I apologize for these late postings as the large number of incoming dues envelopes had kept me very busy these past weeks before and after the holidays. - Tony
We regret to inform our fellow officers of the passing of Ret. P.O. James Peterson, on July 11th, 2011, at the age of 67 years. Jim had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only two months prior to his passing. He was appointed to the Transit Police on October 7, 1968 and retired on May 16th, 1982. We don’t know where his last assignment was.
Condolences may be sent to Jim’s widow, Rose, at 8 Jennifer Lane, Middle Island NY 11953-3005
We had not been informed of Jim's passing until the dues envelope sent out in early December was returned by Rose with the sad news.
From Lou Hollander, we received the following notices:
I have been informed by Jerry Molloy molloy8150@yahoo.com that Raymond Hoyle, 44 , son of Ret. Lt. Ray Hoyle, passed away on December 28th . Funeral services were held on January 5th in New Paltz, NY.
Condolences can be sent to Ray at RRhDuke539@aol.com or 4 Ridge View Dr. New Paltz, N.Y. 12561
I am informed by Ann Delgardio that her husband, Ret. PO Anthony Delgardio, passed away on January 5th. Tony was appointed to the Transit Police on June 21, 1965 and retired in 1980. He worked in District 34 and the Operations Unit. The funeral arrangements were held on January 9th in Pearl River, NY.
It is with a very heavy heart that we share this information. On Monday, December 19th, retired NYPD Captain, and now NYC Transit employee Robert Jestic, was driving his 21 year old daughter to a final exam at Molloy College when his private vehicle was sideswiped by a man later found to be ‘ability impaired via intoxication and/or illegal substance abuse.’
His daughter Meghan 21, died instantly, and Robert is in the ICU at Winthrop University Hospital with multiple serious injuries.
His injuries prevented him from being able to leave the Hospital to attend his daughter’s wake and funeral on December 23rd & 24th.
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of former Transit PO Barry Horney on December 19th. Barry had been having many health issues over the past few years. He was admitted in the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville FL with a blood infection. While in the hospital he took a turn for the worst and passed away. Barry and I worked together in the late 60’s to the mid 70’s. Barry always had a joke to tell. We have remained friends since we worked together. Barry attended a few of the Florida Reunions and we spoke once in awhile on the phone. When talking to him on the phone and got ready to hang up he would say “Wait! Before you go I got to tell you this story” and would begin to tell me a joke. The above photo of Barry was taken at the 2010 Florida Reunion, shortly after he had a liver transplant. I am told by Barry’s daughter, Jennifer that at Barry’s request there will not be a viewing. There will be a graveside service officiated by Barry’s friend, who is a former MOS and also a Pastor.
Condolences can be sent to Barry’s wife Winnie at 22 Ethan Allen Dr, Palm Coast FL 32164.
I am sorry to report that (his wife) Bettyjean's mother passed away on Christmas Day, December 25th while visiting her at the nursing home in Charleston SC when it happened. She was buried in Belton, SC, on December 29th. Please keep her in your prayers
Our sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of those recently passed away. May their loved ones rest in peace.
December 18, 2011 LATE POSTINGS RET. SGT. ROBERT SUZIO RET. P.O. RHOYDE LITTLE RET. P.O. ARTHUR JENSEN
We regret to inform our members of the following losses to the Transit Family. Due to unforeseen events regarding the renewal of our domain name on the internet that temporarily shut down our website, I was unable to post any information regarding the passing of Ret. Sgt. Robert Suzio.
In addition, as a result of our recent 2012 dues mailing, we received a response from Constance Jensen, wife of Ret. P.O. Arthur Jensen, that Arthur had passed away and from Ret. P.O. Jimmy Nunez, who informed us that Ret. P.O. Rhoyde Little had also passed away.
Ret. Sgt. Robert Suzio passed away on December 10, 2011, at the age of 66 years. Robert was appointed to the Transit Police on July 8, 1971 and retired October 1, 2007. He had been assigned to the Transit Bureau.
Funeral services took place on December 14th.
Ret. P.O. Rhoyde Little passed away on October 18, 2011, at the age of 71 years in Statesville, NC. Rhoyde was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966 and retired November 8, 1986.
Ret. P.O. Arthur Jensen passed away on August 4, 2011, at the age of 71 years in Northport, FL. Arthur was appointed to the Transit Police on June 1, 1967 and retired July 21, 1987.
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Constance, at 3863 Weidman Ave, Northport FL 34286
Our sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of our deceased fellow officers. May they rest in peace.
December 1, 2011 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOHN REINHART RET. P.O. JOHN McGRATH (late postings)
The following information was sent by Lou Hollander as received from Bob Ballard with an excerpt from the Staten Island Advance
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. John Reinhart, on Friday, November 25th, at the age of 91 years. John was appointed to the Transit Police on January 5, 1950 and retired January 11, 1980. His last assignment was in District 34.
John served in three branches of the U.S. military over three decades. For 11 years, he served in the U.S. Navy, including during World War II, when he fought in the Southern Pacific theater. He was aboard the USS Missouri when Japan formally surrendered. He also served for four years in the U.S. Marines, then for 15 years in the National Guard as a master sergeant.
Funeral services and burial took place on November 29th.
I had the honor of working with John in District 34. I was amazed at his military service and always saw the big smile on his face. - Tony
RET. P.O. RICHARD MC GRATH
12-12-1945 – 11/28/2011 66 YO
Ret. P.O. Richard McGrath passed away on Monday, November 28th, in South Blooming Grove, NY, at the age of 66 years. Richard was appointed to NYCTPD June 1, 1967 and retired July 1, 1973. He was assigned to District 1 and in The Bronx and was a member of the Emerald Society.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe, NY.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:45 AM, Friday, December 2nd, at St. Anastasia Parish Church, Route 17M, Harriman, NY. Interment will follow in St. Anastasia Cemetery, Harriman.
Memorial donations may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Reinhart and McGrath families. May John & Richard rest in peace.
November 22, 2011 RET. P.O. PAUL SHANK
I sadly regret having to publish this obituary notification as Paul was one of my Roll Call partners in District 34, was the 'best man' at my marriage to Shirley, and I was his 'best man' at his marriage to Judy.
We regret to inform our members of the passing this morning, of Ret. P.O. Paul Shank, at the age of 67 years. Paul had just recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and it had spread rapidly throughout his body. He had been in remission from another rare form of cancer that had attacked his knee seven years ago. Paul's last requests were that there be no services and he is to be cremated.
