Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Donarumo,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hamden. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 27, 2024

Patrolman Donaruno, it has been 59 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 27, 2023

Thank you for your 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 27, 2020

55 years ago I was21 and home for the summer, working in the Gulf station in Spring Glen (known amongst the guys who hung out there as The Glen.)

We were shocked to learn of Frank’s accident sand death. Frank was our favorite cop on the beat. He was a friend, a confidant, a role model. We could count on him above the other officers on the beat, I remember talking with him about his upcoming marriage and how excited he was. We admired and respected and trusted him.

Some of us drove out to the site of the accident and some of us went to his funeral service on Wooster Square. We couldn’t believe he was dead. He was only eight years older than me. We weren’t yet adjusted to losing friends as we sadly became after 1965. Frank’s death had a powerful impact on me!

Last week he floated into my consciousness and using my 21st century awareness I googled him expecting to get perhaps the news articles. I didn’t expect to find this website. Today is Memorial Day and the right time to Memorialize Frank. If none of his family see this I have posted this in the hope that they might it in the knowledge that it will be out there.

Frank was an important force in my life. Fifty five years after his death I still miss him . Bless him and keep him. He made a difference!

Professor Emeritus. Chris Poulson
Friend and admirer

May 27, 2019

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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.

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 20, 2013

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Donarumo. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 2012

Frank:

The members of the Coastal Carolina Shields will remember you at our September, 2011 meeting. Rest in Peace Brother.

Dennis Cangelosi, President
Coastal Carolina Shields

August 26, 2011

Rest in peace brother. May God bless you and your family.

Patrolman

March 5, 2006

Grandfather,it's me.Your granddaughter,Kailee.I hope you got to see me turn 13 up in heaven.I never got to meet you,but somehow,I don't know why,but I think you're with me sometimes.I wish I could come up to Conneticut sometime and see you

Kailee

January 22, 2006

Patrolman Donarumo, you are a true hero to the people, community and nation that you served. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Brother.

Sgt. E. Chaves
Broward County Sheriff Fla

January 2, 2006