Name : Graffia, Anthony 

Rank: Ptl.
Shield #: 7452 Command: 106 Pct.
Date of Death: 1968-02-19   Cause of Death: Shot-Robbery
     
 Officer Graffia was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery in progress. He was eating lunch in the rear of a pharmacy when two men entered brandishing revolvers and demanded money. The store owner alerted Officer Graffia to the robbery and when he came out of the back room the suspects opened fire, striking Officer Graffia. Although mortally wounded he was able to return fire but did not strike either suspect. Both men fled but were apprehended two weeks later.

Officer Graffia had been with the NYPD for seven years. He was 31 years old.   
 
     
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Anthony Graffia served the NYPD for 7 short years. He was a very brave man. He has been missed greatly by his loved ones as well as by his peers.
— seraphina
I Personally had the honor of working with Tony Graffia as a Police Officer in the 9th Precinct, Manhattan in the early 1960's. Tony was a cop's cop, an honor to the profession. God bless him and his family. Bill Petraglia Sr.- Retired Det.2nd Grade
— BILL PETRAGLIA SR.
Recently I was Inspired to become a police officer, after hearing in detail of how my uncle passed away. Since his badge number was retired, I am hoping the NYPD will reissue his badge (7452) to me when I enter the police force. If you know my uncle Anthony Graffia or have any information about him please contact me at the below email address. Thank you.
— DANIEL WOOD (GRAFFIA)
rest in peace.
— sjs
Posted: November 3, 2006, 10:34 am
Rest in Peace........Your always in our prayers.
— Steven Anthony Wood
Posted: August 17, 2009, 11:01 pm
there isn't a day that goes bye that i dont think of you,and thank you for who you were.wish i got to know you better.i love you dad
— philip graffia
Posted: October 16, 2009, 8:24 pm
Dad, they had a memorial for you and your fellow police officers who died in the line of duty at the 107th precinct on Thursday October 15, 2009. They built a wall for all of you and let us be the first to see it. It was really beautiful. It was a great thing to learn that you really will never be forgotten. We still think of you everyday. Wish I got to know you better we would have had such a beautiful father/daughter relationship. I love and will always miss you. Your daughter always in my heart, Lorraine.
— seraphina
Posted: October 17, 2009, 7:06 pm
I was a twelve year old boy living in South Ozone Park that day in 1968. I was on a errand to go to the pharmacy when i arrived there was a man standing in the doorway. I slipped past him and entered the store where Officer Graffia lay mortllay wounded in front of me. It shocked me to see such a thing at such a young age. I followed the case in the media,newspaper etc. I am sure the experience helped keep this Irish kid on the strieght and narrow througout my life. RIP
— Robert
Posted: June 3, 2011, 6:32 pm
I learned about Anthony when I was a rookie. The store changed a few times, but I always thought of him when I drove by on patrol. God Bless Anthony and his family.
— Joe DiPiano
Posted: February 17, 2012, 6:06 pm
Me and my siblings grew up with Police Officer Graffias children,during a portion of our childhood. I remember them talking of their dad.I comment to Phillip,Anthony,Lorraine and all who loved him. Myself and my brother Robert went on to have successful careers in the NYPD. and anytime I past the memorial wall at Headquarters I said a little prayer as I felt some attachment to dad through you guys. Chris & Robert Retired NYPD.
— Christopher Raiola
Posted: August 18, 2012, 12:03 pm

 

 

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