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Headstone of Joseph M. Monteparo

Joseph M. Monteparo

Died April 24, 1971

Joseph M. Monteparo.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Edged weapon
What Happened

Sergeant Joseph Monteparo was stabbed to death while attempting to talk a man into dropping a knife. Sergeant Monteparo was familiar with the suspect and had dealt with him on several occasions. Other officers on the scene returned fire and killed the suspect. Sergeant Monteparo had served with the Asbury Park Police Department for 11 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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Service Record
Also Served
Asbury Park Police Department
Sergeant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 26-W · Line 14 cut as JOSEPH M MONTEPARO
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Sergeant Monteparo gave the Asbury Park Police Department 11 years.

Thank you for your service to the Asbury Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Sergeant Monteparo.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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