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Obituaries
from SpringSummer2021
by ManishK
By: Jim Wheeler, Contributing Editor
The FOP, Lodge Five, dedicates this section of every issue of the “Peace Officer” to honor the brave men and women who have dedicated a good portion of their lives to the vigilant watch protecting the lambs from the lions. Once in a whilesomeonesendsapoemorwritingthattheyfeelisanappropriateexpressionofgratitudetoourfraternalbrothers andsisterswhohavepassedaway.Sometimesitistheworkofthepersonwhosendsitorsomethingtheyhavereadthat moves even the hardest of souls.We encourage and welcome these submissions.To make it easy, please use the page followingtheobituariestohelpushonorourbrothersandsisters.ThankYou!
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ALBErTA. LOrY, Jr. DOD:04/08/1941 DOD:07/09/2020 rET:2/1987 79YEArS OLD
Albert A Lory Jr passed away peacefully on July 9th 2020 at his home in Mount Laurel, NJ with his family close by, he was 79 years young.
Al grew up in North Philadelphia and graduated in 1959 from NorthCatholicHighSchool.Hethen enlisted in the US Air Force where he went on to be stationed at Torrejon Air base in Spain, a country he embraced and explored. It was a chance meeting at a café in Madrid whereAlmetandcourtedhisfuture bride Consuelo (“Connie”). They marriedin1962andin1963following the birth of their first child Michael,Al and family came home toPhiladelphiatobeginchapter2of theirlives.
Following his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, Al followed a path to law enforcement where he attended and graduated from the Philadelphia Police AcademyinOctoberof1964.Hisfirstassignmentaspatrolmanwastothe6th districtstationwhereheserveduntil hispromotiontocorporalandtransferred to the transit unit in 1970. In thisdecadeAl’slifeandcareerflourished, he and Connie were blessed with the births of their daughters Monica and Melissa and Al was promotedtodetective,agreatfitfor an inquisitive and studious guy. Al spent most of the 1970’s at Central Detectives, there he would eventually train and qualify as a Polygraphist.Iflifewerenotfullenough, Al even found time to attend night classes and earn a business degree fromTempleUniversityin1974.
The pinnacle ofAl’s career was reached when he was promoted to the Elite Homicide Unit at 8th and Race, where he worked cases for 9 moreyearsuntilhisretirementfrom the Philadelphia Police Department in 1987. Al served his city with honor and pride throughout an era tumultuouschangeandchallenge.
Inretirement,yetnotquiteready for the pasture, Al and Connie moved the family to South Jersey whereAlputhistrainingandskillto work joining the Burlington County Prosecutor’s officeinchargeoftheir polygraphtesting.Theroleprovided thechallengesheneededwhiletransitioning towards full time-retirementin2000.Unfortunatelyshortly in to retirement tragedy would test there family with the sudden loss of theirdaughterMonica,Al andConnie’s next challenge came in raising and nurturing their there granddaughterJulia,oncemore“pop-pop” stepped up to raise a wonderful youngwoman.
Whileworkmaydefinetheman, Al Lory the person was so much more.Hewasacommittedhusband, dad and loving grandfather, as well as a warm and embracing soul who made everyone feel like a friend, making you laugh with ease ore lightening you on a current topic or historicaleventwithamostthoughtprovoking point of view and unique perspective. Al lived his retirement years in peace surrounded by the oneshelovedmostandembracedhis loveoffood,wine,Jazzandtheultimate comfort of his backyard sanctuarywhereherelaxedwiththebirds he loved, the sound of a soothing fountainandthecontentmentinhaving lived a good life, contributing morethanheeverreceived.
Albert Lory lived theAmerican dream,hegavehisalltohisCountry, his City and most of all his Family, andasheleftthisworldcontentwith theconditionofallandproudofhis contributiontoeach…
“When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn't cry the
way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me as much as I love you, nd each time that you think of me I know you'll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready, in heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly
love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye for all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. ”
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CHArLESA. McCLOSKEY CPL.#8105
DOB:10/01/1949 DOD:11/14/2020 APPT:11/07/1981 RET:01/15/2010 ASSN: 22nd, 9th and 1st districts, JuvenileAid Division, Morals Squad and the NarcoticsFieldUnit :
Relatives, friends and former co-workers will be sad to learn of the passing of Charles A. McCloskey on November 14th , 2020 after a long bout with cancer. He was 71 and lived in Brigantine, New Jersey. He was the son of Elizabeth P. and Joseph C. “Goople” McCloskey, a founding officer of Philadelphia’s Police AthleticLeague.
Charles is survived by fiancee Joanne Waninger Troutner, sons Joseph P. McCloskey (Heather), John P. Troutner and daughter Jacqlyn Troutner, grandchildren Declan J. and Killeen P; and by manycloserelativesandfriends.
