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Chief Of Patrol From Long Island Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer Chief Of Patrol From Long Island Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer
Chief Of Patrol From Long Island Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer A decorated officer who served for nearly 40 years has died of complications from cancer, which he contracted during rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. Nassau County Chief of Patrol Kevin G. Canavan, age 64, died on Sunday, June 30, according to his colleagues with the department. Canavan died of complications from the 9/11-related cancer. The Scarsdale, Westchester County native and longtime Bayport resident spend 39 years with the Nassau County Police Department. He started out as a recruit in May 1985 before steadily rising through the ranks of Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieu…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Thousands Raised For Fiancée Of Suffolk County Officer Killed In Crash Thousands Raised For Fiancée Of Suffolk County Officer Killed In Crash
Thousands Raised For Fiancée Of Suffolk County Officer Killed In Crash Members of the community have raised more than $15,000 for the fiancée of a Long Island police officer who died in a crash. Suffolk County Police Officer Vincent Pelliccio was off-duty when he was driving in Selden on Monday, Nov. 8 on Nicolls Road when his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into the median, authorities said.  Earlier report - Off-Duty Suffolk County Police Officer Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Pelliccio was honored with the Theodore Roosevelt Award in 2019 after he recovered from cancer and returned to work with the police department.  A GoFun…

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by Nicole Valinote
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30-Year-Old Suffolk Police Officer Killed In Crash Had Overcome Cancer 30-Year-Old Suffolk Police Officer Killed In Crash Had Overcome Cancer
30-Year-Old Suffolk Police Officer Killed In Crash Had Overcome Cancer A Long Island police officer who died in an overnight crash was previously honored for overcoming serious illness and returning to work. Suffolk County Police Officer Vincent Pelliccio, age 30, of Ronkonkoma, died in a crash in Selden at about 12:40 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 8, authorities reported.  Earlier report - Off-Duty Suffolk County Police Officer Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Pelliccio was off-duty at the time of the crash. Pelliccio joined the department on Dec. 15, 2014. “Officer Pelliccio was a dedicated member of the Third Precinct who overcame personal adver…

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by Nicole Valinote