New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, April 10, 1960
Add to My HeroesVito Michael Valenzano
Officer Valenzano suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after responding two separate complaints.
At approximately 6:30 p.m, he had to walk four flights of stairs in regards to a stuck elevator during the first complaint. During a second complaint four hours later he had to walk five flights of stairs to answer a domestic dispute. After clearing himself from the second complaint he had chest pains and checked himself into Roosevelt Hospital. Where he suffered a fatal heart in the emergency room.
Officer Valenzano served with the New York City Police Department for five years.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 12291
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Saturday, April 9, 1960
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsRest in peace.
J.R.
April 12, 2020
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