Batavia. N.Y. — Family, friends, and dozens of law enforcement agencies across the state paid their respects to Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello Friday.
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Batavia. N.Y. — Family, friends, and dozens of law enforcement agencies across the state paid their respects to Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello on Friday. A procession for Sergeant Sanfratello traveled through Batavia, past the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, and ended at Genesee Community College, where calling hours were held from 2 – 8 p.m.Sergeant Sanfratello served with the Sheriff’s Office for 32 years and was recognized twice as “Officer of the Year.”
He was heavily involved with the New York State Sheriff’s Association and was a town board member for the Town of Alexander.Retired deputy Christopher Erion worked with Sanfratello for 20 years and said he was proud of his community and wanted to keep it intact. “He was a good man, he loved his kids, and he was an excellent protector for you, and so much of that wasn’t seen by the community, but he was; you were well served by Sergeant Sanfratello,” said Erion. “No matter what was going on, you know how hectic the profession was. Whenever he would start to talk about how much he loved his kids and what they were doing he lit up, his personality changed and he really adored them.
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