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January 2011
RETIRED COLUMN……..JOHN NOSOVITCH
JOHN GIORDONELLO ... GIO1736@aol.com ......107 Inverness Court, Myrtle Beach, SC.29588.... You
don't know me, but I remember you! The first day I went on "Practical Patrol" in the 6th Pct (Roslyn) viaduct, (I
went on the job on 10/10/1969) They made us wear sports jackets and pin our tin on the breast pocket, (how
embarrassing) I walked into the 6th station house and the first thing I remember seeing was your smiling
face, You were cordial and didn't treat us like "PROBIES". I was one of the older guy's (24 yrs old) and I had
been in the Army for three year's, and I was married. I learned later on that you were involved in the PBA
which is one reason that I became a delegate,(10 yrs) under the late, great Danny Greenwald, Wayne
McMorrow, and Dellaraba, That night, I lucked out and had Bob Steinman as a car man, next was Jimmy Quinn,
then Joe Husty, They were great cops in my opinion, anyway, I've been retired for 20 years, Thank's to the PBA,
and guy's like you and me too, we enjoy a great medical plan. I couldn't afford my med's! Anyway, I write to
you to say feel better, and get well. We all think of you all the time, and I wanted to tell you personally, you've
always' been a "COP'S- COP", you make the world a better place!!! Great retiree's column, needless to say! Oh,
I forgot to tell you, I spent 4 years in the Third Pct. and 18 years in HPB. I'll close for now, just wanted to say
"HI" !!! ps; thanks for not laughing at my "TIN" being pinned on my Jacket.
VINCE BAUMER...636 Bay Laurel Lane Fort Worth, Tx.... Dear Betty, This comes from old Vince
Baumer up in North Texas and I am writing you because only two days ago I received my NCPD PBA
Newsletter in the mail, it came in late as usual. I was sorry to read of John's triple by-pass , but also want to
thank you for writing such a good retired column. Please give John this get well card from me and my family
here. {She did -Thanks} I am happy to read that John is doing well and recovering. He is a hero to all of us
retired Old Policemen. I attempted to write to him when I'm feeling good and not battling with Arthritis, aches
and pains. We are all growing older and there is no -known cure for Arthritis and Cancer. Fortunately many
special gains and procedures helped people with heart trouble and with triple by-pass surgery. My problems
are different, very bad legs and not able to walk with out the aid of a walker, is what keeps me away from
driving, making long trips and also troubled by an over-active bladder. I hate to put down or criticize Doctors,
but the Medicos in Paris, Tennessee botched the treatments on me. Please tell John I am praying for his
recovery every night and always during the day, {Thank You Vince} when I have free time to relax and think
of the good people like John. He has as you fully know devoted much of his retirement time to keeping the
Retired Column going in the PBA Periodical. May God Bless both you and John with happiness and a long life
of love together. I lost two wives to cancer and know what it feels like trying to live alone. Thank God for my
daughter, Sue and my grandson, Cody they take good care of me. With love and appreciation, Vince.
WILLIAM (BILL) BALLIN.. 335 Brooks Bank Rd. Oxford, N.Y. 1380-3136.... John Boy, This is one of
your old pals who decided to drop you a line. Hope everything went well with youroperation { it did Thanks} I
live on a farm, 120 acres and 4 horses still believe it or not, I am a Town Constable. I will drop you a line now
and then letting you know what is going on in my life. I saw the article you had on Larry Neushotz, believe it
or not he was one of my boys when I worked in the 1st. Pct. I like your articles in the Newsletter. Tell all the
guys I miss them . Good Luck, Ex Sgt. Bill Ballin
JOE GRELLA.... jgrella@tampabay.rr.com ..Hello--I spoke to my new friend VYNL Coonan, we had a few
good laughs along with Luke's cousin, Nancy HandwALKER. The Thanksgiving trip up to Long Island and my
hunting trip to Masonville are well in the rear viewmirror. Arlene and I took Maureen McCabe up with us to see
her sisters and brother. We drove up to Va. and spent a day and night with Flo and Harry Hall at their beautiful
home in the country. Harry forced me to taste test some single malt scotch. Unable to give a fair report, I needed

more than one sample. The weather could not have been better. There was some minor rain, but hey, the hunt
went well. I came home with a four pointer in the cooler. Not a trophy, but it tastes better than broiled back tag.
My son, Joe filed his land owners permit and my nephew ,Mike bagged a three pointer. We had our Nassau
Blue Christmas Party at a local restaurant today, Saturday, December 4th. There were 42 members in
attendance and a good time was had by all. It was good to see our snowbirds and people from our sick list who
were able to attend. We are looking forwards to the reunion in Kissimmee, things are moving along well.