Charles was a graduate of Father Judge High School and the CollegeofSteubenville(nowFranciscanUniversity)inSteubenville, Ohio, and joined the Philadelphia Police Department in November 1971. He served for over thirtyeight years, retiring in 2010. He was assigned to the 22nd, 9th and 1stdistricts,JuvenileAidDivision, Morals Squad and the Narcotics Field Unit. He served for over twenty years in the Field Unit, serving narcotics search warrants in Southwest, North Central and East (“The Badlands”) divisions. He was decorated for valor in 2000.
After retirement, Charles pursued his dream of researching the pre-Disston history of his beloved neighborhoodofTacony. Hewrote two books which were accepted into the stacks of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Historical SocietyofPennsylvania:Tacony:Era of William H. Gatzmer and the Philadelphia & Trenton Rail Road and Descriptive Inventory and TranscriptionoftheGordon,Saltar, Wharton Family Papers, 17231858. He served on the boards of three historical societies and lecturedatseveralvenuesonthefindings of his research, as well as the history of the “Bake House” property, now the Delaire Landing residential complex in Northeast Philadelphia.
DET. EDWArD “TED” WOOTTEN III
DOB:2/22/1946 DOD:8/18/2020 APPT:2/22/1968 RET:1989 USNavyVeteran
ASSN: Patrol - 18th District, JAD, South Detective, Major Crimes, Dignitary Protection, Intelligence
Ted, 74, passed away peacefullysurroundedbyhislovingfamily on August 18, 2020. Ted was born and raised in Overbrook and then spent his adult life in the Pennsport section of South Philadelphiawithhisdevotedwife of45years,Maureen, andhistwo daughters Courtney (Gabriel) Gliwa and Erica (Sean) McDermott, and as well as his beloved granddaughterSloaneGliwa.
Ted was a proud Navy veteran whoservedintheVietnamWarand the Navy Reserves. After retiring from the Police Department, he continuedhislawenforcementcareerwiththeOfficeoftheAttorney GeneralBureauofNarcoticsInvestigation,retiringin1999.Morerecently, he worked for the Forrest Theatreassecuritychief.
Ted had many assignments withinthepolicedepartmentstartingasapatrolmaninthe18thDistrict, JAD, South Detectives, Motorcycle Gangs Police Intelligence Unit. He was a true “Cop’s cop” and professional. His strong workethiccouplewithhissenseof humoreasedthedailypressuresof thejob.Oneofhisfavoriteassignments was guarding Pope John
Paul II on his visit to Philadelphia in 1979. In 2019, Teddy was honored to be part of the 50th year membership in the FOP and enjoyed catching up with old colleaguesatthereception.Hewasso proud of the friendships he made over his many years of dedicated service. Ted was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoyed huntingandfishingathishuntingclub, travellingwithhiswifeandfriends, andspendingtimewithhisbeloved familyattheirshorehouseinNorth Wildwood. Ted will remain in our hearts forever as a loving father, husband, Pop Pop, brother, and friendtosomany.
WALTEr J. COUgHLIN, SErgEANT #473
DOB:10-02-1927 DOD:04-02-2021 APPT:11-19-1956 RET: 02-29-2004 ASSN:31stDistrict,22ndDistrict, Intelligence,Mayor’sDetail/Dignitary Protection, Polygraph, East Detective Division, Organized Crime Intelligence / Organized Crime Unit/Major Investigations Division/Criminal Intelligence Unit
Who was Walt Coughlin? My dad, Walter J. Coughlin, was born on October 2, 1927 to Helen M. Coughlin (nee McAvoy) and Walter A. Coughlin. Walt was the youngestoffivechildren. Hespent his childhood and early teen years inGermantown. Likemostboysof that era, my dad became a fan of the Phillies and the relatively new Philadelphia Eagles. His love of Philadelphia sports teams would continuethroughhisentirelife.
On December 7, 1941, Walt, along with the rest of the country, gotthenewsoftheJapaneseattack ontheUnitedStatesNavalBaseat PearlHarbor. Hetoldmethestory of how he and a few friends were walking down Chew St. when a woman came onto her porch screaming that the “Japs bombed Pearl Harbor. ” Walt was only 14, but the United States entry into World War 2 had a big impact on him. During the first years of the war, Walt was a student at North CatholicHighSchool. “North”always had a special place in my dad’sheart.
