Patrolman Dennis J. Harrington, Buffalo Police Department, New York

Patrolman Dennis J. Harrington

Buffalo Police Department, New York

End of Watch Saturday, October 2, 1920

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Dennis J. Harrington

Patrolman Dennis Harrington succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck and killed by an automobile on Abbott Road in front of the Donner Street Steel plant.

The driver was driving slowly but did not see Patrolman Harrington crossing the street. Patrolman Harrington was transported to Emergency Hospital where he died the next morning.

Charges against the driver were dismissed.

Patrolman Harrington had served with the Buffalo Police Department for five years and was assigned to Precinct 9. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 5 years
Badge 522

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Friday, October 1, 1920

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Time is flying by Grampa. Another year has passed of the anniversary of your death.
Sadly, your oldest grandchild, my brother, Tim passed away suddenly on Sept 16 of this year. He would have been 83 this month on October 23. He was a wonderful, kind man who everyone knew and loved. He had no enemies at all. You would have been proud of him.
Also last month, on Sept 26, we gained another police officer in the family. My granddaughter married a good Irish patrolman named Patrick Jones. I pray that he'll be protected by St. Michael and Patrick's Guardian Angels while serving and protecting the town that they live in.
Still missing you, always.
Love from your youngest grandchild,

October 4, 2025