GOOD AND WELFARE:
Get Well.... Wishes to George Kenny. Also to Gerri Maass, widow of Herbert Deepest Sympathy to the families
of Vincent K. Quinn Jr., Chester J Smith Jr., Raymond S. Stine, Mark C. Barry, William Rogoza and John F.
Glinka. Also to Ed Vanderhyde on the loss of his wife, Anne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this
time…
WRITERS THOUGHTS.. As most of you know the retired column is written one month in advance of
publication. During the month of October, my wife, Betty wrote the column for me and for the first time ever
neither of us re read it. I physically was not up to it at that time due to my surgery and somehow the spell check
changed the names of a few Retirees - so to Maureen McCabe, Vinny Cloonan and Nancy Handwerker our
Apologies. Great talking to George Izzo, Jim Mackey, Al Livoti and Greg Vazquez. Thanks guys. Also thanks
to Alex Behr for the 51st Anniversary card you sent to Betty and I.We are now in a new year, so lets hear from
you ! It is your column John Nosovitch 7445 Live Oak Lane, North Zulch, Texas 77872, 936-399-
2420 jnoso@tconline.net.
RETIRED COLUMN February 2011 JOHN NOSOVITCH
ROGER MCQUEEN .... 141 Jones Dr. Apt. 5 Brandon Vt. 05733-8326 or Az2vt@msn.com Written by wife,
June.....Roger and I had a good year. Roger is a 6 year survivor of bladder cancer and a 1 year survivor of lung
cancer { Great } and has a t-shirt to prove it. We get out most days. I drive and Roger navigates. We are
slowing down and Roger is 83 and I am 79 . I guess we should slow down..{No Way}
JACK RIORDAN... 51 Lincoln Ave Apt D21 Rockville Center, NY 11570-8704...Thank for putting my letter
in the Retired Column. I have h eard from 2 of my 4th Pct. friends, Bob Niven in Naples Florida and Walter
Meyerback in Inverness, Florida. It has been at least 30 years since I have heard from them. I worked with Bill
Burns and Rich Laudman in the limo business after we retired. I met Betty Burns first when they had the
luncheonette in Williston Park opposite Weingads FH.. As I have said before I have enjoyed the Retired
Column as well as Bob Bauman's writing of "Dinos Doings". Hope they never end. The Fourth Precinct was a
great Precinct. The men really cared for each other, if one got a "discipline rap we all chipped in". Why should
the family suffer? We were tops in donations to the Northport VA Hospital (Police Post C.O. 1040)
Headquarters guys were great too. NSU CRB. It was a great Job. Still is! All the best for 2011.
HENRY SAUL.. 15199 Jamaica Drive Willis Texas 78681..... I want to wishes everyone a Happy New Year
and let everyone know what we are up to. Inga and I along with Jeanette, Russell and several of
our neighborhood friends have signed up to make a trans-Atlantic cruise leaving out of Galveston, Texas on
May 1,2011 and arriving in Barcelona, Spain two weeks later. The mega-ship, Voyager of the Seas, will
make four stops once it crosses the Atlantic before it ultimately docks in Barcelona. Once the ship docks, we
will head straight to the airport to make the flight back to Texas.. Everyone is very excited over the prospect of
such a trip. We just pray that the world situation at the time of sailing does not prevent us from making the trip.
The following folks send Greetings for the New Year.....Bill and Vivian Downs, Dick and Kay Boza, Karl and
Joann Gruenwald, Ed and Kay Watson, Betty Friskey, Bob and Liz Doepper, Bill and Bea Rea, Ron

and Maryann Hertz, Ed Cirella,Cookie O'Connor, Augie and Dorothea Savello, Ray and Nancy
Handwrecker, Bob and Dianne Livoti, Anne Wiley, Jo Hisgen, Greg and Janet Vazquez, Jerry and Dale
Baralo, Pat Hammersmith, George and Sue Weick, John and Sue Collier, Tom and Rita Organ, Spike and Kathy
Twining, George and Joann Morrish, Ed (Rubber gun) Gunn, Shay Friel, Al ( Cannon Ball) and Wendy Schultz,
Walter Magnuson, Ed and June Cullen, Norm Sarne, Bib and Joan Hayes, Roger and June McQueen, Ed and
Helene Graham, Connie Carparelli, Don Kain, Glenn and Joann Cooper, Bob Burdewick, Ray and Ginny
Leonhard, Lou and June Marcus, Ray and Dorothy French, Jack and Mary Riordan, Dave Owen, Bob Teufel,
Joe and Arlene Grella, Mike and Betty Kovacs, Henry and Inga Saul, Jim Heilig, Sue and Ned Rimmer (Taxter),
Joe Weisenburger and John and Betty Nosovitch
ODDS and ENDS….
