We received the following from Ret. Lt. Howard "Howie" Haag:

We received the following from Lou Hollander:

RET. SGT, JAMES FOLEY

8/2/1941 - 8/4/2010

I'm sorry to inform you of the passing of Ret. Sgt James Foley.  Information was received from Mike Sekendorf Mikeseck@aol.com 
Jim was appointed to NYCTPD 6/21/65 and retired 2/1/86

Obituaries 
FOLEY, JAMES L.
August 04, 2010

James L. Foley, age 68, of Bronx, NY (formerly of Yonkers, NY), died Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Mr. Foley was born August 2, 1941 in Mineral Wells, TX. He is the son of the late James L. and the late Catherine Foley. He retired as a Sergeant from the New York City Transit Police in 1986. He is survived by one son, James R. Foley; one sister, Catherine Nevin; one brother, Edward Foley; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services took place on August 6th followed by his cremation.

 I am sorry to inform you of the passing of the wife of Retired PO Jimmy Rodriguez Dist 1

Dear Louie,
Would you be kind enough to post this Obituary on the site. My dear wife, Ruth Carol Rodriquez, passed away on Tuesday, August 3rd.

God Bless, Jimmy Rodriquez.

Funeral services took place on August 5th and 6th.  

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Foley and Rodriguez families.  May their loved ones rest in peace.

DIF information received from Mike Fanning, hntsgt@yahoo.com as received from
Ret. Det. Jimmy Normile

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Anna Whalen, wife of retired
Transit Det. Pat Whalen, mother of Ret. Det. Thomas Whalen (ESU), Det. Peter Whalen (ESU), and P.O. Patrick Whelan (EAU).

This information was received on July 13th.

RET. P.O. JOSEPH JERRICK
11/15/1961 – 5/31/2010
 

Joseph was appointed to the NYCTPD January 5,1983 and retired June 9, 1994.  I am informed that he worked in districts 2 and 32.

Rich McDonnell posted this message to the TPD Facebook wall:

R.I.P. Joey "The Goldman" Jerrick, formerly of District 2...was just informed he passed away May 31, 2010 at the age of 48...Suffered a heart attack in his sleep...His family had a small private service followed by his cremation...He was quite the character and always had you laughing....He was the ultimate "Buffoon".......You’re in a better place old friend

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Whalen and Jerrick families.  May their loved ones rest in peace.

Ret. Sgt. Anthony Agelire passed away on June 25th at the age of 67 years while residing on Staten Island, NY.  Anthony had worked in Districts 34 and 1.

We have no further details on his appointment or retirement dates as he had not been a member of the Retirees Association.

Funeral arrangements took place on July 1st.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Agelire family.  May he rest in peace.

Ret. Sgt Jim Stewart’s mother, EVELYN STEWART passed away yesterday morning. 

Evelyn was also the mother of Ret. PO. Paul Stewart, mother-in-law of Ret P.O. Maureen Laugisland, and grandmother of Ret Lt. Robert Gates.

All of those mentioned  were members of the Transit Police Department prior to the hostile takeover.

Funeral arrangements were held on Friday, June 25th.

Our deepest condolences to the Stewart families.  May Evelyn rest in peace.

I have received this obituary via the NYCTP Yahoo Group. Sgt. Ploss was assigned to the Transit Bureau after the merge.- Lou Hollander

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Active Sgt. Brian Ploss assigned to the Transit Bureau HQ Rail Control Center. Brian was a very great friend and a good cop. He passed suddenly on Sunday, June 6th. He was a 22 year veteran and worked in the Transit Wheel, District 11, Transit Bronx Task Force, 40 Pct, 48 Pct and FTU-06.

Condolences may be sent to the Ploss Family (Jacki, Brendan, Katie)
156 Dreyfuss Lane
Blauvelt, NY 10913

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Ploss family.  May Brian rest in peace.

RET INSP. WILLIE MOORE

3/6/1941 – 5/9/2010

As per today's personnel orders, retired Inspector Willie Moore passed away on May 9, 2010.

He was appointed February 15, 1966 and retired November 30, 1996 out of Patrol Borough Bronx. No further information is available.

I remember him as a Lieutenant in District 12 in the late 80's, and then as an Inspector after the Takeover in PBBX. He was only there a short while, but he was so well thought of that they (specifically Deputy Chief Frank Biehler) roasted him at his retirement luncheon as if he was there his entire career.

As received from Ret. Sgt. Pete Watters tpd930@yahoo.com

Hi Lou,

It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of Elizabeth Lipinski 91, mother of retired
PO John Lipinski D-33/ CWTF on May 26 in Hampton Bays, NY.

Condolences can be sent to The Lipinski Family 4 Hildreth Rd E., Hampton Bays, NY 11946

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Moore and Lipinski families. May their loved ones rest in peace.                                                        

The following was sent by Lou Hollander as received from Bruce List.
 

RET. LT CYRIL MEISNER

01-30-1919 - 5/21/2010

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Retired Lt. Cyril Meisner, at the age of 91 years in Ft. Pierce, FL.  Cyril was appointed to the NYCTPD January 5, 1942 and retired July 4, 1972. 

Cyril was a WWII vet serving in the US Army Air Corps in both the European and Pacific Theaters.

Internment with Military Honors took place at The Oak Hill Cemetery in Oak Hill

Lt. Meisner was a longtime Lifetime Member of the Association and had been very generous with his annual donations over the years. 

The following notice was from Newsday, May 25, 2010.  Sharon DeCampi was the wife of
Ret. P.O. Gil DeCampi who worked in S & A and Data Processing at 300 Gold Street.