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Judy, at 206 Hamilton Avenue, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936-1838
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Judy and the Shank family. May Paul rest in peace.
November 11, 2011 RET. DET. JAMES COSPITO
Lou Hollander sent the following information as received from Ret. Det. Freddy Mack:
RET. DET. JAMES COSPITO 7/1/1937 – 11/9/2011
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. Det. Jimmy Cospito. I had the privilege of knowing Jimmy and working with him in City-Wide Anti-Crime back in the 70’s. Jimmy was always a good cop. He suffered from Parkinson’s disease for many years and just recently had a stroke. Jimmy was appointed to the NYCTPD on December 1, 1965 and retired January 30, 1991. Jimmy will now be reunited with Janice, his wife of more than 50 years. “Rest in peace my friend.”
The above photo was taken at the 2005 NYCTP Florida Reunion.
Viewing and Visitation:
Sunday, November 13th from 2-3 PM at Calvary Assembly of God Church 4925 Providence Road Virginia Beach, VA
A funeral service will follow immediately after the family viewing and visitation at 3 p.m. If there is any other information needed please call Jimmy’s daughter Ellie at 404-610-9287
Military Funeral Service at 9 AM Monday, November 14th, at
Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Millner's Road, Suffolk, VA
In Lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to: New York City Detectives' Endowment Fund Association Widows and Children's Fund 26 Thomas Street New York NY 10007
Please note this is a memorial gift for James Cospito, and his next of kin is Ellen Ferber at 211 53rd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Condolences may be contributed at the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com (Oman Funeral Home). Please cc daughter, Ellen Ferber, of your donation (no need to relay amount), in order to acknowledge your gift at: Ellenrferber@gmail.com. Please also feel free to send snippets of funny thoughts, memories or recollections of your time with Jim and thoughts about how he impacted your life. No holds barred - the good, the bad,, the ugly, the inappropriate and the humorous. Let’s keep it real. We cherish these stories and recollections. They sustained my dad and gave him great pride, consolation, and a sense of solidarity with the greatest brotherhood any man could ever hope for.
My father’s spirits were lifted beyond measure through your gifts to the call for help over the past six months. I thank all of you for your steadfast loyalty, compassion and solidarity.
God Bless You All, Ellen Cospito-Ferber
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Cospito family. May Jimmy rest in peace.
November 11, 2011 LATE OBITUARY NOTIFICATIONS OF LIFETIME MEMBERS
The Retirees Association wishes to thank Ret. Sgt. Billy McMillan for the assistance he gave us in tracking down some of our Lifetime Members whom we haven't heard from in years.
Ret. Sgt. George Beyer on October 31, 1994. Appt'd October 10, 1938, Ret. August 4, 1964 Ret. Det. Kenneth Griffith on August 15, 1998 Appt'd January 30, 1950, Ret. September 1, 1974 Ret. Det. Frank Gigante on June 3, 2002 Appt'd January 1, 1949, Retired January 1, 1971 Ret. P.O. Joseph Reinhardt on December 11, 2003 Appt'd September 19, 1939, Ret. April 16, 1966
Ret. P.O. Mario Molinari on June 15, 2001 Appt'd January 1, 1950, Retired January 1, 1976
Ret. Sgt. Edward Honig on February 17, 1996 App'td May 1, 1934, Retired May 1, 1955
Ret. P.O. Thomas Leonbruno on March 31, 2001 Appt'd April 1, 1955, Retired May 1, 1981
October 26, 2011 RET. P.O. MATTHEW "MATTY" WALSH
We received the following sad news from Ret. P.O. Joe McGarry and Ret. Lt. Kevin Costigan:
We sorrowfully regret to inform our members of the sudden passing of long time Association member, Ret. P.O. Matthew "Matty" Walsh on Tuesday, October 25th, at the age of 72 years. Matty was appointed to the Transit Police on November 9, 1964 and retired on October 9, 1983.
He served as President of the Emerald Society and was active in the army reserves and military retiree associations. He was also on the Board of Governors of The Shields of Long Island and a longtime member of Transit Police Memorial FOP Lodge 317.
The wake will be held on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30th from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM Thomas Dalton Funeral Home 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (located 2 blocks East of the Wantagh Pkwy) Levittown, NY (516) 796-0400 www.daltonfuneralhomes.com
The funeral mass will be Mon at 10 AM at St. Bernard's Church, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown NY tel #516-731-4355. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery on Long Island.
Condolences may be sent to Matty's wife, Elllie, at 43 Cove Lane, Levittown NY 11756-4811 or tpes1585@optonline.net
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Walsh family. May Matty rest in peace.
October 16, 2011 RET. P.O. ROBERT HAMPTON and RET. P.O. LAWRENCE FOY (late posting)
We received the following sad news from our Sgt.-at-Arms Ed Wilko who worked with Bob in Dist. 23.
We regret to inform our members and fellow officers of the passing of Ret. Transit Police Officer Robert Hampton on Wednesday, October 12th, at the age of 68 years. Bob was appointed to the Transit Police on February 2, 1967 and retired from NYPD on December 2, 1996. His last assignment was in District 23.
Funeral services as follows: A viewing will take place on Wednesday, October 19th from 4 PM to 7 PM at: J. Foster-Phillips Funeral Home, 179-24 Linden Blvd., Jamaica NY tel 718-526-5656
Following the viewing, a memorial service will take place at the funeral home from 7 PM to 9 PM.
Condolences may be sent to Bob's widow, Ava, at 111-54 178th Place, Jamaica NY 11433-4120 or rhampton@nyc.rr.com
This obituary information was forwarded to Lou Hollander by Gene Robinson stan3248@yahoo.com as received from Maceo Cromartie and Joe Green.
It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Retired Transit Police Officer Lawrence Foy on Thursday, October 6, 2011. Larry was 69 years old at the time of his passing. He was appointed to the Transit Police on May 3, 1965 and retired on July 2, 1993. Larry spent much of his career in District 32.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Condolences can be sent to John Foy, 118 Midwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Hampton and Foy families. May Bob and Larry rest in peace.
October 4, 2011 RET. P.O. WILFRED "WILLIE" ARES
We received the following from Lou Hollander:
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. P.O. Wilfred "Willie" Ares after succumbing to a 4 ½ year battle with cancer. Willie was appointed to the Transit Police on November 28, 1967 and retired July 17, 1988. He worked in District 2 and Revenue.