Deceased NCPD Member Honored.. On January 12, the Department honored deceased member Det. Sgt
Thomas King commemorating service to the department with a plaque. He served for six years as Deputy
Commanding Officer of the Legal Bureau where the plaque will be displayed.... Lou Marcus is off on a cruise
to the Caribbean, one way to beat the cold and snow!... Ed and June Cullen, after Ed receiving a clean bill of
health, after a Christmas stay in the hospital also went off on a cruise.. Heard Bob Hayes was also in the
hospital as was Tom and Carole Lynch.. A special
Thanks to Connie Carparelli... To Greg Vazquez, See I spelt it right!!.... Hope everyone who attended had
a wonderful time at the Nassau Blue Reunion in Kissimmee. A list of attendees and attendees &comments will
follow next month.
HEALTH and WELFARE:
Get Well wishes to George and Alice Anne Kenny, Ed Cullen, Bob Hayes, Tom and Carol Lynch. Hope you are
all feeling better. Deepest Sympathy to the families of James J. O'Connor, Donald W. Briody, George Smith,
Willoughby W. Walsh Jr., Charles Lisa and Joseph R. Higgins. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this
time.
John Nosovitch 7445 Live Oak Lane North Zulch, Texas 77872 936-399-2420 jnoso@tconline.net
RETIRED MEMBERS March 2011 JOHN NOSOVITCH
On behalf of the Retired Members I would like to extend our Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of
PO. Geoffrey J. Breitkopf. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
BOB BURDEWICK. ..... sgtbob206@ij.net Got the PBA Newsletter today and really felt bad after reviewing
all my fellow officers that I worked with and who have died this past year. Thought I'd drop you a line to let
you know how this old man is doing. Am finishing up Home Health Care Physical Therapy rehab on my
second knee replacement. Had the first one done on Oct. 5th and after 39 days was up and around with no
support. This one was done on Jan. 11th and will be all done after 35 days -- 4 days in the hospital, 15 days in
Hospital Rehab and 16 days with Home Health. Should have had them done 10 + years ago when the arthritis
took over my knees and prevented me from doing a lot of activities. Will have my ship's annual reunion in
Nashville this year, the end of April and then visit Ft. Knox, Frankfort and then home. Still collecting Police
Statues//Figurines and hit 1,900 at Christmastime. Will be resubmitting my Guinness's claim again within the
next month or so. Regards to all,
ED CULLEN... edcullen@juno.com Hi, John (Betty, too!) I've been reading the Feb. Retired Column, thanks
for the mention and the get well wishes. They seem to be

working, I had a good report yesterday from the pulmonologist. The last cruise we went on, right after my
Christmas hospitalization, was a tonic for me and we're headed out again in March on another. I see that Henry
Saul and family will be crossing the Atlantic in May, this is the same ship we were on in the other direction
(Barcelona to Galveston) in Dec. 2009, and it was a great cruise. I was "Mr. Voyager" on that one, the title
along with a medal on a ribbon around my neck, that came about when I was walking through the pool area, got
dragged into the competition by a lovely Italian staff member who was running the contest - couldn't say no to
her. Maybe Henry will follow in my footsteps. If he does, he will surely win. A get well wish to Roger
McQueen and his wife, June. and to Ray French: I don't have a WW any more, she is just a W -- Ray always
said to me, "but Ed you have a WW – a Working Wife". Now a hello to Norm Sarne: I haven't seen him in 60
years. We helped build a TV tower in Huntington. Also get well wishes to George and Alice Ann Kenny.
Thanks, John and Betty, for the great job you continue to do with the column for all of us retirees!
BILL DOUGHTY.... Potsy864@optonline.net - The latest news from the Doughty household is that Gladys
and I are both just about the same health wise. We were just to our daughter in Pennsylvania's home where we
celebrated my one granddaughter's graduation from college as an elementary grade teacher. She has already
started work teaching the fourth grade in Delaware. A Long Island granddaughter has also just
graduated from college as an early childhood teacher and she too is working with the little ones. We have four
other grandchildren in college. It's hard to believe all those little kids are now college students and teachers. We
only have one grandson still in High School. Thanks for writing the retiree column. Both Gladys and I look
forward to reading it. Take care and God bless.