DE CAMPI- Sharon A., of Freeport on May 23, 2010. Former Treasurer of Freeport Little League and former Girl Scout Leader & cookie chairwoman for 27 years. Beloved wife of Gilbert. Devoted mother of Stacey Creter, Gregory, Thomas and Jessica. Loving grandmother of 5. Contributions to American Cancer Society would be appreciated.

KENNY KRAMER  4483, kcscars@aol.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Meisner and DeCampi families.  May their loved ones rest in peace.

Dear Tony,
I would appreciate it if you could post the passing of my mother, Dorothy Lowney, 92,on May 2nd after a long illness.

I would also appreciate it if you could let the guys at St. Francis know and thanks to all of them for all the help this past year.

Thanks again, JIM lOWNEY (AELJJL62@MSN.COM)

Ed Russo,

My father informed me that a neighbor of his (Ret. P.O.) Rudy Zubikowski in Freehold, New Jersey, passed away at his residence on Friday morning April 23^rd.  My father knew from conversations that he had with Rudy that he was a NYC Transit Police Officer, worked at the Range, and retired around 1982. 

Ret. Detective Thomas J. Cappiello (917) 584-3973 Cteamfour@aol.com

Rudy was a Lifetime Member of the Association.  He was appointed to the Transit Police on May 18, 1955 and retired on July 23, 1982.  He was 81 years old.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Georgette at georgettezub@hotmail.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Zubikowski family.  May Rudy rest in peace.

We subsequently received an e-mail from Ret. Lt. Bobby Valentino after notifying him of Rudy's passing:
 

RET. LT. THOMAS MULLAN
1/29/1943 – 4/13/2010

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Lt. Thomas Mullan on April 13^th 2010.  Tommy worked in District 20 as a Police Officer and District 1 as a Sgt.  I am not sure of the other commands he worked.  He was appointed to the NYCTPD on June 21, 1965 and retired as a Lt. on August 21, 1985.  He was living in Cape Coral FL with his wife Elsie. 

Condolences can be sent to 707 SW 53^rd Terr., Cape Coral FL 33914. 

DIF information was received from Gene Robinson stan3248@yahoo.com

It is with extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of Annie M. Tucker, wife of retired Transit P.O. & Retired Guardian, Johnny Tucker on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 following a very lengthy illness.

Condolences & cards of sympathy can be sent to the Tucker family at 173-15 137th Avenue. Jamaica, New York 11424  (718) 712-1484

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Mullan and Tucker families.   May their loved ones rest in peace.

The following were sent by Lou Hollander"

RET. P.O. JOHN FRAWLEY

10-6-1942 – 4-5-2010

I received this notification from Kevin Byrnes Kevin golferkevi@aol.com

Retired P.O. John Frawley passed away on Monday, April 5th. John was appointed in April 1972, and retired in April, 1992.

I believe that John retired out of District 12, but I'm not 100% sure if he transferred elsewhere before he retired. He was a funny, unflappable guy with a real dry sense of humor. I still remember a Sergeant complaining about guys going sick, and singled John out, saying "John, you went sick last week." Surprised, John said "No I didn't go sick last week..." after a pause, he added "That's next week!" The entire roll call burst out laughing. The same Sergeant also busted his chops for missing a train run. His reply "trains come, trains go!" Finally, the same Sergeant (guess he really didn't like John) singled him out at roll call and said that he was rated the lowest in his squad in evaluations. John's reply: "Hey - someone's gotta be last!"

John looked like Elvis and actually had a key ring attached to his hat so he could hang it on his nightstick (I don't think he ever wore his hat!).

I had the privilege of working with John. He was a really nice guy and very strange.  He was also giving the nickname “Teen Angel” John was also the nephew of Capt. John Martin. Rest in peace

RET. SGT. ELDRIDGE FRETT
2/18/1939 – 4/2/2010

The below obituary information was received from Ret. Det. Lt. Charlie Casey charlglen619@optimum.net

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. Sergeant Eldridge Frett who lost his battle with cancer on April 2,2010. Eldridge came on the job in May of 1969 and retired in June of 1989. Eldridge worked in Districts 30 and 34.

Cards could be sent to:
Mrs. Betty Frett
36 Searing Street
Hempstead NY.11550

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Laura Blazejewicz, wife of Ret. Sgt. Bill Blazejewicz from District 1 & OU.  Laura passed away April 8, 2010 after a valiant battle with cancer.  Laura was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a beautiful friend, she will be missed.

Bill Blazejewicz  41 Fireplace Lane,  Hicksville, New York 11801

We offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of our fellow officers.  May their loved ones rest in peace.

RET DET. GERALD “JERRY” GALLAGHER
11/6/1942 – 3/31/2010

I am very saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. Det. Jerry Gallagher who lost a tough battle with lung cancer on 3/31/10 at about 2:30 PM .  He fought right 'till the end trying to beat it.  Jerry was always a gentleman, a “cops, cop”  He loved being around cops and talking police work. Just to show you how much he loved being a “cop,” at the time of his passing at 67 years old, Jerry was still an active Police Officer with the Palm Beach County School Dist. Police.   I had the pleasure of serving as a Trustee with Jerry on the PBA Security Benefits Fund for many years.  Jerry loved attending the yearly Florida reunions, and being with his friends and rehashing old “war stories”.  One year he had to cancel out of reunion due to an emergency and he asked me if I could send him his reunion name tag because he saved the name tags from every reunion.  The photo above was taken at the 2008 Florida Reunion.  Jerry was appointed to the NYCTPD 7/6/64 and retired as a 2^nd grade detective on 11/8/93. 

