Patrolman Anthony John Notaro, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

Patrolman Anthony John Notaro

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, July 22, 1964

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Anthony John Notaro

Patrolman Anthony Notaro drowned while off duty as he rescued three children after their canoe capsized in Laurel Hill Lake in Laurel Hill State Park, Somerset County.

He was able to keep the three children afloat long enough for another adult to assist them to shore. Patrolman Notaro went below the surface before the adult returned to rescue him.

Patrolman Notaro was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and had served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Drowned

off duty, water rescue

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Patrolman Notaro,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 22, 2024