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David Portalatin

Gender : Male

Age : 50

Race : Black

Date : 08/29/2023

Location : Home (Rockville Centre, New York)

City : Rockville Centre

County : Nassau

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 08/29/2023, retired NYPD Detective David Portalatin died at his home in Rockville Centre, New York after a prolonged battle with cancer attributed to his participation in rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Portalatin served with the NYPD’s Detective Bureau and was honored by department colleagues and union associations for his service and legacy.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27750-sergeant-david-portalatin