Suffolk County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, November 20, 1994
Add to My HeroesJohn J. Venus
Officer Venus succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident on November 6, 1994, while en route to an accident call. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Sunday, November 6, 1994
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsI attended Baruch College with John. I was just searching for old classmates and came upon this. I had no idea that he even became a PO, much less that this happened. He was such a good guy and spoke so lovingly of his family. RIP
Anita Anthony Estling
Former classmate
January 12, 2021
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