We received the following from our Recording Secty Bob Valentino as sent by the funeral home

(Ret. P.O.) Robert T. Cassidy, age 64, passed away on June 24, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. Bob was a retired New York City Transit Policeman. He was born on January 9, 1953 in Queens, NY to Robert T. and Margaret M. Geary Cassidy, Sr. Bob is survived by his devoted and loving partner, Joan Marino of Las Vegas. Also surviving are his cherished two children; Brad Cassidy of  Missouri and Beth Cassidy of New York and three grandchildren; Robert Cassidy, Sabin and Maura Cassidy.

Visitation is Wednesday, June 28th from 7pm to 8pm at the Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, 414 Washington St., Peekskill, NY 10566 (914-737-1933).  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, June 29th at 10:00 am, St. Gabriel's Church, 3250 Arlington Street, Riverdale, NY. Father James Sheehan, a long time family friend will officiate at the mass. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.
WEBSITE:  www.nardonefuneral.com

Information below sent by Lou Hollander as received from Chris Robinson ChrisR413@aol.com

I received this sad information from Ret. PO Joseph F X O’Leary #2639, friend, partner, and neighbor of Bobby Cassidy.
Joe advised me this evening via phone that retired D-03 MOS Bobby Cassidy lost his battle with cancer on 06/24/17 in the AM hours.
Bobbie was in hospice care at the Nathan Nadalson facility in Las Vegas Nevada.

Bobby worked in D-03 in both uniform and A/C assignments.  He retired pre merge, and relocated to Las Vegas in 2002.

Robert was appointed to the Transit Police on May 20, 1974 and retired August 14, 1989

RET. SGT. EUGENE “GENE” ROBINSON
8/26/1943 – 6/27/2017

Obituary information was received from Marily Rust ,Gene’s domestic partner. Marily informed me that Gene was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in February which had advanced to other parts of his body.  
She informed me that he suffered.  He passed at his home while under Hospice care on June 27th.  There will not be a viewing or funeral. 

There will be a “Celebration of Life” on July 7th.  The time 3 PM – 5 PM at IMG Academy Gulf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pky, Bradenton FL 34210.  If you are planning to attend RSVP me ASAP at keystonecop1@verizon.net . 

Donations can be made in Gene’s name to the  Moffitt Cancer Center Thoracic Clinic, 12902 Magnolia Dr. Tampa FL 33612 .  Condolences can be sent to Marily Rust & the Robinson family at 12388 Lavender Loop, Bradenton FL 34212
 
Gene was one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet.  I did not know Gene on the job but I became very friendly with him through the Florida Reunions.  We talked quite often via phone and met for lunch or dinner a number of times. 
We hat the respective reunions we hosted in common.  He with the Transit Police Retired Guardians and me with the Transit Police Florida Reunion.  We would always compare notes and feed off each other. 
He always referred to me as “My Brother” every time we spoke.  Well, “Rest in Peace “My Brother.”  I will miss you.

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. WILLIAM TAUGHER
6/24/1942 -  6/23/2017

This photo was taken in District 34 with Billy "hugging" Sgt. Patsy Tomasichio

Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. William Taugher was appointed to NYCTPD November 28, 1967 and retired January 2, 1988.  May he Rest In Peace

Information received from Louis Billera Louie1013@hotmail.com  via Face book message

Sadly to say, my uncle, Billy Taugher, passed away yesterday 06/23/17. Billy worked most of his career in Dist. 34.
Funeral services took place on June 25th and 26th.

I had the honor and pleasure of working with Billy in District 34. He always had a smile and a joke and hated to wear his uniform cap. - Tony

Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to the Cassidy, Robinson and Taugher families. May their departed loved ones rest in peace.

From Rec. Secty. Bob Valentino RValent558@aol.com

Iregret to inform you of the passing of Retired Detective Donald (Donnie) Amantea. Donnie passed away on Wednesday, June 21st, at the age of 69 (born July 3, 1947) after a long battle with cancer.  He was a well respected gracious gentleman and will surely be missed by many. He was appointed to the Transit Police Department 05/20/1974 and retired on 03/01/1995

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Balsamo/Cordovano Funeral Home 15 Church Street Carmel, NY 

Tele: (845) 225-2144 on Sunday June 25, 2017 from 3pm to 7pm

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital

Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church NY 225 East Lake Blvd. Mahopec, NY on Monday June 26, 2017 at 11:30a.m.

Condolences to is wife Laura and the entire Amantea family.

May Donnie rest in peace.

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

This obituary information was sent by Lou Hollander as received from Bob Valentino RValent558@aol.com

I regret to inform you of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Police Officer Anthony 'Tony' Di Benedetto. Tony passed away on Sunday June 18 at the age of 75 after a long battle with cancer. Most of his career he worked in Brooklyn. He was a well-respected gracious gentleman and will surely be missed by many.
He was appointed to the Transit Police Department 12/01/1965 and retired on 11/18/1981
 
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Matthew Funeral Home 2508 Victory Boulevard Staten Island, NY
(718)761-5544 on Wednesday June 21, 2017 from 2pm to 4pm & 7pm to 9pm
 
Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Sea Church 5371 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY on Thursday June 22, 2017 at 10am.
 
Condolences to his wife Chela and the entire DiBenedetto family.
May Tony rest in peace.

Tony’s obituary can be viewed at http://www.matthewfuneralhome.com/obituaries/anthony-dibenedetto/ 

Lou had just been browsing Face Book and saw a post by Ret. P.O. Kenny Kramer that his mom passed away on June 5th.  Kenny and his wife Kathy were on their way to Long Island to see her when she passed.  May she rest in peace.  Condolences can be sent to Kenny at kcscars@aol.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the DiBenedetto and Kramer families. May their departed loved ones rest in peace.

From 2nd VP Harry Hassler and Ret. Sgt. Bob Ganley. This information was discovered when researching the location of Sgt. Joe Frasca for a story on his life in Transit:

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Sgt. Joseph Frasca who was found to have passed away on June 2, 2015. He was 95 years old.
Joseph was apointed to the Transit Police on October 14, 1952 and retired November 11, 1979. He had supervised the Records Desk in the O/U for many years. We have no further details.

The following sent by Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net with obituary information received from Ed Lacey edlacey@verizon.net

RET. P.O. EUGENE ACRI
2/23/1945 – 5/28/17

Lou 
Ret. P.O. Gene Acri passed away 2 days ago (May 29th). He will be cremated & there will be no service. He worked in D-4 & was a FTO in
D-12

I worked with Gene in District 4 in the 80’s.  He was a good cop, a nice guy and seemed to be always smiling. He was appointed to the NYCTPD 8/1/66 and retired 8/20/94.   May Gene Rest In Peace.

LATE OBITUARY
RET. P.O. DANIEL COLLINS

I received this obituary information from Ret. Sgt. Bobby Ruggiero.  I was also in the same class of 3/10/69.  Danny retired 12/30/83.  May Danny Rest In Peace!

Dear Lou

I am sorry to inform you of the passing of my friend, Danny Collins, on May 15th. He was in my class of March 10, 1969. He retired to South Carolina and for the past 2 years, has been living with his son, Paul, due to poor health.

Condolences can be sent to Paul at the following address: 2 Shaker Court, Wallkill NY 12589

Rest in peace, my friend. I'll miss you.

Thanks,
Bob Ruggiero 

Minnie Caruso,  mother of Ret. Sgt.John Caruso, passed away early this morning. (May 31st)  Mrs. Caruso has been in a nursing home for a few years.  She just celebrated her 98th birthday this past Sunday.  May Mrs. Caruso Rest In Peace.  The funeral details are.

PINECREST FUNERAL CHAPEL MARINER BOULEVARD
3369 Mariner Blvd.
Spring Hill, Florida   34609
Phone: (352) 684-0001

VISITATION

Friday 2 PM – 4 PM & 6 PM – 8 PM

FUNERAL MASS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Condolence cards can be sent to John and family at 13381 Whitmarsh St. Spring Hill, FL 34609  John’s email address is jcaruso@tampabay.rr.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Frasca, Acri, Collins and Caruso families. May their departed loved ones rest in peace.

We were informed of the following from our editor, Frank Crisa fcrisa@verizon.net

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. Lt. Cornelius ("Neil") Harrington this afternoon, at the age of 79 years. Neil had been in bad health the past several months. He was appointed to the Transit Police on November 6, 1966 and retired June 29, 1990. One of his assignments was in District 34 where Frank Crisa and Tony Lomanto worked with him. Neil was always a fair supervisor and a great guy.

From Lou Hollander:

Funeral arrangements:

Scalia Funeral Home

28 Eltingville Blvd,

Staten Island, NY 10312

Phone: (718) 356-6363

Hours:

Wednesday: 7 to 9 PM

Thursday: 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM

Funeral Friday at 10:00 AM Mass at Holy Child Church (Arden Ave & Amboy Road)

Visit Funeral Home web page http://www.scaliahome.com/

Our condolences to his wife, Geraldine, and the Harrington family. A number of Neil's children followed him into the ranks of the Police Department. May he rest in peace.

The following received from Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net and Ret. Lt. Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com

FORMER ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL SECRETARY AND 1ST VP RET. P.O. RONALD FORTE

We regret to inform our members of the passing of our former Financial Secretary and 1st Vice President, Lifetime Member
Ret. P.O. Ron Forte on May 23rd at the age of 79 years. He was appointed to the Transit Police on September 17, 1963 and retired July 6, 1984.

Ron was also a former President of the Retired Transit Guardians Association.

Funeral services:
J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home, Inc.
179-24 LINDEN BLVD. JAMAICA, New York 11434.
Phone: (718) 526-5656

Wake:  Sat, June 3, 2017, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.     Services  immediately following.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife Jonnie and the Forte family. May Ron rest in peace.