Wanting to do his part in the war,Walt joined the U.S. Navy on June 14, 1945. He was 17 years old. For those of you that knew him this may be surprising but he was, in fact, in the Navy before joining the United States Marine Corps. He recounted to me that duringhisbasictrainingheandthe other seamen were told they were training for the invasion of Japan. ItwasexpectedthattheU.S.would haveasmanyas46,000killedduring the invasion. He also told me that if President Truman did not use the atomic bomb to end the war,hefeltthatheprobablywould nothavesurvivedtheinvasion. On August 14, 1945, the day before Japansurrendered,Waltleftforhis serviceinthepacific. Heservedon Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, from November 1945 to July 1946. He was discharged from the Navy on July19,1946.
Ironically,whenhecamehome fromhisnavalservice,being18he hadtoregisterforthedraftonJuly 22, 1946. The following year, he completed the requirements for high school and officially graduated from North Catholic in 1947. In 1948, Walt considered police work. In those days, according to whathetoldme,youneededapoliticalconnection,likeawardboss, to get “the job. ” He had no politicalconnectionsohegaveuponthe idea and decided to go back in the military.
In July of 1949, Walt entered militaryserviceforthesecondtime in his young life. He became a United States Marine. Based on his past naval service, he was assignedtherankofcorporalafterhe completedbootcamp. Hewaspart of the United States Marine Corps Detachment on board the heavy cruiser,U.S.S.NewportNews. He served aboard the Newport News from 1949 to 1951. He was promotedtosergeantwhileservingon the Newport News. The Newport NewssailedtheMediterraneanand mydadwasabletoseeplaceslike Barcelona,Gibraltar,Naples,Istanbul and Casablanca. It was during histimeatseathatWaltdeveloped an interest in the American Civil War. Later in life, he would work as a volunteer at Philadelphia’s CivilWarmuseumonPineStreet.
Upon returning stateside, Walt stayedintheMarines. From19511956 he reached the rank of Tech Sergeant(GradeE-6). Walt’sservice in the 1950s was with the 2nd and 3rd Marine Divisions. Within thesedivisions,heservedinprimarily with artillery batteries. His duty sent him to Japan (where he climbed Mount Fuji), Territory of
Hawaii, and stateside assignments inAnnapolis,MDandCampLejeune,NC. HelefttheMarineCorps, as a Staff Sergeant, in October of 1956.
On November 19, 1956, Walt Coughlin entered the PoliceAcademy with recruit class #131. This began his 47 years, 3 months, 10 dayscareerwiththePPD. Hewas given badge 2235 and was assigned to the 31st District at 26th andYork. He recounted to me that onthefirstdayoftheacademythe class was sworn in and they received their badges. They had already purchased their own firearms. Healsosaidthathisclass was told that they needed policementoworktheThanksgivingDay Parade the following week. His wholeclasswasassignedtotheparade with less than two weeks training. Totopitoff,aftertheparadedetailwasdone,theywereassigned to districts until they were recalledtotheacademyinJanuary of1957. Asheputit, “ wewereall pretty salty when we got back to theacademy. ”
Itwasduringthistimethatmy dadmetmymom,AnnaKempista. They met at a wedding of mutual friends. TheygotmarriedonApril 29, 1961. They bought a house in Parkwoodandbeganraisingafamily shortly after. Their first child Walter Jr. was born in July 1962. Their first daughter, Georgeanne, wasbornthefollowingyearinOctober. LifewasgettingmorecomplicatedfortheCoughlins. Mydad figured that the police salary was not enough to raise an expanding family so he went back into the MarineCorpsReserve. Infact,his picture appeared in the paper as a human-interestpiecethatwascaptioned something like “Marine arrestscop. ”Thepicturewasmydad being fingerprinted by a Marine Corps sergeant. He was fingerprintedaspartofthere-enlistment intothereserves. Lifewentonand mydadstayedinpatrol.
In1962,theCityre-alignedthe districts and closed the “old 31st. ” Walt was moved to the then new 22nd District at 17th and Montgomery. He would say to me “ whenIwasinpatrol,Ihelpedmy share of people, made my share of arrests, delivered a baby, and worked the Columbia Avenue RiotsinAugustof64. ”
In March of 1965, two months after the birth of their third child, Helen, Walt earned promotion to the rank of detective. He was given badge number 739. My dad was immediately assigned to the IntelligenceUnit.Inadditiontohis otherresponsibilities,heworkedin direct contact with Mayor James Tate. He liked Mayor Tate. In 1967, Walt and Anna’s last child, James, was born. Walt worked as an Intelligence Detective until he was transferred to the Polygraph Unit in January 1969. He told me about the night P/O Frederick Cione was killed. All of the polygraph unit members were called into work. He said that they put a lot of people “on the box ” that night and the following days. He always said that he regretted that, eventhoughthePDhadsomegood suspectleads,thekillingofPoliceman Cione was never solved. My dad enjoyed his plainclothes time butwouldalwayssaythatitwould notbotherhimifhehadtogoback intouniform.
