Gerald A. “Jerry” Longarzo, Sr. passed away peacefully on the morning of June 5, 2022 at the age of 85. Born in Queens, New York to Italian immigrants, Jerry worked as a layman in the construction industry before pursuing his passion in law enforcement. Jerry enjoyed a long career in the New York City Police Department (NYPD), ultimately serving for many years as the Vice President of the Sergeant’s Benevolent Association (SBA). He later retired to Las Vegas, where he enjoyed card games, movie outings, going to the pool, and rounds of golf. He was known by his family and friends for his stories, jokes, car-ride singalongs, love for the NY Giants football team, and booming, infectious laughter.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Agnes; his sister, Josephine; his children, Janine (Thomas) and Denise; daughter-in-law, Diana; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Rodrigo), Jaclyn, Courtney, Katie, Jack, Luke, and Dante; his great-grandson, Rodrigo Jerald (RJ), and so many more of his family and friends. He is predeceased by five of his siblings and his son, Jerry A. Longarzo, Jr., who passed earlier this year.

Jerry will be laid to rest at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA, near his son. A celebration of his life will take place later this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Gerald A. Longarzo, Sr. to the Police Athletic League of New York (https://www.palnyc.org/) or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate/)

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