Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Renovato, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2019

Det. Renovato,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Denver. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 13, 2018

Detective Fred Renovato was my Grandfather,My Father was only 12 when he was murdered. He was off duty when he came upon Joe Coats whom was dragging a woman by the hair and beating her, he advised him to stopped when Joe Coats pulled out his gun shooting my grandfather several times. He died protecting the citizens of Denver,He will always be remembered as a true hero to me and I am honored that his name on the police Memorial Wall along with the other heroes who sacrifice their life protecting the Citizens of the United States, RIP and remembered and loved always. Don Renovato..

Donald Renovato Grandson
Grandson

July 8, 2018

Fred Renovato was my grandfather I was named . after him and my father. I still have his badge and cherish it
very much.

Fred Renovato
Grandson

July 6, 2018

On September 9 2017 the Denver Police Museum and the Denver Police Department will place a memorial sign honoring Detective Renovato for his sacrifice at the location where he lost his life. On behalf of the citizens of the City and County of Denver we want to honor Detective Renovato and thank his family for his service and sacrifice. A flag will be flown over the United States Capitol in his honor. We have been unsuccesful in locating family members and the museum will hold the flag until family members contact us and present the proper credentials.

Michael Hesse
Denver Police Museum

September 2, 2017

On September 9 2017 the Denver Police Museum and the Denver Police Department will place a memorial sign honoring Detective Renovato for his sacrifice at the location where he lost his life. On behalf of the citizens of the City and County of Denver we want to honor Detective Renovato and thank his family for his service and sacrifice. A flag will be flown over the United States Capitol in his honor. We have been unsuccesful in locating family members and the museum will hold the flag until family members contact us and present the proper credentials.

Michael Hesse
Denver Police Museum

September 2, 2017

It has now been 75 years since the loss of Det. Renovato. He was shot and killed by one, Joe Coates who was dragging his "girlfriend", Virginia Garcia by the hair. Fred Renovato was "off-duty" at the time and was trying to assist Ms. Garcia when he was shot and killed. Joe Coates had knowledge that Renovato was a police officer and had previous run in's with officer, Renovato before, Renovato was 43 years old at the time of his death (Oct.13, 1938). Fred Coates was later electrocuted for the crime. Fred Renovato was my grandmother's half-brother.

Joseph R. Calamia
Retried Fed. Court Officer/ Grand Nephew of Renovato

November 27, 2015

Det. Renovato,
On today, the 72nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrififce for the citizens of Denver.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

October 13, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Renovato. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 26, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 73rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 13, 2011

Detective Renovato - You came to the aid of a a woman in distress, and paid for it with your life. Three Fridays ago, on a very rainy morning, I stood in the State Assembly chambers when your name was one of almost 250 read off during a motion regarding next month's Peace Officers Memorial Week. You are not forgotten.

Thank you for your service to the people of the City of Denver and the State of Colorado.

May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

May 13, 2010

Detective Renovato,
On today, the 69th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Denver. It took another year, but your murderer finally got the justice he deserved.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

October 13, 2007

On the eve of the anniversary of yoru passing we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 12, 2007

You died a hero! Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department