Nassau County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, February 5, 2011
Reflections for Police Officer Michael J. Califano
RIP Officer Califano Our Prayers are with you and your family.
You will always remembered at Maria Regina
Pray for us
Robert DeRose
Business Manager Maria Regina RC Church & School
February 5, 2021
Rest In Peace Mike.
Michael Brown
OWPD
February 5, 2020
Rest In Peace Officer Califano. God Bless you.
Nat Zappia.
Grateful citizen.
February 5, 2020
Rest in peace brother.
Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)
February 5, 2020
Rest in peace Officer Califano.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2019
John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
September 18, 2018
RIP Mike. Prayers for your family! You will never be forgotten.
Det. Larry Gordon (retired)
NCPD
February 5, 2018
RIP Michael. working on the LIE is hazardous. Every time I pas that exit, I think of you,even though I was well before your time. WE will never forget.
Sgt. Arthur French (Retired)
NCPD
February 5, 2018
We lose those we love all too soon. Rest in peace Michael. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Det. Robert Cariola-Retired
Nassau County Police Department
February 8, 2017
Rest in Peace Michael. May time heal the wounds your family lives through
Sgt. William Markey (ret)
NCPD
February 6, 2017
Rest in PEACE MY brother. May God continue to welcome you into his kingdom, and to watch over your loving family.
Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.
February 5, 2017
We retired from Nassau just before you joined but cried when we heard the news. You were a member of the best police department and you gave your life doing what you loved. You will never be forgotten, I tell my students about you every year at this time. God Bless your family!
Tina Swanno/Thomas Morris
Retired Nassau classes 86 and 87
February 5, 2016
I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Califano and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York hero.
Robyn Wilkes
February 4, 2016
RIP
Detective Dennis Pothos
Fort Lee, NJ Police Department
May 29, 2015
We really miss you mike.
PO Robert Bacich
NCPD HPB
February 6, 2015
As a member of the Nassau County Police Dept. I take this opportunity to reflect on his life and time as a dedicated police officer. I did not know Michael, but he was still my brother. He will always be remembered in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless his soul and family.
Detective Jeffrey Schilling
Nassau County Police Department
February 5, 2015
I can't believe it's been 4 years since I received that horrible call. "One of your guys was hit. It doesn't look good." One I will never forget! Mike, you are missed!
Det. Adam Constantino
NCPD
February 5, 2015
I was Mike's Class Officer when he went through the Police Academy. He was a gentleman to say the least. Upon his graduation we worked together in the 1st Precinct. Always had a smile on his face. Great guy who will always be missed. When I heard of his passing, only minutes after the accident from another member of HPB, I threw my cell phone across the room. What a shock! As a member of the Pipes and Drums we were honored to play at his funeral. Think about him all the time. Rest in peace, my brother. High speed 98-3!
Detective Mike Bartlett
Nassau County Police Department
February 5, 2015
Mike and I started together in the Nassau County Sheriff's Department on 12-16-1988. Mike was a real go-to guy, working in the more difficult areas of the Nassau County Jail. We were all overjoyed when he went to the PD. Many of us encouraged him to make the move. In Mike, the PD got the best we had to offer.
Mike and I were skiing and camping buddies. I was at his wedding. When he went to the Highway Patrol, "Highway Mike" was always in my thoughts. Especially when I was on the highway!
I was immensely saddened when we lost Mike. He died the night of my NCSD retirement dinner. I have yet to recover from the shock. Mike was a fine man, who was taken from us much too soon.
Peter Bensen NCSD retired
Nassau County Sheriff's Department
February 5, 2014
Mike, your laugh and your good nature will always be missed
Scott And Denise Siegel
Friend
February 4, 2014
Rest in Peace Brother!
Sergeant William J Kennedy
NYPD
February 1, 2014
I have read your story before. It is heartbreaking. We just lost one of our Motors (Trooper) here in WA when he was riding up the shoulder for traffic detail and a box truck came over and pushed him into the right guard rail. He fell under the truck. I saw your wife on the Long Island Medium. As sad as it was, it was nice to know you were THERE with your wife and kids. I hope that visit keeps her spirit a bit higher. RIP sir.
Trooper Pam
WSP
July 25, 2013
Thank you for your service. You will always be with us. Rest in peace Brother!!!!!!
Sgt: David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept
July 23, 2013
Your husband's service is not forgotten, and I pray you and your boys will remain strong...
Saw the LI Medium show just now - your husband is with you when you need it...
Anonymous
May 5, 2013
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
May 21, 2012
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