Condolences can be sent to Jerry’s wife Lorraine at 18035 Clearbrook Circle, Boca Raton FL 33498
email address LJG326@aol.com

Interment will be on Tuesday April 13^th at the South Florida National Cemetery.  There will be a service prior to the Interment.  Information on the service is not available at this time.  Please check with Babione Funeral Home (561) 483-9500 next week.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Gallagher family.  May Jerry rest in peace.

RET. LT. GARY BABICZ
9/22/1961 – 3/26/2010

Ret. Lt. Gary Babicz, TD30, passed away this Friday morning, March 26, 2010 of an apparent heart attack while in his sleep.  Gary was appointed to NYCTPD July 8, 1985. Funeral services took place on March 29th.

We regret to inform our retirees of the passing of Ret. P.O. Bruce Mowat earlier this week. Bruce was not a member of this Association so we don't have any information as to his appointment or retirement dates or a cause of his death.

:

RET. P.O. JOHN M. SULLIVAN
9/5/1945 – 3/11/2010 

I'm John Freiler. ( I used to work with Lee Wilkerson in Dist # 1 ) I am writing to let you guys know that a retired member passed away on 03/11/10 .

Deceased : Ret. P.O. John M. Sullivan, Class of October 01, 1973, retired November 27,1990.
See Newspaper article http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201003130230/NEWS05/3130344

He worked in Dist # 11 before retiring. John was employed as a Court Security Officer at the White Plains Federal Court House under contract to the US Marshals Service. John was stricken at work while acting as supervisor of CSO's at the White Plains Court House and was pronounced dead at White Plains Hospital at 1:34 pm Thursday. 

Virginia M. Hogarty, sister of Ret. PO Jerry "Chief" Hogarty (D-11 65/81) passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2010.

Condolences can be sent to Jerry at Jamhog@verizon.net or  9510 Harbor Greens Way # 305  Seminole FL 33776

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Sullivan and Hogarty families.  May their loved ones rest in peace.

We received all the following from Lou Hollander: 

RET. P.O. ROBERT CACCHIOLI

7/28/1950 – 2/27/2010

I receive this information from Ret. Sgt. Richie Pra richardpra@comcast.net As soon as I receive any further information I will pass it on to you.  Bobby Cacchioli was appointed to the NYCTPD 1/17/72 and retired 9/24/85.  I am sure he worked in a number of commands but I know for sure he worked in District One.  Condolences can be sent to Bobby’s wife Mary Ann at the address below’

Louie,
Sorry, I forgot to tell you – Bob actually passed away on Saturday Feb 27 at about 6PM in hospice in Ocala. His wife, Mary Ann, and their two sons were visiting him in the early afternoon and left to have something to eat around 4:30 – before they got back, hospice phoned her and said that he had passed.

Mary Ann is going to have him cremated and then she will go up to NY and have a memorial service.  No arraignments have been made yet.  The funeral director told her that it will take at least a week or two to finally cremate his body. As soon as she knows the info, she is going to let me know and will forward it to you.

Her address is: 15709 SW 13th Circle, Ocala, Florida 34473-8872 

LATE DIF

Catherine Mongiello, wife of Ret. P.O. Joe Mongiello, on January 25, 2010.  Cathy was sick for a few years and had back surgery that restricted her to a wheel chair.  During her last hospitalization she got pneumonia and that is what took her life.  I recently spoke with Joe and he is taking it real hard.  He needs to hear from some of his friends and I know he had many on the job.  Joe’s telephone # is 727-375-7259. 

Condolences can also be sent to Joe at 2632 Country Place Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655

Hi Louie,

I know we have never met, but I've read every e-mail you've put out since I retired in 2003. My name is Frank Bonetti, formerly POSA Frank Bonetti, 1929 of District 34. For the past 5 years I've been Deputy Frank Bonetti of the Orange County Sheriff's Office (FL). I was hired on NYCTP January 1986 and retired from NYPD on January 2003 after buying 3 years of military time.

The reason I'm writing is because my father, Loreto Bonetti, passed away in Saint Joseph's Hospital, Tampa Fl, yesterday March 2nd after fighting leukemia. My father was a World War II B-17 pilot and a proud American. As per my father's request, there won't be a viewing and he also requested to be cremated. Could you pass this information on in your e-mails? There are old friends of mine that I've long lost touch with that also knew my father and would be disappointed if somehow I didn't let them know. If any of them would like to contact me my cell phone number is (407) 719-2826. 

Thanks,
Frank Bonetti   MOS91B20@aol.com

Sophia M. Tisdall, mother of Ret. Sgt. Donald Tisdall passed away March 4th.  The DIF below was received from Mike Fanning.

Don's mom passed away yesterday afternoon. She is going to be waked in W. Va. and buried there alongside her siblings.

Sophia M. Tisdall - Born Feb. 17, 1916 in born in York Run, Fayette County, Pa.  Date of her passing Mar 4, 2010 (94 yrs old)

She leaves behind a daughter - Mary Lou Allen, son Donald R., daughter-in-law Idalia Tisdall
son-in-law Jack Allen, grandchildren - Jon Allen, Patricia Schaller, Kathleen McKenna, Christopher Allen; Brian and Christopher Tisdall; great-grandchildren are Robert (Bobby); Ryan;
Kaleigh (McKenna's); Samantha, Jacalyn and Sean (Schallers); Charlotte, Patrick and Jack (Allens).