Willie and his wife, Paulette, were familiar faces and always looked forward to attending the Florida reunions where they attended 14 of the 15 yearly reunions. Willie really wanted to make this past reunion, but his health just wouldn’t allow it. He was an avid golfer and until his health started failing, he always played in the Patrick Townsend Memorial Classic which is always held during the Florida Reunion weekend. Willie was part of the First Place Team 6 times. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed. The above photo was taken at the 2008 Florida Reunion. Please keep Willie’s family in prayer to help them through these most difficult times.
Wake and Funeral information is listed below.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Dobies Funeral Home 8825 Old CR 54 New Port Richey, FL 34653 (727)372-2550
Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM Saint Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church 4843 Mile Stretch Drive Holiday, FL 34690-4397 (727) 938-1974
Condolences can be sent to Willie's wife, Paulette, 2824 Finch Dr. Holiday FL 34690
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Ares family. May Willie rest in peace.
October 1, 2011 SON OF RET. P.O. RON CONKLIN
We received this sad news from Lou Hollander as sent by Ret. P.O. Ron Conklin:
Hilda and I regret to inform you that our son Kenneth (age 45) passed away on Saturday, September 30th.
Viewing wil be at James Funeral Home, 540 Broadway, Massapequa NY on Sunday, October 2nd from 2 to 4:30 PM and 7 to 9:30 PM
Condolences can be sent to Hilda and Ron at their home: 27 Osprey Cir Palm Coast FL 32137 or doowopcopron@gmail.com
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Conklin families. May Kenneth rest in peace.
September 29, 2011 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. TOMMY JONES
The following information was sent by Lou Hollander as received from Tommy Hartnett tomhartnett@hotmail.com
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Tommy Jones, on September 27th, at the age of 77 years. We were told Tommy lost his long battle with cancer. He was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired December 30, 1985. Tommy worked in District 12 and District 2A.
There will be a viewing on Thursday, september 29th from 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM at
Castle Hill Funeral Home 1528 Castle Hill Ave Bronx NY Tele # 718-828-9222
There will be a private cremation.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Jones family. May Tommy rest in peace.
September 23, 2011 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. SGT. FRANK J. LOIACONO
Thanks to Lou Hollander for forwarding this news:
The information below was received from John Loiacono, son of Frank. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Frank when I was assigned to Dist 1. Frank was a Sgt and was assigned to do an investigation on me when I got myself in a “jackpot.” This was the first time I met Frank and let me tell you he saved my ass. He was also a true gentleman. Frank was also a one time President of the Transit Police DEA. The above photo was taken at the 2007 Florida Reunion. “Rest in peace Frank.”
You can go to the Funeral Home web page to view Frank's obituary and sign the guest book. Please click on the following link www.koschekandporterfuneralhome.com or you can paste it in your browser.
With saddened hearts, we regret to inform you that Lifetime Member, Ret. Sgt. Frank J. Loiacono passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 21, 2011 after a year long illness. He was 84. Frank was appointed to the Transit Police on January 9, 1950 and retired November 25, 1975.
Visitation will be at Koschek and Porter Funeral Home, Roebling, NJ 08554 (609) 499-0640 on Monday, September 26, 2011 from 4:30-8:30 PM and Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from 9:00 AM until church departure.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 27th at 11 AM at Sts. Francis & Clare Parish, Holy Assumption Church, 1290 Hornberger Ave, Roebling, New Jersey 08554.
Interment will be at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Rd., Arneytown, NJ 08562.
Condolences may be sent to Frank's wife, Marilyn, at 1050 Grove St., Florence NJ 08518-1606 or by email at fjloiacono@comcast.net
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Loiacono family. May Frank rest in peace.
September 6, 2011 RET. P.O. FRANK TAMBURELLO (late notice)
We wish to thank Ret. Sgt. Bill McMillen for informing us of this after a recent mailing was returned:
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Ret. P.O. Frank Tamburello on June 27, 2009, at the age of 84 years. Frank's last known address with the Association was Amityville, NY.
He was appointed to the Transit Police on October 23, 1961 and retired January 13, 1986. I do not know where his last assignment was.
Our sincere condolences and sympathies to the Tamburello family. May Frank rest in peace.
September 4, 2011 RET. P.O. JOSEPH ULLA (late notice) RET. P.O. RANDY BOYD (late posting) RET. DET. ROBERT GLENN GRANDSON OF RET. P.O. PADDY O'TOOLE
We received the following from Ret. P.O. John Pinna:
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Ret. P.O. Joseph Ulla on Tuesday, August 30th, from lung cancer. Joe was living in Chatham, NJ at the time of his passing at the age of 72 years. He was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired July 4, 1986. He had been assigned to District 35 and E & S.
Funeral services were held last week and condolences may be sent to Joe’s wife, Mary Ann at 128 Lafayette Ave., Chatham NJ 07928-2003
We received the following from Lou Hollander as sent by Ken Wengert TD-30 kwengert@rcn.com
We are saddened to report that Retired former TD-30 member Randy Boyd has passed away on Wednesday, August 31st. Randy was appointed to the NYCTP Dept. on April 25, 1990. His retirement date is unknown.
Viewing was on Friday, September 2nd and the Funeral Mass and burial took place on Saturday, September 3rd.
Lou Hollander received this obituary information from Sheriff Ali:
Ret. Det. Robert Glenn passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011. He was appointed to teh Transit Police Dept. on December 1, 1980, retirement date not known.
Thanks guys, for all your condolences in my family's time of need; it is greatly appreciated. Retired Detective Robert M. Glenn's viewing is on Thursday September 8, 2011 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home, Inc 179-24 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica NY 11434.
Services to follow at 7:00 PM, same location. Burial is on Friday September 9, 2011, at Pinelawn Cemetery, Farmingdale NY @ 11:00 am
From Lou Hollander:
I received the following DIF from Paddy O’Toole on the passing of his grandson, David. Condolences can be sent to Paddy at paddyo662@yahoo.com or home 4604 Bougainvilla Dr. #3 Lauderdale By The Sea FL 33308
For our Family and Friends. Only some of you may know the brief recent joy my family had when Patrick and Martha brought their son David Manuel into this world on June 27, 2011. It is with a heavy heart I inform you of our loss this past Sunday, August 28th.
Services were held on August 31st followed by burial at St. Michael's Cemetery in East Elmhurst NY.
I would like to ask for your prayers for Patrick and Martha during this very difficult time.
Thank You in advance. Paddy O'Toole
Our sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of our deceased officers and family members. May they rest in peace.
August 19, 2011 MOTHER-IN-LAW OF RET. P.O. JEAN CZECZOTKA
Janet Czeczotka, 78 years old, mother of Ret. P.O.Richard Czeczotka - TPD Dist 03, NYPD - 48 Pct. & Suffolk County PD, and mother-in-law of Association member, Ret. P.O. Jean Czeczotka, passed away suddenly in her residence last night.
