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Photograph: Special Agent Anthony Cozza

Patch image: United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service, U.S. Government






Special Agent Anthony Cozza
United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service
U.S. Government

End of Watch: Saturday, February 24, 1945

Biographical Info
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 32 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: Saturday, February 24, 1945
Incident Location: Washington
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Agent Cozza suffered a fatal heart attack after lifting excessive weight while assigned to Blaine, Washington.

He died on the evening of the funeral of his friend and fellow officer, Agent John Fassett, who died in the line of duty three days earlier.

The photograph of Agent Cozza displayed on this memorial was taken at Agent Fassett's funeral.

Agent Cozza was a WWI veteran of U.S. Navy. He had served wit the Customs Service for 32 years and was assigned to Company C. He was survived by his wife.

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