Don's email is drt3613@yahoo.com

95 Four Corners Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
845-544-1097

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the families on the loss of their loved ones.  May they rest in peace.

We regret to inform our members of the passing away of Ret. P.O. Richard Boland on February 8th, 2010 at the age of 68 years. Richard was diagnosed with leukemia this past October and succumbed to the illness after long periods of cancer treatments. Richard was appointed to the Transit Police on August 1, 1966 and retired on an ordinary disability on June 1, 1971.  He and his family subsequently moved to Arizona where he served for 30 years in the Arizona Department of Public Safety, having retired just last year.

Condolences may be sent to Brenda at 3804 W. Danbury Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308-4217
or by e-mail rb1254@aol.com

I spoke to Brenda this evening and offered our sincere condolences and sympathies on her loss.  She remembers getting married while Richard was still in the Academy and wondering if he would get time off for their honeymoon. She also remembers his last assignment was at the 161st St. station on the 'D' line near Yankee Stadium.

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Ret. Det. Frank Schlimmer, on Tuesday, February 9th, at the age of 70 years after a long incapacitating illness.  Frank was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired on August 16, 1990.

His remains were cremated on Monday, February 15th.
 

Condolences may be sent to Kate at 53 Jasper St. Staten Island NY or by e-mail at f846@aol.com

We received the following from Ret. Lt. Bob Valentino:

Dear Friends, 
It is with great sadness, but a bit of relief, that I inform you of the passing of my MOM, MARGARET FERRARO. She passed away on Tuesday, February 9th of natural causes at the age of 92. 

She was a wonderful caring person and she will be greatly missed by family and many friends.  Rest in peace my beautiful mama...

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Kate and the Schlimmer family and to Bob Valentino and his family. May their loved ones rest in peace.

I am informed by Deo Fasolino that the twin brother of Ret. P.O. Frank Stillitano, District 20, passed away.  The wake will be at Lindenhurst Funeral Home, 424 South Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst NY 11757 Tele # 631-957-0300. 

The viewing will be Wednesday 2/3/10 from 2:00 – 4:00PM & 7:00 – 10:00PM. 
The funeral Mass will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst.

Condolences can be sent to Frank Stillitano 2912 Spring Hammock Dr. Plant City, FL
33566-0375

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Stillitano family.  May their loved one rest in peace.

We wish to thank Ret. Sgt. Bill McMillen for supplying this information through his Investigation Agency.

The Association recently received returned mail from the Post Office of the membership cards sent out earlier this month.  Both members were Lifetime Members.

Ret. Sgt. Dominic Calosso, last known address was in East Patchogue, NY, passed away on January 6, 2004 at the age of 87 years.  He was appointed to the Transit Police on April 4, 1955 and retired on December 11, 1979.

Ret. Det. George Leace, last known address was in Pt. Jefferson Station, NY, passed away on July 8, 1997 at the age of 81 years.  He was appointed to the Transit Police on April 1, 1941 and retired on May 1, 1966.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Calosso and Leace families.  May Dominic and George rest in peace.

Sadly, I report that I was informed by Carol Grant of the passing of Ret. P.O. Reginald Walker this morning. Reggie had a heart attack on January 16th and was in the hospital when he passed early today.

Condolences can be sent to The Walker Family at 25120 Sawmill Rd, Carson, VA 23830. Phone # 804-469-7119

Reggie was appointed to the Transit Police on November 1, 1967 and retired on August 1, 1988. He was 68 years old at the time of his passing.

From Lou Hollander:
Reggie had a history of heart problems.  He had a heart attack on January 16th and did not pull through it. I had the pleasure of working with him in District 1 and CSPS.  He was later assigned to the Duty Captains motor pool.  Reggie was a gentleman, a real nice guy that always had a smile on his face  I always knew when Reggie was around by hearing his distinctive laugh.

Our sincere condolences to the Walker family.  May Reggie rest in peace.

President Ed Russo received the following sad news from Joshua Munsch, son of
Ret. Sgt. Rene Munsch:

We regret to inform our members and friends of the passing of Ret. Sgt. Rene Munsch today, January 21st, at the age of 62 years.  Rene had been very ill lately as had been posted on the Sick List page only a few days before.  He was appointed to the Transit Police on October 7, 1968 and retired July 8, 1989.  We believe his last command was either District 1 or 2.

For further details, please contact Joshua Munsch at 412-779-8674

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Munsch family.  May Rene rest in peace.

Sept. 17, 1937 - January 17, 2010

Ret. Det. Michael Marinelli passed away on Sunday, January 17th at the age of 72 years.  Mike recently had a kidney transplant but suffered a heart attack while still in Hackensack Hospital in New Jersey.  Mike was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966 and retired on April 1, 1992. The photo above was taken at the 2008 BBQ picnic at the home of Tommy Strong.

Condolences may be sent to Mike's wife, Barbara at bmmarin@optonline.net or
659 Junard Blvd, West Hempstead NY 11552-3130

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Marinelli family.  May Mike rest in peace.

The following information was seen in the Newsday Long Island notices:

We regret to inform our members of the passing away of Ret. P.O. Samuel (Sam) Salerno on January 15th at the age of 86 years.  Sam was a WW II veteran and from members who worked with Sam, we believe he was appointed in 1960 and retired in 1980 having last worked in District 20.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Salerno family.  May Sam rest in peace.