She is survived by her husband Stanley, her sons Dennis (NYFD - Ret), Richard, and Stanley Jr, and numerous loving grandchildren.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Czeczotka family. May Janet rest in peace.
August 19, 2011 UPDATE ON SERVICES FOR RET. LT. ABRAHAM VELGER RET. P.O. JOSEPH RUSSOMANNO and RET. P.O. PAUL WEINMAN
We received the funeral services details from Lt. Velger's grandson, Ian Velger.
Funeral services for Lifetime Member, Ret. Lt. Abraham Velger will take place on Sunday, August 21st at 2:00 PM
Sharon Gardens Cemetery 273 Lakeview Avenue Valhalla, NY 914-949-0347
Directions:
From Brooklyn and Queens: Van Wyck Exp. North to Bronx Whitestone Bridge: Follow sign I-95 Cross Bronx Exp. to Bronx River Pkwy., North. Follow Bronx directions to cemetery.
From The Bronx: Bronx River Pkwy., North to Sprainbrook Parkway North. Exit Route 100C. Turn right to traffic light (Route 100). Left turn North about 1 mile to sign Kensico-Sharon Gardens, bear right downhill to cemetery.
From Long Island: Cross Island Parkway North to Throggs Neck Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway to Bronx River Parkway North to Sprainbrook Parkway North. Exit Route 100C. Turn right to traffic light (Route100). Left turn North about 1/2 mile to sign Kensico-Sharon Gardens. Bear right down hill to cemetery.
From Lou Hollander:
A blessing service along with military honors will be held for Ret. P.O. Joseph Russomanno on Thursday afternoon, August 25, 2011, at 1:00 pm in the back chapel at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, corner of Routes 247 & 106, Greenfield Township, PA.
Shiva services for Ret. P.O. Paul Weinman were held at his home on August 17th to the 19th at:
13444 Barcelona Lake Circle Delray Beach, Florida 33446. (community - Valencia Falls)
August 16, 2011 RET. P.O. PAUL WEINMAN
The following information was sent by Lou Hollander:
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Ret. P.O. Paul Weinman, a long time member of this Association.
Paul was appointed to NYCTPD on May 7, 1967 and retired October 1, 1976. Paul was known as “Sick Desk, Weinman.” He worked on the Sick Desk for many years and that was the way he always answered the phone when you would call in. He was a real nice guy. I will miss his daily emails! The above photo of Paul was taken at the 2003 Florida Reunion. Rest in peace, Paul.
Services took place on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.
August 15, 2011 RET. LIFETIME MEMBER LT. ABRAHAM VELGER and RET. P.O. HENRY KENNEDY
The Asociation was informed today of the following sad news:
Lifetime Member, Ret. Lt. Abraham Velger, passed away on Wednesday, August 10th, at the age of 91 years. Lt. Velger was a decorated WWII US Army veteran and was appointed to the Transit Police on March 5, 1953 and retired on July 6, 1978. Lt. Velger was in the Detective Divison until his promotion through the ranks to Lieutenant during which time, he received the Department's Medal ofValor from then Mayor Wagner. We believe his last assignment was in the Transit Police Academy on Gold Street. Funeral details have not been finalized and will be posted when received.
Condolences may be sent to the Velger family at: 306 Watch Hill Dr., Tarrytown NY 10591-5033
Ret. P.O. Henry Kennedy passed away on Sunday, August 14th, at the age of 68 years, after a long battle with cancer. Henry was appointed to the Transit Police on June 21, 1965 and retired on July 16, 1985. Henry had been assigned to CWPS for a number of years and completed his last 10 years assigned to the Operations Unit.
The funeral services took place on Tuesday, August 16th and a funeral mass was celebrated on AUgust 17th.
Condolences may be sent to the Kennedy family at: 248 Seidman Avenue, Staten Island NY 10312-5530
Our sincere condolences and sympathies to the Velger and Kennedy families. May Abraham and Henry rest in peace.
August 14, 2011 RET. P.O. JOSEPH RUSSOMANNO
We received this sad news from Ret. P.O. Pat DeLuca:
I regret to inform our members of the passing of Ret. P.O.Joseph Russomano on August 14th at 3:00 AM.at the age of 69 years. Joe had a massive stroke on Monday, August 8th, at his home in Pennsylvania. He first had a stroke about 3-4 months ago while in Florida. Joe was appointed to the Transit Police in June 21,1965 and retired on July 1,1978. He was assigned to District 1, Operations Unit, District 30 and Stakeout Unit. He was an assistant to President Mike Spadafora in the Retirees Association and a former 1st Vice President in the Transit Police Columbia Association. There will be no viewing and a Christian service will be held later this month or early September. Details to follow when received.
Patty DeLuca
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Russomanno family. May Joseph rest in peace.
August 11, 2011 P.O. LOUIS PEPE (late notice)
We received this late information from our 2nd VP Pat Collins as received from Ret. Det. Bill Loperfido:
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Ret. P.O. Louis Pepe who passed away on October 20th, 2010, at the age of 68 years. Lou was appointed to the Transit Police on May 3, 1965 and retired on July 5, 1985.
I spoke to Lou's widow, Linda, and she told me that Lou had been suffering from emphysema and developed pneumonia in the hospital shortly before his passing.
Condolences may be sent to Linda at 82 Losee Road, East Jewett NY 12424-5715
August 3, 2011 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. NORMAN PERCH (late post)
The following was sent by Lou Hollander as received from Ret. P.O. Herb Brownjlbhab@aol.com
Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Norman Perch, appointed to the NYCTPD on November 4, 1966 and retired November 6, 1986, passed away on July 27th at the age of 77 years. Norman was one of the clerical men who worked in District 4
Viewing took place on Wednesday August 3rd followed by a Funeral Mass. Interment was at Pinelawn Memorial Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Perch family. May Norman rest in peace.
August 1, 2011 RET. P.O. JOSEPH SCUTERO RET. DET. ARTHUR HAVEN (late posting) MOTHER OF RET. LT. TONY SCUMACI
We received the following sad news from Lou Hollander:
RET. P.O. JOSEPH SCUTERO
August 28, 1943 - July 27, 2011
I had the privilege of working with Joe in the mid 70’s while assigned to Queens Criminal Court. Joe was appointed to the NYCTPD on May 3, 1965 and retired November 4, 1985. Please see the email I received from Joe’s wife, Roseanne, below. Condolences can be sent to Roseanne Scutero 1723 Willa Cir Winter Park, FL 32792. You can read Joe’s Obituary and sign the guest book here: Baldwin-Fairchild Goldenrod Chapel
I am very saddened to inform everyone that Joe lost his battle against the complications of his recent lung surgery. Joe died peacefully with his family by his side this past Saturday, July 30th. He was well-loved by his family and friends and will be missed by many. He suffered for two months in hospital and can now rest peacefully in the heavenly God's hands.
