In memory of
Matthew A. Perlungher
1971 – 2021 Today would have been the birthday. A white rose is at the name.
- Died of it afterward
- August 4, 2021, aged 50
- The day
- The Years After
Detective First Grade Matthew Perlungher 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.
Detective Perlungher was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Nassau County Police Department for 24 years.
Survived by
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
What people have said 1
We never met, but I have read your name and I will not forget it.
S. Vincent Anthony 11 September 2026