The Detectives’ Endowment Association

Det. Keith L. Williams Memorial “Black Tie Affair”
2024-11-09 19:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Antun’s, 96-43 Springfield Boulevard, Queens Village, NY, 11429
The Det. Keith L. Williams Memorial Charitable Fund will hold its “Black Tie Affair” dinner on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Antun’s at 96-43 Springfield Boulevard, Queens Village NY 11429.
$150 per person; $1,500 per table.
7:00 p.m. until Midnight.
For more information, please contact Tennille at 347-408-8822 or Rita at 917-576-7436.

Wake & Funeral for Retired Det. Thomas W. McKenna
2024-11-18 14:00 - 2024-11-19 11:30 | NY
The DEA regrets to announce the death of retired Det. First Grade Thomas W. McKenna, who passed away on November 12, 2024. Born and raised in The Bronx, McKenna’s legendary work on many high-profile NYPD cases was memorialized in his 1996 book Manhattan North Homicide, co-authored with writer Bill Harrington. McKenna was also an NYPD union representative for 16 years. In year 2000, when he retired, McKenna was the Manhattan North Trustee of the DEA with 35 years on the force. He told The Gold Shield magazine, “I’ve had a good run and have absolutely no complaints. I would never, ever change one thing. I had a ball!” Perhaps a peculiar way to describe the grueling nature of homicide investigation, but McKenna was known for his hard-charging nature and wry sense of humor.
His wake will be held on —
Monday, November 18, 2024
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Gleason’s Funeral Home
10-25 150th Street
Whitestone, Queens, NY 11357
His funeral service will be held on —
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
10:15 a.m.
St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church
16-34 Clintonville Street
Whitestone, Queens, NY 11357
Private cremation to follow.
While still in his teens, after graduating high school in 1960, McKenna enlisted for a three-year stint in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he entered the Police Academy on February 15, 1965. It was arguable at the time which profession — the military or the police — was more volatile; in the turbulent 1960’s, New York City was a powder-keg of violence: civil unrest; riots; black-outs; “hot summers and short fuses,” as McKenna said.
“But I had a young family to support,” he told The Gold Shield, “and some of my friends had taken the exam. Being a Police Officer was a secure job in those days and it just seemed like the right thing to do at the time.” McKenna was assigned to the Tactical Patrol Force, working the steady 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. shift on the 4 x 2 chart. Although assigned to the 6 Squad, Manhattan North based “TPF” was a citywide unit and worked in all the boroughs and precincts. The Department would inundate rough areas with manpower to squelch whatever disturbance or crime was developing.
“TPF was nicknamed the ‘Tall Pretty Fellows,’” McKenna related. “You had to be six feet tall to get in,” and McKenna was only 5-feet, 10-1/2-inches. “But I had made four felony arrests while I was still in the Academy: two while I was wearing gray (one arrest was of a guy who had just killed someone. I chased him six blocks until I caught him). The other arrests were for burglary and robbery, and two took place while I was off-duty.” TPF was for cops who were action-oriented and it was where McKenna wanted to be. By the time he left the unit in 1968, he had over 300 collars, but claims, “It was not unusual for TPF at the time.”
McKenna was transferred to the Manhattan North Detective Task Force, and although still a white shield, the Detective Bureau was where he had set his sights since first entering the force.
“My whole career orientation was toward becoming a Detective,” he said, and finally his work on solving a professional caper earned him his dream. The case reads like a Damon Runyon story: A family of crooks-for-hire bought a job to turn over the ultra-chic A La Vieille Russie, the famous, exclusive salon for Russian jewelry and antiques that was for decades located at the Sherry-Netherland on Fifth Avenue. The thieves put everyone who was in the store into the vault. As McKenna and his partner, John McNally, later interviewed the witnesses, McNally noticed a woman’s pocketbook under one of the glass display cases. The Detectives asked if it belonged to anyone. It was recognized as having belonged to a female customer, who witnesses surmised, must have been abducted by the robbers. McNally and McKenna looked through the bag and found the owner’s identification and address. At the woman’s home, they gathered information and realized the heist had been a family affair. It was the daughter’s criminal debut, but she was so preoccupied ogling the dazzling Russian jewels that she forgot to hold on to her handbag. Case closed: McNally got grade and McKenna earned his coveted gold shield on August 6, 1969.
McKenna was assigned to the 34 Squad and for the most part remained there for the next 17 years, except for a brief period when the Department instituted specialization and McKenna was assigned to the 5th Detective District Robbery Squad. But when Precinct Squads returned, McKenna was back with the 34.
“The 1970’s were a rough time for New York City cops,” he recalled, “with the Black Liberation Army ambushing Officers randomly with machine gun fire. They were shooting cops all over Manhattan: on Riverside Drive; in the 32; in Greenwich Village,” he related. But McKenna remained the cool professional and was twice honored by the Precinct’s Community Council with its “Policeman of the Year” award. In 1986, he was chosen to serve in the Manhattan North Homicide Squad and, two months later, on October 24, he was promoted to second grade. In 1992, he was promoted to first grade and remained with the elite Squad until his retirement.
McKenna first became involved with labor activities when in 1984 he was elected by his peers from the 34 to be the union Delegate. In ’86, he became the Manhattan North Homicide Alternate until becoming Delegate in 1990. He was elected Welfare Officer for Manhattan North in 1991, and, in 1993, he moved up to the Borough’s Trustee position, serving in that capacity until his retirement from the DEA and the NYPD in June of 2000.
“I loved the union work,” he said, “and greatly admired Tom Scotto, Jack Healy, and the entire Board of Officers. It’s difficult having to represent all of your members equally,” he said, “and it’s exhausting.” But stamina is one of the requirements for being a Homicide Detective and McKenna never exhibited it more than when he was thrust into the spotlight in the Spring of 1989, during what became known as “the Central Park Jogger case.” The story is but one of the cases McKenna outlined in his book, which was published by St. Martin’s Press. McKenna was approached by the publisher to recall some of the famous cases he and his partners worked on, including: the Robert Chambers’ “Preppie Murder” of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin; the killing of 20th Precinct Sgt. Keith Levine; teacher Jonathan Levin’s murder on the Upper West Side; and other high profile crimes.
Said McKenna about his co-author, “I knew I could work perfectly with writer Bill Harrington when he told me he only worked from 9:00 a.m. until noon, and after that he had two martinis at lunch and called it a day!” After they hit the radio and television circuit for book promotion, McKenna became technical advisor for television’s Inside Edition, where he consulted on homicide cases outside of the NYPD’s jurisdiction.
Retirement didn’t slow him the down, either. His family kept him hopping as Tom and wife Marie had five children and many grandchildren. Det. McKenna also worked as a Confidential Investigator for the Inspector General’s Office for Off-Track Betting.
“All in all,” McKenna told The Gold Shield, “I’ve always loved my jobs. The people, my partners, and the work,” and the secret, he admitted, was not taking the aggravation or the horror home. He thought of himself as a pro who tried not to get too emotionally involved. “You have to keep things in perspective,” he explained, and at the risk of sounding gruesome,” McKenna confessed, he and his colleagues, “shared a laugh every day.”
“No two murders are alike,” he once said, “and frankly, you can’t make this stuff up.” Det. McKenna will be greatly missed.

