Patrolman Oronzo L. "Larry" Cellamare, III, Utica Police Department, New York

Patrolman Oronzo L. "Larry" Cellamare, III

Utica Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, September 5, 1985

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Oronzo L. "Larry" Cellamare, III

Patrolman Larry Cellamare succumbed to injuries sustained several days earlier when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of Eagle Street and Steuben Street in Utica around 2:35 a.m.

Patrolman Cellamare and his partner were traveling west on Eagle Street, responding to back up another officer with their lights and sirens engaged, when a vehicle ran a red light at Steuben Street. Patrolman Cellamare was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital, where he succumbed to his head injuries.

The driver of the vehicle that struck the patrol car was charged with running a red light, but the charges were later dropped.

Patrolman Cellamare was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Utica Police Department for six months. He had previously served with the United States Border Patrol in Texas. He was survived by his wife, parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Monday, September 2, 1985

emergency response, vehicle crash

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Patrolman Cellamare,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force as a Security Policeman as well and later as a Border Patrol Agent. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 5, 2025