Patrolman Louis Balzano, New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman Louis Balzano

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, April 10, 1950

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Louis Balzano

Patrolman Balzano drowned when the pier on which he was standing collapsed at 12:00 am.

He was transported to the Norwegian Hospital and succumbed and was pronounced dead four hours later.

Patrolman Balzo served with the New York City Police Department for 23 years and was assigned to the Harbor Unit at the time.

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Age 54
Tour 23 years
Badge 2973

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Cause Drowned

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Patrolman Balzano,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 10, 2025