North Andover Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Friday, March 27, 1981
Add to My HeroesJoseph W. Lawlor, Jr.
Patrolman Joe Lawlor died of carbon monoxide poisoning while sitting in his patrol car on Route 114.
The vehicle's rear-most section of the tailpipe was missing, allowing fumes to seep into the car. His partner was transported to Lawrence General Hospital in serious condition.
Patrolman Lawlor had served with the North Andover Police Department for over two years and previously served as a provisional policeman for two years. He was survived by his wife, three young sons, parents, and a brother. His father retired after serving as the chief of police, his brother also served with the North Andover Police Department, and all three of his sons went into law enforcement.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 24
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure to toxins
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsThanks for your service and sacrifice, you are gone but not forgotten. May the Lord welcome you home.your love one would rather have you here on Earth with them.but the Lord called you to heaven to be among the Angels
You family gain an angel in you watching over them.you are to young to be in heaven
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
You will never be forgotten, you are on the earth for a while but you make a difference, and carved in a legacy in the life of your loved ones friends and the stranger Alike RIP
Rasidat J Cross
NIA
April 4, 2025