The following received from Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

RET. P.O. RONALD (RONNIE) WATSON
12/10-1938 - 5/20/2017

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. P.O.Ronnie (aka Dr.) Watson.  I have known Ronnie since 1970 when I was a probie in District 1 and have been friends since then. I believe Ronnie spent his whole career in District 1. He was always smiling and joking around and had a very distinguished laugh that would let you know when he was around. He was a real nice guy and had many friends that will miss him.  My condolences to his wife carmen.  You can leave a condolence on the Funeral Home web page, http://www.reddenfuneralhome.net/book-of-memories/2936236/Watson-Ronald/service-details.php   May Ronnie Rest in Peace.

Redden Funeral Home
 325 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10014

VISITATION
Wednesday  May 24th 3 PM – 8 PM

FUNERAL MASS
Thursday, May 25th, 2017, 10:00am
Epiphany Church
2nd Avenue at 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010

INTERNMENT

Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery
12700 Booth Memorial Avenue
Flushing, NY 11365

The obituary information was sent by Charlie McCray cemccray@aol.com , information received from Ret. P.O. Joseph Gadsden

RET. DET. JOHN MCMILLAN
10/2/1942 – 5/12/2017

Condolences can be sent to his wife Zona by way of the Church,
Greater Hall Temple Church of God.
3226 Norwich St. Brunswick, GA 31520

Be well
Charles

John was appointed to NYCTPD 7/29/68, retirement date unknown. According to my data base he was a detective. This is all the information I have.   May he rest in Peace - Lou

MOTHER OF RET. P.O. JIMMY RUDOLPH

My condolences to Jimmy and his family. May Mary Rest in peace.  Condolences can be sent to Jimmy at roadog1327@aol.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Watson, McMillan and Rudolph fasmilies. May their loved ones rest in peace.

The following received from Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

DAUGHTER OF ED WILKO, TP RETIREE’S ASSOC. BOARD MEMBER

Jenny Wilko , daughter of Sgt-at-Arms Ed Wilko, passed away on April 28th.
Funeral services took place on May 2nd  
May Jenny “Rest in Peace”.

This obituary information was received from Recording Secretary Bobby Valentino RValent558@aol.com

I regret to inform you of the passing of Retired Transit Police Officer John Sanicola. He was 79 years old. John passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 after a long illness. A great guy and a gracious gentleman.

John was appointed to the New York City Transit Police Department on May 3, 1965 and retired on March 21, 1982. He worked in District 30, the Stakeout Unit and the Court Unit.

Funeral arrangements took place on May 8th with a Funeral Mass and burial on May 9th

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made and payable to the Viscardi Center 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, New York 11507 Att. Linda Tibbles.
 
May John rest in peace.

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

From Ret. Lt. Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com

With profound sadness we inform you of the passing of Ret. PO James Joyner.  James transitioned on April 18th, following a long illness.

Funeral services took place on Monday, May 1st
       
Condolences can be sent to his wife Sylvia
621 N. Christy Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89110-3711
702 459-3023

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Joyner family. May James rest in peace.

Following sent by Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

Below is the email I received from Eddie Solomon on the passing of his wife, Phuoc.  My condolences to Ed and his family.  I have had the privilege of meeting Phuoc at a number of Florida reunionS over the past years.   Every time I saw heR during the course of the weekend, she always wore a huge unforgettable smile and always had a nice compliment.  As you can see, Eddie is hurting, and rightfully so.  Say a prayer that the Lord comforts Ed and his family during these troubling times. 

Condolences can be sent to Ed at e_solomon@msn.com Cards can be sent to Ed at 10 Sandy Ct. Farmingville NY 11738. 
May Phuoc Rest in Peace!

Louie,
I am heartbroken to report that my wife of 43 years, Phuoc, passed away today of Natural Causes. It was unexpected, very sudden and very quick.   I don't know how to proceed without her.....she has given me 2 wonderful kids and 4 fantastic grandkids. 
 
The arrangements are:
Moloney Funeral Home
132 Ronkonkoma Ave
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY  11779
Viewing is on Sat 4/22 and Sun 4/23 2-4 and 7-9

A Catholic Mass will be conducted at St Joseph's Church in Lake Ronkonkoma.
She will be interned at Calverton National Cemetery on Monday 4/24

Louie, thank you for informing the rest of the Transit Family.   I don't have it in me to call each and every person that knew her and tell them what happened.
Eddie Solomon

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

Following sent by Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net received from Jimmy Clark jclark582@peoplepc.com 

RET. PO. DONALD COLLINS

2/20/1937 – 4/3/2017

We regret to inform our members of the passsing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Donald Collins on April 3rd. Don worked most of his career in District 34. He was appointed November 4, 1966 and retired November 8, 1986. I had the pleasure of working with Don for many years down at Stillwell Ave. - Tony

Donald ‘Donnie’ A. Collins Sr.

Donald A. ‘Donnie’ Collins

Donald “Donnie” A. Collins, Sr., 80, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on Monday. April 3,2017 while under the care of hospice. He was born February 20, 1937 to Stephen and Lillian (Lea) Collins in Brooklyn, NY. On January 31, 1959 he married his wife Eileen Ludlow in Brooklyn, NY. Donnie enjoyed pool, bowling, playing with his dog, Cricket and tinkering in the garage. Donald was a proud Veteran of the United States and a NYPD Transit Police Officer.
Survivors include wife of 58 years Eileen Collins; sister Gerry; daughters Theresa, Brenda and Corrine; daughter-in-law Jill, grandsons Chris, DJ, Patrick with his wife Ashley and two great grandchildren, Benjamin and Nathaniel.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Stevie, Artie, Joey and Davey and his only son, Donald.
A gathering of friends and family was held on Friday, April 7, 2017 - Inurnment will be private at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice (donate.cshospice.org) or the American Heart Association Research (donatenow.heart.org).

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Collins family. May Don rest in peace.

Following sent by Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net received from NYPD

LATE OBITUARY
RET P.O. FRANKLIN BELLE
1/22/1944 – 3/31/201

Funeral services took place in Poughkeepsie on April 5th with burial in Wappinger Falls Cemetery

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Marianita at 5105 Boulder Way, Wappinger Falls, NY

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Belle family. May Franklin rest in peace.

Following sent by Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. MARINO “MARTY” ALMA
4/18/1923 – 3/26/17

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Marty Alma, on March 26th at the age of 93 years.
Marty was appointed to the Transit Police on May 1, 1955 and retired May 10,1976. Lou Hollander took the above photo of Marty at the 2016 West Palm Beach R.O.M.E.O.  May Marty RIP.

Funeral arrangements took place on March 29th & 30th

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

We received this obituary information from Ret. Lt. Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com

RET. P.O. LESTER NOBLE
5/12/1942 - 3/13/2017

Lester was appointed to the NYCTPD 6/1/66 and retired 8/16/86.  He spent most of his time with NYCTPD at D12 during the 60s and 70s. “May he rest in peace”

Hi All
I have just received a notification that P.O. Lester Noble has passed. I understand he may have worked in Dist.11.
I did not know him and at this time I have no further information.

Be well
Charles

From Lou Hollander: Obituary information was received from Edward Molette, walkermolette@aol.com

The wife, MaryAnn Mcknight Noble, is making notification that her husband, a former member NYCTPD Officer Lester Noble passed on Monday March ,13 2017 .

Funeral Service is scheduled for Granby’s Funeral Home , located 4021 White Plains Rd. 718 519 6047 Friday March 17 , 2017 at 10:00 AM .

The burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery located at 233rd St. and Webster Ave  10470 Bronx N.Y. Tel # 718 920 0500 .

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Noble family. May Lester rest in peace.

RET. P.O. NEHEMIAH "JERRY" CHAMBERS
11/30/1938 – 3/6/2017

Lou Hollander received this obituary information from Charlie McCray cemccray@aol.com as received from Richard Ferguson.  You can view obituary information and send condolences at http://www.wmhclarkfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=4153210&fh_id=13105  May Jerry rest in peace

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. P.O. Jerry Chambers. Jerry passed of a heart attack at about 1:30 Monday morning, March 6th.

Funeral services took place on Saturday March 11, 2017
          
Condolences can be sent to:

                        Teresa Chambers
                        685 Ave. C
                        Stroudsburg, PA 18360
                        570 476-8810

At the family's request in lieu of flowers a donation to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.

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

Information sent to us by Ret. Lt. Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com  as received from Ret. Sgt. Leroy Hill

We bring you the sad news that Leanora Paine, the wife of our deceased brother Retired Sgt. George Paine, has passed.

Funeral services took place on March 11th.

Condolences can be sent to the Paine family at:

 168 Sullivan Place
 Brooklyn, NY 11225
 718 469-3326
  
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Paine family. May Leonora rest in peace.

Following sent by Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net  received from Tommy Griffin tp3captain@optimum.net

RET. CAPT. THOMAS SCHNEIDER
9/14/1942 – 2/25/2017

Tom was appointed to the NYCTP Department 6/21/65 and retired 7/2/92 . View obituary and sign guestbook on Funeral Home Web Page http://www.cargainfuneralhomes.com/home/index.cfm

It is with sadness that I write to inform you of the death of former Captain Tom Schneider on February 25th. Tom worked in Districts 3, 11, 12 and 32..

Thanks Louie,
Tom Griffin

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Schneider family. May Thomas rest in peace.

From Ret. Lt. Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. WILLIAM STILL
 4-26-23 to 11-29-16

Bro. Bill Troupe called this morning with the sad information that one of our most senior members, William Still, had passed
on November 29, 2016, in Florida where he lived with his daughter. William would have been 94 this April.
Bill was notified by a neighbor who had called his daughter. He was brought back to New York and buried beside his wife.

Just to let you know, Bro. Still had not attended a meeting in many years because of his mobility. He was an avid
supporter of our retirees organization and especially the foundation.

Bill was appointed to the Transit Police on October 21, 1961 and retired January 4, 1982

May he rest in peace.

Be well
Charles

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Still family. May Bill rest in peace.

