Westchester County Parkway Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, December 20, 1969
Add to My HeroesJohn Gonda
Officer Gonda suffered a fatal heart attack while chasing youths for a criminal mischief offense at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers.
Officer Gonda was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge 60
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsStill missing you Dad
Kathy Gonda Pecorino
Daughter Kathy
September 15, 2025
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