LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. AUGUST "GUS" FRERKS 7/18/1939 – 4/17/2019
Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. August "Gus" Frerks, passed away on April 17th, 2019, at the age of 80 years. Gus was appointed to the Transit Police on June 21, 1965 and retired on July 15, 1985.
Funeral Services: There will be no viewing.
A Memorial ceremony took place on Monday, April 22nd with burial at the Calverton National Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Joanne, at 910 Round Swamp Rd, Old Bethpage NY 11804-1149
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Frerks family. May Gus rest in peace. Several Transit retirees had the pleasure of working with Gus in the St. Francis Hospital Security Department.
April 11. 2019 RET. LT. STEPHEN BUATTI (updated) and RET. P.O. ALAN DEBNAM
I have been informed that Steve suffered a serious stroke several days before his passing in The Villages, FL. I was told by Joe McGarry that Steve was cremated and that a future memorial service will be held in July.
Steve was appointed to the NYCTP 10/1/1973 and retired from NYPD. I believe he worked in District One as a PO, Sgt & Lt. After the merge, he retired from the NYPD on 4/20/1996. The above photo was sent to me by Charlie Rodriguez.
A funeral mass took place on April 20th with internment in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery,
Obituary information by Lou received from George Butler
RET. P.O. ALAN DEBNAM 1//6/1946 – 4/5/2019
I'm sad to report the passing of Ret. P.O. Alan C. Debnam. Alan worked in District 3 and RDU. Alan was appointed to the NYCTPD 7/8/71. His retirement date is unavaible
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOSEPH BENEVENTANO 1/23/1941 – 3/31/2019
I have been informed by Margaret Beneventano that her husband Joe had passed after a 5-year battle with cancer. He was cremated and a “Celebration of his life” took place on April 11th.
They would have been married 30 years in May. Margaret also told me that Joe did 10 years as a Deputy in Charlotte SC. Condolences can be sent to Joe’s wife Margaret at marbenev53@gmail.com May Joe “Rest in Peace
RET. P.O. EDWARD HANUS 1/4/1947 – 4/6/2019
Ed Hanus and Bob Davan
Lou received this obituary information from Hugh Lennon eps805@msn.com
Hi Louie, Sad news. Eddie Hanus, who worked in District 3, passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Services took place on April 9th and 10th
Eddie and Bob Daven’s picture was on the Retired Officer’s Membership Card several years ago. Eddie is in the foreground looking away.
Hi Louie, FYI, another retired MOS passes. Eddie Hanus, age 72, who worked almost his entire career in Dist. 3, died on Saturday, April 6.
He came on in 1970 and retired in the mid-90s. He later served as the Director of Security at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Rockland County. He is survived by his son and 3 daughters. He wife, Ann, died about 2 1/2 years ago. He lived in Stoney Point, NY for last 44 years and grew up in the south Bronx. Bobby Davan
Eddie was appointed to the NYCTPD 3/21/70 and retired 7/2/92. May Eddie “Rest in Peace” with his wife Ann.
Herman Middleton Riggan Jr. of Maybrook, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in Albany. He was 81. The son of the late Herman Middleton and Gretchen Moore Riggan, he was born August 30, 1937 in Warrenton, North Carolina. Herman served in the Air Force from 1956-1960 and was a NYC Transit Police Officer. Survivors include his wife, Gail Riggan; daughter, Patricia Ann DeLucia and her husband, James; granddaughters, Elizabeth and Kathleen.
Herman was appointed to the Transit Police on April 13, 1965. His retirement date is unknown as he was not a member of the Retirees Association.
Services took place on February 22nd.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Gail and the Riggan family. May Herman rest in peace.
March 25, 2019 RET. DET. PHILIP PERRY (late posting)
RET. DET. PHILIP PERRY 6/21/1957 - 3/14/2018
Ret. Det. Philip Perry, formerly assigned to the Detective Bureau, passed away on March 14th, 2019. Philip was appointed to the Transit Police on January 29, 1982 and retired from NYPD on December 1, 2004. He worked in District 2 and drove Chief Cronin.
Services took place on March 16th & 17th with a Funeral Mass and burial on March 18th.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, Karen, and the Perry family. May he rest in peace.
March 18, 2019 MOTHER OF RET. P.O. FRANK CROCE
Dorothy Croce, mother of Ret. PO Frank Croce, passed away on March 14th at the age of 102 years.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Frank and the Croce family. May Dorothy rest in peace.