RET. LT. EUGENE “GENE” TORTORA
5/11/1947 – 1/29/2017

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. Lt. Gene Tortora.  I had the honor and pleasure of knowing and working with Gene in the late 70’s – early 80’s in District 4.  Gene was a real nice guy; always seem to have a smile on his face.  Everyone liked Gene.  He had many friends within the district. Many years passed since I had seen Gene.  The last few years I would run into him at the NY Reunion in November at Antun’s.  I did see him at the NY reunion this past November where we sat and talked for awhile.  I am so glad I had that opportunity to sit with him, because that would be the last time I would ever see Gene.  You’ll never know when you will see a friend for the last time.  My condolences to the Tortora family.  “Rest in peace, my friend”

Gene was apointed to the Transit Police on October 1, 1973 and retired from NYPD on June 16, 2004

Funeral services were held on February 2n3 & 3rd.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Tortora family. May Gene rest in peace.

Information received from Ret. Sgt. Billy McMillen after mail was returned by Post Office

Lifetime Member Ret. Sgt. Lawrence DelPriore passed away on February 5, 2015 at the age of 76 years while living in Shoreham, NY.
He was appointed to the Transit Police on July 6, 1964 and retired June 30, 1980.

RET. LT. JOHN ROWLAND
8/25/64 – 1/26/2017

Obituary information sent to Lou Hollander from Gail Imhauser gimhauser@hotmail.com

Ret. Lt John Rowland passed away on January 26th. He was appointed to the NYCTPD 1/27/88. At the time of the merge he was a Sgt in TPF.  John also worked in Districts 2, and retired from Counter Terrorism TF.  He was a great boss.

Funeral services took place on January 29th to the 31st

RET. DET. CLAUDE KELLMAN
10/29/1958 – 1/17/17

Obituary information sent to Lou Hollander from Michelle Kemp

Regretfully I report the passing of Det Claude Kellman on Tuesday 1/17/2017.  Claude was appointed to NYCTPD 7/18/1984.
Det. Kellman retired from Brooklyn Special Victims 8/1/2004.  He worked in District 30, 32 Transit Squad. 

Services took place on January 21st.

RET. LT. DON ROWLEY
6/23/1939 – 1/17/2017

Information sent to Lou Hollander from Louie Cruz. 

This is a tough one. Don was like family. May God bless Don (rest in peace) & his family as they cope with their loss.
Always, Louis A. Cruz, Det. Ret.

Ret. Lt. Don Rowley was appointed to the NYCTPD 6/21/65 and retired 10/11/1986.  I knew Don in the mid 70’s when we worked in CWAC.  Don was promoted to Sgt. while in CWAC.  He was always a gentleman.    Condolences can be sent to Don’s daughter Anne Rowley 111 Putnam Rd. Garrison, NY 10524.   May he rest in peace!

Please be sure to view the video on Don’s obituary page, it is a beautiful tribute to Don.
http://www.davissmithfuneralhome.com/obituary/Don-F.-Rowley/Hot-Springs-AR/1694539

RET. P.O. LEONARD CRAWFORD
6/20/1965 -1/22/2017

The following information was sent to Lou Hollander from Gail Imhauser gimhauser@hotmail.com

Lou,
Yesterday Lenny Crawford passed away. He was hired to TPD July 1986 and retired July 2006 (I know he worked in D20). After retirement, he was diagnosed with ALS (I don't know what year he was diagnosed). I have not seen any funeral arrangements as of yet.
Here is an old PBA fundraiser link that gives some information about Lenny; https://www.nycpba.org/10-13/crawford.html
Gail

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of our departed fellow officers.  May they rest in peace.

Lou Hollander received the information below from Michelle Stromer LIDOKY@aol.com and after doing some research found out the dates of death for both officers.  May Billy & Ralph Rest In Peace.

RET. PO BILLY WHITE
10/5/1960 – 3/10/2016

RET. PO RAFAEL “RALPH” GARAYUA
DOB UNKNOWN – 10/10/2016

A friend of mine, Rafael (Ralph) Garayua passed away recently--October or November of 2016. It's like pulling teeth to get information on his passing.
 
We worked together in D-20. His last unit was Queens Task Force, I believe. I heard he fell down the stairs into a sliding glass door and slit his throat and bled out before help could reach him. He would have been 53 this past December. I'm still in shock and sad over his death.
 
Another co-worker from D-20 is rumored to have died last year from cancer--Billy White.
 
I did A/C with both of them at one time or another. Very sad. I don't think I saw either one of them listed in the newsletter.
 
Michele

Our deepest condolences to the White & Garayua families. May the departed rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. PO PETER AROM
1/28/36 - 1/11/17

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Peter Arom on January 11th at the age of 80 years.
Peter was appointed to the Transit Police on December 1, 1965 and retired December 5, 1988.

Funeral services were held on January 15th with burial on the 16th.

Condolences may be sent to his daughter Mary Pat Guthy, 31 Rugby St., Brentwood NY 11717-1827

DIF information received from Charlie McCray, cemccray@aol.com 

We sadly inform you of the passing of Gloria Surgeon. Gloria passed on Friday, January 6th 
She was the older sister to Ret. Det. Clarence Surgeon, (deceased)

The Street where Clarence lived, Rochester Ave. between Fulton and Herkimer, is now named after Clarence.

Services took place on January 20th.

Condolences may be sent to:
Deborah Perry
191-41 115th Ave.
St. Albans, NY 11412
718 479-7841

Diane Scope
2807 Spring Breeze Way
Monroe, NC 28110
917 753-0660

Information received from Vinnie Servedio and Pete Cardelena

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Ret. Sgt. James Athenas on January 11th at the age of 70 years.
James was appointed to teh Transit Police on February 22, 1971 and retired March 19, 1990.

Funeral services were held on January 15 & 16th with a Funeral Mass & burial on the 17th.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the St. Jude Children's Hospital

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Arom, Surgeon, and Athena families. May the departed rest in peace.

January 6, 2016  LIFETIME MEMBERS RET. P.O.s GENE LAMBERT AND THOMAS BARRETT (updated)                                                   

We received the following from Ret. P.O. Vinnie Servedio 1kramden@optonline.net

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. GENE LAMBERT
4/10/1935 TO 1/4/2017

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Gene Lambert on January 4th at the age of 81 years. Gene was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966 and retired September 3, 1981. His last assignment was District 34.

Services were held on January 8th to the 10th.Condolences may be sent to his wife, Rose, at 53 Isabella Drive, Manchester Township NJ 08759-6042

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. P.O. THOMAS W. BARRETT
9/28/1940 TO 1/6/2017

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Thomas Barrett on Friday, January 6th, at the age of 76 years. Tom was appointed to the Transit Police on June 21, 1965 and retired on January 13, 1986. His last assignment was in Applications Investigation Unit. His remains were cremated.

A Memorial service was held on January 12th and a Funeral Mass on the 13th.

Tom worked with many of his fellow Transit Police officers at St. Francis Hospital where he passed away. He will be dearly missed.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Sabina, at 41 Frances Lane, Massapequa Park NY 11762-3717

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Bobby Wheeler robertlwheeler3@aol.com

Marilyn Thomas, wife of Retired Sgt. Norman Thomas, passed away last Monday 12/26/16.

Services were held on January 4th.

Condolences may be sent to Norman at 120-14 Dreiser Loop, apt 14-F, Bronx, NY 10475; phone:  (718) 671-1256.
May she rest in peace!

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Thomas family. May Marilyn rest in peace.

We received the following from Ret. Sgt. Lou Maresco all4lou@aol.com

Tony,
I hate being the bearer of bad news, but I saw on the Transit Police Facebook page, Gail Imhauser posted that Ret. TPO John W.Kadel, formerly of D-34 TPF,C/U,and then D-34 after the merge, passed away, he lost the fight to cancer. The family asked that everything be private. He died on 12/08/16, and Cussimano's on W.6th St. has a Memorial Page for him. No further info.

I don't know if you worked with John in D-34. He was appointed 07/16 - or 07/18/1984, went to the C/U in August 1985; then around March/April 1996, after the Merge, and the dissolving of the C/U,went back to D-34. I don't know when he retired. I worked with him in TPF-34, and the C/U. He was only 57 yrs.old, may he RIP,no more suffering.

Be Well, LOU M.

I was working District Traffic Squad when John was working TFU so we hardly saw each other in passing. Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Kadel family. May John rest in peace. - Tony

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

RET. SGT. THOMAS MCDONNELL
6/5/1943 – 12/3/2016

I am saddened to inform you of the sudden death of Ret. Sgt. Tommy McDonnell.  Tommy was appointed to the NYCTPD on June 21, 1965 and retired Aiugust 1, 1984.  Tommy was an active member of the NYC Transit Police Emerald Society and the Emerald Society Pipe Band where he served as Pipe Major for a period of time.  He work in the O/U.  I have been in contact with Tommy’s wife, Lynn, who informed me that Tom will be cremated.  There will be a visitation on Sunday 12/11/16 from 1:30 - 2:30 PM.  A memorial service will be at 2:30 PM at Clymers Funeral Home 39 Old Kings RD. N. Palm Coast 32137. Condolences can be sent to Tom’s wife Lynn & family at 39 Paver Lane, Palm Coast FL 32137

The above photo was taken at the 2013 Florida Reunion, where Tom and Lynn would often attend.  We will miss seeing him.  May he rest in peace!  You can sign the Funeral Home guestbook and view the obituary at http://tinyurl.com/z2eodfh

I worked with Tommy in the O/U back in the late '60s on the Records Desk and then he partnered with Kevin Barry and started a lifetime career in the Manual Revision Unit. May he rest in peace - Tony

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net received from Tom Saracco  blue.hawk2454@gmail.com

On Nov 2,2016 Ret. P.O. Arthur J Hettler passed away from cancer. He worked in Dist. 11 and retired in the 80's.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 10, 2016

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

November 12, 2016                 LATE NOTIFICATIONS - ALL LIFETIME MEMBERS
                                        RET. SGT. WILLIAM SCHIMMEL       RET. P.O. LOUIS LAPADULA
                                         RET. P.O. ALLAN GOLDMAN           RET. P.O. JOSEPH FRIER
                                                                    RET. P.O. ERNEST HOLMES

We wish to thank Ret. Sgt. Bill McMillen for his help in locating these members of the association who we haven't heard from these past years.

