Chief of Patrol Kevin Canavan 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.

Chief of Patrol Canavan had served with the Nassau County Police Department for 39 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Chief of Patrol Canavan gave the Nassau County Police Department 39 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mineola community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Patrol Canavan.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and four brothers.

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