New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, June 11, 1962
Add to My HeroesJoseph Paul DeFrino
Trooper DeFrino, Trooper Milan Simcak and Trooper Arthur Abagnale were killed in an automobile accident while on duty on the New Jersey Turnpike in Kearny.
Trooper DeFrino had served with the agency for 3 years.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 1605
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 13 ReflectionsOn this 58th year of yours and your partners untimely departure, I would like to say thank you for your sacrifice and let you know that time will never erase your memory and heroism.
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