Anthony James Terminelli
1992
Anthony J. Terminelli. Anthony served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Heart attack
What Happened
Location: Washington
Incident Date: Monday, February 3, 1992
Chief Anthony Terminelli suffered a fatal heart attack following the foot pursuit and struggle of a burglary suspect. After tackling the suspect, he was struck in the chest by the man.
His health started to deteriorate following the incident and he passed away 15 days later as the result of a heart attack.
Chief Terminelli had served with the agency for 23 years.
Incident Date: Monday, February 3, 1992
Chief Anthony Terminelli suffered a fatal heart attack following the foot pursuit and struggle of a burglary suspect. After tackling the suspect, he was struck in the chest by the man.
His health started to deteriorate following the incident and he passed away 15 days later as the result of a heart attack.
Chief Terminelli had served with the agency for 23 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
Service Record
1964 – 1968
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Washington Borough Police Department
Chief of Police
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