Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, October 16, 1958
Add to My HeroesJames V. Timpona
Patrolman James Timpona was struck and killed by a streetcar while working a school crossing at the intersection of Frankstown Road and Putnam Street.
He suffered a fractured skull and died after being taken to a local hospital.
He had been seriously injured in a similar accident in 1938 when he was struck by another trolley while on duty. He suffered a skull fracture in the first incident and remained in a coma for 15 days.
Patrolman Timpona was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for 27 years. He was survived by his wife, sister, and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 64
- Tour 27 years, 8 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by streetcar
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsJim Timpona was my UNCLE JIM. He was married to my mothers eldest sister, Mary Pallone Timpona. I was only 10 years old when he was killed. I woke up this morning thinking of him... and then realized this was his anniversary date. He was loved very much. My Aunt Mary adored him. I hope he knows we still think of him 62 years later!!
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Niece
October 18, 2020
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