 BLAISE BRACCIA
1/17/1939 – 10/2/2009

This obituary information was received from Jack Rooney JackR@nyc.rr.com

I was just reading the LBA Newsletter and was sorry to see that Retired Lt. Blaise Braccia passed away on October 2, 2009.  I was also surprised this had never been posted here.  Blaise was a true gentleman and a great guy who I worked with in D34 the last 4 years before retiring.  Blaise, Lt. Kevin Tassey and I all retired on the same day, March 2, 1993.  I first met Blaise in 1966 when I was assigned to 14th Street on the A line on a 4X12.  I believe Blaise was a provisional Sgt. and he was assigned to the 8P sub-district for the Canarsie line terminal there.

Blaise was appointed to NYCTPD 2/15/66

RET. P.O. EDWARD KENNY
9/21/1936 – 1/15/2010

 I am very saddened to inform you of the passing of my friend, Ret. P.O. Eddie Kenny at about 9:30 AM Friday, January 15th, in the hospital.  Eddie had been in poor health for quite some time.  Eddie leaves Lorraine, his wife of 53 years, his son Frankie, and granddaughter Alyssa Marie.  Eddie was appointed to the NYCTPD March 23, 1970 and retired under the Heart Bill on May 23, 1983.  He worked in District 34 and District 30 and was at one time Sgt-at-Arms of the NYCTP Honor Legion.  Eddie loved being a cop and being around cops and very proud to be a “Transit Cop”  It was always very rare to see Eddie not wearing some type of “Transit Police” memorabilia.  He was a great guy that had many friends who are going to miss him. 

 “Rest in peace my friend”  

Condolences can be sent to Ed’s wife Lorraine Kenny 8352 Wrensway Pass Largo FL 34643.  Email address LE714Kenny@aol.com  

DIF Information was received from Louie Cruz cruzesq@msn.com 718-428-1555 / 7357

Dear Lou,
Whenever informing our brethren-in-blue of these realities of life, I look for the silver lining - a glimmer of inspiration. Sadly, Chief Valentine's dear wife expired after an illness of many years.  During that time, our esteemed gentleman "Chief" devoted himself to her care and comfort at home. 
Their two children pitched in to help their Dad, being the kind of young people inspiring faith in our country's future. Throughout these years, whenever I called to see how things were going, the Chief never - not once - complained of his caretaker's burden.  As a matter of fact, "Val" would say: "She's a wonderful person, and would have done the same for me...."

Rest in Peace, Mrs. Betty Valentine.  

Services were held on January 14th in The Bronx.  

Condolences may be sent to:
Ret. Chief Hillel Valentine,
100 Elgar Place, Co-0p City,
Bronx, NY 10475

Fraternally, Ret. Det. Louis A. Cruz

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Braccia, Kenny and Valentine families.  May their loved ones rest in peace. On a side note, I well remember Ed Kenny coming onto my station on the 'RR' line as the meal relief during those glorious 8P-4A tours.  He was always on time or early and gave a good break. - Tony

The following information was forwarded by Lou Hollander as received from Willie Ares peares1@yahoo.com .

RET. SGT. MICHAEL JOHNSON

1/18/1944 – 1/8/2010

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. Sgt Michael Johnson today, January 8, 2010. Mike had been sick for a number of years but the last seven months were very bad. Mike was appointed to the NYCTPD November 28, 1967 and retired December 6, 1987 and he had been assigned to District 33 . 

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Judy Johnson, at 9141 Halberg Drive, Hudson, FL 34669.    The above photo was taken at the 2008 Florida Reunion.

Mike had only recently joined last year as a member of the Retirees Association. Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Johnson family.  May Mike rest in peace.

The following information was forwarded by Lou Hollander

I am sorry to inform you of the passing of Ret. P.O. Jimmy Gillick on December 24th at the age of 69 years. I believe Jimmy worked in District 20.  He was appointed to the NYCTPD April 13, 1965 and retired January 1, 1983 on a disability.
I was talking with Jimmy at the NYC reunion this past November where he was telling me that he has some health issues, but he seemed fine to me.  The photo above was taking at that reunion.

Jim was also at the Retirees Christmas Party this year and spoke of his looking forward to attending the meetings in2010. Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Gillick family.  May Jim rest in peace.

The following information was forwarded by Lou Hollander as received from Ret. Det. Izzy Sterling izzy.sterling@mindspring.com

RET. INSP. SIDNEY TATZ
7/24/1919 – 12/6/2009

I wish to notify you of the death of Inspector Sidney Tatz on Sunday, December 6th, at the age of 90 years.

Insp. Tatz was appointed to the Transit Police on January 1, 1941 and retired January 1, 1977.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Eleanor, at
4429 Barclay Fair Way
Lake Worth FL 33449-8111

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Tatz family.  May he rest in peace.

The following information was forwarded by Lou Hollander:

Teresa Wynne, wife of Ret. PO  Eddie Wynne, passed away after losing a long battle with cancer. 

Viewing was on December 17^th  at Massapequa Funeral Home, 1050 Park Blvd. Massapequa NY 11762.  Telephone # 516-798-2500.

Condolences can be sent to Edward Wynne, 81 Baltimore Ave. Massapequa NY 11758-4123.  Email ewynne1@optonline.net 

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Eddie and his family.  May she rest in peace.

December 1, 2009         WIFE OF RET. SGT. VINNY RAPACCIUOLO

We received the following sad news from Ret. Lt. Bob Valentino:

Our sincere condolences and sympathies to Vinny and his family.  May Rosemarie rest in peace.