Ret. Sgt. William Schimmel passed away on September 27, 2000. He was appointed on January 6, 1950 and retired January 8, 1972

Ret. P.O. Louis Lapadula passed away on August 10, 2014. He was appointed on May 16, 1956 and retired October 25, 1976

Ret. P.O. Allan Goldman passed away on January 30, 2012. He was appointed January 15, 1950 and retired May 29, 1971

Ret. P.O. Joseph Frier passed away on November 28, 2011. He was appointed April 4, 1955 and retired April 4, 1970

Ret. P.O. Ernest Holmes passed away on June 13, 2005. He was appointed May 16, 1956 and retired April 28, 1979

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

My most sincere condolences to Lee and his family.  Condolences can be sent to Lee at LeeWinters@verizon.net or cards can be sent to Lee at 650 SHORE RD. #6S LONG BEACH, NY 11561. “May Mary Lynn Rest in Peace in the arms of Jesus.”  You can sign Guest Book on Funeral Home web page http://tinyurl.com/h2uvveu

Louie,

My daughter, Mary Lynn Winters, died Saturday Nov. 5, 2016, 47 years old of natural causes.

The wake took place on November 8th with a funeral mass on the 9th followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.

Be well,
Lee

Brothers and Sisters,
I posted this on Facebook but many of you are not on Facebook, so I post it here as well.

Don't take the presence of anyone close to you for granted. BE with them every day. Listen to them, hear their laughter.

Be well,
Lee

My daughter, Mary Lynn Winters died Saturday, Nov. 5. She was 47. We all have traits that become iconic to those who know us. Mary Lynn’s was her spirit, exemplified by her exuberant laughter. I wrote a blog post about her spirit, her enthusiasm in the weary winter of 2014.
The post was about a springtime long ago, 1983, when she was in the springtime of her life. I hear her laughter now as I write these words. I will always hear her laughter.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Winters family. May Mary Lynn rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net  received from Ray Dall adall1@comcast.net

RET. P.O. RICHARD NORDT
2/7/1944 – 10/26/2016

It is with a sad heart that I send the news of P.O. Richard Nordt's passing. He was assigned to District 12 in the Bronx. He is survived by his three adoring children, Christine, Kim and Rich Jr. as well as many loving grandchildren. His kind heart and unselfish nature will be missed by all who knew him.

Richard was appointed to NYCTPD 11/28/67 and retired 7/3/87.  You can sign Funeral Home Guest Book at http://tinyurl.com/hgn44p2 May Richard rest in peace.

Services were held on October 29th in Carmel NY

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

RET. DET. PATRICK J. WHALEN
11/30/1929 – 10/13/2016

We regret to inofrm our members of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Det. Patrick Whalen on October 13th at the age of 86 years old.
Patrick was appoinbted to the Transit Police on May 18, 1955 and retired December 19, 1975.

Viewing took place on October 17th & 18th with a Funeral Mass and burial on October 19th.

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

RET. SGT. CHARLES MILTON
1/26/1942- 10-6-2016

Ret. Sgt. Charles Milton was appointed to the Transit Police on November 28,1967 and retired November 14, 1990

Funeral services took place on October 12th

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his family and his wife, Fran.

RET. PO. HERBERT SMITH
10/5/1948 - 10/5/2016

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Association member, Ret. P.O. Herbie Smith, formally of District 4.  Herbie was appointed to the NYCTP Department on July 8, 1971 and retired on March 2, 1993. 

The funeral information below was received from Bill Kiernan grippo1950@comcast.net . 
“May Herb rest in peace”

Condolences can be sent to the Smith family at 10680 Angel  Dreams Ave, Las Vegas NV 89144

Viewing was held on October 17th & 18th with burial on the 20th.

THANK YOU FROM PEGGY O’CALLAGHAN

Jerry’s wife, Peggy, wants to say thank all the guys & gals in blue for your condolences, support, mass cards, flowers and well wishes. She requested a special thank you to go to Bob & Fran Forrester and Joe McGarry for their help along the way.

From Ret. Lt. Charles McCray  cemccray@aol.com

RET. P.O. JAMES COHEN Sr.

I regretfully inform you of the following information just received.

Retired P.O. James Cohen Sr., has passed.
 
The funeral will be conducted by Murray Bros.( tele- 404 349-3000)
at Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs RD. SW, Atlanta, GA

Viewing will be today, October 13th, from 1pm to 9pm

Funeral will be tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 14th. at 1pm.

At this time no additional information is available.

Be well
Charles

Vincent Nacchio, older brother of Ret. Lt. Carmine Nacchio, passed away on October 11th.

Funeral arrangements are:

FULLERTON Funeral Home
769 Merrick Road
Baldwin

Wed  10/12  7 PM to 9 PM
Thur  10/13  2 PM  to 4 PM  &  7 PM to 9 PM

Mass at St Christopher’s Church (by Funeral Home) Friday 10/14  9:45 AM

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Nacchio families. May Vincent rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander Keystonecop1@verizon.net 

The above photo of Kenny was taken at the 2011 Florida Reunion.  May he “Rest In Peace.”.

Ret. Lt. Kenneth Vickers, formerly assigned to District 4, died on September 16th. Ken was appointed to the Transit Police on October 16, 1973 and retired from NYPD on October 30, 1995.

Funeral services took place near his residence in Riverview FL.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife Arlene

From Lou Hollander Keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Ret. Lt. Barry Landsberg elandsberg@comcast.net

From Lou Hollander Keystonecop1@verizon.net

I received the below DIF information from Tony Ramirez.  Condolences can be sent to Tony at Tony684@hvc.rr.com or 763 PEENPOCH TRAIL SPARROWBUSH   NY 12780.  May Yvonne Rest in peace.

Hi Lou,

Sad news - my wife Yvonne passed away this morning (Sept. 15th) at 4:50AM. Thanks for all the prayers from my brother and sister members.
Below are the funeral arrangements for Yvonne:

Funeral services took place on September 18th and a funeral mass on the 19th.

FORMER P.O. CHARLES “CHARLIE” HERMAN
1/31/1953 - 9/15/2016

Lou....I had sent two prior emails to you.  I guess they did not get to you.
Charlie passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15th, just before 3pm.  The Chaplain came to get me and within 3 minutes of my taking his hand, he was gone.  Though not intending to be present when he left us, our daughter, Amy and two of his sons, David and Michael and his sister, Kathy were with me.  They all came in to say their last goodbyes and planned to leave the room so Charlie and I could share some quiet time together.  But, as we all know, Charlie did things in his own way, on his own terms and loved to be the center of attention at any gathering.  He died as he lived.  He was happy the day of the accident.....we had made the decision to put our house, here in SW Florida, on the market and to buy property in central Georgia so that we could grow old together surrounded by animals....a small Gentleman’s Farm, if you will.  Horses, etc.  When he left to go riding, we had just picked out a couple of homes we liked, told each other we loved the other, and out the door he went.  We had just celebrated out 25th anniversary in July.  While we had always planned a trip to Sweden for that milestone, finances prevented us from doing so.  He got me a new saddle for my horse, instead.  Quite the opposite of a trip, I shall cherish that darn saddle for the rest of my days.....  I am sure that not many people knew that Charlie was an atheist and wanted nothing done in the way of any service or celebration of life. He had requested that we put him in a Waste Mgmt. container and let the truck just haul him away.
I am honoring most his wishes....the last is illegal.  He is being cremated.  I am going to order a NYC Police beer stein to put his ashes in and next spring as all of Mother Earth comes back in living color, I will return with him to Manhattan and spread most of him at One Police Plaza.  I will announce when this is be done and anyone wishing to share the moment with us will be welcome.  The Transit Unit and NYC Police meant everything to him.....I can't think of any other place he would rather spend eternity.  When I receive the Medical Examiners report, I will share with you the cause of his death, if there is an explanation for it.  He died at the scene, but due to law, the EMS had to attempt to revive him, not knowing how long his body had been deprived of oxygen.
My heart breaks for you...having to be the one who continually receives and shares these sad events. I had rec'd several emails from fellow officers the day you sent out notice of his accident.  I have yet to respond as I am still trying to catch my breath.  I will begin that process after his sister heads back to NY tomorrow morning.
No, I have not heard from Joe McGarry...no hurry or worries.  He must be shaken by all of the recent tragic news, as well.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Ramirez and Herman families. May the dear deaprted rest in peace.

It is with heavy heart I inform you of the passing of my friend Jerry O’Callaghan who passed away after losing his battle to pancreatic cancer. Jerry was a legend within the Transit Police Dept and the NYC Transit Police Emerald Society.  He was known as one of the “Three Musketeers” of the Emerald Society. Jerry will now reunite with the other 2 Musketeers in heaven, Matty Walsh and Paddy Collins. 

What a reunion that will be! Jerry was a great guy, a gentleman and was liked by everyone. I was a proud member of the Emerald Society up until the time of my retirement in June 1989. Matty Walsh started The Granit weekends once a year, which was continued every year by all the Emerald presidents’ until the Granit closed. That didn’t stop them from having weekend get a ways.  The fun weekends continued at various hotels in the Catskills.  I never missed a St Paddy’s Day parade or the party that followed.  It is fair to say Jerry was one of the pioneers of the Emerald Society and he served them well.    I have had many a good time in the company of Jerry, Matty and Paddy.  Many, many occasions we have hoisted a few together and shared many laughs.  Just last March I attended a R.O.M.E.O luncheon in West Palm Beach and was with Jerry.  After the luncheon, Jerry, Jack McCarthy, Louie Shanley, Woody and I found out way to the bar and had a great time telling “war stories” and laughing. It was always nice seeing Jerry at the NY Reunions at Antun’s in November. “Rest in Peace My Friend”

Bobby Forrester also called us with the sad news that Jerry passed away yesterday, September 12th at the age of 76 years. Jerry had been very sick these past few weeks and was in Calvary Hospital hospice at the time of his death. His fellow retirees recently visited Jerry while he was a patient  at St. Francis Hospital a few weeks ago.