My dad was promoted to sergeant on September 25, 1972, a weekbeforehis45thbirthday. His badge, which I now proudly carry, was473. Asitturnsout,hedidnot have to go back to uniform. He was assigned to East Detectives untilNovemberwhenhewastransferredtothenewlyformedOrganizedCrimeUnit. Thisiswheremy dad found his true police calling. Virtually everyone that knew him from his Organized Crime days would say he was THE expert on Philadelphia’s Mafia. He investigatedtheAngeloBrunokilling,the bombingofPhilTesta’shouse,and alltheotherMafiarelatedeventsof thetime.Inthetimethathewasin OCU/OCI he worked at 3rd and Race, 4th and Girard, and the Frankford Arsenal. I believe that thiswasmydad’sfavoritetimeon thejob.
Dad’s Marine Corps Reserve timeendedinthe1980’sbecauseof the military ’s mandatory retirement. He asked for and received oneextensionbutwasdeniedasecondextensionrequest. Hefinished his military service to his country with 32 years active and reserve time. He retired as an E9, Master Gunnery Sergeant. People that called him “gunny ” know how muchhelovedthattermofendearment.
In 2000, my dad got in the DROP with about 43 ½ years on the job. Some people would criticize his decision to stay after 40 years and they would say he was “losingmoney. ” Hedidn’tstayfor the money; he stayed because he
loved the people and he loved the work. Hetoldmethejobkepthim youngbecausehewasalwaysdealing with young cops coming into the unit. Nine months into the DROP, my mom, his wife of 39 ½ years died. Her death hit us hard. I’m glad he decided to continue workingafterherdeath. Ithinkthe job gave him purpose and it kept himsharp.
Walt retired on February 29, 2004. In retirement, he continued to go to the arsenal and feed the cats (much to the dismay of some people). Heoncesaidtome“ what aretheygoingtodo,lockmeup?” Hisretirementalsoallowedhimto become more active in Catholic pro-life activities. He would still watch the Phillies, Flyers and Eagles (and still scream at the TV whentherewasabadplay).
In 2012, Walt had a fall at home. Hebrokehisneck. Theinjurywouldhavekilledmostpeople but arthritis in his neck actually savedhimfromsufferingasevered spine. Unfortunately, this event wasthebeginningofhishealthdecline. Based on the doctor’s recommendation, he stopped driving. However,hewouldstillwalktoSt. Anselm to attend mass. In his last years,hismemoryandbodyfailed andhewascalled“home”onGood Friday,April2,2021. Hehadafull life,sawtheworld,raisedafamily, and dedicated the majority of his lifeinservicetothecountryandthe city.
So who was Walt Coughlin? HewasadevoutCatholic. Hewas a husband. He was a father. He was a grandfather. He was a son. Hewasabrother.Hewasanuncle. He was a marine. He was a cop. He was a North Catholic Falcon. He was a Civil War historian. He was a Philadelphia sports fan. It does not matter how you knew him. He left an impression. He was loved, respected and well liked. He will be missed. I love youdad.
KENNETH V. MOrONI
Badge#4433 DOB: 09/09/26 DOD: 04/29/19 APPT:11/19/56 RET: 07/18/78 ASSN:FairmountParkPolice,AID
Ken served in the USArmy in WWII in the Philippines under General MacArthur in his famed 1st Cav Division, earning several awards including a Presidential Unit Citation. Upon his return home, he studied Structural and Mechanical Drafting via the GI Bill. Aregistered contractor, Ken worked with his father building homesuntilhisentranceinthePoliceAcademy. Whileontheforce, Ken also served in the Fourth Naval Command as an Instructing Gunnery Petty Officer aboard the DDEFox.
Kenwaspartof manydistricts over his 22 years and passed on many fond memories of his time withthePPDtofamilyandfriends. Even in his final years, to anyone whowasopentohearingoftheold days. His favorite saying was “Everyone goes on the books, no matterwhotheyare!”
Ken moved to Ind Rks Beach, FL after retiring from the Police Dept, and remained there until 2014 when he moved to Port RicheyFLtobenearertofamilyin his final years. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and served as Adjutant for Post #128. He continued to work in construction while raising his youngest sons, before completely retiringin2001.
Ken passed in the afternoon April29,2019frommostlynatural causes, but the decline was triggered by a broken hip the year before.
Ken's remains were interred in BayPinesNationalCemetery(Bay Pines, FL) on June 19, 2019 after services, surrounded by family, friends,andfellowofficers
Ken is survived by his brother Robert; four sons Ken, Steve, Vince & Al ; nieces Jacqui & Sherri; nephews Peter & Robert; five grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren, two great-nephews andtwogreat-nieces.
Heleavesachallengetohisfellowofficers. Beathis41yearson pension.