November 22, 2009     RET. SGT. GEORGE PAYNE (LIFETIME MEMBER)
                                    MOTHER OF RET. SGT. RORY McGINN (LATE NOTICE)
                                              FATHER OF RET. DET. FREDDY MACK                               
                                 FATHER OF RET. P.O. HERBERT NELSON (LATE NOTICE)

November 8, 2009         RET. SGT. REGINALD LEWIS

October 22, 2009         RET. P.O. THOMAS COLLINS

October 20, 2009       RET. P.O. SALVATORE GIGLIO and
                                               RET. P.O. LOUIS CRISA

October 13, 2009    LIFETIME MEMBER RET. SGT. RAYMOND MATTHEWS

October 6, 2009       (UPDATE)   RET. SGT. ANDREW CHILDS

October 1, 2009              RECENT OBITUARY NOTICES

The information below was received from Ret. Lt. Norman Rapport:

Ret. P.O. Morris Sam

MARY J. BRODERICK, WIFE OF RET. P.O. JOHN BRODERICK

September 27, 2009          MIRIAM WESTREICH, WIFE OF
                                THE LATE RET. INSP. ALBERT WESTREICH

September 26, 2009          ODEIDA MERCORELLA, WIFE OF
                                                 RET. P.O. MIKE MERCORELLA

September 20, 2009          RET. SGT. ROBERT BUCHOLTZ

September 4, 2009                  BELATED NOTICES
                                      RET. P.O. RAYMOND RZESZEWICZ and
                                                RET. P.O. ANTHONY CORTI

August 29, 2009                     JAMES "JIMMY"  McGARRY son of            
                                       RET.  P.O. BRENDAN "JOE" McGARRY

August 23, 2009                       RET. P.O. PHILIP REDDY and
                                      brother of RET. P.O. RICHARD ANDRESEN

August 18, 2009                       RET. P.O. RONALD DINO

August 10, 2009              RET. DET. SGT. LESTER POGGIOLI and
                                           SON OF RET. DET.  ERIC COULTHURST

August 5, 2009                      RET. LT. MICHAEL ROONEY

July 30, 2009                     RET.  SGT. CHRISTOPHER O'BRIEN

July 28, 2009                       RET PO ALTON LEE

July 8, 2009                 BROTHERS OF ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
                                P.O.s ERNEST MURDEN and TONY LICCIARDELLO

July 1, 2009                        RET PO ANTHONY PECORARO (LATE OBITUARY)

June 25, 2009          RET. P.O. FRANK COLAMESTO, SR. and
                                            RET. P.O. LOUIS HAMILTON

June 24, 2009              FATHER OF RET. P.O. RICHARD SAUNDERS

June 21, 2009              RET. P.O. RICHARD JAKUBOWSKY (belated)

May 31, 2009              RET. P.O. EUGENE CEBULSKI

May 27, 2009              RET. DET. HOWARD RAYE

May 24, 2009              RET. DET. SILAS EDWARDS (BELATED)

May 10, 2009              LOU HOLLANDER'S BROTHER - HOWARD

April 22, 2009               RET. P.O. ROBERT HOOKS

April 19, 2009               RET. DET.  ROBERT MAGUIRE (BELATED)

April 13, 2009                   WIFE OF  RET. DET. NICK VAZQUEZ

March 27, 2009     LIFETIME MEMBER  RET. DET. CHARLES BAKER

March 26, 2009                   RET. P.O. ROBERT DE VINCENZO

March 23, 2009                   RET. P.O. VITO VITALE

March 16, 2009                   RET. P.O. EDWARD CLARK
   (Updated)                         RET. P.O. VAUGHN BANKS
                                 WIFE OF RET. P.O. HERBERT JOHNSON

March 11, 2009                   RET. P.O. RAYMOND SANCHEZ

March 8, 2009                   RET. P.O. STEPHEN BLACK

March 3              RET. P.O. KEVIN BARRY (LATE NOTIFICATION)
                                       RET. P.O. JAMES CAMPBELL and
                             RET. P.O. JOHN HRUSKA'S MOTHER-IN-LAW

February 27, 2009         RET. P.O. DANIEL CHOCKO

February 20, 2009         LATE NOTIFICATION - RET. SGT. RAY PELLECHIA

February 17, 2009         SISTER OF RET. P.O. JOHN KELLY

February 12, 2009             
                          RET. DEPUTY CHIEF INSPECTOR DANTE MAFFEO

February 8, 2009              RET. P.O. FRANK FRANCESE

January 25, 2009                 LATE NOTIFICATION OBITUARIES  
                                                      RET.  P.O. JOHN H. LEE

January 24, 2009                 LATE NOTIFICATION OBITUARIES  
                              RET. SGT. MICHAEL DEALY           RET. P.O. ADOLPH RAPUZZI
                              RET. P.O. GEORGE ENGERT          RET. P.O. JOHN DIVEGLIO

January 21, 2009   LATE NOTIFICATION - RET. P.O. JERRY FAISON           

January 6, 2009    RET. LT. GEORGE MITCHELL'S SON and
                                    RET. DET. FRANK PASTORE'S WIFE   

George's son, George Scott Mitchell, passed away on Monday, January 5th at the age of 43 from complications following surgery for injuries received in a recent auto accident.  George was living in South Carolina at the time of his death.  His remains were cremated today.

If you wish to send condolences, you may contact George at his home: 516-249-8762

I received the following information today from Ret. Sgt. Bob Ruggiero:

Lenore Pastore, wife of Ret. Det. Frank Pastore, passed away on Monday, January 5th, after a long illness.  Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Burial was at Pinelawn Cemetery on Long Island.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Mitchell and Pastore families.  May their loved ones rest in peace.

