Police officer Anthony Varvaro

2022 - 9 - 15

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Funeral held for Anthony Varvaro, Port Authority police officer ... (CBS News)

Varvaro voluntarily retired from Major League Baseball in 2016 to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer.

We all pray for the family. "My heart goes out to them. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2005. "His story is amazing. So it just shows you what type of person he was," said Cetnar. Varvaro, who grew up in Staten Island, played at Curtis High School and St.

Anthony Varvaro funeral: Law enforcement from 2 states, FDNY ... (silive.com)

Varvaro volunteered to work at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in Manhattan on Sept. 11, the day he was killed en route to the post.

“And the financial component, as everybody knows, is huge.” “We got to know each other as he would come to support a close friend of his from the neighborhood who was battling COVID,” said Dr. “When you get that call, nothing you can do,” said one of the men. “In life, you’re going to have ups and downs. During his 2015 visit to Wagner, Varvaro imparted on students — and presumably his own children — the following advice. Church on Thursday, Varvaro’s son helped give the casket a final push into the hearse before the family made their way to the cemetery. “Serving as that mentor and role model; that’s the type of person he was.” “It became very clear that this tough, competitive athlete had a sensitive side to him, and that those around him meant more than anything.” But more importantly, how the little things were so much bigger to him, and he cherished every moment spent with friends and family.” There also was an FDNY presence as several of Varvaro’s relatives have ties to the department. Several law enforcement agencies were present Thursday, including the PAPD, NYPD, New Jersey State Police and Hudson County Police. “We are together today remembering Anthony’s accomplishments on the field and his service with the PAPD.

Funeral held for ex-MLB pitcher-turned NYC police officer who died ... (Daily Mail)

Anthony Varvaro, 37, a MLB pitcher-turned-Port Authority police officer, was tragically killed in a wrong-way crash while driving to the 9/11 memorial ...

A sea of blue uniforms stretched for blocks as 37-year-old Anthony Varvaro was given the guard of honor at his funeral on Thursday at the Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Tompkinsville. 'It's a tragedy,' John Eberlein, a friend of the family who coached Varvaro at Curtis High School, told SILive. A sea of blue uniforms stretched down the street for 37-year-old Anthony Varvaro as he was given the guard of honor at his funeral on Thursday at the Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Tompkinsville. Kerry Varvaro sobs for her husband who was killed in a car crash on Sunday. The future is looking bright, literally, for the boys and girls of this little league.' He is said to have campaigned for renovations to the league's facilities, including lights for night games. Varvaro grew up on Staten Island and played at Curtis High School and St. Wakes for Varvaro were held on Tuesday and Wednesday where countless family and friends paid their respects. 'My heart goes out to his family, friends, teammates and fellow officers.' Varvaro leaves behind his wife Kerry Varvaro and four young children. John's during all three of Varvaro's seasons there. It was followed by internment at St.

Final goodbye for Anthony Varvaro on Staten Island (Spectrum News NY1)

One of Port Authority police officer Anthony Varvaro's young sons helped carry his casket as friends, family and his colleagues held on to each other for ...

“I mean, he volunteered that day to come in to serve because he loved the command of the World Trade Center where he worked and the 9/11 anniversary,” Edward Cetnar, Port Authority police superintendent, said. “He loved his kids. Thank you, thank you, we love you." That driver died in the crash as well. Did you go over three? - Varvaro served in the Port Authority Police for six years and was a Major League Baseball pitcher.

Funeral held for MLB pitcher-turned-Port Authority cop killed in ... (WABC-TV)

Family, friends and brothers and sisters in blue came together to bid a final farewell to ex-MLB pitcher-turned-Port Authority cop Anthony Varvano.

"If I can even be a piece of that, I'll be happy." "It was never about him," Carles said. He was a father of four, three boys and a girl. "He was one of the guys. It was never about him." He was a neighborhood idol."

Staten Island funeral to be held for Anthony Varvaro, who left MLB ... (WPIX 11 New York)

Family, friends, and loved ones will gather Thursday in Tompkinsville for the funeral of Anthony Varvaro, the former MLB pitcher who hung up his glove to ...