C/INSP. frANK H. HEINzE II
DOB:11/13/1942 DOD:04/03/2020 RET:12/11/1987 APPT:12/06/1965 ASSN:9thDist.; HighwayPatrol; N.E.DetectiveDiv;35thDist., NorthDivision
Frank H. Heinze II was appointed to the PoliceAcademy on December 6, 1965 and his first assignment was to the 9th District where he worked patrol and vice. HewastransferredtoHighwayPatrol in 1967 where he remained until October 1969 when he was
promoted to Detective and assignedtoNEDD.Hewaspromoted to Sergeant in 1972 originally assigned to NEDD, but later reassignedtoHighwayPatrol.In1976 hewaspromotedtoLieutenantand remainedinHighwayPatrol.Frank was promoted to Captain in 1979 and assigned to the 35th District. Two years later Frank was transferredbacktoHighwayPatroland became one of a few men to serve allranksinHighwayPatrol.Infact, Frank was even an Inspector in Highwayforafewweeksin1982. Promotions were announced that year, but theTall Ships were visitingPhiladelphia,soCommissioner Solomonmadethepromotionsand had everyone remain where they wereassigneduntilaftertheevent. So, Frank was a Highway Patrol Inspector!TheofficersinHighway Patrol bought a crushed hat with ‘scrambled eggs’ on the brim and presented it to Highway Patrol Inspector Frank Heinze at roll call. Thathatisstillinaglasscaseinhis home.
Frank served as Commanding Officer of North Division until 1986 when he was promoted to ChiefInspectorandassignedtothe TrainingBureau.
Frank started his education while serving as an officer by taking police science classes at TempleUniversity.WhileatTemple,he earnedanAssociate’sDegreeanda Bachelor’sDegreeinCriminalJustice. He also attended Penn State University,attheRadnorCampus, andearnedaMastersofPublicAdministration.Franklaterobtaineda certification as a substance abuse counselor.
Frank was an alcoholic who went into treatment while an Inspector. He was always proud of the Department for the way they handled his addiction with treatment and did not stand in the way of his promotion to Chief Inspector. He always felt that the policy oftheDepartmenthelpedmanyofficers receive addiction treatment. Frank retired in 1987 to become part of Mustard Seed Inc., a companyfoundedbypolicetohelpofficerswithaddictionproblems.
After a couple of years with MustardSeed,Frankmissedpolice work.HefoundapositionasPolice ChiefinYardleyBoroughandwas thereforthreeyears.Afterthat,he washiredasChiefofPolice,inthe larger,LansdalePoliceDepartment and served there four years. Tired ofthesnowandcold,Frankmoved to Jacksonville, Florida. There he obtained a position with Florida State College where he worked in the Criminal Justice area and as a studentadvisor.
Frank was an avid reader of crimenovels.Hisfavoriteactivities included riding his motorcycle, fishing,kayakingandbicycling.
OnFriday,April3,2020,Frank H. Heinze II died of a heart attack priortoleavinghishometoattend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
Frank is survived by his wife Sue; his children Amy-Morgen Heinze, Susan Kottler, and Robert Del Vecchio; his granddaughter MorgenJonesandhisgreat-grandchildrenTaylorandEaston;hissister Linda Heinze-Mitchell; his brothers Edward Heinze, Peter Heinze and Paul Heinze; plus numerousniecesandnephews.
Frank was always proud of his policeservice.Heoftensaidthathe knewhehelpeduntoldnumbersof people and felt he made a differenceintheworld.
JOHN POPPY CLINKSCALE #369
DOB:09/15/43 DOD:02/18/21 APPT:01/1966 RET:12/1996
Assigned: During his time on the force, he served in many departments. A few of which were the Task Force, 6th police district, cell room and the Highway Patrol for where his passion stayed until heretiredasaSergeant
JohnalsoservedasanFOPdelegate and trustee under the leadership of former President Richard Costello.
ANTHONY JOSEPH MArTINO
DOB:01/09/1933 DOD:06/24/2020 APPT:11/01/1956 RET: 09/05/1979
Anthony(Tony)passedawayat the age of 87 surrounded by his loved ones at his home. He is survivedbyhiswifeof64years,Rose Marie, his daughters Rosemarie, Laura (James), his sons Anthony (Rita), Steven (Pam), his predeceasedsonJoseph,eightgrandchildrenandeightgreatgrandchildren.
Tony was a veteran of the
Army and served during the Korean War.After his honorable discharge he joined the Philadelphia Police Department where he was employedasaParkPoliceOfficer. He eventually moved into theAccident Investigation Unit from which he retired in 1979. After TonyretiredheworkedforAllState Insurance Company where he did claimsinvestigation.Sittingbehind a desk was not his thing so he openedhisownbusiness,Anthony
Investigations, and was commissioned by some of the most prominentlawyersinPhiladelphia.