The wake took place on August 3rd and the funeral mass was celebrated on August 4th in Winter Park, FL.
Thanks for all your prayers........his wife, Roseanne & family
LATE OBITUARY
RET. DET. ARTHUR HAVEN
December 19, 1916 - July 13, 2011
I have been informed by Ret. Det. Bobby Lonergan that Ret. Det. Arthur Haven passed away on July 13th, 2011. Arthur retired September 18, 1974.
I found out about Jimmy Reynolds passing and wanted to let one of his ex-partners know. I called Arthur Haven's home and his wife, Joy, informed me that Arthur passed away on July 13th, 2011. He would have been 95!
Condolences can be sent to his wife: Joy Haven, 3594 Kenora Place, Seaford Long Island NY 11783
Hi Lou Sorry to inform you of the Death of ROSE SCUMACI, the mother of Retired Lt. Tony Scumaci. She passed away last evening. She was one week shy of her 91st Birthday.
She will be waked at the SCHUYLER HILL FUNERAL HOME which is located at 3535 East Tremont Road, Bronx New York Tele#718-792-0270
Viewing was on August 1st and the funeral services took place on August 2nd at the Ferncliff Cemetery, Ardsley, New York.
May Rose rest in the peace of her Lord and her family be comforted.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Scutero, Haven, and Scumaci families. May Joe, Arthur and Rose rest in peace.
July 30, 2011 RET. DET. JAMES E. REYNOLDS
The Association received the initial report from Ret. P.O. John Fay and the full details were sent by Lou Hollander:
Retired 3rd Grade Detective James E. Reynolds, assigned to the Transit Detective Unit, passed away on July 27th at the age of 83 years. Jim was appointed to the Transit Police on May 16, 1956 and retired on September 16, 1976.
He had been residing in Toms River, NJ, while he was a member of the Association but apparently moved to Florida and never kept in touch with any change of address. His Florida residence was 2960 59th Street South, Apt. 501, Gulf Port FL 33707
The viewing took place on August 1st with a funeral mass celebrated on August 2nd. Internment was in Calverton National Cemetery
Condolences may be sent to Jim's wife, Margaret, at the address above.
July 25, 2011 FATHER OF RET. P.O. RAY SWEENEY
We received the following sad news from Lou Hollander:
Louie, I just received a call from Ray Sweeney. His father, Raymond Sweeney, passed away this morning at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. He was 89 years of age and a WW2 Veteran. No other information at this time.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Sweeney family. May Raymond rest in peace.
Ray sent the following to Lou Hollander on July 31st after the burial:
At 1145 am this morning, Saturday, July 30th, an American Hero was buried. A Hero of the Battle of the Bulge was laid to rest. Purple Heart winner, Distinguished Service Cross, directed by Patton to hold the line while his Company withdrew. He and his two assistant gunners volunteered to stay behind while his Company withdrew. He was told they might not get back for him, he might be overrun. My father was a BAR man at the Battle of the Bulge. God Bless the Old Timers who kept America safe from the Nazis.
I have been informed by Ken Wengert, TD 30, kwengert@rcn.com that Ret. P.O. PatrickLamberson, while with his family on a Florida vacation, had a stroke on Friday July 15th, and passed away early on Saturday, July 16th, at the age of 45 years. Pat was appointed to the NYCTPD on April 25, 1990, and retired after 20 years on ¾ disability. The funeral details are:
The Wake took place on July 25th with a Funeral Mass on July 26th.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Lamberson family. May Patrick rest in peace.
July 16, 2011 ACTIVE DET. FERMIN (SONNY) ARCHER and ROSE RUGGIERO, WIDOW OF THE LATE RET. DET. JOSEPH RUGGIERO
Lou Hollander
received the obituary below via Jimmy Nuciforo onthe Transit Police Yahoo Group.
Ret. Det. Fermin (Sonny) Archer passed away on July 13th at the age of 48 years. Sonny was appointed to the NYCTPD 7/8/85. His retirement date is unknown.
The wake was held on Tuesday, July 19th, and the funeral mass on Wednesday, July 20th.
Rose Ruggiero, widow of the late Lifetime Member Det. Joseph Ruggiero, passed away on July 6th. After her husband's death, Rose was kind enough to send a large donation to the Association in appreciation for all we did during his membership.
Condolences may be sent to her son, Pete Ruggiero Detective (Retired) San Diego Unified School District Police peteinsd@gmail.com
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Archer and Ruggiero families. May Sonny and Rose rest in peace.
July 12, 2011 RET. LIFETIME MEMBER P.O. VINCENT CIORCIARI
We received the following from Lou Hollander:
The obituary information below was received from Eileen Beattie- Ciorciari. Two2go8286@aol.com I was unable to get the date of his passing as the funeral home would not release it to me. Vincent was appointed to the NYCTPD May 4, 1955 and retired July 22, 1987.
Hello Louie,
It is with sadness that I send you this DIF notification and request that you send it out to our Transit brothers and sisters.
P.O. Vincent Ciorciari, who retired in the late 80's after 30 years of service. He worked out of Transit Police Headquarters (Military Unit).
Viewing and services took place on Monday, July 11th & 12th with a Funeral Mass and burial on July 13th..
Sincerely, Eileen (Beattie) & David Ciorciari
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Ciorciari family. May Vincent rest in peace.
July 4, 2011 RET. LT. JOHN LENIHAN
We received the following from Lou Hollander:
RET. LT. JOHN J. LENIHAN passed away on Friday, July 1st, at the age of 61 years.
John died peacefully at home on July 1st, 2011 after a courageous eleven year battle with multiple myeloma. John is survived by his devoted wife, Janice, his loving children, son, Matthew (his "Buddy") and daughter, Anne (his "Princess").
John began his career working for the New York City Transit Police as a uniformed officer in 1973. He was promoted to Transit Detective Unit in 1984 and in 1988, was assigned to the Major Case Unit. Promoted to Sergeant-District 1 and then Sergeant Investigator-Civilian Complaint Unit. In January 1991, John was assigned to District 1 (52 PCT., 43 Pct.) as a Detective Sergeant. John was promoted as the Operation Lieutenant, NYPD 43rd Pct. in 1998.
