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Constable Felice Taldone died of injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.
Constable Taldone was directing traffic at the corner of Division Street and West Avenue following a fireworks show. He motioned the suspect's vehicle to stop at the intersection, but the driver ignored the signal and entered the intersection, striking him.
He was taken to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center suffering from severe head trauma. He died two days later from his injuries.
The suspect fled the scene but was later arrested by officers from the Suffolk County Police Department after a witness provided the license plate number of his vehicle.
Constable Taldone had served with the Patchogue Village Officer of Public Safety for six years.
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He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Taldone gave the Patchogue Village Office of Public Safety 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Patchogue community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Taldone.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Felice is the only officer of Patchogue Village Office of Public Safety remembered here.
Felice is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Felice is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Felice is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2004, 5 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 2004, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2004, 83 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 83rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Felice was 44. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Felice had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Felice was 44. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Felice had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Felice was 44. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Felice had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.1% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Mondays: 15.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Patchogue Village Office of Public Safety. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
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