06/22/02 – Jim Lowney. Hi Lou the web site is great nice to see all the guys enjoying retirement and the reunions .I retired in 1986 worked dist 4,the old 4a at Bwdy Lafayatte dist 20 sure miss the cookouts at dist 4a in the early a.m. and all the guys .I live in FT. Myers F.L. with my lovely wife Anita .Took up golf its easier than chasing those long fly balls in centerfield for Dist 20 and Dist 4 softball teams .Would like to hear from any guys from softball or Dist 4;4a ;20 .My e mail address is aeljjl62@msn.com. Yours truly Jim Lowney

06/17/02 – LOUIE PAGAN.  HEY LOU ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO VISIT YOUR WEB SITE.  I WAS APPOINTED TO THE T.P.D OCT. 7, 1968 AND RETIRED AS A SGT IN OCT. 13, 1988.  NOW LIVING IN PORT ST LUCIE FLORIDA.  I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO ATTENDING THE REUNIONS.  I CAN WAIT TO SEE YOU GUYS THERE THIS SEPTEMBER, GOD WILLING.  SINCE 1995 I'VE BEEN WORKING FOR THE PORT ST LUCIE POLICE DEPARTMENT.  I ALSO HAVE A SON THAT'S ALSO A POLICE OFFICER FOR SAME DEPARTMENT.  BOY, ONCE A COP, ALWAYS A COP.   GOD BLESS

6/15/02 - Carol Sciannameo -Lou, as usual, a very innovative site, thank you for your endless commitment to keeping us all in touch.   I am living in Gulfport, Florida and currently teaching five online computer courses for St. Petersburg College in the SEPSI Police Academy.  Finally got that job that Jack Maple said I would enjoy, "a job where you stay home and collect a check."  He was pretty insightful as even I  never thought I could teach from home over the computer and get paid,  it is great.  Have been doing lots of boating, enjoying the  "paradiselike weather," and caring for my three English bulldogs, one samarai shitzu, three parakeets, two cockatiels and a baby parrot I rescued from the road.  Always missing my friends and family at Mother Transit!

06/03/02 - Jim Seals here.  Thanks Lou for the return phone call.  I just recently learned of your organization and have contacted several retired officers that I used to work with. I could only do that through information I received from your web page. Your website is the greatest.  I retired in eighty-six, moved out Midwest where I took a job with another police department, worked there from eighty-six till December of ninety-six.  Went from Deputy Marshal, to Shift Commander, to Lt., to Chief Deputy.  Have always driven trucks part time.  Even while working in N.Y.C.  I pulled containers off the piers, did the same thing here.   I have a C.D.L. license.  Also I am a licensed public school teacher and taught English as a second Language as well as the G.E.D. program for adults.  I remember very well the day our class graduated from the academy.  We were told then by one of the speakers that, " Remember Men, you are the Marines of New York City."   And we were.

05/30/02 - Floyd Holloway.  "TRANSIT COPS ARE TOPS",  I said that back in 1964, and I have repeated it time and time again and will probably do so forever or at least as long as I live. I joined the T.P.D in November of 1964 and I retired in December of 1990. Like many I hated to see the merge because I knew then that a great department would be ruined. Louie, I want to thank you and the Reunion Committee for doing such an outstanding job and believe it or not I look forward to seeing you and all the gang every year. I would like to thank the guys and gals for affording be the privilege and honor of representing them as their Delegate at Large, 2nd Vice-President and 1st Vice-President of your PBA for an unprecedented 23 years, especially those of you that were assigned to Dist. #1.
 

Ironically, I am still working in Albany fighting the fight, trying to protect police officers and our retirees.

05-25-02  Artie Corr - Started there in 1970 and left in 1986 and it went too fast.   Your efforts and energies are more then I could have ever expected.   Thank You.  I am still living in New Jersey ( SHH, you never know who is listening) enjoying life and good health. I am happily married, Finally, and currently a Lost  Prevention Supervisor, with the emphasis on the Lost. I am happy to mention that recently i met Joe Oliveri,  Jimmy Stavola, and Lance Wegner, all looked great and yes the war stories were exchanged

05-02-02 – Chet Levey Dear Lou, What a great service ! Thanks. Currently a Lieutenant in Queens Narcotics Squad...still having fun after almost 31 years. I serve on the Lieutenants Benevolent Association Board as the Marshal. Glad to help anyone that I can.Take care. Chet Levey.

05-15-02 -  Hi Everyone, This is John Celia, I was appointed on 8-1-66, and worked mostly in Dist.
34, among other Dists. I miss all the fellers I worked with and knew. My  wife and I moved here in Port Richey, Florida on July of 1991. Most of my children are still in New York and are all married, as well as other members of my family. I left the job due to a injury I received to my right arm on Nov. 1981. I hope all of you are doing well, God Bless each one of you and your families.      Retired TPO  John Celia

05-15-02 – TJ Reilly I still live on Staten Island. I keep active by art painting, My agent has gotten me work on "Spin City" and recently submitted my photo to the "Spranos"  Thanks guys for offering a new stage name" Tommy Pastrami”, I don’t think that going to get me the job. Thanks Angelo Calabrese for use of "Botz" I’ll let you all know what happens

05-14-02- Hi Lou, My name is Julio Campuzano and I just heard from my old partner Steve Harrison about this site. Saw some old names and they brought back some great memories. I was lucky enough to start my career in the Transit Police back in 1980 and was stationed in Dist 3, a great place to learn the job. Then was fortunate enough to play softball for Headquarters with Bobby Val, Gandini, Ronnie Roland and all the other guys. I rolled over in 1983 which was one of my hardest decisions I ever made but it worked out. I am now retired and doing well. Thanks again for this site as I hope to get in touch with the old 3 house members that I haven't seen or spoken with in years. My email is JC852@AOL.Com