Upon his retirement from law enforcement, John worked as a Senior Investigator for the Special Commissioner of Investigations, NYC Board of Education from December 1998 until health reasons necessitated his retirement in January 2010. John's honesty, integrity and hard work ethic were evident throughout his career. His bravery, courage and ability to fall down, pick himself up and carry on was apparent every day during his eleven year battle. John was a devoted husband, loving father and a kind soul with a quiet demeanor whose actions spoke volumes.
Services were held on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 5th and 6th in Pearl River, NY, and burial was in St. Anthony's Cemetery in Nanuet, NY.
Donations in John's name may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, (www.themmrf.org).
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Lenihan family. May John rest in peace.
June 28, 2011 RET. CAPT. BARRY GALFANO and RET. P.O. DENNIS CONNOLLY
Our thanks to Lou Hollander for sending the following information:
Barry was appointed to the NYCTPD October 20, 1981 and retired in 2006. I never had the privilege of meeting Barry but what I have been reading since he passed was a loved friend, a good cop and a great boss. He rose to the rank of Captain. He worked in K-9, ESU, Districts 11, 30 and 34. May he rest in peace. The wake and funeral information was received via John Wohlberg (Pbbxwohlberg1@aol.com) who publishes “What’s Happening”
Services took place on Wednesday and Thirsday, June 29 & 30th with a Funeral Mass on Friday, July 1st followed by burial at st. Charles Cemetery in Farn=mingdale, NYne 30, 2011
Please click on this like to see a video Barry had made which was posted on the CEA web page. http://www.nypdcea.org/news/video_cea_galfano.htm Barry was appointed to the NYCTPD 10/20/81 retired in 2006
Ret. PO Dennis Connolly was appointed to the NYCTPD 1/13/1992. He was assigned to District 1.
Funeral services took place on Thursday, June 30th with a Funeral Mass on Friday, July 1st.
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Galfano and Connolly families. May their loved ones rest in peace.
June 24, 2011 RET. P.O. GAETANO "GUY" MURATORE and FATHER OF FORMER TPO FRANK BERBERICH (late posting)
Obituary information was sent by Lou Hollander as received from Donald McIntosh CPFD910@aol.com Guy was appointed to NYCTPD October 20, 1981 and retired May 24, 1992.
I am saddened to report the passing of Gaetano Muratore, on June 20th. Guy was in the class of October, 1981 and a member of Dist.1, TPF, CWPS and was the Dist.. 2 TPBA Delegate. Guy separated from the job in the early 90's on 3/4's.
Services were held on June 15th & 16th in Manalapan NJ
This DIF information was sent by Lou Hollander as received from Mike Fanning. Condolences can be sent to Frank at nyberb@optonline.net
Frank Jr. came on the job in the July,1986 class & was assigned to D-1 for a brief time prior to rolling over to the NYPD. As a side note, Frank Sr was the grandson of Charles Berberich who died in the line of duty in Brooklyn in 1908. http://www.odmp.org/officer/17553-patrolman-charles-a-berberich
My father, Francis C. Berberich, passed away early on June 20, 2011, at South Nassau Communities Hospital. He was 72 years old. My father was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (bone marrow cancer) . As a side effect of the disease, his kidneys shut down and he required dialysis. Dad was surrounded by both of his children and grandchildren throughout the entire hospital stay until his demise.
Please remember him and my family in your thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Muratore and Berberich families. May their loved ones rest in peace.
June 14, 2011 WIFE OF RET. LT. MARK O'KEEFE
Wr received the following email from Ret. Lt. Mark O'Keefe:
It is with profound sorrow that I inform you of the passing of my wife, Kay. Kay and I were married for 49 years. I had the difficult task of removing her from life support on Monday, June 13th. Kay had been struggling since March 17th and has been in and out of the hospital. She had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with no chance of survival and had been given 3 months to live. Her lungs would not function and it required intubation. She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully and without pain at 7:13 PM. Kay was 69 years old and as she requested, she will be cremated without any viewing or services.
Please post this on our sites for those who knew us.
Mark O’Keefe
Condolences may be sent to Mark at dageezers@msn.com or 1-434-636-3084
Or deepest condolences and sympathies to Mark and his family. May Kay rest in peace.
June 13, 2011 RET. T.P.O. JAMES. D. ROBINSON
We received the following information from Alex Gilchrist:
Ret. Transit Police Officer James D. Robinson passed away earlier in June.
The funeral services took place on June 14th.
This is the only information we received. I have no further on James' rank or appointment and retirement dates. - Tony
June 10, 2011 SISTER OF RET. SGT. JOHN MOAKLEY
My sister, Sharon Shaw, died peacefully in her sleep last night, after a long and brutal fight with ovarian cancer.
There will be a one-day wake/viewing this Friday, June 10th, and a funeral mass this Saturday.
I have copied others on this message, most if not all who have had at least some knowledge of the battle my sister had been waging, and I thank each of them for listening to me, and letting me share some of my burden with them, over the recent months.
For those inclined to prayer, please pray for my family, and especially Sharon and Artie's children, my nephew Brian, 21, and my niece, Catherine, 7, that they may find peace at the loss of their mother, and comfort at the end of her suffering.
Thank you. John
Wake & Viewing took place on June 10th.
The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to
LI OCEANS (www.lioceans.org) (Ovarian (and other) Cancer Support Group) PO BOX 444 Brightwaters, NY 11718
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to John and his family on the loss of his sister. May she rest in peace.
May 18, 2011 RET. SGT. JOHN GREENE (late posting)
We received the following from Lou Hollander:
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Sgt. John Greene, on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011, at the age of 89 years
John was assigned to the Firearms Unit in Brooklyn and retired from there in 1976. He is survived by his wife, Rose Greene, and their four children: John, Kathleen, Maureen and Patricia, and 7 grandchildren.
Condolences can be sent to his wife:
Rose Greene 1827 Prospect Ave. East Meadow, NY 11554
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Greene family. May John rest in peace.
May 4, 2011 RET. P.O. MARK PETITO
Our thanks to Lou Hollander for the following news:
Ret. P.O. Mark Petito, formerly assigned to District 23, passed away on Monday, May 2nd, at the age of 60 years. Mark was appointed to the Transit Police on January 29, 1982 and retired September 1, 2005.
Viewing and funeral took place on May 5th & 6th.
Condolences can be sent to: Mark's wife - Diane M. Petito 581 N Lewis Ave., Lindenhurst NY 11757
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Petito family. May Mark rest in peace.