Notes and thoughts from the Nassau Blue Reunion
Andy & Cindy Beauchamp - The Villages Fl. This is te first time we were able to come and didn't realize how
much we missed. Kip Alden: Stuart Fl - Another great time with old friends, sorry you're not here with us.
Everybody is having a great time. George Thoman : Florida Keys.- Hope you are feeling better. This is about
my 16th Nassau Blue Reunion and as always, it's great to see all these old cops. It helps me remember the good
times and the camaraderie we shared. Greg & Janet Vazquez.: Hicksville, NY-Once again we are attending
Nassau Blue. Jan and I look forward to coming and seeing all the old time (real) cops. Miss you and Betty this
year - talk to you soon. Jack Wichman & Clay Gundersen : It's Jack Wichman and Clay Gundersen. Just
wanted to let you know that you're missed - also so is Betty. We're having a few good laughs, but we're
thinking of you . Get Well and get down here next year..Or else! Duch & Zora Duchnowski: Louisville Ky,
Zora and I are at the Nassau Blue Reunion. We really miss you and Betty not being here. Looking forward to
seeing you both next year or sooner, Wishing you all the best as always. Joe & Carol Milroy: HI John . Hope
you are starting to feel better. I had my bypass surgery 11 years ago and I'm still in good shape.{Thank
Goodness} We miss seeing you and Betty, you'll be good as new when we see you next year. George Reiber -
My wife Margaret and I arrived here on Wednesday, and were very disappointed that you couldn't come this
year. It isn't the same with out you - please get well soon and back on your feet and return next year. Bill & Bea
Rea: We missed you both! Especially missed your hat and boots and great sense of humor. Heard that Betty
now has a svelte figure {she lost 70lbs} See you both next year. Ed & Kay Watson.: The party is not the same
with out you guys.Pat Bock: You'd better be here next year to keep us all straight, you know how wild we all
are ! Be Well and God Bless. Cookie O'Connor : This place isn't the same with out you two. I'm having a
delicious sombreo drink, compliments of Joe Grella. I'll have one for you too. Hope to see you both next time.
God Bless. Tom Lynch: What a party. Seems like many of the boys of yesteryear showed up ands we all had a
great time. John Clarke: Members of the Nassau Blue Reunion, Welcome o the 2011 get together for the 18th
year. Everyone misses Frank McCabe this year and all the years to come.

My name is John Clarke( Highway & Marine Bureau) along with our gang is: Walter & Pam Lewan, Bruce &
Madelyn Cime, John & Jayne Sluus, Jerry Cronin, Ronny Graef,
John Bruns, Kenny Smith, Jack Klingle, Charlie Varney, Walter Triesch, Ed Watson, Lou Marcus, Paul Hersch
Great Turn out. Ed Watson- What a party, all the better with Hwy here.Remember the good old days, best outfit
in the Dept. Been there, done that, 1953-1973Tom & Bobbi Goelz - Missed you this year at the reunion. Hope
to see you next year. Keep up the good work o the newsletter - your articles are terrific and interesting. Jack &
Elsie McMahon, Bob & Joan Hayes. Nassau Blue Committee You do a wonderful job keeping up the reunion.
Thanks. Al Livoti - Another Nassau Blue Reunion again. I am glad I could attend again, A job well done as
usual. Vince Cloonan -retirement is great! It certainly improved my golf game. It can happen to you. Dan
Parker- Retired in 1988 and enjoying it and the reunion. Bob Cline - You have been doing a great job on the
newsletter for many many years.Jack & Anne Carson - Missed seeing you & Betty this year,but there are a few
here from the old Sixth, Thank Godfor name tags.Frank & Jeanne Sielaff- Missed y'all at the 2011 reunion,
JoeGrella is very much involved with Rich Buchan in keeping this great party going. As the old saying goes"
wish you were here."Fred Manney - John, miss seeing you and Betty at the reunion. Take Care Bill Bialkowski
- Miss you at the 2011 Reunion a Good Time by all. Hope to see you next year. Writers Thoughts Looks like a
good time was had by all. If you were not there you missed a good time, I know I did. Why don't you write and
tell us what you are up to since
you were not at the reunion to update your old friends. To all who inquired about my health. Thank You. I am
back to doing everything I did before, only better!
Odds and Ends : Bob & Dianne Livoti are back in NY after wintering in Florida... George and Alice Anne
Kenny have returned from their cruise (so glad to hear that George is well again.)Henry Saul and family had a
change in plans and went on a cruise to the Panama Canal. Good time was had by all.. Pat Hammersmith
attended her high school reunion, instead of holding it on LI it was held in Las Vegas. Nice Reunion! A Big
Welcome to the retired ranks to Larry Mulvey, former Police Commissioner. Heard Ken Boyd is out and about
after getting a couple of stents.