05-13-02 – Andy Moschetto- Hi Lou, I just went through your entire web page, and got this real warm feeling reading and remembering what a close-knit job we were on. I have lived and worked in Arizona, Florida and Vermont since my retirement from the “job” and never have I experienced or seen such kinship as we experienced in all our years as Transit Cops. I felt this kinship at the last reunion, and feel it when reading your web page. You’ve done a great thing, and it is much enjoyed and appreciated by all who read it. See you in September! My e-mail address is cityhawk@optonline.net    Best regards, Andy Moschetto (now living back in New York-Elmont)

05/11/02 - Scott Mcgoldrick- Hello Lou, I was appointed 10-20-81 and worked uniform in D-1 and then spent 7 years in the citywide plainclothes task force. i spent three yrs in applicant processing and where I got my shield I let the job in march 1994 and currently am an investigator with the N.Y.S. Dept of State. I enjoyed the site very much and would luv to be on the e-mail list. Thank you for contacting me Lou!   I keep some very fond memories of the men and woman I came to love and the times we had in the T.P.D.  Stay well Lou, ill keep in touch, Scott Mcgoldrick.

05/11/02 - My name is Ed Mignone. I came on Transit in Jan. 1985. I was assigned TPF34 and then worked Dist. 34 until fall of 1988.  My family moved to Florida where I joined up with the Univ. of Florida Police Department. I moved up from P.O. to Corporal, Sgt and am now a Detective (Homicide Specialty). I am also an Instructor at my department. Although I was with Transit a short time, I made some great friends and learned more there than I ever would anywhere!!! I will always believe that Transit was always NY's BEST!!! 

05/11/02 - My name is Ed Barry, Class of 1965. After graduation I was assigned to 3A (Bedford Park & El Exigente), then districts 3, 11, 4 (E. 180th St) & CWPS. After promotion to Sgt, back to Dist 3. Then on to Dist 2 (Condo Cops) and finally retiring as a lieutenant out of Dist 4 in 1988. Worked for the State of New Jersey for 13 years with a small police department that policed 4 psychiatric hospitals. I retired from that department in Feb/2001. I have nothing but fond memories of my time with NYCTPD and often think about my experiences and the great guys and gals that I worked with over the years. My son Ed, is currently the anti-crime sergeant in the 43 Pct in The Bronx. My other two sons and my daughter work in the private sector. Louie you are doing a fantastic job with this web page as well as your efforts in maintaining the camaraderie of a Police Department that exists now in memory only. (I am of course referring to the pre-merge department.). My email address is edbarry@optonline.net. Looking forward to hearing from you and anyone else that responds. Ed Barry 

03/27/02 - My name is Mark O’Keefe. I was appointed 7/6/64 and retired after 22 years as a lieut. in dist.32 i worked dist. 1 & 20 as a PO and as a Sgt. Districts. 12, 30, old 34, 34, 33 –O/U, Records - AIU, and, K9. Upon retirement, I worked customs as a drug dog handler & supervisor for 12 years with some of the same guys I worked with in TPD.  I am now retired living on lake Gaston in Bracey, Va. I still have two sons on job, one in his last year working 72 pct in Bklyn. the other a Det. in SI narcotics. Miss the gang and the good times we had in transit. nice to see you are keeping Transit alive.

03/19/02 – Danny Mena, Hi-after seeing some of the pictures of the last reunion, I realized how many faces I knew and recognized. My name is Danny Mena, I came on in jan.1963 and retired as captain of dist#32-the only transit district that was ever housed in a precinct temporarily-annex pct#77 I enjoyed my 22 years and met many wonderful and great men throughout my time.   it was very touching to see so many faces of officers that I personally knew back then. take care-hope to hear from you. Danny Mena

03/16/02 - Hi Lou!  This is Dennis Gorman, 600 class of '65 (the original TA TA) retired
1985 1st assignment Dist.#1 8 PM to 4 AM B'way Layette F line.  Worked
Distr.'s 1,4,5, rotating, then CSPS-4 (later CWPS), CSPS Man/Bx coordinator
D-30, back to Distr. 1 JFK squad before going on restricted duty and
retirement, forced off of the Job because of an artery problem in right the
leg, I found myself one cold and bitter night on patrol (literally) walking
in a circle when right leg froze up.  I knew it was time to retire when after
chasing a perp I fell down a flight of stairs landing on the platform look up
at this perp who came back to assist me thinking I had a heart attack.  We
sat down together with a cup of coffee had a long discussion and both decided
to change our professions (a true story).  It was a great job and I believe
set the ground work for many of us to move onto other professions and excel
in them because of the training and discipline.  I had great fortune and
success in the Real Estate, Retail, Mortgage lending, Food (Cafe), and now
the gaming industry (Dealer for Sterling Casino Line, Cape Canaveral, FL) My
wife and I are also travel agents and having fun booking land and sea trips. 
We have 3 beautiful daughters and 9 wonderful grand children.  Any Transit
Cop needing or wanting info about this area in Florida (Disney, Cape
Canaveral, Cocoa Beach area) feel free to call or e-mail me.  Home Telephone
321-433-0789, e-mail TATA371@aol.com  May God Bless and stay well, Dennis
Gorman

03/16/02 - Pete Ahernn - Class of 6/30/1969.  Worked in Dist. #33, 1A, 4, 30, CSPS and
CIU. 
Ordinary Disability Retirement in July 1977 and moved to San Jose, California
for 10 years before re-locating to Leesburg, Florida (near Orlando).
On 12/31/2001, I retired from The Leesburg Police Department as a Senior
Detective.  
Now, just "Kickin' Back" and enjoying life with some travel and involvement
in the Lake / Sumter family Crisis Center.
I'm an "Amateur" (in the strictest sense of the word) Contemporary Jazz
Musician and play whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Please visit my website at http://www.dkfdigital.com/pahern and feel free to
e-mail me at PAhern@BigFoot.comm.

03/16/02 - Detective Vincent Nitti. I worked in Dist 1, Bronx Vandal Squad, BQTF. After I made Detective I went to the Major Case Squad where I worked for Joe V. I am still on the job working in the Cold Case Squad. Just past my 20 so I am looking for a job and getting ready to retire. I miss all the old guys and every chance I get I tell the NYPD GUYS WHAT A GREAT JOB WE HAD. Hope to hear from some old friends. Stay safe all.

