Long Beach Township Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Tuesday, March 6, 1962
Add to My HeroesAngelo J. Leonetti
Chief of Police Angelo Leonetti succumbed to exposure while conducting rescue efforts during a severe flood. Because of the high water, they were unaware that a portion of road had been washed out.
The military truck they were riding in sank when they encountered the washed out roadway. Chief Leonetti was rescued from the chest-deep water and sand mixture, but succumbed to hypothermia a short time later.
The town's civilian police commissioner also died as a result of the incident.
Chief Leonetti was a POW in WWII and had served with the Long Beach Township Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Hypothermia
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsChief Leonetti,
On today, the 60th 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 during World War II-God knows what you had to endure as a Prisoner of War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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