Jerry was appointed to the Transit Police on March 2, 1967 and retired November 1, 1991.

Funeral services were held on the 15th and a funeral mass and burial on the 16th.

Please keep Jerry's wife, Peggy, in your prayers. Condolences may be sent to her at 9-15 166th St.Apt 2C, Whitestone NY 11357

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the O'Callaghan family. May Jerry rest in peace.

Received from Lou Hollander Keystonecop1@verizon.net

RET. DET. VINCENT CARACCIOLO
9/16/60 – 8/20/16 

Obituary information received from Jay Kopp Keysman57@aol.com
 
I'm sorry to have to Inform you of the passing of Retired Detective Vincent P. Caracciolo. He came on the Transit Police In 1/29/1982 and retired from the NYPD in February of 2002

Services took place on August 23rd and 24th with a Funeral Mass on the 25th.

Condolences can be left on the Funeral Home web page http://foxfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/232/Vincent-Caracciolo/service-information.html#content-start  May Vincent rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Caracciolo family. May Vincent rest in peace.

Received from Lou Hollander Keystonecop1@verizon.net

Greetings Louie,
 
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of my dad, Jose Angel Negron, on August 12th, he was 91.  He drove an ambulance for the City of New York out of Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx.  My dad loved Transit cops and knew many of our officers especially those out of Districts 12 and 11.   He is now with my mom who preceded him twenty years ago.  Funeral Mass will be on August 27th at 10:30 am in Saint Mark the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Tampa.  He will be buried in Saint Raymond's Cemetery in the Bronx.
 
Condolences can be sent to Noel at nnegron@hotmail.com  or 9610 Sweet Ivy Dr. Tampa FL 33647.  May he Rest in Peace.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Negron family. May Jose rest in peace.

Received from Lou Hollander Keystonecop1@verizon.net

Received from Lou Hollander Keystonecop1@verizon.net

RET. LT. PATRICK “PATTY” FENNELL
3/23/1959 – 7/17/2016

It is with heavy heart I post this obituary. Patty was one of the best!  He left us too early. Patty was appointed to the NYCTPD 10/20/81 and retired from NYPD in 2001. He fought cancer for a long time but he couldn’t beat it.  My condolences to Linda and his family.  “Rest in peace my friend” 

Visitation and funeral information below. Condolences can be sent via Funeral Home Web page http://maxwellfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/710/Patrick-Fennell/obituary.html#tribute-start
 

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Fennell family. May Patty rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander: I received this obituary information from Dorothy Aiello, wife of Jeff Aiello  May Bobby RIP.

RET. PO ROBERT ( BOBBY) DESIO
JULY 12, 2016

We received the following from Lou Hollander: Keystonecop1@verizon.net

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Loretta Sallustino, sister of former PBA Board Officer, Deo Fasolino. Condolences can be sent to Deo at his home 22 JANET LN. EAST HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788-2425. Email deofazz621@gmail.com Telephone # 631-942-6430. May Loretta rest in peace. 

Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to the Sallustino and Fasolino families. May Loretta rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander through NYPD notifications:

RET. PO THOMAS YOB
6/19/1930 - 6/18/2016

Viewing and funeral services took place on June 21st and 22nd on Staten

I worked with Tommy in District 34 for many years where he was a "legend" in his own time. - Tony

No further information at this time.

RET. DET. JAMES DIGGINS JR.
5/5/1945 – 6/7/2016

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Yob and Diggins families. May the departed rest in peace.

Lou Hollander received these notices through NYPD Finest Messages:

Retired Police Officer Melvin Jones, formerly assisgned to NYC Transit PD, died on May 16, 2016. Melvin wa appointed to the Transit Police on May 7, 1968 and retired August 3, 1977
Family services were held.

Next of kin: His daughter, Lisa Jones, 9-31 Armstrong Court, Greenwich CT 06830

RET. PO JOHN MILLS
5/23/2016

I briefly knew John from District 1.  He was a real nice guy.  He was the brother of Chief Charlie Mills.  May John rest in Peace.
 
 
Retired Police Officer John Mills, formerly assigned to the NYC Transit Police Department, died on May 23, 2016. John was appointed to the Transit Police on October 1, 1973 and retired October 27, 1993.

Funeral services were held.
 
Next of kin: His wife,  Marie Mills -  3549 Bluegrass Park Drive, Louisville KY 40218

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

We received this information from Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

P.O. LOUIS PISANO
5/14/1925 – 5/15/2016

This late obituary was received from Ret. D.I. John Ferrante johnarl@aol.com  John informed me that Louis passed away right after his 91st birthday.  His actual date of death is unknown.  Louis was appointed to the NYCTPD 1/9/50 and retired 7/1/76.  The above photo was taken at the 1999 Florida reunion.  My he rest in Peace.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Sarlo and Pisano families. May Al and Lou rest in peace.

We received the following from Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

RET. P.O. ROBERT SUMMERVILLE
 

Information received from Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com and Ret. P.O. John Foust

I sorrowfully inform you that Retired Police Officer Robert Summerville has passed.
No details of his passing were made available to me at this time. There was no information given as to his date of birth or passing.

Services took place on May 27th

Be well
Charles

This obituary information was received from Herb Schoen HRS2640@aol.com  William was appointed to the NYCTPD 11/4/66 and retired 1/8/87.  Condolences can be posted on funeral home web page https://www.moloneyfh.com/obituary/william-j-bates/

Services took place on May 24th and 25th with a Funeral Mass on the 26th.

RET. SGT.SEAN DORAN
6/21/1950 – 5/20/2016

I had the honor and privilege of working with Sean in the mid 70’s when we were assigned to FEU. He was the nicest guy you would ever want to meet.  Always smiling had a great attitude and never let anything bother him.  After FEU in 1977 0r 1978 all the special units were disbanded and we went back to uniform I went to Dist. 4 and don’t remember where he went.  I head at one point he went to the NYPD police academy and I think he was promoted to Sgt there.  I didn’t see Sean for about 30 years until he and his wife Katy attended the Florida Reunion in 2014.  I feel very blessed that I was able to see a friend 1 more time before he passed.  You never know when it is the last time you will see a friend.  May Sean Rest in Peace.  I received the note below from Sean’s wife Katy. Condolences can be sent to Kathleen Doran at 261 Moss Creek Dr. Hilton Head SC 29926 or email seakat@hargray.com Katy is a very strong lady, keep her in prayer.

May 20, 2016

Dear family, friends, and neighbors,
This seems like such an inappropriate way to communicate with you, yet with so many to tell, it's just easiest. Sean passed away this morning in a quiet, and peaceful, setting at Ogeechee Hospice in Georgia. I was with him and have been since he arrived on Tuesday. It seemed so right that it was just the two of us, as we have travelled so many of our 42 plus years together.
All of you, in your own special way were an important part of his life, I can say that he truly loved his life and sharing it with you at family gatherings, work, golf, travel, weekend getaways, parties, sailing, book club, Rotary, dinners, football games, over the "back fence" , etc.  I just read “everybody dies, but not everybody lives." Sean loved life, living it every day, planning for, then experiencing the next adventure.
We were blessed with a wonderful life, nothing left undone or unsaid. No regrets, all we needed was more time.
My life was infinitely better sharing it with Sean, he took me places, sometimes kicking and screaming, I never would have gone without him, skiing, sailing, trekking on glaciers, camping, fishing, hiking, and discovering my Irish Roots through him.
Thank you all for your love, support and kindness over the last several weeks. Nothing prepares you for this, but family and friends can help ease the pain.

Bless you all,
Katy

There was a Funeral Mass on Tuesday, May 24 at St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church , Hilton Head. A celebration of his life is being planned for some time in mid-June.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Summerville, Bates and Doran families.  May their deceased loved ones rest in peace.

We received the following from Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

Richie was appointed to the NYCTP Department 2/11/1974 and retired at some point after the merge with NYPD.  He was assigned to EMRU/ESU

No Cemetery (cremation)

Nancy Has extended an invitation to everyone following the Mass to meet at
Knights of Columbus
Memorare Coun # 3476
2183 Jackson Ave.
Seaford, NY 11783
516-785-3476

Please keep his wife Nancy in your prayers.

The above obituary information was received from John Coughlin jcoughlin55@yahoo.com 

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Locke family. May Richard rest in peace. 

We received the following from Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

Our thanks to Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net:for forwarding this:
 

I received this obituary information from Charlie Casey charlglen619@gmail.com .  I have had the privilege to work with John when he was my Sgt. in CWPS .  He was a top shelf boss, always has a smile on his face and was never negative about anything. John was appointed to NYCTP Dept. 10/4/1966 and retired 7/8/1988.  My condolences to his wife DeNeal and the rest of his family.  May John Rest in peace.

It is with profound and extreme sadness that we inform you of the passing of Retired Sergeant John L. Brown on Monday, May 9th following a long illness. John joined the Transit Police Department in 1966 and retired in 1988. John served in various commands and there were two comments that followed him throughout his career; a true gentleman and he always had a smile.  John was a regular attendee of our reunions, continuing to attend despite his illness.

John's wife, DeNeal, informed Council of Retired Guardians President, Charles McCray, that there would not be a service at this time but that a memorial service will be held at a later date. DeNeal can be reached at (718) 342-2285

Charles McCray

Brian Hickey, age 78, brother of retired officer Kevin Hickey passed away after a prolonged illness.  A memorial mass/service will be held Tuesday 5/17/2016 at St. Mary's Church, South Broadway, Yonkers N.Y. at 10:00 AM. 

