Joseph Sternberg
1954
Joseph Sternberg.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Joseph Sternberg was killed in an automobile crash when his cruiser struck a tree on Woodmere Boulevard at Channel Road in Woodsburgh. He was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries at 3:30 a.m. He was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Nassau County Police Department for four years, assigned to the Fourth Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, parents, and a brother who was also a law enforcement officer with the agency.
Service Record
Also Served
Nassau County Police Department
Patrolman
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