Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless Patrolman Joseph D. Pignataro and all of our heroes, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Anonymous
Civilian

March 2, 2023

Thank you for your service - always remembered - rip in heaven

Anonymous
An appreciative person

September 5, 2022

Rest in peace Patrolman Pignatoro.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2022

Rest in peace, brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

November 13, 2020

RIP Brother.

D/Lt R Galgano NCPD (ret.)
Nassau County PD

November 13, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

November 13, 2018

Patrolman Pignataro,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 13, 2018

I think the boys turned out fine,despite Joe's untimely death..So do my colleagues.

anonymous
classified

August 3, 2018

Rest in perpetual peace my brother.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

November 13, 2017

I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Pignataro and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

November 12, 2015

DEAR AL & FAMILY,
I WAS EXTREMELY SADDENED TO LEARN OF YOUR FATHERS UNTIMELY DEATH IN 1968. I ALSO ENTERED THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AFTER MILITARY SERVICE, IN JAN.1964. I CAN PERSONALLY TELL YOU THAT IT IS A GREAT FEELING WHEN YOU KNOW THAT YOUR SIBLINGS LOVED, AND RESPECTED YOU AND THE JOB, AND FOLLOWED IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS. ALTHOUGH WE NEVER WORKED TOGETHER, MY SON, BILL JR., HAD THE PLEASURE TO SERVE UNDER YOU AND SAID THAT YOU WERE ONE OF THE FINEST BOSSES HE HAD EVER WORKED FOR. A TRUE COP, AND FELLOW HUMAN BEING. AGAIN, GOD BLESS YOUR DAD, AND THE ENTIRE PIGNATARO FAMILY. KEEP THE FAITH !
RESPECTFULLY, BILL PETRAGLIA SR.

DET-2 GR. WILLIAM PETRAGLIA SR.
N.Y.C. POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 21, 2015

YOUR FATHER WOULD BE EXTREAMLY PROUD, OF YOU AND YOUR BROTHER, BOTH ARE EXTROUDENARY GENTLEMAN OF REAL TALENT AND GENEROUSTY . KEEP THE FAITH ,WAS A REAL PLEASURE HAVING KNOWN BOTH OF YOU AND YOUR MOM MAKES AN OUTSTANDING PASTA FA SUE. EXCUSE THE SPELLING MIKE EGINTON

RET. PO. MIKE EGINTON
N.Y.P.D.

February 2, 2013

Dad,
Wow it seems like forever! I cherish the few memories I have of you until your death. The NYPD was the greatest job anyone could ever have. I am so glad that I followed in your footsteps and worked with some of the best people in the world. Wearing a badge and making a difference is like no other. As I look back and think ahead I would not have wanted any other job. Along the way I met a few MOS who knew you and was dam proud. You now have 6 grandchildren in college. Miss you and will continue to make you proud

Lieutenant (Retired)
NYPD

October 5, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 13, 2011

To Joseph and Al Pignataro,

I participated in the 8th annual NYPD Memorial 5K Run today and ran in memory of your father. My bib (#104) read “Running in Memory of NYPD Hero Ptl. Joseph D. Pignataro, November 13, 1968”.

I stopped at the NYPD Memorial Wall in Battery Park City before the race and said a prayer for your father and entire family.

My bib will be displayed outside my work office as a daily reminder of the sacrifice he made for his family and NYC.

Pat

Pat

May 17, 2009

We shared a very special day in honor of you and we love you very much. Although most of us were never able to meet you we feel you in our hearts and lives. You have a beautiful family from your mom down to your children and I am always so proud to say that I am your daughter-in-law and my sons have the Pignataro name and you are always a presence in our lives. Maria

Anonymous

November 15, 2008

Rest in Peace Officer Pignataro. You are missed but never forgotten...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

November 13, 2008

You are truly missed by all of us.

Joan Pignataro
Sister-In-Law

May 6, 2008

Our society is made up of sheep, sheepwolves, and wolves. Only the rare breed take on the awesome responsibility of being the sheepwolves that protect our wonderful society from the wolf. Patrolman Pignataro chose to take on that awesome responsibility more than once in more than one uniform. He chose to be the firewall that allows our society to flourish. Patrolman Pignataro left a legacy and additionally contributed to the firewall by leaving his descendant to carry on in his tradition - thereby continuing the watch. He has been called to a greater posting and no doubt he is continuing to watch over others. May he always be remembered.

Semper Fi,
F. Phil Torres
Colonel of Marines, Retired

Col. Phil Torres
USMC, Retired (LE)

February 26, 2008

PATROLMAN AND FELLOW MARINE JOSEPH PIGNATARO, I HAVE THE HONOR OF WORKING FOR YOUR SON ALBERT PIGNATARO. I AM SURE YOU ARE EXTREMELY PROUD OF HIM. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING A MEMORIAL PAGE FOR YOU ON WWW.TOGETHERWESERVED.COM, THIS IS A SITE FOR MARINES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THE MARINE CORPS AND TO THE NYPD, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. SEMPER FIDELIS

SDS/SGT MICHAEL A. ACEVEDO
NYPD

February 26, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

November 28, 2007

Dear Grandpa Joe, I found this on the computer one day after typing in my name. Im the oldest of what would have been your 6 grandchildren. Im you son Joseph's first child, and was named in honor of you. I never did get a chance to meet you, and although you left my dad when he was only 7, slight memories and stories get passed around every now and then. My dad is retired now, after 20 years and a couple days he got that pension he always wanted. He now works at a in Manhattan.I know you looking down from heaven, and may you rest in peace.

Joey Pignataro
Grandson

October 26, 2007

Dear officer Pignataro,
I am writing to let you know how GREAT of a son you have. I worked for your son Joe for many years and was sad to see him retire. You would be so proud to see the kind of boss he was to his cops. He was a leader but also a friend, whenever the man needed him. I also know how proud he was of you, your picture hung over his desk till the day he retired. well god bless you and all of your family,please know the Pignataro name is held in the highest standard in the NYPD.

DET ANTHONY AMOROSO
NYPD FRIEND

October 19, 2007

Dad,

You died a hero for this great city in 1968. Your entire family misses you terribly. You are in our thoughts every single day. When I first came on "the job" in 1982, I met a few of your former co-workers from the 46 Precinct and the TPU units who were still around. Everyone had fond memories of you and said you had a great reputation not only as a cop, but as a person as well. Hopefully we will be reunited again in the future and we can exchange our NYPD "war stories."

Love,
AL

Deputy Inspector Al Pignataro
Son

May 16, 2007

Officer Pignataro,

May god bless you and may all of us remember your service. It is remarkable to see that both of your twin sons have followed you and become what they are now. Congratulations to you for your accomplishments and your children's accomplishments. I am sure you are a proud father.

I am sure we are related somewhere down the line perhaps as distant cousins.

God bless and rest in peace.

Deputy Jonathan Pignataro
Calhoun County Sheriff's Department
Battle Creek, Michigan

Deputy Jonathan Pignataro
Calhoun County Sheriff Department

July 19, 2005