January 4, 2009    RET. LT. JOHN BENINTENDO's MOTHER  and
                                    RET. P.O. AL ADORNETTI's SISTER    

January 1, 2009   LATE NOTIFICATION - WIFE OF RET. P.O. FRANK VALVO           

December 16, 2008        RET. P.O. JOSEPH ASH            

December 15, 2008        LATE REPORT - RET. P.O. LOUIS SEGRETO            

November 20, 2008        DAUGHTER OF RET. P.O. JOSEPH LAMAZE               

Services were held in Whitehall, PA on Nov. 24th and burial on the 25th, also in PA.

The Security Officers at St. Francis Hospital were shocked when we received the tragic news from Ret. P.O. Ken Gelineau who also works at St. Francis.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Lamaze family. May Michele rest in peace.

November 19, 2008                        
                  RET. P.O. THOMAS BIRMINGHAM'S BROTHER  (LATE REPORT)
                                     and  RET. P.O. ROCCO FLORIO

Condolences may be sent to Tom Birmingham at his home address:
726 Sprague Ave, Franklin Square, NY 11010-3237

The following obituary notice was sent to us by Lou Hollander as received from Deo Fasolino:

Association member, Ret. P.O. Rocco Florio, passed away on Tuesday, November 18th at the age of 65.  Rocco was appointed to the Transit Police Dept. on May 3, 1965 and retired on an ordinary disability on July 7, 1977.  His last assignment was CSPS in District 30.

Rocco was also a long member of the Knights of Columbus and former Grand Knight of Our Lady of Rosary Council in Deer Park.

The wake was held on Nov. 20-21st with burial following a funeral mass on the 22nd.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Birmingham and Florio families.  May John and Rocco rest in peace.

November 8, 2008                    RET. P.O. LEONARD LANYO

Ret. P.O. Leonard Lanyo passed yesterday, November 7th, at the age of 65 years.  Lenny had been fighting cancer for a long time and sorrowfully lost his battle.  He was appointed to the Transit Police on June 21, 1965 and vested out on June 21, 1980.  His last assignment was in District 34, Stillwell Avenue. 

The wake was held on Nov. 8-9th and burial took place on Nov. 10th.

Condolences may be sent to Lenny's wife, Cora, at 153 Connecticut Ave., Massapequa NY 11758-4204

I had the honor of working with Lenny in D/34 - Stillwell Ave. for several years.  I will always remember him as the clerical P.O., walking around the District with a clipboard in one hand and a pen in his other, always looking busy. He was a gentleman in all respects. - Tony.

November 1, 2008         LATE NOTICE - FATHER OF RET. P.O. BILL MADDEN

The Association apologizes for the delay in posting this information.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Madden family.  May Edward rest in peace.

October 10, 2008         RET. P.O. ROBERT "BOBBY" NICOSIA

It is deepest regret that I inform you that Retired MOS Robert "BOB" Nicosia has lost his battle with cancer. Bobby was appointed to the Transit Police in January 1982 and retired in 2002. He was assigned to Equipment and Supply, Firearms Unit and TARU.

The viewing was held on Oct. 12-13th and burial took place on Oct. 15th.

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

October 7, 2008         LATE NOTICE - RET. SGT. STEPHEN STETZ

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Stephanie and the Stetz family.  May Stephen rest in peace..

September 28, 2008         RET. P.O. THOMAS MORRISSEY

On Thursday, September 25, 2008, Ret. P.O. Thomas Morrissey passed away at the age of 69 years. Tom had been suffering multiple health problems in recent years and he had a kidney transplant 2 years ago.  Tom was appointed to the Department on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1967 and retired in 1980.  Tom spent most of his career in the old District 34 (on 7th Avenue 'F') and the District 34 at Stillwell Avenue.

Tom was cremated on Monday, September 29, 2008 after a funeral service at St. Thomas Apostle church in Staten Island. 

September 17, 2008         RET. P.O. LAWRENCE "LARRY" JACOBSON
                                                      RET. P.O. EDWARD FITZGERALD

We regret to inform you of the passing away of Association member Ret. P.O. Lawrence "Larry" Jacobson, 67 years old, on Sept.17th after a long battle with cancer.  Larry was a very good friend of Ed Russo and he will be missed dearly. Being a very private person, Larry did not want to publicize his passing and the wake was attended only by family and burial took place today, Sept. 20th..

Larry was appointed to the Transit Police on May 3, 1965 and vested on November 3, 1981.  His last assignment was in District 34.

Condolences may be sent to Judith at 72 Watson Rd, Winchester, NH 03470-8983.

Lou Hollander sent the following information:

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Jacobson and Fitzgerald families.  May their loved ones rest in peace.

September 17, 2008         RET. P.O. ROBERT GRAZIANO

September 14, 2008         RET. SGT. ROY CECCATO
                                             RET. P.O. RONALD Mc NEIL (LATE NOTIFICATION)

September 12, 2008         RET. P.O. JOHN 'JJ' JOHNSON
                              RET. P.O. ALEX GILCHRIST'S WIFE, SHIRLEY
                RET. P.O. SAM D'APICE'S MOTHER-IN-LAW, NATALIE KELLER
                              RET. P.O. DAVE FERRARO'S SON, JOSEPH

September 8, 2008         RET. P.O. ROBERT LAWRENCE
                                               RET. SGT. HENRY KARCHER

August 16, 2008                       LATE NOTIFICATION
                  RET.  P.O. ANGELO PEZZULLO & RET. P.O. THOMAS DOWELL

If anyone wishes to contact Officer Carter, you can reach him at J4144C@LVMPD.COM

We subsequently received the following information from Angelo's widow, Maureen Pezzullo:

President Russo has been in touch with Maureen and with help from Bill McKechnie, was able to offer information on her requests.