Lt.  Richmond Fergerson, 11-4-66 retired 12-22-86.  Great Job and pension too!!  Great bunch of guys and gals.  District 32A, 4, 33, CWPS, and Task Force.  Real estate appraiser New York and Phoenix, Az from 1986 to 1995.  Moved to Cape Town South Africa and owned a guesthouse and health spa from 1995 to 2000.  Currently living in hometown of Savannah, Ga.  Own a retail store at 104 E Broghton Street, downtown,  and exclusive manufacturer of  natural skin care products using the wonder plant Aloe Ferox (Mother Aloe Plant from Africa),  check out website at:  www.wisdombyypf.com    Located about 15 minutes off of Interstate 95 (I-16 Exit).  Finally got a reservation for the 2002 reunion and looking forward to seeing some friends. 

03/11/02 - Charlie Irvingg - I was in the class of Dec. 3, 1968 and was a Trainee for about 1 year.  Spent the first 2 years in Districts 3 & 5. Went to the Academy in the Flushing Armory and Gold Street for about 3 years and then back to District 5. Went to CSPS in 1975 and spent 3 years working in Districts 5-11-12.. Went to District 1 for about 5 years until I made Sergeant in 1983. Worked in District 4 until March 1988 and left for the District 12 Detective Squad. Made Lieutenant in Sept. 1988 and worked in District 2 for about 1 year than went to the Manhattan Bronx Task Force and retired from there as a Lieutenant Special Assignment. I retired in May 1995. I am now an import buyer for a sporting goods company in New Jersey, and I am traveling the world at the company's expense on business.
   Louie, you did a great job on the web site and I hope to be able to attend the next reunion. I will spread the word about the web site to everyone that I am still in touch with.  There are a few of our old friends still on the job, and if anyone hears of any upcoming retirement parties, please spread the word. Good luck to all my old friends. Charlie Irving

3/5/02 - Tommy Dowens, Finally fixed my 'Outlook Express'. Lou - As I have said in the guestbook - You've done a great job on this website, and you've done a great service to the Transit Police Department. I retired in '98 after 29 years. I would have stayed 40 years, if it weren't for the merge. Transit was my life and I loved it.There is life after Transit and even NYPD. I'm working security for Orange & Rockland Utilities, it's a job to pay for the kids (2) college education. My son will graduate from St Joseph's University (Philly) in May and will be commisssioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force. My daughter is a sophamore at Quinnipiac University(Hamden Ct.) So I have at least 2 more years before I can really retire and join the Reunions in Florida. For now, I try to attend the Dist.12 luncheons (about 1x 4 months) and keep updated that way. Please give my Email address (tpd32@hotmail.com) to anyone who would like to corespond. Thanks again for all your efforts on our behalf and keep up the good work!!!!!       Tom Downes

03/01/02 – Ted Dempsey, I was appointed in December '80 and retired in Dec 2000 as a LT. Special Assignment.  I worked in District 3, 33, 23, 33 again and Communications.  After the merge I worked in the Office of Technology and Systems Development on 9-1-1.  After I retired I took a position with a New Jersey consulting firm, iXP Corp.  I am presently working as the Project Manager for the renovation of the Fire Department's Central  Offices (Communications).  I certainly miss the Transit PD and the only reason the Fire Dept. likes me is because I was Transit. The Transit Police gave me the opportunity to learn a new "trade" and have a second career.  If we hadn't merged I would have stayed forever, but.......   I'm having a great time now.  Married with two great kids who keep me running.   We have an office in the Empire State Building on the 42 nd floor.  We all witnessed the terrible tragedy of 9-11.  It looks so strange now.  My company was instrumental in maintaining 9-1-1 services during the disaster.  The 9-1-1 "telephone switch" was in the building next to the Trade Center and took a major hit.  We worked with Verizon to make sure NYC never lost 9-1-1.  I miss the Transit Police and love this site.  It's a great way to keep in touch.  I have already received several e-mails from former Transit Cops.  Keep up the good work. Ted Dempsey 516-541-2251

  03/02/02 - Ed Merrill from class of 67, dist 4 and 20.   Retired in 88.  Still
living in Holbrook, LI. Have to stay and keep my wife happy. My son
David works in Dist 20.   Daughter Claire lives in Yonkers.   A heart
attack and a few strokes can't keep me down.  I'm doing fine.    This is
a great site.   I get together with dist 20 retirees for occasional
dinners during the year set up by Walter Nunns.  Anyone interested in
joining in, contact Walter.    Stay healthy. Here's my email.  June and Ed

  03/02/02 - I’m Dennis White retired 9/81 on ord. disability. I worked in 1A,5,33 and the
big 1.I now work as a letter carrier for the USPS at the Times Square
station. I will retire from the USPS this summer. My brother, John told me about
this web site. It is great. John is a Sgt, s/a in ESU, out in Flushing. He loves
it. I see a  lot of guys in the Times Square area, working security. It’s nice to
see people you used to work with. I will always remember;" Transit Cops are
Tops". We had a lot of great people. We were the "BEST".

02/26/02 - My name is Harry Harris and I want to thank Lou for this wonderful site. I recently  had a serious health problem and was in the hosptial when word got out through the web site and in true Transit Police tradition I had calls and cards from guys that I had worked with and had not seen in years.This had such an uplifting feeling that I belive gave me to will to overcome my problems. To all the guys that called "THANK YOU FOR THE BACK UP"   As promised I now have a computer and my E Mail address is Harryg145@aol.com please keep in touch. Thanks again.