April 30, 2011 RET. P.O. JAMES PETRLAK
We received the following from Lou Hollander:
Ret. P.O. James Petrlak (67 years old) class of May 3, 1965, CSPS, District 11, R/D unit, passed away April 29, 2011 at 1525 hrs. in Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Florida. He's survived by his daughter Margaret Oehme, granddaughter Chloe Oehme, a sister, Catherine Stelfox and his brother, Ret. P.O. Gerard Petrlak (TPD Dist 11).
An Informal Celebration of Life was held on Thursday May 5th, 1130 AM at Baypointe Country Club, 9399 Commode Drive, Seminole, FL
Condolences may be sent to Jim's daughter, Margaret Oehme at home: 5 Belvoir Drive Washingtonville NY 10992 or email at: MAGGIEP@YAHOO.COM
April 27, 2011 RET. P.O. JOHN HELFRICH and FATHER-in-LAW OF RET. CHIEF FRANK CERAR (late posting)
Lou Hollander sent this to us as received from Jim Kwiecinski kwieman@aol.com
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. PO John Helfrich. John was appointed to the NYCTPD 6/21/65 and retired 8/25/81. John was past President of the NYCTP Steuben Association. I believe he worked in District 20 most of his career. John’s birth name was Dietfrei Helfrich, but was known as John.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Association in John's name.
Condolences can be sent to John’s wife Marianne at 720 Karen St, Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 or email mare7274@aol.com
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the departed. May they rest in peace.
April 23, 2011 MOTHER of RET. SGT. BEN PEPITONE (late posting)
The following was sent by Lou Hollander as received from Ret. Sgt. Ben Pepitone:
It is with great sadness that I wish to inform you of the passing of my mother, Theresa Pepitone, on April 18, 2011.
Viewing took place on Tuesday April 19, 2011.
It is the families wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Sisters of Mercy with whom my mother lived with and was cared for the past 6 years.
Sisters of Mercy 100 Mercy Drive Belmont, NC 28012 704-839-5100
Condolences can be sent to Ben Pepitone 7200 Monaghan Ct. Stanley NC 28164-9734 Email peppy7200@gmail.com
Our deepest condolences to Ben and his family. May Theresa rest in peace.
April 13, 2011 WIFE OF RET. P.O. NICK LUTZKY
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Barbara Lutzky, wife of Ret. P.O. Nick Lutzky, on Tuesday, April 12th, at the age of 70 years. Barbara and Nick would have been married 52 years next month.
Condolences may be sent to the Lutzky family at 36-29 208 St., Bayside NY 11361-7190
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Lutzky family. May Barbara rest in peace.
April 12, 2011 BROTHER OF RET. P.O. JOSEPH CARECCIA WIFE OF RET. LT. GENE ROACH (late posting)
We regret to inform our members of the following sad news:
Dominick Careccia, brother of Ret. P.O. Joseph Careccia, passed away on Sunday, April 10th in Ocala FL, at the age of 71 years.
Viewing and services took place on Thursday, April 14th Condolences may be sent to Joe at jcareccia@cfl.rr.com or 108 Brown Pelican Dr., Daytona Beach FL 32119-1397
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Careccia family. May Dominick rest in peace.
This DIF information was sent by Lou Hollander from Bob Valentino RValent558@aol.com
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Jeanne Roach, the wife of Ret. Lt. Gene Roach on Monday, March 14, 2011.
Services were held on Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 & 17.
Condolences may be sent to Gene at 82 Warren Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
With deepest condolences and sympathies to Gene and his entire family. May Jeanne rest in peace
MARCH 10, 2001 RET. P.O. & LIFETIME MEMBER BILL MARTIN
Executive Secretary Harry Hassler sadly reports the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Billy Martin on Saturday, March 9th. Bill had been hospitalized with pneumonia recently while still suffering from a near fatal beating incurred while on patrol back in the early '70s.
Bill was 76 years old at the time of his death. He had been appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and was carried as active until retired on December 12,1998, the mandatory retirement age.
Funeral services took place on Wednesday, March 13 with burial at Pinelawn National Cemetery in Farmingdale, Long Island.
Condolences may be sent to Bill's daughter, Katherine Riordan 19 Catherine St Port Jervis NY 12771-1602
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Martin family. May Bill finally rest in peace.
William (Bill) Martin, End of Watch - April 9, 2011
On April 20, 1981, at 0225 hours, while on patrol at Second Ave. station on the 'F' in the confines of District 4, Bill tried to wake up a sleeping male vagrant on the platform. Bill didn't know that this 27 year old male had been arrested over 21 times and was committed at least six times to a state psychiatric hospital. His last psychiatrist reported him as "delusional, hostile and potentially dangerous." The savage beating he received with his own nightstick left Bill in a comatose state for many weeks.
Over the next 25 years he would require over 20 major operations on his brain and his stomach from the severe beating and kicking he received. He would spend many years in a nursing and rehab hospital in Milford, PA.
Bill had three children and five grandchildren. His wife died four years ago from Lou Gehrig's disease. He lived on a quiet street in Port Jervis, NY near his daughter, Kathy and a 24 hour, 7 day a week nurse to care for him.
Bill was proud of his children and grandchildren. He was also proud to have been a Navy Vet and a Transit cop. Bill told me he loved the NY Mets and John Wayne was his favorite movie star. He had also told me that he loves Jesus and he and his family had forgiven the man who caused all this pain and suffering to him and his family. Bill's daughter, Kathy Riordan, had said to me "When this happened to my father, I was only 14 years old and I always wanted to know what kind of a cop he was."
Because I was Bill's squad sergeant from 1975 to 1980, I think I can tell you what kind of a cop he was:
Bill knew the dangers of his profession and he regularly put his life on the line to serve the people. He worked the night shift so he could provide more for his family. He knew that his job was to defend the weak and helpless. No matter how hot or how cold it was on some rot infested filthy station, Bill was always out there. It never took me long to find him on patrol and sign his memo book. He always had a pleasant word to say and I never heard him complain. I can say he was a kind man, full of compassion, honest, faithful, courageous, content, humble. had integrity and was peace-loving. The most important thing to Bill at the end of his police career was not how many medals he could accumulate, or how big a pension he could get, or how high a rank he could attain! To Bill, the most important thing was to look back with a clear conscience and say "I tried my hardest. I did the best that I could and was honest, faithful and true to myself, my department, my profession, my country and my God!"
