Livingston Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, March 3, 1965
Add to My HeroesMichael J. Curley
Lieutenant Michael Curley died after being overcome by toxic fumes while directing traffic at the scene of a large truck fire on South Orange Avenue. CPR was begun immediately after he collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he died.
Lieutenant Curley had served with the agency for 28 years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 28 years
- Badge 7
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure to toxins
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsMiss you so much Dad! You were a role model for all of us.
Eileen Anderson
daughter
September 8, 2016
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