Hisloveforhisfamilywasunparalleled to anything else in his life. Vacations at the Jersey shore anddaytripstolakesandparkson a hot Sunday afternoon filled their summers. All seven members of thefamilywouldpileupintheold green van and off they would go. Winter weekends were filled with tripstothepoconosandfamilygettogetherscreatedmorememories.
Tonyhadsomanyfriends.The last 20 years of his life he resided in Maple Shade, New Jersey and enjoyed all the community events. He was an active member of the Sons of Italy and Knights of Columbus, giving of his time volunteering for fundraisers and so much more. He enjoyed playing bocceballandparticipatedonseveralteams.
He was a friend to everyone and was always the first person to helpanyonewhoneededit.Hewill be sadly and dearly missed by his familyandnumerousfriends.
Submitted by one of his very bestfriends,
BillMcDowell,Sr.(Mac)
JOSEPH f. gErEAgHTY
DOB:12/23/1924 DOD:12/31/2020 APPT:07/15/1953 RET:08/28/1976 ASSN:6THDIST; DISTRICT ATTORNETOFFICE
OneofAmericasGreatestGeneration, Joseph F. Gereaghty, age 96,passedawayonDecember31st the last evening of2020. Joe was born and raised in FISHTOWN where he spent his life until moving to North Wildwood, NJ some thirty years ago. He attended ImmaculateConceptiongradeschool and Northeast High School. He worked as a welder for the old Kensington ShipYard before joiningtheUnitedStatesNavyonAugust13,1943.
JoewasaWorldWarIIveteran. He was a seaman first class and served with U.S. Naval Amphibious Forces Pacific on Tank LandingShipsLST599,
LST-780and LST 824. He survived a Japanese Kamikaze attack whichstruckLST599in1945,and saw action in Eniwetok, Guam, Saipan and participated in the assault and occupation of Okinawa 1946. For his service Joe received numerous recognitions, including the Navy Good Conduct Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, China Service Medal, American CampaignMedal,AsiaticPacificCampaignMedalwithonebronzebattle star, World War II Victory Medal and Navy Occupational Service Medal with Asia Clasp. He receivedanHonorableDischargeon December 29, 1945. When Joe returnedhomeheworkedasaTeamsterfornineyears.
In June 1953 Joe joined the ranks of the Philadelphia Police Department class # 1 07, was issuedBADGE#1951andassigned to the 6th District in Center City Philadelphia before being transferred in 1963 to the Philadelphia DistrictAttorney'sOfficeasaDistrict Attorney Detective (County Detective). He served as an investigatorunderfourofPhiladelphia's District Attorneys - Crumlish, Spector,FitzpatrickandRendell.In themid1960'sJoewasoneofthree
Detectives who worked on the "President Kennedy - One Bullet Theory" for then DistrictAttorney Arlen Spector. Joe worked in Major Trials, Private Complaints, SexCrimes,SpecialInvestigations and Homicide. He also was a sworn Special Deputy U.S. Marshal traveling throughout the United States on various assignments. Before retirement he assisted with the reorganization of theDA'sOfficeWitnessSubpoena Unit.In1978after25yearsofservice Joe retired from Philadelphia PoliceDepartment.
Hewasoneofthe13founding membersofCountyDetectivesAssociation of Pennsylvania and cofounderofPennsylvaniaRegion13 InternationalPoliceAssociationassisting with getting a charter and serving two terms as President of the Pennsylvania Region 13. Joe remainedanactivememberofthis organizationuntilhispassing.
Joe was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. His wife, Anne, passed away in 2017 leaving a noticeable void in
his heart and in the hearts of their three children, Bunny, Joe and Diane. He was Pop Pop to five grandsons, eight great grandchildrenandonegreatgreatgrandson. His son, Joseph W. is a retired PhiladelphiaPoliceOfficerandhis grandson, Joseph C. is a retired WashingtonTownshipPoliceOfficer.
In addition to being an active member of the County and State Detectives Association of PA, he was a member of the International Police Association Pennsylvania Region 13, the Fraternal Order of Police Philadelphia Lodge 5, the Cape May County Emerald Society, the Knights of Columbus Our LadyoftheRosaryCouncil#2572, the Loyal Order of the Moose Wildwood Lodge #585 and the Greater Wildwood BOP Elks Lodge#1896.
Joe was truly "OLD SCHOOL" , he was a "Cop's Cop" and a "Man's Man" . Now it's time totakeyourplaceofhonoramong those that have gone before you, Dad,andknowyouwillberememberedfornowandforeverbythose whoselivesyoutouched.