From Lou Hollander, we received this obituary notice:

Our deepest condolences to the Pezzullo and Dowell families.  May their loved ones rest in peace.

July 27, 2008                          LATE OBITUARY NOTICES
                                             RET.  SGT. WILLIAM CLIFFORD
                                                  RET. P.O. WILLIE G. HILL
                                               RET. P.O. IVAN ROBERSON 

July 11, 2008         LATE NOTIFICATION - RET.  P.O. PATRICK MC DONNELL

July 5, 2008             JOSEPH DWYER, SON OF RET.  LT. PATRICK DWYER

June 29, 2008                 RET.  P.O. JOHN McKEON

The funeral was held on July 2nd

June 27, 2008                 RET. SGT. JOHN HURLEY

Posted: June 26, 2008 10:49 AM EDT

June 23, 2008 (updated)                RET. P.O. JOHN SALLUST

After a year long fight with cancer, Ret. P.O. John Sallust, succumbed to his illness on Saturday, June 21st, at the age of 64 .  He had been hospitalized and in a coma in Staten Island where he was living when he passed away with his wife, America, at his side. John was appointed to the Transit Police on June 21, 1965 and retired September 1, 1985.  He spent most of his career and retired from District 34. 

Burial took place on Wednesday, June 25th at the family plot in Pine Grove Cemetery in Sterling PA.

Condolences may be sent to the Sallust family at 94 Kennelworth Ave., Staten Island, NY 10312-6803 

I had the honor of having John as my partner in the old booth stakeout unit back in the late '70s. Our deepest condolences and sympathies to America and the Sallust family.  May John rest in peace. - Tony

June 23, 2008                    RET. P.O. FREDERICK A. MILLER

Fred was a Lifetime Member of the Retirees Association.  Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Miller family.  May Fred rest in peace. - Tony

June 22, 2008                              LATE NOTICES
                               SGT. SALVATORE ROMANO & P.O. HENRY A. SMITH

From a recent mailing, several postcards were returned with notices from the Post Office as being undeliverable.  Bill McMillen, through his investigative agency, was able to furnish us with an update on these two Lifetime Members. His records indicated that both had passed away.  P.O. Henry died in 2001.  He has no information on the date of Sgt. Romano's passing away.  All attempts to contact next of kin with our information database failed.

Ret. Sgt. Salvatore Romano, appointed to the Transit Police on May 1, 1939 and retired May 8, 1966

P.O. Henry A. Smith, appointed January 1, 1950 and retired September 18, 1971.

June 17, 2008                    RET. DET. HOWARD ATLAS  and
                                           MOTHER OF RET. P.O. JOHN KELLY

June 15, 2008       FATHER OF RET. P.O. CHRISTINE MC INTYRE-HURLEY

June 14, 2008       UPDATED INFORMATION ON RET. P.O. WALTER FABISINSKI

June 12, 2008         LATE NOTICE - BROTHER OF RET. P.O. STEVE DINKO

June 5, 2008              RET. DET. RICHARD ARMSTRONG

May 31, 2008               RET. P.O. JOHN TRAUTMANN

Ret. P.O. John Trautmann passed away on Saturday, May 24th, at the age of 68 in Pompano Beach, FL after a long illness. John was appointed to the Transit Police on July 6, 1964 and retired on a disability on January 19, 1975.  He was buried at Veteran's Cemetery in Boynton Beach, FL, on May 29th.

May 29, 2008                         RET. P.O. ARCHIE CARTER

May 24, 2008                         RET. P.O. KENNETH RIEGEL

May 21, 2008                         RET. SGT. MARTIN Mc KEON
                               PAST PRESIDENT OF THE RETIREES ASSOCIATION

It is with deep regret we inform our members and friends of the sudden passing away of our 2nd Vice-President and Past President of the NYC Retired Transit Police Officers Association, Ret. Sgt. Martin J. McKeon on Friday, May 16th at the age of 67 years.

Marty had been the Association President for the years 2004 to 2008 when he stepped down to a less strenuous position on the Executive Board.  He had been leading the Association's fight for the passing of the VSF Legislation that would give the benefit to many retirees who were so unjustly denied their right.

Marty was appointed to the Transit Police on June 1, 1965 and retired on February 1, 1986.  His last assignment had been in the Operations Unit.

Marty had suffered a heart attack that brought him to St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center, this past Wednesday where he and his family were given all courtesies extended by his fellow Transit Police Family members in the Security Department.  Following a triple bypass, certain complications set in that led to his heart failing.  All possible steps by the staff were performed to keep Marty around but unfortunately his heart finally gave out.

The wake was held at the Barnes & Sorrentino Funeral Home located at 539 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 516-481-8870, on Monday & Tuesday, May 19-20. 

A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, May 21st at 10AM at St. Thomas The Apostle RC Church
24 Westminster Road, West Hempstead, followed by a cremation of the remains.

The Association would like to thank Members Joe McGarry and Bill McMillan for their help in having a Bagpiper at the Church.  We also appreciate the help of Honorary Member Kevin Matthews for his contacting the Nassau Police Department to provide RMP escorts for the funeral procession.  Finally, our thanks go out to the NYPD Honor Guard for their presence and assistance at the funeral Mass.  Marty went out in style and we will miss him.

Condolences and sympathies may be sent to Marty's wife, Rosemary at their home:
 211 Wilson Street, West Hempstead, NY 11552-2411

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the McKeon family.  May Marty rest in peace.