Prince McDevitt Knight the son of the late Dennis and Leola Knight, was born July 24th 1930 in Philadelphia, Pa. Prince married his high school sweetheart, Vera Norman, and to this union two sons, Prince Jr., and Derrick, and one daughter Vanessa were born. Prince was educated in the Philadelphia School system, and after graduating from John Bartram High School, he entered the Army and was a member of the Army Re serves until 1955. In 1954, he be came a proud member of the Philadelphia Police force. During his fourteen year career, which ended with a disability retirement, he received many awards and cita tions for meritorious accomplish ments. His arrests were the subject of numerous newspaper articles and reports. He also received meritori ous commendations from the Police department as well as the Fraternal Order of Police. After leaving the Philadelphia P.D. he continued his work in the security field with man agement positions with Drexel Uni versity, Burns International, Yoh Inc. and Bank Atlantic. As a father, he inspired in his children a sense of determination, goals, and aspirations. All of his children completed college and post graduate degrees. Prince retired to Deerfield Beach, Florida where he met and married Pola Richardson. He de parted this life on Sunday, February 17th 2013. Prince was one of ten children. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Dennis, Frank and Robert; and his three sisters, Inez Newsome, Alva Deadwyler , and Barbara Hartfield. He leaves to cher
ish fond memories; three sisters, Ruby Jones, Althea Knight, and Gwendolyn Butler; three children Prince Jr., Derrick and Vanessa; his wife Pola and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Submitted by: Vanessa Knight Lowery (daughter). WIllIAM J. HETRICK DOB:3161928 DOD: 1132013 Appointed: 1041954 William Hetrick was 84 years old and lived in Wilmington, DE. He was formally of Philadelphia. Lov ing father of Susan M. Bednard (Thomas), William J. Jr. (Elizabeth), Karen Lombardo (Paul) and the late Irma Jean Hetrick. Also survived by 8 grandchildren: Michael, Lauren, Melissa, Justine, Christine, Kelly Ann, William J. III and Genevieve. And one greatgrand daughter, Riley. William was a retired Philadel phia Policeman and veteran of WWII. William enjoyed spending his time golfing, gardening and par ticipating in his grand children’s ac tivities. He was also an active participant with the retired F.O.P. He will be missed by many. Submitted By: Karen Ketrick Lombardo (daughter) JAMES J. WAlSH SR. DOB:10101931 DOD: 2142013 Appointed: 6151954
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Jim was very proud to be a po lice officer. When he was assigned at the 6th District (it was called “skidrow” in those days) the men that lived there had hard times. He knew them by name and when there was trouble they let him know. He even brought one home for dinner. The fellow brought me a lint brush as a present. Jim said I was receiving “stolen gifts.” After he retired, he was at the Retired Police & Fire As sociation every day. Some of the “old guys” will remember Hammers Bar & Father O’Rouke. No words can express the kindness and love that has been given to me and my family. Jim was a member of the Re tired Police & Fire Assn., FOP, Roman Catholic Alumni Assn., League of the Sacred Heart, Ameri can Legion and the Emerald Society. Submitted by: Barbara Walsh (wife) JAMES McClUSKEY DOB:7/1/1944 DOD:1112013 Apointed:1/3/1966 James passed on January 11, 2013. My husband, Our Dad, Our Grandfather, Our Brother, Our Uncle, Our Cousin, Our Friend, Our Laughter, Our Love, Our Hero. Beloved husband of Ruth T. (nee Campbell); devoted father of Kelly (Dominic), James (Elizabeth), Kim berly Mishtuk (Mike) and Daniel (Laura); dear brother of Frances Stratton and Eleanor McCluskey; also survived by 4 grandchildren. He was known to his brothers in blue as "Spider." Belonged to the 2nd Police District and on the force