Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Popolizio, you have served your city and your community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Sergeant Popolizio you all are in our thoughts and prayers. You all are now part of a much larger family that will be there for you always. From reading the reflections left by the troops that you supervised you were the kind of "Boss" that every cop needs to have. To the men and women of the Newark Police Department hold your heads high as you carry on during these difficult times, your "troops" came first. Stay safe and watch each others backs. Rest in Peace...Boss....

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

March 7, 2007

Your courage and dedication to duty speak for themselves. You have upheld the finest traditions and honor of one of the oldest Police Departments in the United States. May you rest in peace, and may God bless your family.

Captain Richard P. Maguire (Retired)
Newark Police Department (1974-2004)

March 7, 2007

IN MY DARKEST HOUR

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not here. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints of snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight;
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there. I did not die.

YOU NEVER WALKED ALONE!

SCO J. Mandy
NJDOC-Northern State Prison

March 7, 2007

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" -Edmund Burke

Rest in peace brother.

Lt. Andrew Poulos, Jr.
US Department of Defense Police, Fort Monmouth, NJ

March 7, 2007

I attended high school with Tommaso but had not spoken or seen him since graduation. i remember him as a quiet kid that was really into his studies. Although I am deeply saddend by the news of his passing, i am happy to know that he turned out to be an honorable, respectable, caring person that was loved by so many. My most heart felt condolences and prayers go out the Popolizio family in this trying times.

Efrain Jimenez
High School Friend

March 6, 2007

Pop,
I will always remember the great times we had together. You were the most supportive during the times I needed you the most. You were not only the best supervisor on this job but you were just like a brother to me. I will miss your phone calls asking me to ride tonight and your crazy scenarios. You are with Nick now and I know you will be looking down on us. You will never be forgotten and will be greatly missed. I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU FOR EVER

Detective John Giordano
Newark PD 3rd Squad

March 6, 2007

“Make yourself familiar with the angels,
and behold them
frequently in spirit; for without being seen,
they are present with you.”
Saint Francis de Sales

A.P.O Kevin paez
NYPD Auxiliary (Police Service Area 6)

March 6, 2007

may your soul rest in peace and may god be with your family in there time of sadness god bless

R SMITH
friend

March 6, 2007

Rest easy, brother. God bless you and your family.

Deputy Sheriff Brian Quinn
Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MI) Mantoloking N.J. Police

March 6, 2007

REST IN SERGEANT The lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He maketh me to lie downin green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Herestoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death i wil fear no evil: for thou art with me thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil: my cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the for ever.

kenneth thompson
citizen of jersey city

March 6, 2007

Heroes live forever. You will be remebered for your bravery and dedication to the citizens of Newark you served and protected. You will be missed by your brother officers you worked with and supervised. You served the city you grew up and lived in with distinction and honor. My prayers and thoughts are with your wife, children, and family. Rest in Peace my brother you deserve it.

Sergeant Vito D'Alessio
Essex County Sheriff's Bureau of Narcotics

March 6, 2007

My heart and prayers are with the wife, children, brother, family, friends and coworkers of Sgt. Popolizio, may God be with you all and guide you through these dark and troubled times. God bless you all. To Sgt. Popolizio's children know always that your dad is a HERO who will not be forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

March 6, 2007

Our Condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Tommaso Popolizio. To the brother and sister officers of N.P.D. stay strong and stay safe! Sgt. Popolizio (Pop) is looking over all of us now and keeping us safe.

Blue Line Emergency Lighting, LLC.

March 6, 2007

YOU ARE IN THE ARMS OF THE ANGELS NOW. REST, SWEET SOUL

JAILNURSE
ONE OF THE PROTECTED

March 6, 2007

God Bless and Rest in Peace.

Sgt. James Rauth
NJ State Parole

March 6, 2007

SGT POPOLIZIO GOD BLESS YOU MAY YOU RIP, TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NEWARK POLICE DEPT. MAY GOD CARRY YOU THRU THESE DIFFICULT TIMES. TO THE FAMILY THERE ARE NO WORKS THAT WILL CHANGE WHAT HAPPENED JUST KNOW WHAT A HERO HE WAS AND HE'S IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE HE TOOK ANOTHER SCUMBAG OFF THE STREETS OF NEWARK BUT HE SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAD TO GIVE HIS LIFE FOR IT. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU

ANN MARTIN UNIVERSITY EMS, RETIRED
MOTHER OF NWK PO JOE MARTI N,

March 6, 2007

Pop, you were truly one of the best. A fine officer, a good friend, and a strong leader. I am proud to have graduated the academy with such a fine officer. The 102nd Class has lost another brother today. We our proud to have had you in our class and you will always be in our hearts. Our condolences our with your family. Rest in peace my brother and may God bless you.

P/O John Formisano
Newark Police Dept.

March 6, 2007

On behalf of the Essex County College Police Academy, please accept our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and the City of Newark Police Department.

Rocco Miscia, Director
Essex County College Police Academy

March 6, 2007

To, Newark's Finest Sergeant: Tommaso "Tommy" Popolizio. Our thoughts and prayers are with your wife, children and family. We love you "Pops." You will never be forgotten.
R.I.P. from the 112th Newark Police Class

Rct. Davis
112th Newark Police Class Squad A

March 6, 2007

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Sgt. Poplizio, my heartfelt sympathy to each and every one of you. Your loss is felt deeply in law enforcement agencies throughout this country. May God keep you close and may the circle of blue spread over you as we mourn the circumstances that took him from you too soon.

Mary Buck, Intelligence Analyst
Clarksville, TN Police Department

March 6, 2007

Sgt. Popolizio, I am sorry to have to leave your reflection. But, I want to thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice. You are another hero who has given his life in the line of duty. To the Popolizio family, my prayers and condolences go out to you at this time. God will comfort you all at this time. To the Newark PD family, my condoences go out to you as you have lost a family member, too. May God keep you safe as you continue your watch. Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

March 6, 2007

Rest in Peace our Brother. God Bless you and God Bless your family.

The men & women of
The Essex/Union Auto Theft Task Force

March 6, 2007

FAREWELL SGT,TO A GOOD PERSON AND A GOOD OFFICER
WHO LOVED WHAT HE DID..YOUR FRIEND MIAMI VICE !!

MIAMI VICE
NWK POLICE

March 6, 2007

Sgt. Poplizio, thank you for your service. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Watch over your family giving them the love, support and guidance they will need as they begin this long, dark journey without you.

Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

March 6, 2007

May you rest in peace, and may God bring comfort to your family knowing you will always be one of Newarks Finest who is home with Our Lord.

Diane
Civilian

March 6, 2007