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Joseph Petrosino

American police officer

Joseph Petrosino

Lt. Joe Petrosino, NYPD, Badge No. 285

Born

Giuseppe Petrosino


(1860-08-30)August 30, 1860

Padula, Campania, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies

DiedMarch 12, 1909(1909-03-12) (aged 48)

Palermo, Sicily, Kingdom of Italy

Cause of deathGunshots
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery, New York City
NationalityItalian
CitizenshipAmerican
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
SpouseAdelina Saulino
ChildrenAdelina Petrosino Burke
Parents
  • Prospero Petrosino (father)
  • Maria Giuseppa Arato (mother)
RelativesNino Melito Petrosino (grandnephew, descendants, based in Italy)
Websitehttps://petrosinousa.org/
Police career
DepartmentNew York Police Department
Service years1883–1909
RankLieutenant
Badge no.285

Joseph Petrosino (born Giuseppe Petrosino, Italian:[dʒuˈzɛppepetroˈziːno;-ˈsiːno]; August 30, 1860 – Giuseppe (Joe) Petrosino - Italy Heritage ZAQE