Condolences can be sent to Kevin at khickey2918@yahoo.com

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Brown and Hickey families. May their deceased loved ones rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net:

I received this information from Mike Bianco, Mush827@verizon.net  Phil was appointed to the NYC Transit Police Dept. 10/21/81 and retired at sometime after the merge.  May he rest in peace

Ret. Sgt. Phil Carollo passed on Mon., 5/2/2016. Phil had a stroke years ago and recently had another stroke, effecting the other side of his brain. Phil’s last command was Dist 23.
The wake and Funeral Mass took place on May 4th & 5th.
Thanks,
Michael Bianco

Charles Messina, farther of Christine McIntyre passed away on 5/3/2016.  Condolences can be sent to Christine at huggersbest4me@comcast.net  May Charles Rest in Peace.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Carollo and Messina familes. May their departed loved ones rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net:

Ret. Sgt. Joseph Ciociola, formerly assigned to TD-23, died on April 10th, 2016 while living in Conway SC. He was appointed to the Transit Police on October 25, 1981 and retired from NYPD on October 26, 2001. I believe he worked in Districts 11 and 12 as a cop and in Communications and District 23 as a Sgt. May he rest in peace!

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Melanie, at 1262 Woodstork Drive, Conway SC 29526

Late DIF information received from Bobby Caruso Bobobklyn@aol.com May James Rest in Peace.  Jim's Obituary can be viewed  at http://www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com/book-of-memories/2432137/Fauci-James/obituary.php

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Ciociola and Fauci families. May their departed loved ones rest in peace

We received the following information from Pres. Ed Russo through the International Police Association:

Katherine Aver, sister of Lifetime Member Ret. Det. Edward Lentol, and cousin of Associate Member Bob Lentol passed away.   

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Aver and Lentol families. May Katherine rest in peace.

Thanks to Ret. P.O. John Giangrasso for the following notification:

Prudence Gleason, sister of Ret. Sgt. John Rini passed away on Saturday, March 26th.

Services took place on March 31st

Condolences may be sent to John at dad2020@optonline.net

From Lou Hollander:

The NYPD reported Ret. NYPD Sgt. Harry A. Escoda, father of Ret. P.O. Brian Escoda (appointed Transit 1982, retired NYPD 2002), passed away on March 20th in Naples, Florida. There was no information on services.

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

Our thanks to Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net for sending this information:

Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Lawrence Celeste, passed away on March 17, 2016. Lawrence was appointed to the Transit Police on May 11, 1960 and retired March 20, 1980.

Viewing and services took place on March 20 & 21st.

NEXT OF KIN: Doreen Pribetech - Daughter

Our deepest condolences and sympathies ot the Celeste family. May Lawrence rest in peace.

We received the following from Ret. Lt. Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com

We sadly inform you of the death of Ret. Det. Joe Green who died from cancer on March 10th.

Unfortunately, this funeral information was received this morning and is extremely late.

Our thanks to Ret. Sgt. Lou Maresco all4lou@aol.com for sending this information:

Lifetime Member Ret. Lt. John Calleja passed away on Friday, March 11th, after a long battle with cancer. John was appointed to the Transit Police on August 1, 1966 and retired June 8, 1994. I worked with John when he was a P.O. in CWPS out of District 34. He loved smoking his cigars! May he rest in peace.

Services took place on March 12 & 13 with burial on Monday, March 14th.

Condolences may be sent to his wife Phyllis at 42 91st Street, Brooklyn NY 11209

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Calleja family.

From Lou Hollander:

OBITUARY
RET. DET.  EUGENE WALLACE
5/30/1920- 3/3/2016

Services took place on Friday, March 11th with burial in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Irene at  160-25 75th Ave., Fresh Meadows NY 11366 

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Wallace family. May Eugene rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander:

Lifetime Member Ret. P.O. Nicholas Turnese passed away on February 1st, 2016, at the age of 81 years. Nick was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966 and retired on October 3, 1985. His last assignment was in Equipment and Supply on restricted duty.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Lois, at 517 Madera Court, Belton, MO 64012 or email at nlturnese@optonline.net  

RET. PO RONALD FIGUEROA
7/22/1934 – 2/3/2016

Ronald was appointed to the NYC Transit PD 5/17/59 and retired 10/10/89.  May he rest in peace!

Our thanks to Lou Hollander for forwarding this information:

LIFETIME MEMBER RET. LT. LEON LEIBOFF
11/26/1923 - 2/4/2016

Lifetime Member Ret. Lt. Leon Leiboff passed away on February 4th, 2016. Leon was appointed to the Transit Police on January 9, 1950 and retired on December 10, 1980.

Funeral services took place on Sunday, February 7th with burial in Beth Moses Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Shirley, at 168 TARDY LANE, WANTAGH, NY 11793

Lifetime Member Ret. Sgt. Joseph Siclari passed away on February 2, 2016. Joseph, affectionately known as "Cheech" by his fellow officers in the Operations Unit, was appointed to the Transit Police on April 5, 1955 and retired July 4, 1986. Joseph worked in the O/U for many years on various desks.

Funeral services took place on February 6th.

Condolences may be sent to his daughter, Joanne Russo, at 1151 80th Street, Brooklyn NY 11228

Obituary information received from Don Wisotsky Nypd1507@aol.com .  William had been in a nursing home for a number of years.  I am told he will be cremated with no viewing.  He was appointed to NYCTPD 5/7/68 and retired 9/16/81. 

Funeral arrangements were held on February 9th

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Leiboff, Siclari and Ruhe families. May their loved ones rest in peace.

With the return of yet another letter, we sadly received notice from Ret. Sgt. Bill McMillen of the loss of another fellow retiree.

We sadly report the passing of Ret. Det. Stephen Fulgieri on January 18, 2004. Stephen was appointed to the Transit Police on April 15, 1955 and retired May 10, 1976. His wife, Lillian, is listed in the database but we have no further information as to her current address or if she is still alive. May he rest in peace.

Our editor, Frank Crisa, received the following notice from Ret. P.O. John Goode:

Dear Brother and Sister Retirees:

It is with a very heavy heart that I report the death of my brother James L. Goode born July 22, 1943 and passed away on February 18, 2015, due to a long and difficult battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

My brother James and I were the first brothers to join the NYC transit Police Department on May 3, 1965. He was later assigned to District 32 and I went to District 35.

James was one of the founders of the Transit Police Anchor Club (Knights of Columbus) along with Bill Gallagher and Chief Calby.

He left behind his wife Patricia and five children: Patricia, James Jr., Timothy, Denise and Kristen.

Rest in peace my brother

John Goode

Our condolences and deepest sympathies to the Goode and Fulgieri families. May Steve and Jim rest in peace.

The Detective Producer

By Ret. Det. Lee Winters LeeWinters@verizon.net

“Damn! I knew this wasn’t right! But she said it was cool.”

Detective Vincent Romeo died recently at sixty years of age from natural causes.

Detective Sqd. rooms don’t get much sunlight but the detectives therein provide a good deal of light themselves:

Did you ever watch someone so fully engrossed in a task, so consumed that it becomes not work but…fantastic fun?

An example stands out in Det. Vinnie Romeo’s Warrant Sqd. scheme.

Vinnie and I were detectives in the Transit Police Warrant Sqd in 1991; his desk was across from mine. Vinnie had a humor about him that was all his own, a sly humor. He liked being a bit impish in the arrest of warrant absconders. It brought some fun, some light moments to him and those around him in a game that can be deadly serious.

So when he presented his personal plan for a Christmas-season ruse to capture many subjects en-masse, I wasn’t surprised.

His plan was similar to one used in the Bronx when I worked in that borough’s Warrant Sqd and Vinnie worked in Brooklyn Warrants. The Bronx ruse was a lottery “win” to join the NY Yankees for breakfast at Yankee stadium. That police scam was featured in the movie, Sea of Love, starring Al Pacino. Similar scams have been used across America since then but when Vinnie concocted his it was still new.
Vinnie called his scam, Casino Club Tours. Notifications were sent out to various warrant subjects informing them that they won a free trip to Atlantic City with all expenses paid. The “winners” only had to appear at the Casino Club Tours office in the Port Authority bus station at 40th St. and 8th Avenue in midtown Manhattan.

Vinnie secured an office there and decorated it like a movie set with travel posters, brochures and various items one might find in a travel office. A detective sat at the reception desk and several more posed as waiting travel customers. Santa, also a detective, rang his bell merrily outside. Winners, some totally gullible, some wary, entered…but didn’t exit.

As each winner presented ID to the receptionist he’d be escorted through a rear door to the bus that would take him to Atlantic City’s new, “Seizure’s Palace” at Manhattan Central Booking. Great holiday mirth was enjoyed by all…well almost all.
What was most memorable to me was witnessing Vinnie’s day-by-day progress as he sat across from me putting the scam together. I had a front row seat to the perfect confluence of circumstances. The right person was at the right place at the right time: Vinnie was an Atlantic City aficionado himself. The Port Authority Bus terminal was right across the street from our Warrant Sqd office. The new Transit Police Warrant Sqd. was commanded by ballsy Det. Lt. Jack Maple, who true to his inimitable style, blessed Vinnie’s endeavor.

The NYC Transit Police had a few standard phrases to cover any situation. One that stands out was used in snow storms, like the blizzard we just survived. Officers living in the outlying areas of the city might not be able to get to work. Admonishments that included the phrase, “failure to anticipate”, as it related to road conditions and getting to work was in common use. So when I mentioned to Vinnie that he’d better make sure he didn’t “fail to anticipate” he roared and said, “Yeah, that’s it, failure to anticipate, don’t want to do that.”

So like a movie producer, Vinnie put together, with devilish grin, all the moving parts. He obtained a list of credible addresses of wanted people, had the flyers and “winner” letters prepared and mailed, obtained permission to use the Port Authority’s property to establish a “travel office”, cast detectives as actors, and procured a bus to stand by behind the office for winner “travel accommodations.”

I don’t recall how many busts were made that day but I do remember seeing a rush-hour- full bus of sad winners. One came with his girlfriend. When he was arrested, he said, “Damn, I knew this wasn’t right, but she said it was cool. Damn!” Maybe it was “cool”…for her.
Vinnie, ya made some good collars protecting and serving on this planet but you made a lot of us laugh along the way too. Thanks for the fun and may you rest now, my Brother.