March 2, 2019 RET SGT. LLOYD FINLEY, RET. P.O. MIGUEL "MIKE" NARVAEZ and LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. LEONARD "LENNY" DiCRISTINO
Lou Hollander and Ret. Lt. Charles McCrae cemccray@aol.comsent the following:
RET. SGT. LLOYD FINLEY
7/11/1945 - 2/28/2019
We sadly inform you of the passing of Ret. Sgt. Lloyd R. Finley on Thursday evening, February 28th. Lloyd was appointed to the Transit Police on November 1, 1967 and retired October 1, 1996. He was also a Past Presdient of the Transit Police Guardians Association. Lloyd was cremated. A Memorial service was held in Florida.
The New York continuation of the Celebration of Life for Ret. Sgt. Lloyd R. Finley took place on April 16th with the burial of his ashes in Ferncliff Cemetery in Westchester County
Be well Charles
The above photo was taken by Lou Hollander at the 1999 Reunion.
From Lou Hollander and Norman Rapport
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. LEONARD "LENNY" DiCRISTINO
4/20/1940 - 3/1/2019
We received the sad information that Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Leonard DiCristino passed away on Friday, March 1st, after a long illness. Lenny had just been moved from his hospital room into a hospice unit where he passed away after a long illness. Lenny was appointed to the Transit Police on May 7, 1968 and retired January 3, 1985. He had been assigned to CWPS and worked in District 34.
Services took place on March 6th & 7th
The photo above was taken at the 2014 Florida Reunion. Lenny’s obituary and condolences can be left on Funeral Home web page probably tomorrow https://www.palmswestfuneralhome.com
Lou received this information from Paulette Ares, wife of the late Willie Ares
RET. P.O. MIGUEL “MIKE” NARVAEZ 8/25/1941 – 2/27/2019
Hi Louie,
I am writing to let you know that Willie's cousin, Ret. P.O. Mike Narvaez, passed away on Wednesday, February 27.
His family had a memorial service on Monday, March 4.
If anyone would like to send condolences to his wife, Lydia, they can be sent to 600 Tradewinds Drive, Deltona, Fl. 32738 . Thank you for passing this information along.
Our deepest condolences to the Finley, DiCristino and Narvaez families. May their deceased loved ones rest in peace.
February 20, 2019 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOHN DeLUCA (late notice)
We just received the sad news from John's wife, Alice
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOHN DeLUCA 11-26-1943 to 01-27-2019
We regret to inform our members and fellow officers of the sudden passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. John DeLuca, on January 27th. John was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired on disability on January 1, 1980.
Condolences may be sent to Alice at 10142 208th Path, O'Brien FL 32071-2570
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the DeLuca family. May John rest in peace.
February 17, 2019 WIFE OF LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. ARNOLD ERCOLE
We received the following information from Ret. PO Tony Licciardello:
Arlene Ercole, wife of Lifetime Member Ret. PO Arnold Ercole, passed away on February 13th at the age of 80 years after a long illness..
Funeral services took place on February 18th and 19th.
Condolences may be sent to Arnold at 177 Beech St., Valley Stream NY 11580 or email at gonefishing4ever@verizon.net
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Ercole family. May Arlene rest in peace.
February 5, 2019 RET. SGT. EDWARD KEITEL
From Lou Hollander:
RET. SGT EDWARD KEITEL 9/2/1945 – 2/3/2019
Ed was appointed to NYCTPD 10/1/73 and merged to NYPD as a Sgt. I do not know his rank when retired or retirement date. May he “Rest in Peace. Condolences can be left on funeral home web page, https://www.bryantfh.com/tributes/Edward-Keitel
Services took place on February 6th and 7th
In lieu of flowers Donations may be made to: ASPCA ( The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) PO Box 96929, Washington DC 20090-6929 Tel: 1-800-628-0028 Web: http://www.ASPCA.Org
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Keitel family. May Edward rest in peace.
January 30, 2019 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JAMES ZACHARAKOS (late notice)
We just received this sad news from Jimmy's daughter, Ann Marie
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JAMES "JIMMY" ZACHARAKOS
3/9/1944 - 1/11/2019
We regret to inform our members and fellow officers of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. James Zacharakos, on January 11, 2019. James was appointed to the Transit Police on June 1, 1965 and retired on March 1, 1980. He primarily worked in District 34.
Services took place on January 14th and 15th.