02/22/02 - HELL0 FROM CARL LYONS, DISTRICT 33, CWPS. IT WAS GOOD TO SEE YOUR WEB SITE. SOME OF THE NAMES I RECOGNIZED, OTHERS I DIDN'T. I WAS IN THE FEB.66 CLASS. RETIRED IN 86, AND MOVED AFTER MY LAST CHILD GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE TO THE SUNNY CLIMES OF SUMMERVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA. TO THOSE THAT REMEMBER ME, PREPARE FOR A SHOCK!.... I AM NOW A PASTOR OF A CHURCH IN CHARLESTON S.C. I AM A DOCTORAL CANDIDATE AND BY AUGUST, I EXPECT TO HAVE RECEIVED MY DOCTORATE DEGREE. RETIREMENT HAS BEEN BEAUTIFUL, AND I HAVE SO MANY PLEASANT MEMORIES OF THE OFFICERS I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU HEALTHY.

02/21/02 - HELLO TRANSIT BROTHERS AND SISTERS, MY NAME IS BILL SCHWAB. I WORKED IN DISTRICTS 4,5,3, AND SCS. I RETIRED IN MAY OF 2000. I JOINED TPD IN MARCH OF 1970. I AM CURRENTLY WORKING AS AN INVESTIGATOR FOR THE NYS ATTORNEY GENERAL. I FINISHED  MY CAREER AS A DETECTIVE IN THE BROOKLYN  DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
SQUAD. ONE THING I LEARNED FROM THE MERGE WAS THAT AS   TRANSIT COPS WE WERE  REALLY A FAMILY. I DON'T MISS THE JOB BUT I DO MISS ALL THE FRIENDS I MADE OVER THE LAST THIRTY YEARS. THANK GOD FOR GUYS LIKE LOUIE HOLLANDER THAT KEEP
US ALL IN TOUCH WITH EACH OTHER. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF MY OLD FRIENDS. MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS WJS1947@AOL.COM

02/17/02 – Luke Scarangello, Paul Murphy and many more.  I was always proud to belong to the best.  The NYC Transit Police Departme

 Hi Lou.  The site is great.   Reading all the names really brings back great memories, God bless them all.  I retired from the 120 Detective Squad in 1997.

The merge really sread all of us apart.  I am back with the city.  I work as an investigator with the NYC Housing Authority.  Still living on Staten Island I get to see the old timers now and again.  I try to attend as many retirement parties as possible.  I was at the Nassau Shields Dance honoring the Police and Fire heros from 911.  The turnout was great.  I got to see alot of old faces.  Al Farina, Mike LaVell, Pete Caso Joe Pittaro

nt.  We were all special.  We are a special breed.  Hope to see you soon. 

02/16/02 - Hello, Lou.  You know me. Bob McGuire class of June 21, 1965.  Worked out of Chambers ST. station on 8 P's with the other Bob Maguire from the same class when we first came out of the Academy or should I say Armory in Queens. The other Maguire used to get overtime and I used to get it credited to my record.  At that time, record keeping was not that good and overtime was only in time. But who was I to complain. In fact we use to end of with the same assignments when we had to do those 8 P's.  I worked in the Coney Island summer squad in 1966, another assignment the other Maguire put in for.  Even though our names are spelled differently.  Worked in Dist 2 in 1967 and Dist. 1 from 1968 to promotion in 1982 and then to Dist. 4. My last year, 1985, I worked as a Sgt. in the Bronx Warrant Squad in the 50 Pct until I came to the attention of Insp. Rosenthal.  Him and I did not get along too well.  So I decided to pack it in.  But I did leave my mark in the 50.  Transit cops worked there also and we were just as good if not better.  Official date of retirement was March 17, 1986, St. Pat's day of course.   Worked for 3 years as a real estate appraiser in upstate NY before moving to Florida. Living in Punta Gorda FL. and up to two weeks ago was working as the Director of Security and Safety at a state mental health facility. Some people have said it was an appropriate place for me.  My friend Gov. Bush closed the facility recently and now I have another state job doing the same thing for the Department of Juvenile Justice at a new facility.  Don't know how long I will last there.  It just the New York attitude that pops out on occasion.  Just building up my second pension time but would like to do 4 years.  Right now who knows. My E mail is on the list.   By the way, my cohort in crime, Richie Pra, aka scumbag/dirtbag, used to live here in Punta Gorda until 2 years ago when he divorced and moved to Jacksonville and remarried.   He works for a state legislator and is still nuts.  He was definitely a bad influence on me.  I still say it wasn't me.  I was normal. 

02/15/02 - Jerry Jenkins (Uncle Jerry) I retired in September 1994. I worked
Districts 4/4A/30/Rescue Unit/and finally District 34 after being thrown out of the Rescue unit for being "A problem child".
 I am now living in Palm Coast,Florida since 1994 and am now employed by Volusia County(Daytona Beach). I finally passed a sgt. test high enough to be promoted and have been a Corrections Sgt. since July and have almost seven years on the job. I send my best to all...........Jerry

02/12/02 - Dave Ingram, Retired '87.  Worked in Dist 33, 30 and 20.  PBA delegate in Dist 20 under the last non-criminal and very successful McKechnie administration.  Moved to Ormond Beach Fl in 1988 and never looked back.   Married my first wife Kathy in '91, I still introduce her that way. Now a Deputy Dawg for Volusia County FL. since 1999, loving it.  Camaraderie no where close as it was with Transit.  Now on the most successful committee in Transit history, the Florida Reunion group that you run so masterfully. Glad to be part of TRANSIT again, thank you.  We now know afterwards what we had then.  Never to be repeated, duplicated or equalled.  Transit Forever.

  9-11-01 May they all rest in peace.  May we never forget.  God Bless America.

02/10/02 - My name is William O'Connor I worked in Dist 02 in 93-94 then was transferred to D-34 where I am currently assigned . My father was William O'Connor #3581 former Transit Police then Transferred to FDNY where he was killed in the line of Duty in the 1978 Walbaums Fire. The reason I am writing this is because back in 1978 I was to young to understand what the Transit Police was all about. It  wasn't till after I got on that I understood that the Transit Police wasn't just a job it was a Family it was unfortunate that we had to merge. Well, any way I was writing to see if maybe you remembered anyone who is still around that helped my Family out in there time of need back than I never got a chance to Thank anyone for all they did especially for retiring his shield. I cant tell you how much it meant to me when they handed that shield over to me when I graduated the Academy. You dont have to post this Just if you talk to anyone who was involved please give them my E-Mail address. It would be nice to talk to a few of the guys that worked with him as a Police Officer.