MICHAELf. DUffY
DOB:07/02/1952 DOD:02/26/2021 APPT:10/02/1972 RET:01/20/1998 LASTASSN: HomicideUnit
Michael F. Duffy, age 68, passed away peacefully on February26,2021surroundedbyhisloving family. He was born in Philadelphia,PAandwasagraduate of Archbishop Ryan High SchoolandthePhiladelphiaPolice Academy. Michael dedicated his life to serving and protecting others. His career in law enforcement spannedover45years.AsaHomicideDetectiveheearnedcountless awardsandcommendationsforhis excellence in police work. It was importanttoMikethatthecommunities he served were safe and that people felt secure, treating everyone fairly and with respect. He retired from his law enforcement careerasaLieutenantofHomicide inDelawareCountyin2017.Inaddition to his successful career, he pursued a lifelong dream and obtainedhisprivatepilot'slicense.He enjoyed several years of flying smallaircraftandtakingfamilyand friends on short trips to destinations or just to see the ocean. He lovedtoread,spendtimewithfamily,playPinochleatfamilyparties, andwatchJohnWaynemovies.His family also has wonderful memoriesofnumerous"camping"weekends in his RV, sharing stories and s'mores by the campfire. He was extremely proud of "his girls" and his grandchildren and enjoyed watching them participate in the activities that made each of them shine. He went out of his way to provide support and encouragement to his family. Everyone who met Mike knew instantly that he was a man that you could depend on,trust,andalwaysknewjustthe right words to say to ease your mind.
Whether you knew him as Mike, Uncle Mike, Dad, Pop-Pop, or loving husband you knew that he would be there for you in a heartbeat.Hewillforeverbeinthe heartsofallthosethathadtheprivilegeofknowinghim.
He was the son of the late James and Catherine (Gillooly) Duffy.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 49 years Darlene (Benack) Duffy; his loving daughters Colleen(Erik)RourkeandMichele (Tim) Horger; his adoring grandchildren Thomas and Annabeth Rourke and Colin, Brenna, and Conner Horger; his admiring siblings James (Mary) Duffy, John (Jane) Duffy, Daniel (Denise) Duffy, Mary Duffy and Kevin Duffy; and many nieces, nephew, grandniecesandgrandnephews.
CHArLES "CHAz" SArKIOgLU
DOB:10/11/1954 DOD:02/18/2021 APPT:9/21/1976 RET:07/20/2007 ASSN:Police Radio,4th District, Community Relations
Charles R. Sarkioglu "Chaz" passedawayonFebruary18,2021 atMercyFitzgeraldHospital.Born on October 11 , 1954 to the late Charles C. and Shi rley (nee: Osborne)andhasbeenalifelongresident of Phi ladelphia . He worked as a Philadelphia Police Officer in the 4th District, first in the police rad io room and became a police officerin1982.Hewasinstrumental in Kinder Vision trave ling the
countryfingerprintingchildrenfor safety and also worked as the neighborhoodPoliceLiaisoninthe same district. Charles exemplified what it means to be a community servant. In his free time, he loved to entertain fam ily and friends as aDiscJockey,hesharedmanyspecialeventswithfamilyandfriends. CurrentlyheworkedatCenterCity One as head desk man. Chaz will be remembered for his beautiful smile, caring personality, fun lovinggreatsenseofhumorwhocared abouteveryoneandalwayswasthe lifeofthepartyandthecenterofa room. He enjoyed traveling and being creative as a talented cartoonist. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Survivedbytheloveofhislifeand bestfriendGina(nee:Esposito).
Loving father of Charles and Nicholas Sarkiog lu. Brother of Kenneth(Tina)Sarkioglu,Michael (Apri l) Sarkioglu, Christopher (late Theresa) Sarkioglu, Robbie Sarkioglu,NanetteSarkioglu,and the late John Sarkioglu. Loving son-in-lawofThelmaEsposito.He will be sadly missed by brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces,nephews,cousinsandmany goodfriends.
DAVID J. SHULSKI,
DOB:08/01/1946 DOD:04/27/2021 APPT:02/03/1969 RET:06/29/1992
DavidJ.Shulski,74,ofMarion Heights,PApassedawayApril27, 2021 at the Geisinger Medical Center,Danville,PA
HewasborninCoalTownship, PAonAugust 14, 1946, the son of the late Leonard J. Shulski and ClaireBeachamShulski.
HeattendedRoxboroughHigh School in Philadelphia, PA. David went on to join the U.S. Army in January 1965. Upon leaving the service, he joined the Philadelphia Police Department having served 23 years before retiring. Upon retirement,herelocatedtoCentralPA whereheworkedasaLicensingInvestigatorfortheStateofPennsylvania in Harrisburg. Later he obtained his Real Estate License for localtransactions.