Jonathan Diller Scholarship Fundraiser
2024-11-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh, NY, 11793
The kick-off to raise funds for the new Det. Jonathan Diller Scholarship Fund will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall at 3232 Railroad Avenue in Wantagh, NY 11793. $65 per person. Food, drinks, music, raffles, and more — all to establish scholarships at St. Mary’s High! For tickets, visit www.muls.com/event/det-jonathan-diller-scholarship-fundraiser
Or call (516) 409-1800.
Click on the pdf file link below for more information.
Jonathan Diller Scholarship Fund Event 11-20-24

Rafael Ramos Foundation “Friends Giving Community Outreach”
2024-11-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Det. Rafael Ramos School, 195 Sanford Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11205
The Rafael Ramos Foundation is hosting a “Friends Giving Community Outreach” event on November 21, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at the Detective Rafael Ramos School at 195 Sanford Street in Brooklyn, NY 11205. There will be a live DJ, hot food, non-perishable food, and other giveaways.

Blood Drive in Memory of Det. Dillon Stewart
2024-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 | 70 Precinct, 154 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11230
There will be a Blood Drive in memory of Det. Dillon Stewart, who was shot and killed in the line of duty November 28, 2005.
The Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the 70th Precinct at 154 Lawrence Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11230. Please honor Det. Dillon’s legacy by giving the gift of life by donating blood.