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Helen, at 95 81st street, Brooklyn NY 11209
I had the pleasure of working with Jimmy in 34A and 34 for many years and always found him to be an honest and trustworthy person. Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Helen and the Zacharakos family. May Jimmy rest in peace. - Tony
January 27, 2019 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. SGT. JOHN McEVOY
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. SGT. JOHN McEVOY 9/30/1940 - 1/26/2019
We regret to inform our members and fellow officers of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Sgt. John McEvoy, on January 26th, at the age of 78 years. John was appointed to the Transit Police on May 3, 1965 and retired November 2, 1991. His last assignment was in District 23. After retirement, John worked in the Security Department of St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn NY where he was the evening supervisor along with several other retired Transit officers.
The viewing took place on Tuesday, January 29th with a service and burial on the 30th in Calverton National Cemetery
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Lydia, at 345 Martin Drive, West Islip NY 11795
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Lydia and the McEvoy family. May John rest in peace.
January 24, 2019 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. RICHARD KILGEN (late notice)
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. RICHARD KILGEN
12/9/1934 - 11/19/2013
We received information that Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Richard Kilgen had passed away on November 19, 2013 at the age of 84 years. He was living in East Stroudsburg PA. This was another result of a search by Billy McMillen on mail that, for the first time, was returned as "Unknown." Richard was appointed to the Transit Police on June 21, 1965 and retired February 18, 1981. Attempts to contact his family were negative.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies ot the Kilgen family. May Richard rest in peace.
January 23, 2019 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. DET. PRENTISS C. JOHNSON (late notice) and RET. P.O. DERRICK DAVIS
Our thanks to Ret. Sgt. Billy McMillen for finding this information:
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. DET. PRENTISS C. JOHNSON 3-29-1941 to 11/10/2017
We regret to inform our members and friends of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Det. Prentiss C. Johnson, on November 10, 2017. We sadly found this out when his mail was returned and we asked Ret. Sgt. Billy McMillen to do a search. He unfortunately came up with this result. Prentiss was appointed to the Transit Police on July 29, 1968 and retired November 4, 1988. Funeral services were private.
From Lou Hollander as received from NYPD:
RET. P.O. DERRICK DAVIS
Ret. P.O. Derrick Davis passed away on January 12th, 2019. He was last assigned to District 30. Derrick was appointed to the Transit Police on July 15, 1986 and retired July 17, 2006.
Services were held on January 19th.
Our deepest cpondolences to the Johnson and Davis families. May their deceased loved ones rest in peace.
January 19, 2019 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. LT. DANIEL D'ALESSANDRO, SR.
From Bob Valentino and Frank Crisa
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. LT. DANIEL "DANNY" D'ALESSANDRO, SR. and FATHER OF RET. DET. DANIEL D'ALESSANDRO, JR.. 10-23-1937 TO 01-18-2019
We regret to inform our members and friends of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Lt. Daniel D'Alessandro, Sr. on Friday, January 18th at the age of 81 years after a long illness. Danny was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966 and retired September 1, 1993.
Funeral services took place on Monday and Tuesday, January 21 & 22 with a Funeral Mass and burial on the 23rd.
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Gloria, at 172 BROOKFIELD AVE., STATEN ISLAND NY 10308-1440
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife Gloria and the D'Alessandro family. May he rest in peace.
Many officers, myself included, worked with Danny when he was in City Wide and I can honestly say he was a man of great character...never a bad word about him. - Tony
January 8, 2019 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. AUGUSTUS "AUGGIE" NUZZELA
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. AUGUSTUS “AUGGIE” NUZZELA 9/1/1941 – 1/7/2019
A viewing took place on January 9th with a Funeral Mass and burial on the 10th.
Auggie was appointed to NYCTPD 4/11/1965 and retired 11/29/1979. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Auggie in the mid 70’s in CWAC when Citywide was first started. Auggie was a nice guy, good cop and a pleasure to work with. You can go to the funeral home web page to leave a condolence message at https://matthewfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/551/Augustus-Nuzzela/service-information.html#tribute-start May he “Rest in Peace”
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, Anne, and the Nuzzela family. Auggie and Anne, along with the late Dave Powell and his wife, spent annual vacations in Aruba with Mike and Doris Lanning. Rest in Peace.
RET. DET. RONALD JACKSON AUGUST 2, 1949 ~ JANUARY 1, 2019
A viewing and Celebration of Life took place on Thursday, January 10th followed by burial in Calverton National Cemetery.
May Ronald “Rest in Peace”
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Jackson family. May Ronald rest in peace.
January 4, 2019 RET. SGT. JOHN McCABE (late posting)
From Lou Hollander as received from NYPD
RET. SGT. JOHN McCABE 5/25/1950 - 12/30/2018
We regret to inform our fellow officers of the passing of Retired Sgt. John McCabe who passed away on December 30th, 2018. John was appointed to the Transit Police on May 20, 1974 and retired July 22, 1999.