02/10/02 - Richie Saunders, retired in Aug 1989 from CU, TPD

In 1990 I re-entered the US Army on Active Duty (AGR Program) and spent time
in Saudia Arabia during the Gulf War.

In August 1997 I retired from the US Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 out of
Fort Gordon Georgia.

I currently live in Kissimmee Florida and I have a Computer Repair Business
in St Cloud, Florida (website www.cbscomputers.com )

01/31/02 – Robert Trent, Hi to my fellow retirees.  I’m Robert Trent and i was assigned to time file unit for many years before my retirement in 87.  I moved to forest, Va. (suburb of Lynchburg) and took a job with the Va. dept of mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse where I worked as a police officer until 98 when i again retired.  I had worked part time for the postal service as a rural letter carrier and took a full time position at the post office delivering mail on my rural route #7 in Lynchburg, Va.  I travel 44 miles per day and have a great time.  To young to retire, just trying other jobs until I’m old enough to pack it in for good.  The best job was the (job) with all its wonderful memories and great people who i had the chance to work with over the years.  Hope to be able to make another reunion in the next few years.  Web site is great and have enjoyed seeing names and faces of old friends. Good work.  Drop a line and say hello      

01/25/02 - George McMonigle--May '74 Class
Retired in 1997 regular service. Still living in Queens, working in Manhattan. Executive Protection (bodyguard) for C.E.O. of PaineWebber, now called UBS/Warburg. Victim of another hostile take-over. Been there 5 yrs. Glad to see some old guys are still out there and active. Happy to see Wayne Healy's dogs didn't devour him! Vic Mole is still in love with Joe Manzo, if only his wife knew!.
Has anyone heard from Freddie Mack or Dan Curtin? who would want to hear from Sorge!!? Will be going to the convention in 2002 with my "Tunnel Rat" hat. Bring back shades of the "Concord"
Hope everyone stays well. Feel free to call. Blueliner3@aol.com
                     "Everyone goes when the whistle blows"  George

01/25/02 - Bruce Rupp, It's been a long time since we worked together in D-34. I came on the job in May 1974, was laid off in June 1975, reinstated in April 1979 & retired in August 1994. As everyone says, I don't miss the job but I do miss the people.

I keep myself busy by preparing tax returns from late January to mid April. Of the 400 or so clients I have, approximately 85% are either active or retired police. The benefit of working & seeing old friends at the same time has kept me healthy & satisfied. If anyone out there needs questions answered about taxes they can feel free to call or e-mail me. There's no charge for questions. If anyone is looking for a good tax preparer I'm always looking for more clients. I'm looking forward to getting down to the reunion this year now that there will be more space. Until then, hoping everyone a very healthy & happy new year.

Bruce Rupp 516-799-9773  brupp218@optonline.net   

01/24/02 - Juan Caban, I was a member of the Transit Police Dept. from 6/66 to 8/88 and retired as a Detective First Grade.  When I started on the job I worked  8P to 4AM tours out of District 2A and roating tours out of District 2.  Subsequently I
became a RMP operator out of District 10 before being assigned to the
Detective Division.

While in the Det. Division I worked rotating tours of duty before being
assigned to the Pickpocket Squad where I developed my specialty.  Evenutally I taught and lectured on the subject of Pickpockets to other members of the department as
well as to other police agencies.

I have five sons and three of them are members of the N.Y.C. Police Dept. 
One is a Lieutenant and two are Sergeants.

My wife Gladys and I currently have eight grandchildren and we are doing fine.

I am currently living in Yonkers, New York and working as an investigator for
Response Insurance Company in White Plains, New York.  Retired  Retired Det.
Sgt. Anthony Ramirez is the SIU Manager of the company and my boss.

God bless everyone and hope to hear from some of you.
 

10/24/02 - Helmuth Ruppe Dist 1 - 4   CWPS-  CITY WIDE ANTI CRIME
RETIRED IN 1989  DID OK WITH MY PENSION. I FORGET TO TURN IN MY SOME OF MY
TRANSIT TIME CARDS FOR ALMOST THE WHOLE YEAR - TO BUSY IN COURT - MANAGED TO TURN MY TIME CARDS IN ON THE LAST DAY OF PATROL (THERE IS A GOD FOR TRANSIT COPS) I NOW GET ON A PLANE AND PATROL ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH TRAVEL (TP 99 RETIREMENT)  TO ASIA 4 TO 5 TIMES A YEAR - EUROPE- 4 TIMES A YEAR- FLORIDA ETC. STARTED AN IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY SEVERAL YEARS AGO.  STILL HAVE THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS-HAD A GREAT TIME DOING POLICE WORK (LOVED BEING BANNED FROM 42 ST.) DID A FEW TV& RADIO  TALK SHOWS- GOT INTO   A BOOK WITH SOME OTHER COPS (CRIME SCREEN BY MITCH GELMAN) LOVED THE REUNIONS.
MISS ALL OF YOU - CALL ME WHEN YOU NEED A FRIEND TO LEAN ON. I WANT TO
THANK OUR RABBI BERKOWITZ( HE IS THE BEST AND I AM NOT JEWISH AND HE HAS
HELPED ME OVER SOME ROUGH ROADS     (TRANSIT COPS ARETOPS)

01/14/02 -  Joe Donovan ,I started with the Transit police on June 1, 1966, then 8Ps and rotating Dist 2,and Detective Dec.1970.P.S.S.,Major Case, original Decoy Sq., Dist 11 Det and Dist 3 Dets. Retired Nov 1, 1981 vested pension. I am now employed as a chauffeur/bodyguard for the Chairman of Hallmark Entertainment in New York City. My e-mail is jdonovan@hallmarkent.com

01/14/02 - Roy LoPiparo,class of Nov '70 , It was the first real small class of only 31 due to the layoffs at that time .
I worked in Dist. 32 , most of my time , but also in HQ , Revenue , 35A, Fare evasion and then back to the grind of 32.
I am now living in Dania Beach Florida , that's between Ft Lauderdale and Hollywood.    Been there 11 years now , no more cold weather for me .
I worked for the US Marshals down in Miami for a short time and was injured on the job so now I am really retired (and loving it )
I finally was able to make it to the 2001 reunion , and have to say it was great seeing so many old friends , more of you should try to make the 2002 it's a good time had by all .
Hope to see you all there and if you remember me ( in a good light ) feel free to contact me at Van769@aol.com.


