The Detectives’ Endowment Association

Wake & Funeral for Active Det. Charles A. Cato
2024-12-12 14:00 - 2024-12-13 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Annual Candlelight Vigil of Detective Troy Patterson
2025-01-16 16:00 - 17:00 | 50 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
In loving memory of line of Duty

Wake & Funeral for Retired Det. James J. Motto, Sr.
2025-01-19 14:00 - 2025-01-20 12:00 | NY
The DEA regrets to announce the passing of retired Det. First Grade James J. Motto, Sr. on January 12, 2025. Motto joined the force November 7, 1979, and was promoted to third grade on March 6, 1987. He earned second grade on July 29, 1994, and earned first grade on March 29, 1996. He retired out of the Drug Enforcement Task Force on January 20, 2003. His death is pending 9/11 LOD status.
Wake
Sunday, January 19, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
St. James Funeral Home
829 Middle Country Road
St. James, New York 11780
Funeral Mass
Monday, January 20, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Parish of the Holy Cross RC Church
95 Nichols Road
Nesconset, NY 11767
Private cremation to follow.

RIG Roundtable Dinner 2025
2025-01-24 18:30 - 23:00 | The Old Homestead Steakhouse, 56th Ninth Avenue, New York City, NY
RIG — The Retired Investigators Guild (RIG) — is a non-profit organization of retired Investigators dedicated to providing expert assistance to local law enforcement agencies nationwide. Their mission is to support major case investigations, with a focus on cold case homicides, and provide mentorship to newly assigned Detectives.
Their Roundtable Dinner will be Friday, January 24, 2025, starting at 6:45 pm., at The Old Homestead Steakhouse at 56th Ninth Avenue, at 15th Street, Manhattan. Click on their link below for more information.
https://www.therig.org/nyc25.html

Third Annual Memorial Mass for Det. First Grade Wilbert Mora
2025-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Elizabeth’s Church, 268 Wadsworth Avenue, New York City, NY, 10033
There will be a Third Annual Memorial Mass for Det. First Grade Wilbert Mora on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Elizabeth’s Church, 268 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033.

Third Memorial Mass for Detective Wilbert Mora
2025-01-25 10:00 - 17:00 | 268 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033
3rd Annual Memorial Mass
In Loving Memory of Detective Wilbert Mora

Wake & Funeral for Retired Det. Dennis D. Vitelli
2025-01-30 19:00 - 2025-02-01 13:00 | NY
The DEA regrets to announce the passing of retired Det. Dennis Vitelli on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the age of 63. Vitelli joined the force on January 21, 1985. He was promoted to Detective on October 27, 1995. He retired out of the Joint Terrorist Task Force on June 1, 2006. His death is pending 9/11 line of duty status. He is survived by his loving family, friends, and colleagues, and will be deeply missed.
Viewing
Thursday, January 30, 2025
1900 to 2100 hours
Friday, January 31, 2025
1400 to 1600 hours
1900 to 2100 hours
Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home
1785 Deer Park Avenue
Deer Park, NY 11729
Funeral Service
Saturday, February 1, 2025
10:45 a.m.
St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church
35 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
Det. Vitelli will be buried at Pinelawn Cemetery, 2030 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735

2025 DEA Winter Convention
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-02 | Villa Roma Resort & Convention Center, Callicoon, NY, 12723
Please join us for our DEA Annual Winter Convention, January 31 – February 2, 2025, at the Villa Roma Resort & Hotel in Callicoon, New York.
There will be fun for the whole family, including dinners, entertainment featuring Uptown Funk on Friday night, and Rubik’s Cube (and their 1980s show!) on Saturday night, raffles for our DEA Widows’ and Children’s Fund, winter sports, indoor pool, and much, much more!
To make room reservations at the Villa Roma, call 1-800-727-8455 ext. 1 or use the dedicated link at https://reservations.travelclick.com/2864?groupID=4588544
Delegates’ Meeting will be held on Saturday morning.

Detective Dennis Vitelli (ret.)
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home 1785 Deer Park Avenue Deer Park, NY 11729 (631) 667-8614

Annual Tribute Honoring SSG James D. McNaughton
2025-02-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh, NY, 11793
The annual tribute honoring SSG James D. McNaughton is returning, possibly for the final time on Saturday afternoon, February 1st, 2025. There is a chance that this is the last event of the 20-year run. This event is in honor of SSG James McNaughton, a New York City Police Officer and Army Reservist who was KIA by sniper fire while guarding prisoners at a camp in Iraq.
Over the years, this annual tribute has grown into one of the biggest events on Long Island. Jimmy’s family, friends, and fellow Officers and Units all band together to stay connected, have some fun, and share some laughs, tears, and memories, and most importantly, to celebrate the life of a true American Hero.
The event will be at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793. If you have any questions regarding this year’s tribute or would like to help in any way, please feel free to contact Vinny Zecca at (631)745-3813 or vzecca1@gmail.com Or visit www.jimmymcnaughton.com
Twitter/Instagram: @McNaughtonEvent
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesmcnaughtontribute

Sixth Memorial Mass for Det. Brian P. Simonsen
2025-02-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Holy Child Jesus Church, 111-11 86th Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY, 11418
The Sixth Memorial Mass for Det. First Grade Brian P. Simonsen will be Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Child Jesus Church at 111-11 86th Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Det. Simonsen was shot and killed in the line of duty in February of 2019.