Check out another epitaph by Lee http://wherethesundontshine.net/2016/01/29/epitaphs-our-own/

We received the following sad news after mail we sent was returned and further investigation by Ret. Sgt. Bill McMillan revealed Harry had passed away last year. I contacted Harry's daughter, Susan, who informed us that Harry had been ill for a number of years and was last living in a nursing home in North Carolina.

Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Harry McCaughan, passed away on March 28, 2015, at the age of 89 years. He was appointed to the Transit Police on January 2, 1955 and retired January 1, 1970. We have no further information as to where he worked. May he rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net received from John Colgan jecol12001@yahoo.com  

Vinnie was appointed to the Transit Police on September 5, 1980 and retired sometime after the merge. He worked as a Detective in District 34 and Warrants in NYPD. May Vinny rest in peace.

Louie, I am sorry to be the one to forward this, but I just got off the phone with Charlie Papio who informed me that Ret. Det. Vinny Romeo has passed. Details are as follows: date of death,January 22nd and a one day wake on January 27th. I had the pleasure of working with both Charlie and Vinny in D30 in the early 8o's. Cause of death was cancer. No info on place of internment. I appreciate you notifying the group.
Fraternally,
John Colgan

Funeral services took place on Wednesday January 27th..

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the McCaughan and Romeo families. May Harry and Vinny rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

I have been informed that Sandra Topper, Susan’s mother, had passed away on Wednesday 1/20/2016.  Condolences can be sent to Susan at 83 3rd Ave East Rockaway, NY 11518 or email susantopper62@gmail.com  My most sincere condolences to Susan and her family.  May she rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Topper family. Susan has always been a member of the "Transit Family." May her mother rest in peace.

We just learned that Lifetime Member Ret. Det. William Merz passed away on April 2, 2012. We found out when the membership cards sent to him were returned by the Post Office as "Unknown." With the help of Ret. Sgt. Bill McMillan, information was available that he may have moved back to NY. I was able to contact his son, Bill, Jr. who told us that his dad had passed away four years ago. Notifications may have been made either to the line organizations or the City, but never passed on to the association.

Bill Merz was appointed to the Transit Police on October 23, 1961 and retired October 23, 1981.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Merz family. May Bill rest in peace.

We received the following from Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

RET. LT. MARINO “MARIO” DEL CORE
3/9/1926 – 1/14/2016

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. Lt. Mario Del Core.  I had the honor and pleasure of working for Mario for many years.  He was a gentleman, a cop's cop, and a terrific boss. The funeral details have not been finalized as of yet and don’t expect it to be finalized until Wednesday.  From what I have been told by the funeral home that they are awaiting family members to arrive from out of town. 

Services took place on January 22nd and 23rd.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Lee, at 40 Bay 11th St  Brooklyn NY 11228.  May Mario rest in peace.

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

We received the following information from Steven Manco, son of the late Ret. P.O. Richard Manco:

Association member, Ret. P.O. Richard Manco, passed away today, January 15th, at the age of 74 years after a long battle with cancer.  Richard was appointed to the Transit Police on May 3, 1965 and retired on ordinary disability on December 1, 1976. He worked in Districts 20A and 20.

Funeral services took place on Sunday, January 17th followed by a Funeral Mass on Monday, January 18th.with burial in Calverton National Cemetery.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Manco family. Richie assisted me on a gun weapon arrest while I was on train patrol on the 'RR' and he had been assigned to the 59th St. station on the 'RR.' May he rest in peace.

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ret. P.O. Jerry Cox.  I became aware of his passing on Face Book but unable to obtain any funeral details.  I called his home and left a message with his domestic partner but not received and call back.  I contacted NYPD and they have not received any notification of his passing.  Jerry contacted me many times to let me know he was hospitalized for one thing or another.  I did get to see him at the NY reunion in 2012.  He told me we wanted to make one of the Florida reunions, but it seemed every time there was a reunion he was sick or hospitalized..  Below is what I found on face book,  it was posted by someone named Patrick Mackin. I am not sure if that is the correct date of death. “ May Jerry Rest in peace”

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Jerry Cox.  I became aware of his passing on Face Book but unable to obtain any funeral details.  I called his home and left a message with his domestic partner but did not receive any call back.  I contacted NYPD and they have not received any notification of his passing.  Jerry contacted me many times to let me know he was hospitalized for one thing or another.  I did get to see him at the NY reunion in 2012.  He told me we wanted to make one of the Florida reunions, but it seemed every time there was a reunion he was sick or hospitalized..  Below is what I found on face book,  it was posted by someone named Patrick Mackin. I am not sure if that is the correct date of death. “ May Jerry Rest in peace”

Lifetime Member Ret. Lt. Walter Oelerich passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 9th at the age of 89 years. Walter was appointed to the Transit Police on January 5, 1950 and retired on July 7, 1981.
He was featured in an article in our last newsletter about his experiences as a U.S. Marine during the battle on Iwo Jima, a story that appeared in Newsday about the WW II veterans.

Funeral services took place on Thursday, January 14th. A Funeral Mass took place on Friday, January 15th at St. Killian R.C. Church with internment in Holy Rood Cemetery

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Mary, at 118 Plitt Ave., Farmingdale NY 11735

We recently received an email from Thomas Warner, son of Lifetime Member Ret. Sgt. Kenneth Warner shortly after the 2016 membership cards were sent out. He informed us that his father had passed away in December, 2014. Sgt. Warner was appointed to the Transit Police on November 4, 1966 and retired August 10, 1987.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Joanne, at 612 Texas Dr., Toms River NJ 08753

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Oelerich and Warner families. May Walter and Kenneth rest in peace.

Thanks to Lou Hollander for forwarding this information.

Ret. P.O. James Foley passed away on December 25th at the age of 74 years. Jim was appointed to the Transit Police on December 3, 1968 and retired on February 16, 1989.

Funeral services took place on December 29th.

Condolences may  be sent to his wife, Barbara, at 455 Lucille Ave., Elmont NY 11003-3326

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Foley family. May Jim rest in peace.

Our thanks to Lou Hollander for forwarding this information below as received from Louie Cruz cruzesq@msn.com

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Lifetime Member, Ret. Det.Sgt Morris Bitchatchi.

Morris was appointed to the NYCTP Department October 23, 1961 and retired July 2, 1993. May he rest in peace. The above photo was provided by Lou Cruz which was taken around 2005.

Ret. Det. Sgt. Morris Bitchatchi (NYC TPD), passed away last night, December 30th. 
 
Ailing, Morris was well looked after by family, in-laws & friend Carol. I met TPO Morris in '63 (2-yrs. before joining the TPD) via his sisters, Molly & Esther, old Astoria neighbors. He said: "TPD's a great job." 
 
Morris will be sorely missed by family and pals on/off "The Job," like Ret. Dets. Lucille Datthyn, Izzy Sterling, et al. Rest in Peace, Morris; you left a great legacy in family & friends; and, thanks for being you. 
 
 
SBA notified, but doesn't provide pallbearers in NJ. So, anyone with contacts for NJ uniformed pallbearers, please do your thing for Morris. 
 
Services followed by burial took place on January 3rd.
 
Condolences may be sent to Morris' family at his home:
33 Dorchester Drive,
E. Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-432-0850

WIFE OF RET. PO RICHARD MILLER

Lou,
This is Richard Miller. I retired from RRP1, I worked with Sgt. Vulpis and Vinnie Cupo. I am saddened to inform you that my wife, Janet passed away on Christmas Day. We were married for 38 years and have 5 children. I would appreciate you posting it on your website so other members will know. Who else should I notify? I am a member of RTPOA. Do you have the number so that I can call them, at this time I don't know where any of the contact information is. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciate. God Bless you.
Regards,
Richard Miller

Condolences can be sent to Richard at Richard Miller miller741507@bellsouth.net

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

We received the following from Lou Hollander:

RET. DET. / SGT. JOHN ( JACK) HERBST

10-28-1943- 12/13/2015

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Jack Herbst.  He had been fighting Pulmonary Fibrosis & Pulmonary Hypertension for many years and recently suffered a stroke.  Jack was appointed to the NYCTP Dept. June 21, 1965 and retired July 2, 1992.  The above photo was taken the last time I was with Jack at the 2012 NY Reunion.  Jack was a good man and had a great sense of humor.  May he rest in peace. 

My condolences to his wife Laraine at 3806 Amen Corner Riverhead, NY 11906.  See funeral details below

Services took place on December 16th and a Funeral Mass on the 17th.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Herbst family. May Jack rest in peace.

I must agree with Lou that Jack had a wild sense of humor, having worked with him in District 34 when he worked Anti Crime. A few of us at St. Francis had the opportunity to see and talk to Jack recently while he was a patient at the hospital. A good man who will be missed by many of his friends in the Transit Family. He was also a longtime and loyal member of the Retirees Association and only recently told Insp. Jack McCarthy that he wanted to send in his 2016 dues while he still was able to. Sad to say, I received his dues application and check in today's mail pick-up. That check and the death benefit will be sent to Laraine shortly. - Tony

Our editor, Frank Crisa, received the following sad news from Ret. P.O. Tony Licciardello:

We regret to inform our members of the passing of Ret. P.O. Douglas Crawford, on December 10th at the age of 72 years. Douglas was appointed to the Transit Police on November 28, 1967 and retired on 3/4 disability on November 3, 1983. Doug had been assigned to District 34 for many years and after retirement, worked as a Marshall in the NYC courts.

Condolences may be sent to Doug's wife, Barbara, at 280 Getz Ave., Staten Island NY 10312

The following appeared in the Staten Island Advance:

Douglas T. Crawford, 72 of Eltingville, Staten Island, NY died on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Staten Island University Hospital North in Staten Island, New York.

Born Thursday, March 25, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late James Crawford and the late Agnes Morgan Crawford.

