Patrolman Albert Saccocia

Patrolman Albert Saccocia

East Bridgewater Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Friday, September 30, 1966

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Albert Saccocia

Patrolman Albert Saccocia suffered a fatal heart attack moments after quelling a large fight at a local nightclub. He and another officer were attempting to break up the fight, which involved approximately 20 people, when one of the fighters took his nightclub and struck him with it several times.

He collapsed approximately five minutes after the fighting was stopped.

Patrolman Saccocia had served with the agency for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour 15 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

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Patrolman Saccocia, it has been 58 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 30, 2023

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