Detective III Thomas Lilly 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 Lilly had served with the New York City Police Department for 15 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Detective III Lilly gave the New York City Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective III Lilly.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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He was survived by his brother, sister, nieces, nephews, long-time companion, and her children.

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