Longtime Suffolk Auxiliary Police Volunteer Dies From Coronavirus

DEER PARK, NY — Anthony DeNoyior, a Deer Park resident who served as Suffolk auxiliary police captain, died from coronavirus on April 19. He was 55. DeNoyior was a volunteer with the department’s auxiliary police since for nearly 18 years. He also served in the department's First Precinct in West Babylon.

"COVID-19 has taken the lives of far too many people and now it has directly hit the department with the loss of a member in our police family," Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart said. "Anthony DeNoyior spent close to two decades volunteering his time with the Auxiliary Police which speaks volumes to his selflessness and love of his community. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time."

Earlier this week, members of the police department lined up and said a final goodbye to DeNoyior as he was laid to rest. He is survived by his wife, Stacy, and two sons, ages 22 and 17.

Local Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre expressed her condolences on social media.

"A beloved member of the Deer Park community and the SCPD First Precinct has been taken from us far too soon," she wrote. "I am praying for Captain DeNoyior’s family and loved ones during these extremely difficult times."

Following his death, a Long Island resident started a fundraiser to raise money for a memorial fund on DeNoyior's behalf. He started the campaign on GoFundMe to raise $10,000 for a charitable organization or organizations chosen by his family.

"This memorial fund has been established to assist his family during this terrible and difficult time. Anthony spent close to two decades volunteering his time with the Auxiliary Police which speaks volumes to his selflessness and love of his community" the fundraiser organizer, Douglas Henningsen, wrote on the page. "Any donation and support to this fund for Anthony's family would be greatly appreciated.Our condolences, prayers, and support are with his family, friends, and fellow brothers in blue."

In nine days the page has exceeded its goal, reaching a total of $32,613 in donations. Click here to read more or to donate.