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
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsMy favorite uncle out of five!
What I remember most about the incident, was my own father's disbelief.
He said, "Not Ange, it couldn't be him, he's the toughest man I know".
Rest in peace Uncle Ange, with your first born, who was more like a brother to me than a cousin.
I still love you both, always will.
Chris Capp
Nephew
January 6, 2017
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