burns passed away on Valentine’s day.  This was a man of many talents the best of which was his ability to make everyone a friend.  He was an amazing painter, not the house kind, and a tremendous cook.  Rich came on the job in "66 (I think it was Sept. but I'm not sure.  He retired in Jan.1986, I believe.  I worked with Rich when he was in Transit/OU.  He was the hardest worker I ever saw; he did the work of 10 men. Many times he would regale us with tales from his military time in Germany and Korea.  He maintained a friendship with NYPD Chief Murphy re their relationship when they were both in the same orphanage. It is also where Rich met the young girl that he would marry, Nancy, who predeceased him by several years. Rich also left a rich police legacy - One of his sons, Edward (Eddie), and a grandson, Michael, became members of NYPD.  He will be missed by MANY.

Richard was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966 and retired January 2, 1986

Services took place on February 17th & 18th.

For those that want to send either Mass or condolences cards they can be addressed to the Burns family at 46 3rd Street, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

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

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from NYPD

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Frank Molinari on January 23rd, at the age of 75 years. Frank was appointed to the Transit Police on February 11, 1974 and retired February 13, 1994.

Services took place on February 11th

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Molinari family. May Frank Rest in Peace.

February 9, 2022                                    RET. P.O. MICHAEL A. BROZZOSKI (late notice)

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from NYPD

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Michael A. Brozzoski on January 9th, at the age of 53 years.
Michael was appointed to the Transit Police on January 13,1993 and retired from NYPD on January 13, 2013.

No information was given as to services.

I believe he is the son of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Michael J. Brozzoski. I tried calling Mike but no answer or reply to our email.

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

RET. P.O. GERALD "JERRY" FERGUSON
01/28/1943 - 02/03/2022

FORMER TP RET. P.O. LEONARD SWANSON

As recieved from NYPD Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell

To the Members of the New York City Police Department:

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Police Officer Leonard Swanson. Leonard served with the NYPD for 19 years, first in Transit District 3 and most recently in the 30 Precinct.
We pray for Leonard’s family, friends, and fellow officers. As we vow to never forget his service to our department and New Yorkers, we hope that memories of Leonard comfort his loved ones.
Keechant L. Sewell
Police Commissioner

We do not have any information available as to his date of passing, his appointment or retirement dates, or for any services planned.

Our deepest condolences to the Ferguson and Swanson familes. May their deceased loved ones Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from NYPD.

RET. DET. DANIEL McCRAY
9/4/1937 - 01/19/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. Det. Daniel McCray on Wednesday, January 19th, at the age of 84 years. Daniel was appointed to the Transit Police on November 28, 1967 and retired July 16, 1988.

Services took place on February 6th:

His next of kin is his wife, Jonnie Sears-McCray

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Jonnie and the McCray family. May Daniel Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

RET. P.O. THOMAS “TOMMY” LONG
4/16/1944 – 2/2/2022

I am sory to inform you of the passing of Ret. P.O.Tommy Long.  He passed at home early Wednesday morning while under hospice care.  I spoke with his wife Nancy who informed me that Tommy’s wishes was to be creamated and not to have any service.Tommy worked in dist 4. Was appointed to NYCTPD 7/201970 and retired 8/20/1993.

Condolences can be sent to Nancy Long. 4920 Oat Fields Dr. Myrtle Beach. SC 29588.  May Tommy “Rest in Peace”

Hi Louie,

It is with a heavy heart that I will inform you that David, Pete Hernandez's son, passed away yesterday at 11:08 AM. He was only 43 years old. Pete and Margie are devastated please pray for them.
I do not have any further information at this time. 

Pete’s email address is Pjhernandez806@aol.com  

Roger

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Long and Hernandez families. May the deceased loved ones Rest in Peace.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O.MICHAEL "MIKE" CANADE (late notice)
11/26/1939 - 08/27/2021

We received the following email from Mike Canade's son, Michael Anthony Canade:

I have been redirecting all the letters my dad was receiving in Bradenton, FL to my address in Puerto Rico and I recently received a letter from the NYC Retired TPO Association and managed to get the website address. The primary intention was to let you know that very sadly my father passed away in August, but when I upload the website the first thing I see on my computer screen is an article related to Police Memorial Day. I felt guilty for not having notified before, I would have liked and I think my father also that his name was on the list.

My dad's name is, or was, Michael Allan Canade and his NYC Transit Police Badge Number: 1491. Everyone knew him as Mike Canade. 
Very sadly, his body was found in the condominium unit where he lived. This was on August 27, 2021. On November 26, he would have been 82 years old. I was notified by the Puerto Rico Police who in turn were notified by the Manatee County Sheriff Office. I helped identify the body at the Manatee Medical Examiner Office and he was cremated at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park, Ellenton, Florida with a naval ceremony as he was a NAVY veteran. This was on Sept 23, 2021.

I attached to this email a photo of him in uniform for the date of January 09, 1967. If you need any additional information, please let me know as long as I can also provide it.