Health and Welfare: Get Well Wishes to Vinnie Cloonan and to Cookie O'Connor, widow of Ray. Deepest
Sympathy to the families of PO. Geoffrey J. Breitkoff, Frank W. Barker, Steven S. Zembroski, James J.
O'Hara, Andrew J. Meyer, Roman Gomez, William J. Sanfordand Geraldine ( Gerri) Maass, widow of Herb
Maass.
Till next month, try and write, remember it is your columnJohn Nosovitch 7445 Live Oak Lane North Zulch,
Texas77872. jnoso@tconline.net 936-399-2420
Retired Column April 2011 John Nosovitch
Joe Grella…jgrella@tampabay.rr.com Well, it is over. We just got back from the reunion and have all the
chores finished. With all the work and prep behind us, it went so fast and now seems so simple. With the
exception of a minor truck repair and more reunion shopping, Arlene and I never got to leave the hotel. I did get
some relief behind the bar by Frank McCabe's daughter Charlene, she was Great!! - a real trouper. Without the
help of all our volunteers, we could have never pulled it off. Even if I must say so myself, I feel the hospitality
room is second to none. If anybody left that room wanting for anything then there is nothing on this planet to
make them happy. We did our very very best with what we had control over. We wanted our guests and fellow
retirees to have and enjoy choice food and drink in our hospitality room over the three days and evenings it is
open. For this to occur, there is a tremendous amount of unseen work by many of our people. The Saturday night
dinner dance is to be the close of a wonderful time. We do try to provide a good menu. This is where we rely on
hope and faith that our hotel staff provides what we contracted for. They came thru in providing us assistance in

our hospitality room. I will not try to tell anyone they got what we paid for at dinner, the hotel let us down and we
are letting them know it in no uncertain terms. The only thing the hotel provides us with in the hospitality room is
the room and ice. We are working on next year's reunion already, we will do better. We truly enjoy the reunions
and bringing our friends old and new together. We hope to see you next year. Both you and Betty were missed and
asked for by many.
DON SMITH — d_smith005@verizon.net Just left the Nassau Blue Reunion. It was very well attended and
every one had a good time. We got in two rounds of golf with lessons from John Daly and Jim Iulo. There was a
great tribute to the late Frank Mc Cabe who started the whole thing 18 yrs. ago. It is sad that we can't encourage
some of the
new retirees to come down and join us We lost quite a few guys this past year solely due to age related problems
and an infusion of newbie's is just what we need. I met a retiree who I hadn't seen since we left the academy 43 yrs.
ago. It was really great and it is a great excuse to get away from the snow. I became involved four and a half
years after a phone call from Walter Swenson who asked if I was still in touch with some of the guys that we
worked with in the first and before you we knew it there was a table of ten guys from the first pct. I realize that I
am being a bit redundant and I know you are getting the message but will you act on it when the next notification
is printed in all
newsletters come the Summer of this year. I hope so.
RAY MATHISEN ...111 Ruff Grouse Lane, Shohola, Pa 18458 - 570-685-1743. Ray called to inform us that his
wife, Joyce has passed away. He said that he has received numerous phone calls from some of the guys he worked
with and they did not know of Joyce's passing and that leads to Ray having to go through the hard part of her
passing once again to each caller. He thought it may be easier if everyone knew of his situation, thus less questions.
{Our Deepest Sympathy}
GEORGE MORRISH ... piperNCPD@aol.com Dear John, Please accept my sincerest apologies for not
knowing about your recent illness. For whatever reason, I missed reading the issue of The Newsletter that had
Betty's Retired Column. It must have gotten discarded while I was away trying to kill Bambi and brain cells in
November. I'm really glad to hear that you're OK and are hoping to catch up with both of you in Kissimmee on
Wednesday. I talked Tom Hoell and his wife Gwen into coming down to Nassau Blue, from their mountain
retreat in Walton, New York. He's about twenty miles from my place in Deposit, and we try to kill brain cells
together, when we get the chance. When I mentioned the reunion, he jumped at it and said that the main reason
he wanted to go, besides the party, was to see you again. It was also great to hear that Bill Ballin is alive and
well. Way back in 1973 when I made Sergeant, Bill retired. I asked for and was granted, his Sergeant's tin,
badge number 17. When we ran into each other at parties, he would borrow it back and pin it on his shirt for
awhile. It must have been a lucky tin, because when I made Lieutenant, the badge went to Harry Biffar, who
subsequently got promoted to Lieutenant also. I don't know what happened to it after that. I think it was lucky
because Bill had it first and the nice guy rubbed off on it. Anyway, best regards to both of you and hope to see you
in Florida.
