Belleville Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Saturday, September 6, 2008
Add to My HeroesKenneth Andrew Santucci
Police Officer Kenneth Santucci was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle that had run a stop sign at the intersection of Union Avenue and King Street in Nutley.
He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His partner was also transported to a local hospital in serious condition.
Officer Santucci had served with the Belleville Police Department for eight months and had previously served with the Newark Police Department for two years. He is survived by his expectant wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 2 years, 11 months
- Badge 245
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 361 ReflectionsDear Kenny,
I can’t believe it’s going to be 15 years!
This is just crazy. I miss you so much and am confident you heard me. The kids are getting so big and you would be so proud and impressed with them. Kenny graduated Rutgers, you would be so proud , Ant bought a car and will be driving next month, and would be so proud of him, Anna ‘s thing went well, Thank God, Say is going to be in high school and can dance! You would absolutely love watching her and be so proud and Diggy is an 8th grader. I can’t even stand it. The 15th has come and gone again without you and you are more missed! I was talking about you on the beach today and wished you were there….as usual!
Love, miss , and always love you!
UFS
Me
August 27, 2023
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