Thank you for your time and God Bless you,
Michael Anthony Canade

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Michael "Mike" Canade, on August 27, 2021, at the age of 81 years. Mike was appointed to the Transit Police on April 1, 1965 and retired July 5, 1985. He was assigned to District 34 for many years. I spoke to Mike a few years ago, and he told me his health was declining to the point he had trouble walking and was basically confined to a wheelchair.

Condolences may be sent to Mike's son, Michael Anthony, at m.canade@yahoo.com

Frank Crisa and I had the pleasure of working with Mike in D34 for many years. A funny story, Mike worked a steady 4-12 tour and would always show up around 1:00PM, go into the muster room and look at the day's roll call, then start asking: "How come...?" his assignment was as shown and not something else. He would ask why he doesn't get the RMP and we would have to ask him if he ever put in for it. He always said "No" and that was our answer to his question.
Mike was a fine officer, trustworthy, and respectful in all matters. Everyone in the command got along with Mike and he will be missed.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Canade family. May he Rest in Peace.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOSEPH PITTARO
10/01/1938 - 01/27/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Joseph Pittaro, also known affectionately as "Panda Bear," on Thursday, January 27th at the age of 83 years.

Joe had been diagnosed this past October with colon cancer after his first ever colonoscopy. From then on, his health declined to the point where he sold his home in Clermont FL and moved into a nursing home near his daughter, Elizabeth, in Viera FL. While in rehab, he suffered with pneumonia, complicated with COPD, congestive heart failure and a blood infection and passed away.

Joe was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired February 28, 1987.

I spoke to his daughter, Elizabeth, who told me that no services are being scheduled and his remains will be cremated.

Condolences may be sent to Elizabeth at 3466 Spencer Lane, Viera FL 32940-8054 or mousey1270@aol.com

I first met Joe when he and I were Transit PBA delegates. After retirement, he and I worked in Security at St. Francis Hospital until he moved to Florida, and most recently, we met at one of the Florida reunions. He always had a joke and always made you smile. He will be missed by many fellow officers.

From Lou Hollander: .  I worked with Joe in City-wide A/C team 1.  He was Eddie Vetter’s partner.  He was a good guy, a good cop, and a pleasure to be around.  He always put a smile on your face. I believe he attended all the Florida Reunions. The above photo was taken at the 2013 Florida Reunion

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

We recently had mail returned and further investigation from his son, Irving, revealed that Irv had passed away

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. IRVING PHILLIPS
02/24/1939 - 04/2020

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Irving Phillips in April of 2020 due to COVID.
Irving was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966, and retired October 1, 1979.
 
Condolences may be sent to his son, Irving, at PO Box 6325, Somerset NJ 08875-6325
 
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Phillips family. May Irving Rest in Peace.

Information received from Capt. Marks' daughter, Cindy LaRegina

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. CAPT. RICHARD MARKS
2/5/1931 - 1/19/2022

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Capt. Richard Marks, on Wednesday, January 19th, at the age of 90 years. Capt. Marks was appointed to the Transit Police on May 19, 1959 and retired February 2, 1994.

I had the honor of working with Capt. Marks in the late '60s when he was the CO of District 1 and always found him to be fair and honest and he was an avid collector of transit memorabilia. I don't know if it is true, but, I've been told, he had an original pot belly stove from the old 3rd Avenue El, among his collection.

At the request of the family, we are also posting the obituary notice:

Richard Marks, age 90, passed away 1/19/22.  Richard was born and raised in the Bronx. He lived there until moving to Yonkers to raise his family in 1962 and remained in that home until his death.

He went to Samuel Gompers High School and was then then drafted into the Army. The veteran of the Korean War remained active in the Army reserve. He retired as a lieutenant colonel.

He worked over eight years as a lighting maintenance helper for the Transit  Authority.  He then became a transit cop and quickly rose through the ranks. In 1965 he became the youngest transit police captain at that time.   He remained a district commander for 24 years until he retired.

Richard was an avid collector of police badges, memorabilia and railroadiana.  He also enjoyed driving his Model A Ford as well as being a member of the AACA Car Club of Westchester which he was president for several years.

He is predeceased by his loving wife, Gladys, and will be buried with her. He is survived by his son, Greg, daughter, Cindy and three grandsons, Eddie Jr, Christopher and Louis

Services took place on January 30th & 31st with burial in Calverton Nat’l Cemetery, Wading River NY

Condolences may be sent to the Marks family at chryslercindy@aol.com
or on the funeral home site https://memorials.flynnmemorialhome.com/richard-marks/4836678/obituary.php

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made on Richard’s behalf to:
Wounded Warrior Project
PO Box 758517
Topeka, KS 66675
1-877-832-6997
www.Woundedwarriorproject.org/donate 

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. THEODORE "TEDDY" HATWOOD
7/8/1942 - 1/18/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Theodore "Teddy" Hatwood, on January 18th, at the age of 79 years. Teddy was appointed to the Transit Police on November 23, 1970 and retired January 8, 1991.