Viewing took place on 1/2 & 1/3/19 with a Funeral Mass on Friday, 1/4/19.
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOHN VILLANO 5/16/1938 – 12/16/2018
Hi Louie, This is Don Davison from CWAC. I have some bad news. Retired P.O. John Villano passed away on December 16th. John retired on the Heart Bill in the 70’s. He worked in Dist. #31 & Dist. #30 and moved to Las Vegas after retiring. He is survived by his wife Martha, son’s John & Billy and grandchildren
John was appointed to the Transit Police on 12/1/1965 and retired October1, 1978. May he Rest in Peace.
Retired P.O. James Jiminez, passed away on December 14th. James was appointed to the Transit Police on January 9, 1986 and retired from NYPD on February 1, 2006.
Funeral services took place on December 18th and 19th
Our deepest condolences to the Villano and Jiminez familes. May John and James rest in peace.
December 14, 2018 FORMER ASSOCIATION TREASURER RET. P.O. JOHN REGAN and RET. P.O. WALTER JORGENSEN
President Mike Lanning received this sad news today from John's wife, Karin
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOHN REGAN 6/23/1940 TO 12/14/2018
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Former Treasurer and Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. John Regan on Friday, December 14th at the age of 78 years after a long illness. John was appointed to the Transit Police on May 1, 1965 and retired September 1, 1985. John was active in the Association as a Vice President, Treasurer and Legislative Director, during which time he vigorously did his best to get the Variable Supplement Bill for those unjustly denied it. Health issues forced John to retire from the Assocation and his health steadily declined thereafter. John is survived by his wife Karin and their two children.
John's remains will be cremated. There was a memorial service on Sunday, December 23rd
RET. P.O. WALTER “WALLY” JORGENSEN 11/5/1945 – 12/10/2018
I just received sad news from Ann Jorgensen, Walter's wife; that Walter passed away on Monday 12-10-2018. Walter was a good man and a great cop. Walter worked in District One until his retirement he was also a PBA Delegate D-1 , he also worked in Dist.4 for a number of years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He had been sick with Parkinson's for several years. May He Rest in Peace with Our Lord.
Walter Jorgensen passed away peacefully on Sunday December 10, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and preceded in death by his father Walter and mother Florence Tanzey Jorgensen. He is survived by his devoted wife Ann, his daughters Florence Jane and Annie Lee, his son Walter (Wally) Joseph, granddaughter Maia Genevieve, his sisters Florence Anderson and Eileen Jorgensen, brother-in-law Richard Anderson, nephew Richard Anderson Jr. and his niece Veronica Donchez. Walter proudly served his country in the United States Army in Viet Nam, and his community as a member of the New York City Transit Police Department and later the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department. In 1971 he married the love of his life, Ann E. Donovan. An avid fan of the Florida State Seminoles, the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, Walter freely shared his love of sports with his children. He was a Little League t-ball, baseball, and softball coach for each of his children's teams as well as a poolside Dad as they swam for the Lane 4 Swim Team. His storytelling is legendary and his sense of humor and quick wit will continue to bring laughter to all who knew him. Walter's lifelong passion was fishing. Friends and family alike will remember the good times they shared on both the water and surf. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Port Charlotte. A future date will be announced. Published in Herald Tribune from Dec. 14 to Dec. 16, 2018
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Regan and Jorgensen families. May John and Walter rest in peace.
December 13, 2018 SON OF RET. LT. PATRICK DWYER
We received the following sad news from TransitRet. Lt. Patrick Dwyer dwyepdmd@gmail.com
RET. SUFFOLK COUNTY P.O. BRIAN PATRICK DWYER 7/20/1968 - 12/12/2018
Today, December 12th, our son, Brian, a recently retired member of the Suffolk County Police Department, passed onto his heavenly reward after many months of severe suffering with the effects of an extremely aggressive cancer.
Brian began his police career with the Police Department, City of New York. Shortly thereafter he was appointed to the Suffolk County Police Department and there completed twenty-five years of loyal and outstanding service. He was known by all who he encountered as a compassionate, trusting, humble, and giving person. During his career he was assigned to various precinct commands, Highway Patrol, completing his service with the Marine Bureau. He loved “The Job” with its true joy of helping others.
Brian will always be missed and will continue to be loved by everyone who knew him. Patrick and Maureen Dwyer
Services took place on December 15th & 16th with a Funeral Mass and interment on December 17th,
The photo is of Brian and his two children. Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Dwyer family. May Brian rest in peace.