01/12/02 - Walter Mickulas...Class of June 21,1965 working is Dist's 30,20,33,32,34,4,OU and after that number of Headquarter "places."  Retired in Oct 1993 as Chief of Patrol.  Never would have gotten there without the great work and dedication of the many Police Officers and supervisors that I worked with.  Now living in obscurity in Port St Lucie Fl and playing golf badly...but often.  My thanks to those of you who know me and always helped me.  God Bless America and Keep Us Strong!  WMMICKULAS@AOL.COM

01/11/02-  Louie, I don't know if you remember me, but I'm Charlie Herman. I was appointed Sept. 1974. I worked in Dist. 4, Dist 4 Anti Crime for FrankBrogan, then moved onto the Mobile Task Force, Surface Crime Unit. andEtc. Steve Reinking was my partner, and John Bakos before him. I have lived in Cape Coral, for three years now, and work At Edison College. I am the Security Director at the Naples CampusWork#- 941-732-3114, Home#- 941-458-9741Fax-941-732-3132My address is: 2321 SW 5th Ave., Cape Coral, Fl. 33991

01/10/01 - Hello Louie: My name is Anthony Lubrano and I served 29 years in the Transit PD prior to the merge. Afterwards, I served 5 years with the NYPD, first in Patol Borough  Brooklyn South, then as the XO in the 67 Pct. My last two years on the job were as commanding officer of the 111th Pct in Bayside, Queens. I have to honestly say that I enjoyed my time in "the street". I met and worked with  wonderful men and women in the PD, but my heart never forgot the memory of the great cops with whom I served with in theTransit PD.
When crime was inching upward in my command, I would often tell my precinct staff that if I had just a few of the Transit officers with whom I served in the past with me in the 111th, we would make it the safest precinct in the city. I wished I could have been able to put those Transit cops into the new RMP's I had at the 111th for them to patrol in; to see them police a precinct with beautiful homes and commercial establishments; to protect people who truly loved the cops. Ah, I wish I could have been able to deliver that to them.
I often told my staff that they never had to work under the conditions that my former colleagues faced. There were times when I had the urge to ship some of my "stars' to Dist 32 for a month, to show them how real cops worked. And never did any of my 'stars' have to escort a prisoner through the male officers locker room to take them to the urinal, nor patrol alone, with no radio. Fortunately, there were few of these stars in the 111th. The overwehlming majority of the cops in the 111th Pct. would have made transit cops proud to call them brother.
I had 2 former Transit cops with me and they were the cream of the crop. One a sergeant (Greg Reutter-D33) and one a police officer (Eileen Mosca, nee Hunt-D34).
I thoroughly enjoyed the photos of your recent reunions. I loved seeing, once
again, the faces of Ed Nygren, Artie Runnions, Dennis Ahern, Floyd Holloway, Rich Purcell, and Ken Bucalo.  I work with the daughter of Morris Sam now and gave her the phots of her dad. Seeing the faces of those cops brought back a flood of memories. I remember Jimmy Boone from D-33 and the softball games we
played in East NY. Lenny Hershkovitz from D4, Patty O'toole and Dennis McCann from the one house. Wonderful memories.
My very best to all. And I again commend you for a fantastic web site.
Great Job. With best wishes. Anthony Lubrano

01/10/02- Fabian P. Blache - April 1, 1965 to  January 28,1988.

District 22. Sector Patrolman  1968 to 1972. Planning Division 1972 to 1978. AIU 1978 to 1987. Retired as C.O. Applicant Investigation Unit.  1988 to 1990  John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Adjunct Professor - Director of Inmate Education for NYC Prison Systems. 

  September 1990 returned to home state of Louisiana. Became a mortgage loan originator, retired [vested] from Bank One 1998 as Vice - President of Mortgage Lending. 

Currently a Deputy in the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office as the Administrative Assistant [Captain] to the Sheriff. [Public Relations Person].  E-MAIL Address   fpb2@msn.comm I read my e-mail daily so give me a shout... Transit Cops ARE Tops.  

01/09/02 - Sal Veneziano.  I came on the Job when alot of you guys where in the middle of your careers.  The Guys I met before the merge were the best.  I had a great time back then.  I've retired myself and live in Manalapan NJ.  I still see alot of the old CWPS and JFK guys.  We still meet once a month for dinner. 

01/08/02 - Daniel L. Reid, retired from the New York Transit Police Oct. 22,1985. I am now working for the Government and I will retire from this job end of this year. 

01/08/02 - Gordon L. Casazza  Hello, Great way to keep in contact. I worked Dist 33, 35a, 22a, 35a  (again), CSPS and ended up in 32. I was retired in '77. Started a second career with American Airlines working at JFK, LGA and moved to Dallas, TX. I retired (package) as a ramp supervisor in '95. With my flight benefits my wife (Kathy) did some traveling. After 7 months I realized I was not ready to stay
home. Presently I work at Ford dealership in the service dept. Oh to turn back the hands of time! I've worked with some good people over the past years, but none
like the guys from NYTPD. 

