Chief of Police Angelo J. Leonetti, Long Beach Township Police Department, New Jersey

Chief of Police Angelo J. Leonetti

Long Beach Township Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Tuesday, March 6, 1962

Angelo 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
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Incident Details

Cause Exposure

Most Recent Reflection

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My 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