Message 2
Real sorry that you won't be at the Nassau Blue Reunion. We'll have a drink to your recovery and pass along
your good wishes. I was trying to figure out just how old Bill is. I know he was in his fifty's when he retired and
that was back in 1973.1 remember he was on the precinct softball team back then and I remember he chased down a
guy who stole a car and locked him up, which really impressed a new cop like me. Most of the supervisors back

then were only interested in a free meal and it was great to house up in Deposit, New York. If he's close enough, I'll
try to swing by his place next summer. I'll let you know how I make out.
ps: Lot's of snow this year. Don't you miss it ? I NO we did have some here in TX this year}
BILL STEHLING.... Bill called when he found out that I did not attend the Nassau Blue Reunion. Bill did not
attend due to leg problems, but sends his greetings to all. He also said he has the " World's Best Neisee an older
Sgt. still taking care of business and playing ball with the kids. I'm going to write him. I have a ghbor". Bill Zirk is
his neighbor who happens to own a riding mower, so as Bill Z mows his lawn, he just goes ahead and mows Bill
S lawn.. Now that is a good friend and neighbor. Bill is very thankful for the help.
BOB LIVOTI - President ARPO ... I've been asked to put this out about Pete Schiro. He's in hospice care at
home and his wife has been taking care of him. If you want to send an e-mail, drop a card or call: Joyce & Pete
Schiro, 19202 Rockmaple Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742 phone 301 393-2559 e-mail knittnnana@myact.net
BOB BURDEWICK... sgtbob206@ij.net Just a short note to let you know that I came home from the hospital
yesterday afternoon. The knee replacement surgery was another success! Home Health Care started today with
a visit from the nurse. Therapists will start on Monday and if it's like my other knee, will be twice a week, 2 hrs.
each, for 3 weeks. Last stay at the hospital rehab was 19 days —this time just 12 days! Everyone is surprised on
how fast I heal and recuperate. Use the walker a bit as well as the cane but that should be finished by next week.
Also, thanks to those who visited, called and/or sent a card.
LOU MARCUS... nassaublue@gmail.com Hope you guys are well. I've been meaning to let you know how
Nassau Blue turned out (I'm sure you've heard some of it by now). All in all, another great time. I missed seeing
you both this year. I got there a day early (Wed), checked into the hotel at 2:30, went to the bar by the pool for a
martini and sat by the pool reading, with a nice Cuban cigar that I got while I was on the cruise the week
before. I had planned to go across the street to the steak house for dinner. On my way through the lobby I ran
into the crowd from NB....didn't realize they were coming in on Wed. So we all went across the street for dinner.
By the time we got back and it was time to retire. Thursday was spent in the hospitality room and then another
group of us went to the same steak house for dinner and drinks. We had ordered dinner and the waitress comes
back with the drinks ... she puts my adult beverage down and says to me "Mr. Marcus - your wife called and said
for you to behave." At first I wasn't quite sure what to say because there is no way she could have known who I
was ... and then I saw Vince Cloonan at another table with a grin on his face. He got me good. Friday was much of
the same... except we went to dinner at an Italian place. Saturday's memorial presentation by Frank's daughter
was very moving. The dinner itself - the food - was pretty crappy and the overall service was pretty bad.
Otherwise a wonderful time. On Sunday I drove to Brooksville to visit with friends. I was supposed to
stay until Tuesday but there were predictions of a major snow storm for Tuesday so I left a day early Even what
our weather has been like I should have stayed in Florida -until March. Unfortunately, I had to be at the theater
Wednesday and Thursday so I really had to get back before the storm hit. I'll be looking forward to next
year....and I hope you guys will make it. I'll send you some pictures as soon as I can decrease the file size for you.
BTW - Wayne Seat' was there this year as was George Morrish.
KIM O'CONNOR (Daughter of Ray O'Connor, Deceased). It is Kim O'Connor, Ray and Cookie's daughter.