01/08/02 – Pat Walsh.  Hi Lou, you have done a great job with this site. It is really nice to see how those of us who served together are doing.  I retired in Dec-79 from Dist 1 where I had spent most of my career-a short stay in Dist 3, but 12 of 14 yrs in Dist-1 the original super command. Worked 8p's,rotating,anti crime  and spent time as midnight homepost. Since retirement on ordinary disability I became a journeyman electrician going thru an abbreviated apprenticeship program(3 yrs) and have worked in the trade since. I work for IBEW Local 25 on Long Island and want to retire in about 3 years. Will the help of God I may accomplish it. Have not seen many guys since-Artie Sullivan was a good friend until his untimely and sad death-along with that of Jimmy Kearney. I saw a lot of the guys at Jimmy’s wake for the first time since retirement Have not been to a reunion but am planning to attend this year. Keep up the site-I visit often Thanks again-Pat Walsh

01/07/02 - Wayne Healey Lou,  Great site! It's nice to see what us old timers are doing. I retired in Jan. of 98 from the 13th Pct. as a Lt. Got out on the heart bill and doing o.k. I've worked some different jobs but nothing could match life in Transit.

I ran for Public Office in our Town and won by a large margin. I must have been out of my mind. I would rather face a platform full of skells then some of these politicians. Most of them should have been collared and most of them deserve to be collared, they lie cheat and steal, and could care less about who they serve.

I can't tell you how much I miss the Job at least some of the people you worked with were on the level.

Margaret (also a retired transit cop) and I have done a good deal of traveling when the college tuition wasn't getting in the way. Upstate here in God's country we play some golf and do a lot of hunting. We keep busy doing a lot of volunteer work and my job with the town. Marge has had 7 operations from her car accident and is doing the best she can. She is a shadow of the tough girl I met years ago, (but then again we all are) but I'm gonna keep her.

Hope to see you all at the reunion. Stay well; keep 9-11-01 in your prayers always.

If anyone needs help in my neck of the woods don't hesitate to contact me.  Right now the local P.D. likes me,  I represented the Town and just got them a 3 year contract. See, I did learn something from Bill Mckechnie, Bob Ganley and Mr. Jerry McCarthy.

Keep up the good work and God Bless                  Wayne Healey 

01/06/02 - Hi Guys!  Thank you Louie for this great idea.  I love you very much.  Well, for those who remember me, my name is Mike DiSanza, better known as "Mouse."  I worked in District 2 and City Wide.  I am married 33 years to my lovely
wife, Ann.  I have four children and four grandchildren.  I retired in l989
and have not worked a regular job since.  However, I have traveled to 36
countries on four continents: South America, North America, Africa and Europe
(Eastern and Western).  I am the president of International Cops for Christ
(a Christian Fellowship of policemen).  I believe for every Transit cop no
matter what your religion is you need to know this message: God's plan for
salivation for everybody is that Jesus died for the sins of the world. 
Believe that by faith in your heart and you shall be saved.  This year I will
probably be traveling to 6 countries to tell them this GOOD NEWS.  We are
living in exciting times.  Jesus is coming soon!  If you are interested, in
knowing about the END TIMES, just e-mail me at : MNDCFC@acopforchrist.com

You can also check out our web page:  www.acopforchrist.com

Jesus and I love you all very much.     Mike
 

01/06/02 - HI Guys, Sal Spataro, remember me? I retired 6-94 and my last 10 yrs.were with the NYPD  medical unit applicant investigation. Before that I worked in Dist. 4 and CWPS 31,33 and 20. I am currently with the New York State Park police at Jones Beach, where I work with alot of retired cops. I still live in East Meadow, L.I. My e-mail address is- Trumpetmancop@aol.com

01/06/02 - Lou,  Stu Friedman here. Thanks for the great site. Have contacted several old friends already. I'm from the 2/11/74 class. Worked in District 3, City Wide A/C, Robbery Task Force, Major Case Detectives, NYPD Bronx Warrants, District 11 & 12 Detectives, 47, 50 Pct.Det.Sqds. and retired Nov.'96 from Bronx Homicide. Married in '95, I presently have 5 and 4 year old kids. I'm a stay at home Dad, sending the wife (NYPD Sergeant) out to work. Busy with kids and enjoying retirement. Glad to hear so many of my old friends are doing well.

01/06/02 -  Bob Valentino,   HI GANG, I RETIRED IN 1995 & JOINED THE NATIONAL SENIOR PRO BOWLING TOUR. FRANK CERAR, FRANK GANDINI & I RUN A POLICE RETIREES BOWLING LEAGUE AT GARDEN CITY BOWL ON TUESDAYS. WE BOWL FROM 11AM TO 1PM. WHEN YOU ARE IN TOWN COME & VISIT THE 70 MEMBERS WHO BOWL EACH WEEK. I STILL PLAY A LITTLE SOFTBALL & ENJOY PLAYING GOLF WITH MANY TPD RETIREES. I STILL COORDINATE RETIREMENT PARTIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE TRANSIT FAMILY. I GET TOGETHER WITH MANY OF THE TRANSIT FAMILY FOR DINNER ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH IN BROOKLYN. I WORK SECURITY 2 DAYS A MONTH AT DAVID ROCKEFELLER'S RESIDENCE. ALMOST ALL OF THE SECURITY AGENTS ARE FORMER MEMBERS OF THE TPD. I REGRET THAT I HAVE YET TO ATTEND THE FLORIDA REUNIONS. I HOPE TO MAKE IT THIS YEAR. I STILL LIVE IN SYOSSET L.I. (27 YEARS) WITH MY WIFE JESSICA & MY 20 YEAR OLD SON ROBBIE. MY 'E' MAIL ADDRESS IS (RVALENT558@ AOL.COM)  BEST WISHES TO ALL...      BOB VALENTINO...