He was a member/and past president of the Mount Carmel Lion'sClub;memberofEaglesSocial Club; social member of Marion Heights Fire Company; West End Fire Company and the Clover Hose Company. He was an avid painterand,helovedtocook,especiallyinsupportoftheLion'sClub and the Eagles. David also had his PilotsLicenseandlovedtogoflyingwithhislifelongfriend,former Philadelphia Fire Fighter, Gerald (Jerry)Wilson.
David is survived by a son, Christopher Shulski, of Reading, PA;fourgrandchildren,AlecShulski, Tanner Shulski, Kalie Shulski and Kylie Shulski.Also surviving ishissister,Joanne(William)Ford ofWilburton,PAand,aniece,Special Agent Meghan (John) Ford Domen and their children Cassandra and Dean Domen of Bowie, MD. David is also survived by manycousinsandfriends.
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WALTER COUGHLIN SERGEANT #473…CLASS#131 DOB: 10/02/1927 DOD: 04/02/2021 APPOINTED: 11/19/1956 RETIRED: 02/02/2021 ASSIGNMENT: 31ST, 22ND Dist.; INTELN POLYGRAPH, EAST DET. DIV., MAYORS DETAIL, ORGANIZED CRIME. SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY & MARINE CORPS.
JAN H MYERS P/O #9448 DOB: 05/01/1951 DOD: 05/17/2021 APPOINTED: 02/01/1971 RETIRED: 06/28/1996 ASSIGNMENTS: 12TH Dist.; 26th Dist., 5th Dist., 14th DETION UNIT. SERVICED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY
JOHN “POPPY’ CLINKSCALE SERGEANT #4551 DOB: 09/15/1943 DOD: 02/18/2021 APPOINTED:01/03/1966 RETIRED: 05/18/2021 ASSIGNMENTS: TASK FORCE; 6TH Police Dist. DETENTION UNIT, HIGHWAY PATROL…HIS PASSION COMMITMENT AND LOVE WHERE ALL TIMES.
AVON E. WILSON POLICE OFFICER #9736 CLASS# 221 DOB: 08/01/1948 DOD: 04/29/2021 APPOINTED: 05/24/1971 RETIRED: 04/09/2010 ASSIGNED: 25TH DIST; 23RD DIST. PDU., CRIME SCENE Unit, SERVED IN US. AIR FORCE JOSEPH J. O’HARA SERGEANT #427 DOB: 03/19/1944 DOD: 02/26/2021 APPOINTED:12/27/1966 RETIRED:11/22/1994 ASSIGNED: 12TH,25TH,16TH,04TH, C.I.B., 24TH EAST POLICE,16TH WEST POLICE 15TH, 01ST, MARINE UNIT, 2ND. SERVED IN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.
CHARLES T. CONROY STAFF Inspector DOB: 11/01/1927 DOD:05/24/2021 APPOINTED: 02/01/1957 RETIRED: 08/05/1980 ASSIGNEDMENTS:43RD DIST.,14TH, HOMICIDE, JUVENILE AID DIV. SOUTH DETECTIVES, INTELLIGENCE, PARK POLICE.
THOMAS QUINN #6142 CLASS# 6142 DOB: 09/07/1949 DOD: 06/07/2021 APPOINTED: 02/14TH/1977 RETIRED: 09/27/1996 ASSIGNMENTS: 14TH DIST., M.I.D. MS.O.D. , 1ST DIST. CAREER SERVICES,
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RICARDO M. SEASE #4451 CLASS #180 DOB:10/14/1945 DOD: 02/12/2021 APPOINTED: 11/09/1970 RETIRED: 07/22/1994 ASSIGNED: 6TH DIST. ,RADIO, 39TH, PERSONNEL,COMMUNITY RELATIONS, 35TH DIST, RECRUITMENT TEAM, SAFETY. SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1963-1969
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CHIEF INSPECTOR DANIEL MACDONALD #1093 APPOINTED: 02/24/1992 DOB: 10/15/1969 DOD: 04/08/2021 ACTIVE DUTY: TACTIAL RESPONSE UNIT ASSIGNMENTS: 16TH.;08TH; EAST DIV.; 12TH.; I.A.B.; NORTH CENTRAL 25TH.; NARCOTICS INTEL.
SERVED IN US. ARMY (MAJOR)
MICHAEL A. BAKER POLICE 6499 APPOINTED: 02/09/1998 DOB: 08/29/1973 DOD: 05/06/2021 ACTIVE DUTY: 01ST POLICE DISTRICT ASSIGNMENT: ORGN.CRIME UNIT, 01ST.DISTRICT
ERIN L. TOLKEY #6043 APPOINTED:03/03/1997 DOB: 12/20/1973 DOD: 03/03/2021 ACTIVE DUTY : 12TH POLICE DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTS: CIVIL AFFAIRS UNIT,12TH DISTRICT
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