Trooper Joe Mecca died as the result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.

Trooper Mecca had served with the New York State Police for 21 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Trooper Mecca gave the New York State Police 21 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Mecca.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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He is survived by his wife, mother, two sisters, four brothers, nieces, and nephews.

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