In memory of
Joseph Mark Paolillo
2019
- Died of it afterward
- September 9, 2019, aged 55
- The day
- The Years After
Their life
Detective Joe Paolillo 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.
His brother, Battalion Chief John Paolillo, served with the New York City Fire Department and was killed in the line of duty when the World Trade Center's North Tower collapsed on September 11th, 2001.
Detective Paolillo had served with the New York City Police Department for 30 years.
Survived by
He is survived by his wife, three sons, and sister.
What people have said 1
I did not know you, but I know what was taken that day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
S. Vincent Anthony 11 September 2026