Wake & Funeral for Retired Det. Joseph T. Schneider
2024-12-06 16:00 - 2024-12-07 11:00 | A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, 1380 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, NY, 11746
The DEA regrets to announce the death of retired Det. Joseph T. Schneider. After attending Merrimack College, Det. Schneider was appointed to the force on August 30, 1993. He was promoted to Detective on July 30, 1999, and retired out of Queens Narcotics on October 31, 2002. In retirement, he and his family resettled in South Carolina. His death is pending WTC “line of duty” status.
Det. Schneider was described as, “Unforgettable — a great athlete, a great fraternity brother, and the greatest of friends. He lit up every room.” An excellent Police Officer, he was known for his sense of humor and his ability to make others laugh. Said one friend, “What a talent he had for bringing a smile to everyone’s face. Certainly he’s the headliner entertaining all the angels now.” Det. Schneider will be greatly missed.
Viewing
Friday, December 6, 2024
1600 to 2000 hours
A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home
1380 New York Avenue
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Funeral Service
Saturday, December 7, 2024
0930 hours
St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church
21 E. 9th Street
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Interment
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
45 Huntington Road
Huntington, NY 11743

Det. Terence Mulvey Toys for Children Annual Fundraiser
2024-12-07 15:00 - 23:30 | Downey’s Bar & Grill, 5790 Mosholu Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10471
The Det. Terence Mulvey Toys for Children annual fundraising event will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, starting at 3:00 p.m. at Downey’s Bar & Grill at 5790 Mosholu Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10471. This annual effort is on its 37th year, and raises money for toys for children at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, now renamed New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. Terry was an instrumental part of the fundraising effort and upon his passing in 2021, it was renamed for him. Join them for a night of fun and raffles, and all for a great cause! For more information, contact Erin Mulvey at (646) 529-4295.

Detective Brian “Smiles” Simonsen Foundation “Holiday Toy Giveaway”
2024-12-10 17:00 - 20:00 | 102 Precinct, 87-34 118th Street, Richmond Hill, NY, 11418
There will be a “Holiday Toy Giveaway” hosted by the Detective Brian “Smiles” Simonsen Foundation on December 10, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the 102 Precinct at 87-34 118th Street in Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Free giveaways, snacks, and refreshments will be available. Kids (and adults!) can take a picture with Santa. The first 500 children are guaranteed a toy. For more information, contact Erik Contreras at (516) 233-7851 or Nick Salomone at (631) 445-2170.

The Rafael Ramos Foundation Winter Gala
2024-12-11 19:00 - 23:30 | Russo’s on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, NY, 11414
The 10th year anniversary fundraiser of the Rafael Ramos Foundation will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Former NYC Police Commissioner William J. Bratton will be given the Lifetime Achievement Award.
7:00 p.m. cocktail hour
8:00 p.m. awards program
$200 per person, includes open bar and live DJ, with celebrity guest appearances.
Event will be held at Russo’s on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, Queens, NY 11414.
Visit https://www.theramosfoundation.org/ to purchase tickets.

Memorial for Det. First Grade Peter J. Figoski
2024-12-12 10:30 - 13:00 | St. Joseph’s RC Church, 39 North Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY, 11702
Patrol Borough Brooklyn North and the 75 Precinct will be holding a memorial for Det. First Grade Peter J. Figoski on Thursday, December 12, 2024, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church at 39 North Carll Aveue in Babylon, NY 11702. It will be followed by a graveside wreath-laying ceremony at noon at North Babylon Cemetery, East Gate, Livingston Avenue in Babylon, NY 11702.

Wake & Funeral for Active Det. Charles A. Cato
2024-12-12 14:00 - 2024-12-13 11:00 | Quiqley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 337 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY, 12520
The DEA regrets to announce the passing of active Force Investigation Division Det. Charles A. Cato, who was killed in an automobile accident on December 6, 2024. Det. Cato joined the force on July 19, 2007, and was promoted to Detective on February 24, 2017. He will be greatly missed.
Viewing
Thursday December 12, 2024
1400 to 1600 hours
1800 to 2000 hours
Quigley – Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.
337 Hudson Street
Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520
Funeral Mass
Friday December 13, 2024
1000 hours
St. Thomas of Canterbury Church RC
also known as Marianne Cope Parish
340 Hudson Street
Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520
Private Cremation to follow

