New Rochelle Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, September 14, 1982
Add to My HeroesGary D. Pagano
Police Officer Gary Pagano was killed when his patrol vehicle struck a parked truck during a vehicle pursuit.
Several suspects had just robbed a house and tied up its occupants and they were being pursued by Officer Pagano and his partner. They were traveling at a high rate of speed on the New England Thruway, when the patrol car went off the road, struck an abandoned truck, and burst into flames. Officer Pagano’s partner was able to escape but was severely injured. The suspects were later caught and convicted.
Officer Pagano was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He had served with the New Rochelle Police Department for 13 years and had received three separate commendations during his career. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, mother, brother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 1111
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 37 ReflectionsOfficer Pagano,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC in Vietnam fighting the NVA and VC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine
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