01/05/02 - Joe Miller, I was appointed in October 73 and worked in various Districts and assignments, D-11, D-1, D-4, AIU, Health Services, E&S, K-9, and finally D-2 condo.  Retired as a Sgt. in February 92 and moved to Hawaii, where I briefly worked as an Investigator for the State Attorney General.  After a few months I transferred to the Hawaii Dept. of Public Safety as an Investigator assigned to IA.  It was a very interesting job as we investigated all complaints in state law enforcement as well as state corrections.  As Hawaii is an island state, and our offices were based on Oahu, I would fly from island to island depending on case load and assigned complaints.  After so many years of riding subways to assignments, it was really unique to get on a jet and fly for 30 minutes or so to a neighbor island to work for the day.  In June of 1994 I was promoted to Chief of Investigations/Internal Affairs where I served for about 3 years.  In June 1997, I was offered the position as Chief of Security for the brand new Hawaii Convention Center which was scheduled to open in 1998.  I left the Dept. of Public Safety and accepted the Chief of Security job at the Convention Center where I currently work.  It was a great opportunity to set up a security program from scratch with a great budget to boot.  After 10 years here, Hawaii is a beautiful place to live and work, a far cry from the subways of NYC, but not far enough away to ever forget my brave brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice 9/11/01.   Over the years I've been visited here by a few retirees.  A big Mahalo (thank you) to Lou Hollander who does an outstanding job of keeping all of us informed and up to date.  Louie, did you learn these skills at the CACA club or E&S?  My promise to Louie is that one of these days I will make the reunion in Florida.
 

01/05/02 - William McKechnie, I came on the job in June of 65 worked in Dists 1  and 4 then TEU from which I was elected the youngest president of the PBA. I was honored AND proud to have served in that position for eleven years which makes me the longest serving president of the PBA. I say this because with the merge that part of our history will never change. Those were the best at times and most difficult of my career. With my executive board I like to think we made a difference. To this day I believe we were right in opposing the merge and I like to think if we were still there, we could have stopped it again. I retired from Transit in 1990 and went to work as the Chief executive assistant to the District attorney of Kings County. My wife as many of you know worked as the commissioner for the States Crime Victims Board and then went with the Guiliani administration where she served as the Commissioner for Community Development and finally as the City's Taxi and Limousine Commission. This past summer we both retired moved from the upper east side into our summer home in the Poconos . We are currently spending the next five months in Florida looking to see where we will settle here and fit into the lifestyle of snowbirds. Louie, this is a great idea and you should be commended for it.  Every retired transit cop should try to make your reunions, they are well run and nothing short of fantastic. Please remember Pat Townsend in your prayers. and remember the City had it's finest, it's boldest, it's bravest. But only one could be the BEST and that was us.

01/05/02 – Roger Rodgriguez, retired in 85', left Staten Island, N.Y. in 86' and I haven't been back since.  I finally gave up my NFL Giant tickets to Rich Armstrong (Ret/Det) for which he is forever grateful.  I moved to Florida (Bradenton) in 86' and you couldn't get me out of here with a crane.   I am employed as a Senior Probation Supervisor with Manatee County and I love the job. I already have enough time in to retire and pension off again (What a great Country!!!!!!!!!!).  Just recently I received a packet from the NYPD DEA Retiree's.  On their ID card logo they write "The Greatest Detectives in the World".  What a pretentious crock.  I worked with Detectives such as Jerry Gallagher, Ed Clair, Rich Commesso, Jerry Molloy, Juan Caban, Bobby Lonergan and a host of others.  We had shields that said New York City Transit Police, and I firmly believe that they were the greatest. Thanks for the website, Louie.    See you Sept/02 at the Tradewinds.

 01/05/02 - Hello Lou, Mike McKeever,  Seeing your photo on nyctpflare, brought back some good memories when I worked in Dist 01 and then again in equipment & supply with you. I retired in 1995 and moved to Pittsburgh with my family. My wifes family lives up here, other then the cold winters it's a nice place to live. I'am currently working for U S Steel doing executive security in corporate headquarters. I keep in touch with Jerry McCarthy, and a few of the guys from Dist 02 it's nice talking over the old times with guys you worked with. Lou do you have a listing (e mail) of some the retirees in Florida. Lou take care, best of health and a Happy New Year.   Mike McKeever

01/04/02 - Frank Baggetta, Louie, I retired Nov 30, 1995, stayed on Staten Island for three more years andthen moved to Bluffton, SC which is just outside of Hilton Head. Retired Sgt. John Keane also lives in the community and also retired Lt. Jim Miller (snowbird). Yes put me on your list. Thanks, Frank

01/04/02 - Jerry McCarthy, Hi Lou, it has been a long time. I am from the class of 65.i worked in districts 7,5,34,30 O U and district #2(condo police).I made lieutenant in 1985 and was assigned to D#2. I was involved with the LBA. I was president from 1990 until we merged in April 1995. I retired in august 1996. I worked at a golf course in Staten Island (laTourette) three days a week until they lay me off in the fall and rehire me back in the spring. The pay isn't great( I have a fixed income) but you get free golf. I would like to hear from some of the guys I worked with over the years. hoping that everyone had a great holiday and wishing everyone a happy new year. Jerry McCarthy

01/02/01 - Billy Abiuso, Hi Guys, HAPPY NEW YEAR! I'm retired from Transit almost 8 years now (May 1974-May 1994). I don't miss the job as much as I miss the people. Where did the time go? I'm currently living in Orlando, Florida working as a Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Orlando. Hoping everyone's New Year is a Happy and HEALTHY one.  God bless every one of you.  For any former transit cops I've lost touch with, you are welcome to write me at Fugazyboy@aol.com God Bless.    Billy Abiuso

  01/02/02 - Dominick De Petrillo,  I got on the JOB in the June class of 1965 and started working in District 10 and then went to 3.  That lasted a short time and then was sent to work at the Records Desk.  I stayed in the OU until 1974 and was then transferred to the S & A Unit until I retired on a disability in 1977.  I moved to New Port Richey, FL that year and for the past 14 years I have been working with the Alzheimer's Family Organization .  We cover eight counties in Central Florida including Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Sumter, Lake, Marion and the northern portions of Pinellas and Hillsborough.  My mom died with this disease and that is how I got involved. Our organization attempts to offer services and programs to help both the patient and caregivers.  If I can help any of you with information, please e-mail me or call.

 Wishing all of you a Happy and Healthy New Year!

   Dominick De Petrillo