Due to the impending snow storm this weekend, services have been changed to 
Tuesday, February 1st at The Perry Funeral Home, 118 Union Ave in Lynbrook, NY

Services took place on February 1st with burial in Greenfield Cemetery in Uniondale NY.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Crisetta, at 72 Conlon Road, Roosevelt NY 11575

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Marks and Hatwood families. May the deceased loved ones Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

RET. P.O. LEON FRAZIER
3/8/1969 - 1/12/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the pasing of Ret. P.O. Leon Frazier on January 12th, at the age of 52 years.
Leon was appointed to the Transit Police on February 28, 1994 and retired May 1, 2015. He had been assigned to the Brooklyn Boro Task Force.

Services took place on January 22nd.

Next of kin: his wife, Kisha

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Kisha and the Frazier family. May Leon Rest in Peace.

Information was received by Pres. Lanning mikedor2@aol.com

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. THEODORE PROBST
1/19/1941 - 01/09/2022

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Theodore "Ted" Probst, on January 9th, at the age of 80 years. Ted was appointed to the Transit Police on April 1, 1965 and retired January 30, 1980. His last asignment, I believe, was District 20.

Ted's remains were cremated and will be interred in Calverton Cemetery. No services are planned at this time, but the family may have a memorial ceremony at Calverton sometime in May. Details will be posted here when received..

Condolences may be sent to his daughter, MaryAnn Probst-Rosenberg at 100 Lynn Drive, Monroe CT or mapnaig@gmail.com
or at the funeral home https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/monroe-ct/theodore-probst-10522855

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to "Stand For The Troops", an organization that helps combat veterans with injuries and other problems. They can be contacted at www.sftt.org

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to MaryAnn and the Probst family. May Ted Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Carol Burke
I am sorry this is all the information I have and cannot research any further information as I got COVID during my trip and it is an effort for me to be at my PC. I will not be sending out emails until I start feeling well.  May Nick “Rest in Peace”

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. DET. NICANOR "NICK" VAZQUEZ
10/21/1936 – 1/12/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of our Lifetime Member, Ret. Det. Nicanor "Nick" Vazquez, on January 12th, at the age of 85 years. Nick was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired July 26, 1986.

Services took place on January 18th

To leave condolences and to view a video, please go to the Funeral Home Web page https://www.moloneyfh.com/obituary/nicanor-vazquez/

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Vazquez family. May Nick Rest in Peace.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. RUDY DEFENDIS
8/27/1930 - 9/27/2019

Once again, mail returned by the Post Office led to information that Lifetime Member, Ret. PO Rudy Defendis, passed away in 2019 at the age of 89 years while living in Charlotte NC. Rudy was appointed to the Transit Police on October 1, 1961 and retired December 1, 1980.

There was no forwarding address available and we do not have a new address for his wife, Marilyn. Condolences may be left at the funeral home website www.csofcharlotte.com/obituary/rudy-defendis

Our deepest condolences to Marilyn and the Defendis family. May Rudy Rest in Peace.

Michael's father, Richard Fanning, passed away on January 7th while living in Pawley's Island SC. Richard had joined the Transt Police in 1966 but moved over to the NYFD in 1968 where he served until he retired in 1999 as a Deputy Chief covering Midtown Manhattan, having earned a reputation for bravery, loyalty and fairness as a leader. He volunteered briefly following the chaos of 9/11 to help his fellow FDNY brothers and sisters.

His obituary can be viewed at https://www.burroughsfh.com/obituary/Richard-Fanning. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org/donate) 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY, 10306.

Condolences may be sent to Michael at hntsgt@gmail.com 

Our deepest condolences to his wife, Anita, and the Fanning family. May Richard Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

LIFETIME MEMBER RETIRED P.O. JOHN “JACK” MCGUIRE
JULY 1,1941 - 1/7/22

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. John "Jack" McGuire on January 7th, at the age of 80 years.
John was appointed to the Transit Police on May 3, 1965 and retired October 29, 1994. His last assignment was in the Revenue Protection Unit.
His son, John, a retired NYPD Detective, said his father was a proud Transit cop and always forwarded Lou's emails to him.

Services took place on January 11th & 12th followed by burial at Assumption Cemetery In Cortlandt Manor NY.

Condolences can be sent to Jack’s son, John, at buck3501@aol.com or at the funeral home https://www.clarkfh.com/obituaries/John-P-McGuire?obId=23604178

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, Judy, and the McGuire family. May Jack “Rest in Peace”

RET. P.O. GEORGE McMASTER
4/9/1941 - 01/03/2022

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O.George McMaster, on January 3rd, at the age of 80 years.
George was apponted to the Transit Police on November 9, 1964 but we do not have a retirement date. His last assignement was in CWPS out of District 34.

There was a service on January 11th at the Veterans Cemetery located at 350 Province Line Rd, Wrightstown NJ 08562

Our deepest condolences to the McMaster family. May George Rest in Peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as per NYPD

RET. P.O. JOSEPH HANNAY
5/26/1970 - 12/20/2021

We regret to inform our members and fellow retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Joseph Hannay on December 20th, at the age of 51 years.
Joseph was appointed to the Transit Police on January 13, 1992 and retired January 17, 2012.

Funeral services took place on January 4th

Our deepest condolences to the Hannay family. May Joseph Rest in Peace.