MARCH 10, 2011 (LATE POSTINGS) RET. DET. THOMAS BROWN RET. P.O. NATHANIEL (BUTCH) RIDLEY WIFE OF RET. P.O. MIKE SCHIRALDI
Our thanks to Lou Hollander for forwarding this information:
Lifetime Member Ret. Det. Thomas Brown passed away on March 22, 2011 at the age of 88 years in Boyton Beach, FL. Tom was appointed to the Transit Police on April 5, 1955 and retired on July 28, 1975.
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Dolores, attb4878@aol.com or 4878 Equestrian Rd Apt B, Boynton Beach FL 33436-4311
Ret. P.O. Nathaniel "Butch" Ridley passed away in March (exact date unknown)at the age of 67 years in Centre Pointe, AL. Funeral services took place on March 23rd with burial in the National Cemetery in Birmingham AL.
Condolences may be sent to the Ridley family at 900 Woodbrook Rd, Centre Pointe AL 35218
Louise Schiraldi, wife of Ret. P.O. Mike Schiraldi, passed away on Macrh 19th at the age of 59 years. Louise had been suffering from MS for the past 18 years.
Condolences may be sent to Mike at mschira739@aol.com or 1813 Wilderness Rd, Lancaster PA 17603
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Brown, Ridley and Schiraldi families. May their loved ones rest in peace.
MARCH 6, 2011 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. WALTER G. BENES LIFETIME MEMBER RET. LT. FRANK MROWKA RET. LT. KENNETH KLEIN
Pres. Ed Russo received the following sad news on March 2nd;
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Walter G. Benes, on February 12, 2011, at the age of 76 years, in Sunset Beach NC from a heart condition.
Walter was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired on August 19, 1977.
From Lou Hollander, we received the following information:
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. Lt. Frank Mrowka. I am honored to have had Frank as a friend. I did not know Frank on the job but met him after I moved to Florida 21 years ago. Frank was one of the most generous people I have ever known. He always had a smile on his face and every time you walked into his home, he always insisted you sit down and eat and drink with him. Frank loved being a Transit Cop. He loved being around them and talking about old times. Every time you see Frankie, he would be wearing his signature Transit Police hat. He attended all the Transit Police Florida Reunions up until about 3 years ago when his wife Agnes started having some health issues. Frank succumbed to leukemia. He was appointed to the NYCTPD April 4, 1955, worked in the O/U and retired November 30, 1975. There was no viewing or service. The information below was sent to me from Richie Burns.
I’m sorry to inform you of the passing of Retired Transit Police Lieutenant Frank Mrowka. Frank was 86 years of age, married to his wife of 64 years (Agnes).
Condolences can be sent to:
AGNES MROWKA 3235 SEAWAY DR NEW PORT RICHEY FL 34652.
Agnes requests that in lieu of flowers donations can be made in the name of Frank Mrowka and sent to:
GULF SIDE REGIONAL HOSPICE DONATION DEPT. 6117 TROUBLE CREEK RD NEW PORT RICHEY FL 34653 PHONE (727) 845-5707
For those who knew Frank, he was one in a million with a great sense of humor and a true friend.
I worked with Frank in the O/U back in the mid to late 60s and agree with everything said about Frank. He was one of the 'best.'- Tony
It is with extreme sadness and a heavy heart that I tell you that my partner Kenny Klein passed away this morning, February 28th, peacefully and with his family at the bedside.
Kenny fought valiantly to survive a severe brain hemorrhage, but was unable to recover.
The viewing was on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011, with a Funeral Mass and burial on March 3rd. In lieu of flowers, the family is setting up a college fund for Kenny's son Joseph. Details to follow shortly.
The family would like to thank everyone for their visits, prayers and support during the past seven weeks.
Thanks, Jay Kopp
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Benes, Mrowka and Klein families. May their loved ones rest in peace.
FEBRUARY 19, 2011 RET. SGT. VICTOR BIVONA (late notice)
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Sgt. Victor Bivona, on February 7th, in Smithville, NJ, at the age of 84 years. Burial was on February 11th at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center Moriches, NY.
Vic was appointed to the Transit Police on October 22, 1961 and retired on February 1, 1982.
FEBRUARY 11, 2011 SON OF THE LATE RET. P.O. HERB SCHUBERT
We received the following from Ret. P.O. Dan Curtin and Lou Hollander:
This obituary was sent by Ret. Lt. William Schubertwilliamschubert200@comcast.net , brother of the late Ret. P.O. Herb Schubert.
Former Staten Islander Gregory Walter Schubert, 42, of Marlboro, N.Y., a retired detective with the New York City Police Department, died Saturday (February 5th) at home.
He was assigned to the Street Crimes Unit and later the Warrant Squad of the 122nd Precinct, New Dorp. In 2007, he was promoted to the Bronx Narcotics Unit and rose to the ranks of detective third grade in June 1999.
He was the recipient of many commendations and meritorious awards including the Combat Cross Award. Injured in the line of duty, he retired in 2001.
In addition to his wife, Michelle, surviving are three sons, Derek, Alec and Ryan; his mother, Mary Lou Coronato Schubert, and two sisters, Mary Beth Schubert Camacho and Allison Schubert Spiegel.
The funeral was on Thursday with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Marlboro. Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Schubert family. May Gregory rest in peace.
FEBRUARY 6, 2011 RET. P.O. MAURICE AHERN and RET. P.O. RONALD CALKIN (late notice)
Our thanks to Lou Hollander for the following:
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. PO Maurice Ahern. 'Mo' was the brother of Ret. PO and former PBA Vice President Dennis Ahern. The photo above was taken at the 2009 NY Reunion at Antun’s in Queens NY. My condolences to Dennis and the Ahern family.
Obituary of Maurice John Ahern. 1943-2011 Maurice John Ahern died peacefully on Feb. 2nd, 2011. Maurice was appointed to the Transit Police on Dec.1st 1965 and retired 7/4/1981. He worked out of District 1 and TPF. Viewing was on February 4th and burial at Calverton Cemetery on Feb. 5th.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation to your local Veteran's Hospital. Sympathy notices can be sent to Milta Santiaga 25-18 125 St Flushing, NY 11354-1117.
Our thanks to Ret. Sgt. Billy McMillen for obtaining the following information after mail was returned:
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Association member, Ret. P.O. Ronald Calkin, on February 28, 2009 at the age of 67 years, in Greeneville, TN. Ron was appointd to the Transit Police on June 21, 1965 and retired on August 9, 1979 on ordinary disability. We have no further information as his next of kin cannot be reached.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Ahern and Calkin families. May their loved ones rest in peace.
