Sergeant Peter J. Rotolo

Sergeant Peter J. Rotolo | Monroe County Sheriff's Office, New York
Monroe County Sheriff's Office, New York
Sergeant Peter J. Rotolo

Monroe County Sheriff's Office, New York

End of Watch Friday, September 20, 1974

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Peter J. Rotolo

Sergeant Peter Rotolo suffered a fatal heart attack while breaking up a fight between two inmates in the Monroe County Jail's kitchen on September 9, 1974.

He was attempting to separate the two inmates when he was pushed up against a wall. After the two inmates were subdued, Sergeant Rotolo collapsed against a water fountain. He was taken to a local hospital where he died 11 days later on September 20, 1974.

Sergeant Rotolo was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for 16 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, four daughters, a brother, and three sisters.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour 16 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
  • Incident Date Monday, September 9, 1974

correctional Facility, fight call, prisoner custody

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Sgt. Rotolo,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend y deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 20, 2024

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