Beloved husband of Barbara Crawford. Loving father of Tracy Downey, Michael Crawford and Daniel Crawford. Devoted grandfather of Amanda and Ryan

Funeral services took place on December 13th with a Funeral Mass and burial on the 14th.

Contributions in Douglas' memory to the NYPD Widows and Children's Fund would be greatly appreciated.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.scaliahome.com

The following was in The Daily News:

Douglas Crawford, the longest serving court security officer in the metropolitan area and retired NYPD transit cop, died Dec. 10, 2015 at the age of 72.

Douglas Crawford, the longest-serving federal court security officer in the metropolitan area and a retired NYPD cop, died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 72.
Crawford was sworn in as an officer at Brooklyn Federal Court in 1983, shortly after retiring from the New York City Transit Police.
He stood watch in his blue blazer sport coat, protecting the courthouse during some of the biggest gangster trials in the history of the Eastern District, including Gambino boss John Gotti, the Abner Louima torture case and more recently, would-be terrorists.
"He had a very colorful career in the police department and the court," said his son Daniel Crawford.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Crawford family. May Doug rest in peace. 

The following information was sent by Lt. Sanders' son, Michael Sanders and received by President Ed Russo:

Lifetime Member, Ret. Lt. Martin Sanders was appointed to the Transit Police on April 5, 1955 and retired April 5, 1977

This is to advise the Association of the passing of our father, Retired Transit Police Officer Martin N. Sanders, on November 14th, 2015 at the age of 84. Services were held on November 21st  in Richmond VA  with interment at the Signal Hill  Memorial  Park in Hanover VA.
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Theresa , at 7479 Meadow Haven Circle, Mechanicsville, VA . 23111
 
Martin was born October 2, 1931, in Chester, SC.  At a young age, Martin moved to New York City where he attended NYC schools graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, and received an honorary discharge. At the prompting of a friend, Martin successfully tested and became a Patrolman in the New York City Transit Police joining the force in April 1955. He had a decorated 22 year career moving up in rank from Detective, to Sergeant, and finally Lieutenant, before retiring in April 1977.  Martin moved to Richmond, VA and began employment with the IRS until his “second” retirement in 1993.
Left to celebrate Martin’s life is his wife of 60 years, Theresa F. Sanders of Mechanicsville VA; daughter Maresa and husband Carl Driver.; daughter Mavis Sanders; son Michael and wife Dr. Deadra Sanders; a sister Barbara Keith; Brother-in-law Walter Taylor and 5 grandchildren; Ronald Brewer, Ashley Brewer, Imani Sanders, Nathan Sanders, and Noah Sanders.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Sanders family. May Martin rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander:

Please be advised, I have been notified that Jeff Wortmann, formerly of District One passed away on November 22nd.

Services were held on November 24th with burial at Calverton National Cemetary. No further information is available..

The following information was received by President Ed Russo:

This is to advise the Association of the passing of my father, Retired Transit Police Officer Donald J Rothschild Sr, on November 17th, 2015 at the age of 87. Dad served the NYCTP from 1961 to 1981 and retired from Transit District 34. Services were held on November 22 in Whiting, NJ with interment on November 23 at the Brig. General Wm. C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ.
 
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Mary, at 225B Columbine Avenue, Whiting, NJ 08759.
 
Donald J Rothschild Jr.

Don was appointed October 23, 1961 and retired February 22, 1981. He had been a "fixture" as the midnight HomePost officer in District 34 for many years when it was located at 7th Avenue on the "F" line.

Information received from Recording Secretary Bob Valentino:

I am saddened to inform you that Diane DiGiacomo, Sister of Honoray Member Paul DiGiacomo (Vice President of the Detective's Endowment Association) passed away after a long battle with cancer.

The funeral arrangements took place on Staten Island on November 22nd & 23rd with a Funeral Mass on the 24th.

Condolences to Paul and the entire DiGiacomo family.

May Diane rest in peace and Perpetual Light shine upon her.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies go to Paul and the DiGiacomo family. May she rest in peace.

We received the following sad news from Ret. Capt. Arnold Fisher:

This is just a line to let you know that my mother passed away this past Friday.  She was 96 and was living in a nursing home in PA.  Her quality of life was nil in that she spent the last couple of years in bed or in a wheel chair.  Every day she wished she was dead.  So, for her, death was a blessing.  The only service will be a private grave site service on Sunday and while my mother will be missed believe it or not it is comforting to know she is finally at peace.

We received this from Lou Hollander:

DAUGHTER/STEPDAUGHTER OF DIANE & BILL MCKECHNIE

I received this DIF from Bill.  May Paula rest in peace.
 
Dear Family, friends and colleagues,
Iit is with much distress and remorse that we write to inform you of the passing of our daughter/step-daughter, Paula McGrath. Paula, who was 46 years old and the mother of two adorable boys, Dylan 12 and Leo 10, put up a valiant fight against breast cancer for eight long years. She passed peacefully in a London hospice yesterday (October 4th) at around 7:00PM London time.
 
Condolences may be sent to our home at 8129 SE Double Tree Drive Hobe Sound, Fl 33455 or via email at cablaws1255@bellsouth.net   We request that you do not call because it is too soon and too painful to chat about it.
 
We would like to thank everyone for their words of encouragement and prayers during this most difficult of times we can't tell you how much it's meant to us.
 
In closing the hospice that Paula was in was a beautiful caring institution that functions mainly on contributions. If you would like to make a contribution in Paula's name you may do so by mailing a check to Trinity Hospice, 30 Clapman Common, North Side, SW4-ORN London UK.

We received this sad news from Ret. P.O. Mike Lenahan:

My wife, Barbara, had been sick for the past 5 years with physical problems and they came to a head in the past few months. She passed away on the 22nd of September of this year. We had a wake for her and she was cremated.

I have been informed by Helmut Ruppe that he ran into Lee Colon who informed him that his wife, Fran, passed away.  I sent out a sick desk noticed awhile back that Fran was diagnosed with bone cancer.  She originally had cancer in her lungs that spread to her bones.  Lee had been fighting cancer for about 20 years.  If you want to call Lee his phone numbers are (h) 631-228-4771 (cell) 917-697-3715 . 

May Fran Rest in peace.

I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Association Member, Ret. P.O. Steve Pezanowski.  Steve was appointed to the NYCTP Department on 12/3/68 and retired 6/30/86.  I know he worked in District 30 at one time.  I was speaking with Steve a number of weeks ago when he informed me of the passing of his wife Carol, who had been ill for a number of years. I sent out the DIF at that time.  I was speaking with Steve’s son Steve Jr. today who has been a Hampton VA P.O. for 23 years who informed me that Steve had not been in good health for a number of years.  John Colgan had informed me via the FOP Yahoo Group the Steve’s daughter called him and told him that she wasn’t able to contact him by phone for a couple of days. When she went to his home to check on him she found him on the floor.  He died of a heart attack. I am told by Steve Jr. that there will be a private service for family only.  Condolences can be sent to Steve Jr.  Steve Pezanowski 661 Village Green Pkway, New Port News VA 23602.  Email address Just_pez@hotmail.com  The above photo was taken at the 2004 Florida Reunion.  May Steve Rest in peace.

A THANK YOU FROM THE STEWART FAMILY

The Association sends deep condolences and sympathies to the families of the loved ones who passed away. May they rest in peace.

Our thanks to Lou Hollander for forwarding this sad news:

Ret. Sgt. James C. Stewart passed away on Sweptember 19th at the age of 62 years. Jimmy was appointed to the NYCTP Dept. 5/20/1974 and retired after the merge from NYPD in October 1998.  He worked in District #31, 32, and Firearms Training Section.

Jimmy was the twin brother of Ret. PO Paul Stewart, District 4, and brother-in-law of
PO Maureen (Luginsland) Stewart, District 4. 

Condolences can be sent to Paul Stewart at 1921 Haring St. Brooklyn, NY 11229 email PSCOP1@AOL.COM

Funeral services took place on September 19th and 20th with a Funeral Mass and burial on September 21st

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Stewart families. May James rest in peace.

From Lou Hollander:

Joe was appointed to NYCTP Dept. 2/29/68 and retired 7/24/89.  Family requests Memorial contributions to Wounded Warriors Project http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/  “ May Joe Rest in Peace”

LATE OBITUARY
RET. PO JOSEPH RYAN
10/13/1938 – 9/1/2015

Joseph G. Ryan, Sr. formerly of Wurtsboro and Washingtonville, NY, a retired New York City Transit Police Officer, District 3 Anti-Crime Unit and retired Police Officer at Montrose Veteran's Hospital, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 in Liberty, NY. He was 76.
The son of the late Joseph and Ita Hogan Ryan, He was born October 13, 1938 in Limerick City, Ireland, the youngest of nine children. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was proud to be an American Citizen. He was predeceased by his wife, Marie Ryan in 1997.
Dad was one of the hardest working men that ever walked this earth. He loved his family and provided for them the best way he possibly could.
Joseph is survived by his children, Mary Ryan Buchholz and her husband, Scott, Joseph Ryan and his wife Marlene, James Ryan & his fiancé Macbeth, Catherine Egenes and her husband Glenn, Eileen Fata and her husband Dominick, John Ryan and his wife Kara. Grandchildren Michele Buchholz and her fiancé Daniel Friedman, Tyler Buchholz, Faith and Liam Ryan, Jimmy, Robert and Donald Ryan and his wife Kate, Bjorn Egenes and his fiancé Kara King and Christopher Egenes and his fiancé Hajriji Sinonaj, Nicholas Fata, Michael and Daniel Ryan and soon to be born great grandson. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, especially Maureen Ryan Onorato.
He is also survived by his beloved sisters Carrie Ryan and Imelda Levine, brothers Joachim and Clement Ryan. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by his brother Thomas and sisters Maura, Theresa and Phyllis.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, September 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. His funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 4 at 10:30am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 180 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro with Fr. Peter Madori officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Wurtsboro.
Memorial contributions can be made to The Wounded Warriors www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Arrangements under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. For additional information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com
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Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Ryan family. May he rest in peace.