Patrolman Thomas Dennis Sullivan, Buffalo Police Department, New York

Patrolman Thomas Dennis Sullivan

Buffalo Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, February 22, 1954

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Thomas Dennis Sullivan

Patrolman Thomas Sullivan succumbed to injuries sustained on October 29th, 1941, when he was involved in an automobile crash at the intersection of Fillmore Avenue and Paderewski Drive while responding to a domestic disturbance call.

Their patrol car was struck by a taxi that failed to yield to their lights and sirens.

His partner, Patrolman Louis Vastola, died one day after the accident.

Patrolman Sullivan had served with the Buffalo Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 15 years
Badge 83

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Wednesday, October 29, 1941

domestic

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Patrolman Sullivan,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Buffalo. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 22, 2024