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Joseph M. Stillitano

Gender : Male

Age : 62

Race : White

Date : 03/21/2024

Location : Center Moriches, New York

City : Center Moriches

County : Suffolk

State : New York

Agency : New York City Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from 9/11 related exposure illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/21/2024, retired NYPD Officer Joseph M. Stillitano died in Center Moriches, New York after a long battle with cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Stillitano retired from the NYPD in 2002 and later developed esophageal cancer which spread to his lungs and other organs, leading to his death at age 62. Funeral services were held in March 2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.moloneyfh.com/obituaries/joseph-m-stillitano
https://longisland.news12.com/911-first-responder-from-center-moriches-dies-from-terminal-cancer-at-age-62
https://www.facebook.com/nycpba/posts/in-center-moriches-to-honor-and-remember-queens-north-task-force-hero-po-joseph-/1121304033547247/
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page