Sick Desk

April 24, 2025 RET. P.O. JOSEPH DiDONATO RECUPERATING and
RET. LT. CARMINE NACCHIO IN HOSPITAL

Lifetime Member Ret. PO Joseph DiDonato, also a member on the bowling team with Presidnet Valentino, was recently admitted to St. Francis Hospital after a test diagnosis revealed he needed a triple by-pass. Latest information is that he is doing well and on the road to receovery. Well wishers can email Joe at justoobusy@gmail.com

Ret. Lt. Carmine Nacchio is also at St. Francis Hospital with an infection relative to his dialysis treatment and we wish him well, also. Well wishers can contact Carmine at cnac1497@hotmail.com

We are sure that Ret. Sgt. Walter Nunns, a Supervisor in St. Francis Security, is taking care of any parking issues. Thanks, Walter!

March 22, 2025 HENRY MELCHIONA ON THE SICK LIST

SICK DESK HENRY “HANK” MELCHIONA

Lou Hollander received this from Deo Fasolino, Association 1st VP, deofazz621@gmail.com

Just wanted to tell you Hank has had a couple of bad weeks. The week before Mike's Anniversary Mass, Hank had hip replacement surgery. Right after the Mass, Hank had to go back into Hospital and redo the surgery, then he developed an infection. Thankfully, after a week in the hospital, he is home but recovery will take some weeks. He would love to get phone calls from our Transit Police family. His cell is 631-662-5567. If he doesn’t answer, he is getting treatments. Anyone who knows Henry knows he is a fighter.

Stay well, DEO.

Our prayers and best wishes go out to Henry. Not only was the setback of his operation bad, but the very next day after the Memorial Mass, Henry received the very sad news that Michael's daughter, who was unable to attend the memorial due to illness, had just passed away. If you can call Hank, we know he will appreciate it.

March 10, 2025 RET. D/SGT. PETER HERNANDEZ TRAGIC INCIDENT

Lou Hollander received the following information from Roger Rodriguez. This is all the information Roger has at this time.

Lou got a call from Chris Hernandez (Pete Hernandez's son, tel # 610 316-2623), and apparently Pete is in the hospital in Brandon Fl. Margie Hernandez, his spouse, has passed. I have limited information but this is basic information I received from Chris.

Pete's neighbors had not seen Pete or Margie in a few days so they called the sheriff's office for a wellness check. The officers and EMT's had to break into the house. They found Margie dead and Pete was on the floor in a delirious state.

Pete is now in hospital and required surgery for some injuries sustained as he fell and could not get back up. Margie apparently passed while sitting in a recliner.

May Margie “Rest in Peace.” Please keep Pete and family in your prayers.

February 24, 2025 FUND RAISER FOR DAUGHTER OF THE LATE RET. P.O. JOSEPH McGARRY

The FOP Lodge 317 is having a fund raiser for Colleen Kobayashi, an Honorary Member of this Association and the daughter of the late Chris and Joe McGarry. She has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will be undergoing a serious surgery this week. Having used up all her available sick time and other leave time during her treatments, she is no longer being paid as a schoolteacher.

Donations can be made through VENMO to a Venmo account CHRISTINE-CULLINANE-1 or by sending a check to

Colleen Kobayashi
90 Merritt Street
Lindenhurst NY 11757-1234

Any amount will be greatly appreciated.

Our prayers and best wishes go out to Colleen for a successful surgery. Please keep her in your prayers and thoughts.

December 9, 2024 PRAYERS REQUEST FOR WIFE OF RET. P.O. RONNIE MORALES

From Ronnie Morales redmonkey_59@comcast.net

Ronnie texted us today and reported that his wife Rosa's cancer has progressed and is now on an aggressive type of chemotherapy.

We ask our members to please keep Rosa in your prayers that she will overcome the cancer and for Ronnie for the help and courage he needs during these times.