I am sure by now you have received quite a bit of feedback from the reunion both good and bad, after hearing
about some of the feedback I felt compelled to give you an outsider's objective opinion ... I am not a member and
maybe people will feel like I am speaking out of turn, but I am a neutral set of eyes I have no loyalties to
anyone ... I have nothing to gain. I just have an honest, unbiased opinion. My Mom and I did not arrive until

very late Friday night due to the fact that we had a concert on Friday night in Tampa so I am basing all my
comments on the time we spent at the reunion Saturday and Sunday... Saturday morning the breakfast was good,
not great, but good it was obvious that they were a bit understaffed, and the breakfast bar quality could have
been a bit better, but it was still acceptable... Saturday the hospitality room was tremendous the selection of
foods and beverages was quite extensive and the presentation was great ... I also know how much work went into
setting up all the food and beverages and the set up crew of Joe & Arlene Grella, Kathy & Rich Buchan, Maureen
& Charlene McCabe, George & Alice Kenney, Anne Wiley, the Milroys, and the Hartman, if I forgot anyone I
am sorry - they did an amazing job. $20 for all that food and beverages is just an incredible bargain considering
that it was for the whole weekend and no limits. The dining room where we had the dinner dance was decorated
beautifully The DJ was excellent as well, the only negative part of the night was the dinner itself... the food was
terrible ... it was mostly cold, the buffet line was so long that by the time you got to the carving station what you
had on your plate was ice cold There also was no chicken or fish choices available for dinner..they had no
sterno under the serving dishes, so even if the food had been good it wouldn't have been hot. I felt bad because it
kind of put a damper on the meal, but the tribute to Frank McCabe was lovely and very moving and the dancing
was a great deal of fun ... I just felt bad that so many people were so unhappy and they let that one misstep to put a
damper on the rest of the weekend because the rest of it, other than the breakfast on Sunday morning which was not
very good either. Overall, I had a wonderful time and I think a lot of hard work went into it, and I just wanted that
to be recognized. I also know that the hotel had some scheduling and-staffing issues that were the cause for some of
the problems that I know. Joe Grella and the board are going to address with the hotel management. I just think that
even though some things did not work out perfectly, it still was a very nice and successful weekend. Thanks for
letting me write to you and say my peace. IThis was Kim's first time at the reunion}
ATTENDEES TO NASSAU BLUE REUNION
Kip Alden & Marylyn Doane, Andy & Cindy Beauchamp, Mike Amico, Diane Bemi & Bill
Kinsley, Philip Blessinger, Pat Bock, Richie & Kathy Buchan, John Bruns,Harry Callahan, Joe Carbone,
John Clarke, Bruce & Madelyn Clime, Vince & Jean Cloonan, Marty & Maria Condon, Wallace Cottrell
& Betty Miller, Don Diagneault, Jerry Cronin, John Daly, Michael & Edey DeBenedetto, Ken DeBoer,
Charlie Donsis, Joan Drager, Roman & Zora Duchnowski, Mario & Jean Furno, Gary & Linda
Govetoso, Clay Gunderson, Howie & Denise Feuer, Jim & Pat Gardner, Ed & Helene Graham,
Howie & Patty Hartman, Tom & Gwen Hoell, Jim & Joanne lulu, George & Alice Anne Kenny, Joe &
Carola King, Andy Kull, Thomas Lamb, William & Kathleen Aufecht, Bill & Maryann Bialkoski, Tom
Brennan, Bill & Betty Burns, Jack & Anne Carson. Robert & Carol Cline, Pete & Rosemarie Corrao, John
Dabrowski,Jean DeBeche, Fred DeBois, Fred Drummond, James & Kathy Flynn, Tom & Bobbi
Goelz, Joseph & Arlene Grella, Bob & Joan Hayes, Jack Juppe & Beth Agha, Jack Klingel, John & Janice
Leahy, Fred Manney, Maureen & Charlene McCabe, Wayne McMorrow,Joe & Carol Milroy, Joan Murray,
Dan Parker, Bill & Bea Rea, Si Riedel, Al Sarro & Fran Filoso, Wayne Seay, George & Patti Smalling, Shaun
Spillane, Byron Sullivan & Gerri Riggs, George & Joan Thoman, Walter Triesch, Walter Waring, Anne
Wiley, Bill Zirk, Walt & Pam Lewan, Lou Marcus, Frank & Peg McCormack, Harry & Sharon Megra, Fred
& Bonnie Morello, Cookie O'Connor, Pat Parker, George & Margaret Reiber,Jim & Sophia Rivers, Frank
& Jeanne Sielaff, Donald & Caroline Smith, Bill & Pat Stegmuller, Fred & Betty Lou Sutliff, Vincent &
Edna Toner, Charlie & Chris VameyEd & Kay Watson, Mark Wittich, Thomas & Carol Lynch, Chuck
Marklin, John & Elise McMahon, Bernie & Barbara Meyer, George & Joann Morrish, Dennis & Judy
Overzat, Jim Peterson, Bill & Mary Reiber, Gary Ruff, Al & Wendy Schulze, John & Jayne Sluus, Ken
Smith, Bob & Joan Steinroeder, Walter Swenson, Ralph & Dolores Torres, Greg & Janet Vazquez, Jack
Wichmann and Jack Yanch

WALTER TLOCKOWSKI .... wsrlvl991@cox.net As with many retirees your column is the first
one I read when I receive the newsletter. So I finally sat down to say hello to you and the great people
I worked with. Many probably don't remember me but a short bio. I was sworn in on 01-17-69,
worked in the Third precinct, Highway Patrol and the 8th. Sq where I retired after 22 years on 01-24-91.