Wake & Funeral for Active Det. Kevin J. Winters
2024-12-12 14:00 - 2024-12-13 12:00 | Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, NY, 11714
The DEA regrets to announce the passing of Active Det. Kevin J. Winters of the 105 Squad. Det. Winters joined the force on January 9, 2012, and was promoted to Detective on June 10, 2021. He will be greatly missed.
Viewing
Thursday, December 12, 2024
1400 to 1600 hours
1900 to 2100 hours
Chapey & Sons Funeral Home
20 Hicksville Road
Bethpage, NY 11714
Funeral Mass
Friday, December 13, 2024
1100 hours
Saint Kilian Roman Catholic Church
485 Conklin Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Interment
Private Cremation

Chief of Detectives
2024-12-17 19:00 - 23:00 | NY

Daniel at the sight & sound theater
2024-12-18 06:30 - 17:00 | Lancaster Country, PA

The Annual Memorial Toy Giveaway
2024-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 | 195 sanford street bk, ny 11205, 195 sanford street bk,, 11205

Memorial for Det. Joseph G. Lemm
2024-12-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Police Academy, 130-30 28th Avenue, Queens, NY, 11354
There will be a Ninth Memorial and a Statue Unveiling for Det. Joseph G. Lemm on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Police Academy, at 130-30 28th Avenue in Queens, NY 11354.

Housing Bureau
2024-12-19 19:00 - 2024-12-20 00:00 | Weyman Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10805, Weyman Ave, New Rochelle, 10805, United States

Patrol Borough Brooklyn North
2024-12-19 19:00 - 2024-12-20 00:00 | 140 Stewart Ave East Williamsburg, NY 11237, 140 Stewart Ave East Williamsburg, 11237

Patrol Borough Brooklyn South
2024-12-19 19:00 - 2024-12-20 00:00 | 1030 86th Street Brooklyn, NY 11228, 1030 86th Street Brooklyn, 11228

2nd Annual Christmas Concert
2024-12-19 19:00 - 2024-12-20 00:00 | 57-02 Hoffman Drive Elmhurst, NY 11373, 57-02 Hoffman Drive Elmhurst, 11373

Regina Coeli Society & NYPD Health and Wellness
2024-12-20 07:00 - 15:00 | NY

10th Year Memorial Service for Detectives Ramos and Liu
2024-12-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Saints Church, 64-34 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, NY, 11385
There will be a tenth year memorial service in loving memory of Detectives First Grade Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos on Friday, December 20, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Saints Church at 64-34 Myrtle Avenue in Glendale, NY 11385. All are welcomed.

DEA Holiday Christmas Party
2024-12-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Cipriani’s, 55 Wall Street, New York, NY, 10005
The DEA’s annual holiday Christmas party will be December 23, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Cipriani’s, 55 Wall Street, NYC, NY 10005.

NYPD Trilogy
2025-01-07 19:00 - 2025-01-08 00:00 | 5945 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn

Patrol Borough Queens South
2025-01-08 19:00 - 2025-01-09 00:00 | 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd Howard Beach, NY 11414, 11414

Polish American Public Service Appreciation Event
2025-01-09 19:00 - 2025-01-10 00:00 | 233 Madison Avenue, New York

Eighth Year Memorial Mass for Det. First Grade Steven McDonald
2025-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 631 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10022
There will be an Eighth Year Memorial Mass for Detective First Grade Steven D. McDonald at 10:00 a.m on Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Our Lady Chapel at the rear of the Cathedral, 631 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022. All are invited.

Eighth Anniversary Memorial Mass for Det. First Grade Steven McDonald
2025-01-10 10:00 - 17:00 | 631 Fifth Ave New York, NY 10022
ST. Patrick Cathedral,
Our Lady Chapel,
At the rear of the Cathedral

Line of Duty Memorial Ceremony
2025-01-10 12:00 - 17:00 | 45-06 215th St. Bayside NY 11361
PO John F. Vierling & PO Michael J. Hance,
NYPD 111 PCT,
Lodd from 9/11 WTC response and recovery Efforts

Chief of Personnel Holiday Party
2025-01-10 19:00 - 2025-01-11 23:00 | 400 Kent Avenue Brooklyn, New York
