Patrol Officer Leonard J. LaManna

Patrol Officer Leonard J. LaManna | Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut Patrol Officer Leonard J. LaManna | Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut
Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut
Patrol Officer Leonard J. LaManna | Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut
Patrol Officer Leonard J. LaManna | Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut
Patrol Officer Leonard J. LaManna

Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Saturday, November 18, 1961

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Leonard J. LaManna

Patrolman Officer Leonard LaManna suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to assist at a fire scene at the Dora Drazen Shop at 11 Leavenworth Street.

He was assisting other officers with traffic duty when he collapsed. He was transported to St. Mary's Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer LaManna had served with the Waterbury Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and four sons.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour 11 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

directing traffic, fire

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Office LaManna, it has been 62 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 18, 2023

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