Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Constable Taldone,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Patchogue Village. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 12, 2024

I still can't believe your gone 18 years. I still miss you very much . Don't know why. You been going through my head a lot lately. We would of been celebrating your 60th birthday in February. I know your watching down on us. Forever in my heart and soul.

Wendy Taldone
Wife

January 26, 2023

Rest In Peace

Mark Mottola

July 12, 2020

Thank you for service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 12, 2020

Prayers of comfort said for his loved one

None

July 12, 2015

PHIL, when i fist met you at excelsior security, you taught me how to be the best officer i could be. To be caring and understanding.
yet to be care full you always told me things can change in a second on this Job!! i wish i was there for you, i wish i had the chance to say Goodbye.
See you when i see ya....in Heaven my Brother.

Love your Brother in Christ Bill Peterson.

William Peterson (AKA Big Bill)
Friend

May 29, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 9, 2012

Only three years younger than me, Phil was more like a little brother than a nephew. Phil and I shared many childhood memories and continued to be as close as brothers until the day he was killed.

But rather than dwell on his terrible ending or the sadness that the loss brought to his family and friends, I will think of other moments we shared. I can recall chasing him along the beach and then into the Great South Bay while waving a dead crab and making imaginary evil crab sounds to spook him ! But rest assured, he got me back with equally dastardly acts every time ! He was a believer in justice from the beginning.

Phil was as imperfect a person as any of us but he was also a fine human being who cared for family, friends and his community.

I will miss him always.

Vincent Taldone
uncle

April 10, 2012

Wendy,
I still also think of Phil and miss him.
George DeMott
former Constable

Fellow Constable, George DeMott
Patchogue Village

January 5, 2012

Hello my friend. Just want to let you know your son Felice Taldone IV and I still think about you.Not a day goes by that we don't. Your son is now 22 and has decided to follow your footsteps. I am very proud of him and know you would be too. Life is not the same without you, and you will never be forgotten.
To all who left a reflection for Phil, thank you, and may God bless you and your families too.

Wendy Taldone
wife and friend

June 2, 2011

My condolences to the family. RIP brother

OFC 119
NHPD

December 21, 2010

My condolences to the family. RIP brother

OFC 119
NHPD

December 21, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixth 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 12, 2010

I said a little prayer today for Constable Taldone and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

July 7, 2009

I just want to thank everyone for still remembering my Brother Phil. The support means so much. There is not a day that has gone by that i do not think about him.

Frank Duelly
Brother

April 7, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 20, 2007

You are remembered today, this third anniversary of your EOW, as a person who fought courageously to make the world better. Thank you, sir.

Pennsylvania citizen

July 12, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 3rd anniversary of you being called away from duty. I know during the past 3 years there has not been an hour that has passed that they did not think of you. For some the time seems to have passed quickly and that it was just like yesterday, for others it has felt like a lifetime since they heard your voice or were able to hold you. They will love you for all eternity. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

July 12, 2007

felice god bless you and your family i think of you when ever i go on duty god bless johnny b

SGT JOHN BORRERO
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CONSTABLE

February 19, 2007

DEAR FELICE
I ONLY NEW YOU BRIEFLY BUT I WAS IN THE AREA THE NIGHT THIS HAPPEND I WAS IN CHARGE OF ALL THE SCHOOL BUSES MOVEING ALL THE PEOPLE TO AND FROM THE FIRE WOKS THAT NIGHT I WILL NEVER FORGET THE FEELINGS THAT NIGHT WHEN I HEARD ABOUT IT THAT NIGHT, I THINK OF YOU MANY NIGHTS WHEN I GO ON DUTY EVEN TO THIS DAY ,MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.FELLOW CONSTABLE JOHNNY B

SGT. JOHN BORRERO
PORT JEFFERSON CONSTABLE BUREAU NY

February 19, 2007

Phil it has beeen 2 years since you were taken from us. We miss you very much. While you rest in peace our hearts are still broken. You where a great partner to work with and a great friend. We all wish things were different that night and that God had not called upon you so soon. Your family is in our hearts and prayers always. You made the difference. Having you with us made it that much easier. God bless you and everyone in your family....

Ret. Constable J. Felitti 1208
Patchogue Village

July 12, 2006

On the two year anniversary of your death, may you continue to keep watch over your family, friends and co-workers from above always. God bless all of you.

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)

July 12, 2006

May Our Lord continue to comfort and strengthen your loved ones.Sweet Sleep.

July 12, 2006

I just want to thank everyone for there ongoing support for my Brother Phil. I read this memorial page on a regular basis and really helps me dealing with the loss of Phil. I love and miss him so much. We had different fathers but grew up together closer then any Brothers could have. This was the first day I had the strength to leave a message.

Frank Duelly
Step Brother

December 12, 2005

Phil, I would have traded places with you then. Ironicly, I am trying to fill your shoes now. Thinking of you with sadness!

Constable
Patchogue Village Office of Public Safety

December 10, 2005