Frederick J. Parent: Clarkstown Police Detective

From the Clarkstown Police Department

It is with great sadness that Chief Raymond McCullagh announces the passing of Detective Frederick J. Parent. The 52-year-old Detective from New City passed away last night after a brief illness.

Freddy Parent began his career with the Clarkstown Police Department in July of 1991 as a dispatcher. On July 29, 1996 Freddy was sworn in as a police officer with the Clarkstown Police Department and he was issued badge #115. In May of 2005 he was promoted to Detective in the Juvenile Aid Bureau. As a detective he became an expert in solving fraud and credit card crimes.

Freddy was a lifelong member of the Nanuet Volunteer Fire Department. He joined in 1990 and rose through the ranks, serving as Chief (8-1) in 2000. Freddy was instrumental in molding the direction of the department by serving on the Board of Commissioners from 2008-2010. Some of his noticeable accomplishments was serving upstate in Moorestown for the Ice Storms of 1998 and assisting in the acquisition of the Fire Prevention Trailer.

Detective Parent is survived by his wife and three children. May he rest in peace.

Arrangements will be announced as they are confirmed.