After I retired, I didn't think I'd go back to work, but after 18 years with the Las Vegas Valley Water
District (Security and Enforcement Department), I retired again. Now after over 7 months of being retired
again, the Water District asked me to come back to work temporary, with the rash of copper and brash
thefts occurring with the utilities. I'm a liaison for them with the Las Vegas Metro PD.
It's only part time, guess I just can't stay idle. On a bowling league and golfing with my wife ( Barbara ). But
working 3 days a week gives both of us some space. Hope everyone who is beating the system, stays well
and continues to do so. My e-mail is wstivl991@cox.net for those who remember me and wish to
correspond but PLEASEEE no jokes. I only get repeats and only delete them before reading them. Best to
all retired and active members,
BOB LIVOTI .... Gotsha@ aol.com Had a great time at Nassau Blue. It was great seeing everyone and
even had some new people there this year. Wayne Hembach was there, Chuck Marklin, Jerry Cronin and
others from the SW Florida area. Haven't seen many of them in years!
JACK (John) RIORDAN... 51 Lincoln Ave. Apt. D21 Rockville Center, NY 11570-8704.. Wow what a
column, Bill Ballin. I haven't heard that name in far too long. What a Boss !! A real low key guy modest,
quite a war record - WW II Italy. He was a Hollis, Queens guy who went to school with Bob Niven's sister.
Bob is retired and living in Naples, Florida. He retired from the Naples City Government and now teaches
in a local college, Edison University in Naples, F l o r i d a . L a r r y N e u s h o t z a n d I w e r e o r i g i n a l
NCPD Emerald Society members.. {Larry is also in the Naples area, Bonita Springs I believe I Getting
back to Bill Ballin, He and Harold Cumock had the idea of Canine Corps ( Dogs) long before the
"Bosses" thought of it. Harold (RIP) spent many years in the Marine Bureau. He got tired of the Jones
Beach dangerous waters and came to Lawrence ( Fourth Pct) walking post.. Also good to hear that Alex
Behr is active.. ps: I also had triple by pass surgery in 2002 at St. Francis Hospital.. To Retirees who
have not heard.
NASSAU POLICE OFFICER
Killed in LIE Crash
Matthew J. Califano, A Nassau County Highway Patrol officer died of injuries suffered in a crash
Friday night February 4, 2011 on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 39, Glen Cove Road, police said.
The collision occurred as the officer was conducting a traffic stop in the westbound lanes of the highway at
10:55 p.m. Friday. Police said the officer's vehicle was then struck from behind by another vehicle.
Charges were brought against the driver.
ODDS and ENDS ... Bob and Dianne Livoti are in the Keys at their home there till April... Congratulations to
new Grandparents, Mario and Jean Furno on the birth of Jake Roberts Furno on February 4th - he
weighed in at 7 lbs 12 oz and was 20 inches long.. Also to Frank and Ruth Montelione on the birth
of their grandson, Noah Elijah Kinsey - he was born on January 26th and weighed in at 8lbs. 9 oz and
19 inches long .... Great hearing from Greg and Janet Vazquez and Bill and Betty Bums -glad to hear all is
well with you and I hope you in enjoyed your trips to Florida._ Hope Bob Teufel is feeling better after
his fall on the ice and snow!! Go South young man!... Hey, Al and Wendy Schulze hope HEALTH
AND WELFARE
Deepest Sympathy to the families of William J. Mokson, Raymond E Newbold, Edmund A. Cooper,

Henry J. Wetterich and to Ray Mathisen on the loss of his wifeJoyce. Also to retirees William, Diane,
Gary and Eileen Cresswell on the loss of their mother and mother in law, Dolores Cresswell.
Our thoughts and prayer are with you and with the family of PO Michael J. Califano.
WRITER'S THOUGHTS: Next month I will have the comments of the attendees of the Nassau Blue
Reunion, but want to give a special Thank You to Anne Wiley for collecting them for me, my cub reporter.
Let's hear from you out there and about your retirement or latest adventure..
John Nosovitch 7445 Live Oak Lane North Zulch, Tx 77872...936-399-2420, jnoso@tconline.net