December 10, 2018 RET. P.O. JOHN MC MULLAN
From Lou Hollander as received from NYPD:
Ret. P.O. John McMullan, passed away on December 6th, 2018. He was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966 and retired June 8, 1983.
Funeral services took place on december 9th with a Funeral Mass and burial on the 10th in Calverton National Cemetery.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, Rosemary, and the McMullan family. May John rest in peace.
December 6, 2018 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. LEONARD "LENNY" DE ROSA (late notice)
We heard yesterday about Lenny passing away but we didn't have any information until today.
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. LEONARD "LENNY" DE ROSA
6/14/1925 TO 11/23/2018
We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Leonard "Lenny" DeRosa on November 23, 2018 at the age of 93 years. I remember working with Lenny in the O/U back in the late '60s and believe he retired from there. He was a US Marine veteran from WWll. Lenny was appointed to the Transit Police on April 5, 1955 and retired January 15, 1988.
Funeral services took place in Maspeth NY on November 26 and 27th.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the DeRosa family. May Lenny rest in peace.
November 28, 2018 WIFE OF RET. DET. FREDDY MACK and RET. SGT. KENNETH BUCALO (late posting)
From Lou Hollander
FRED & SUSAN MACK
It is with a heavy heart I inform you of the passing of Susan Mack, wife of Ret. Det. Freddy Mack. Susan lost a 5-month battle to lung cancer last night (11/24). Susan was moved from Trinity Memorial Hospital in New Port Richey FL to Hospice care at about 5 PM and passed shortly after 8 PM. We will miss Susan as she was a good friend, and a kind and loving person. Freddy & Susan, Joe & Fran Mastromarino, and my wife Barbara and I were like a six pack...we were always together. We played cards once a week (sometimes more) went out to dinner a couple of times a week and attended many social functions together. Susan’s wishes were to be cremated and not have a viewing. Condolences can be sent to Freddy at Det1013@verizon.net home address 8236 Setters Point Dr. New Port Richey, FL 34653. Cell 727-247-2526 home 727- 835-7588. “May Susan Rest in Peace”
RET. SGT. KENNETH BUCALO
12/11/1928 – 11/24/2018
The viewing took place on Tuesday, November 27th with a Funeral service on the 28th
Kenny was appointed to NYCTPD on 5/11/60 and retired 11/30/81. He was my boss in CWAC in District 3 in the mid 70’s. Prior to becoming Sgt. He was assigned to the Det. Div. for many years. Kenny was a good boss who would never look to hurt anyone. The photo above was taken at the 2004 Florida reunion. May Kenny “Rest in Peace”
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Mack and Bucalo families. May their deceased loved ones Rest in Peace.
November 12, 2019 LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOHN LILLEY
We received the following from Fran Lilley:
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. JOHN LILLEY 10/3/1942 to 11/12/2018
We regret to inform our members and friends of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. John Lilley, on November 12th, 2018 at the age of 76 years. John had been in ill health the past few years, suffering from dementia. John was appointed to the Transit Police on June 21, 1965 and retired July 3, 1986. He spent most of his career in District 34 where Frank Crisa and I had the pleasure of working with him. May he rest in peace.
Funeral services took place on Wednesday & Thursday, November 13-14th.
John is survived by his wife, Fran, and we offer our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies.
Ret. P.O. John Feeley, passed away on November 3rd, 2019. John was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired October 25, 1985. He worked in District 3.
There will be no viewing. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, November 9th
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, Elizabeth, and the Feeley family. May John rest in peace.
October 19, 2018 ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT EDWARD "EDDIE" RUSSO
ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT RET. P.O. EDWARD “EDDIE” RUSSO 8/5/1939 – 10/19/2018
The NYC Retired Transit Police Officers Association Executive Board is extremely saddened to inform our members and friends of the passing of our President Ed Russo at 3 AM this morning, October 19th, at the age of 79 years.
Ed had been in hospice for cancer the past several weeks, fully aware of the inevitable outcome. He had many visitors who came to wish him well and trying to boost his spirits. Ed was unique in his own way and loved the association dearly, spending numerous hours either on the phone or the computer. He will be dearly missed.
Ed was appointed to the Transit Police on 5/13/65 and retired 7/4/86 Rest in Peace our very good and dear friend. First VP Mike Lanning will now assume the office of President of the association.
Services took place on October 21st and 22nd.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Russo family. To our dear friend, Eddie, may you “Rest in Peace”
