Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, October 26, 1959
Joseph John Franceschino
Officer Joseph Franceschino, a member of the Highway Patrol, died of a heart attack when he fell down a flight of stairs while looking for a burglar in a house on 18th Street near Sansom. Officer Franceschino was an eight-year veteran of the force.
Officer Franceschino was a U.S Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 2546
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Franceschino,
On today, the 58th 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 U.S. Army during WW II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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