The Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Association of the San Francisco Police Department held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 1100 hours.
Roll Call: President Ray Kane, Vice President Jim O’Meara, Secretary Mark McDonough, Treasurer Dean Taylor, Trustees Maureen Leonard, Lou Barberini, Rob Forneris, Ryan Walsh, Leroy Lindo, and Administrative Assistant Sally Foster were present.
Approval of the Minutes: President Ray Kane made a motion to accept the minutes from our March 2026 meeting. Trustee Ryan Walsh seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Receiving Applications; Suspensions and Reinstatements: No new applications. The following members, retired and active, by order of our President per Constitution Article III, Section III, are hereby suspended for non-payment of dues in the year 2026: Active: Carlos A. Acosta, Tommie F. Bartley, Samson Chan, Cassandra E. Devlin, Michael G. Morello, Blake A. Peterson, Sonya V. Sarcos, Kevin D. Sien, Duong Sim, and Marcos A. Zambrano. Retired: James Adams, Michael D. Alexander, Val Altamirano, Nelson A. Artiga, Kenneth A. Bates, Leo T. Bernstein, Gaylicia D. Bunton, Christina E. Busalacchi, Raymond T. Callo, Daniel R. Casey, Simon K. Chan, Jeffrey K. Chang, Kyle Church, John J. Conway, Robert A. Deleon, Michael G. Diskin, John M. Farnham, Lisa M. Frazer, Dante Giovanelli, James Gratz, Christina Y. Hayes, Jason Hernandez, John R. Keesor, Robert D. Kellogg, Michael Lau, Curtis Lui, Daniel P. Lynch, Matthew Mackenzie, Robert T. McMillan Jr., Patrick W. McNichol, Robert Merino, Gretchen Parker, Christopher J. Pedrini, Donald Peters, Mary Rodriguez, Emmet Roebling, Joseph M. Salazar, Richard E. Seidell, Glenn E. Sherry, Peter Shields, Nathaniel B. Steger, Michelle L. Travinsky, Raj P. Vaswani, Alfred K. Wong, Nelson Wong, and Patrick M. Zapponi. Suspension letters will be sent to the last known address of all of the above-named suspended members who are hereby suspended from all rights and privileges. Suspended members who have not paid their dues by August 1, 2026, will be dropped from our roll. Dropped members have two years to pay their back dues and fines to reapply for membership. Each late month is a $10 fine, and there is an administrative fee of $25. For example, if a suspended member pays their dues and fines on July 30, 2026, the dues are $100, the fines for four months are $40 and the administrative fee is $25. The total on July 30, 2026 would be $165. Suspended member Andrea Joseph paid her dues and was reinstated by the WOAA Board.
Communications and Bills: Treasurer Dean Taylor read aloud the bills and beneficiary claims by the beneficiaries of fallen members Art Kenney, Jose Mora, Thomas Santoro, and Henry Shishmanian. Trustee Leroy Lindo made a motion to pay our bills and beneficiary claims. Trustee Maureen Leonard seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Report of Visiting Committee: No report this month,
Report of Trustee: The WOAA Board received the sad new of our following member(s) who have passed away:
Michael J, Brady, age 89: Michael J. Brady was born on December 10, 1936 in Canton, South Dakota, descended from the Oglala Sioux, Pine Ridge Reservation. Mike’s parents were Cecil Craven and his father was John J. Brady. I received information that Mike’s grandfather William McGaw settled and named Denver, Colorado. My research revealed Denver. Colorado being named after James W. Denver, the governor of the Kansas Territory which included part of the modern-day Colorado. Denver was founded by William Larimer Jr. who worked with William McGaa. William McGaa was a mountain man and one of the early figures in the settlement of Colorado. He was born in Scotland and was living with the Arapaho under the name of Jack Jones. McGaa worked with Larimer in naming the city Denver and naming several streets. William McGaa was known also under the spelling of McGaw. Mike was a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1957-1960, and then in the reserves in 1962. Mike who worked as a Correctional Officer after his discharged from the Marines, entered the San Franciso Police Department on January 9, 1961, and was assigned to Star #1070. Mike worked the following assignments during his twenty-seven-year career: Central Police Station (April 17, 1961), Potrero Police Station (February 19, 1962), Park Police Station (April 16, 1963), Central Police Station (September 5, 1965), C.P. Tac (November 3, 1969), Mission Police Station (August 1, 1971), Park Police Station (August 19, 1973). Michael J. Brady retired with a Service Pension on August 19, 1988. Mike was an original member of the San Francisco Police Department Tactical Squad. Mike was married to Sharon Brady of Novato, and was the father of 3 children, Deborah L. Smith of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Michael B. Brady (Deceased), and Patrick B. Brady of San Antonio, Texas. AWARDS: Officers Michael J. Brady, Willis G. Kennedy, and Raymond Portue each received a Captain’s Commendation for services rendered on August 6, 1968 when they rescued a man from a mob that was assaulting the victim. The victim and Officer Brady sustained knife wounds during the altercation. Officers Michael J. Brady and Frank C. Peda, and Sgt. Donald Lemstrom were awarded with Bronze Medals of Valor for services rendered on Monday November 22, 1976. Brady, Peda, and Lemstrom apprehended two-armed suspects who had taken a victim’s automobile at gunpoint in the Mission District, and fifteen minutes earlier held up the Civic Savings and Loan at 1850 Irving Street. After robbing the Savings and Loan, and the automobile owner, the suspects drove through road blocks at Oak and Mason Streets. However, the suspect’s vehicle spun out of control at Oak and Pierce streets with Brady, Peda, and Lemstrom in pursuit. The suspects were confronted by Brady, Peda, and Lemstrom who had their guns drawn, and surrendered.
Joseph William Carlin, age 80: Joseph William Carlin was born on August 28, 1945, just 4 days prior to the official end of World War II. Joe was a Teamster prior to his career in Law Enforcement. Joe entered the San Francisco Police Department on November 24, 1970, and was assigned to Star#1674. Joe worked the following assignments during his 29 plus year career: Park Police Station (February 28, 1971), Northern Police Station (April 20, 1972), Park Police Station (June 17, 1973), CSTF (April 28, 1976), Tactical Honda Unit (November 16, 1980). Joe found a home in the Honda Unit and remained in the unit until he retired with s Service Pension on February 18, 2000. AWARDS: Joseph William Carlin was awarded with a Bronze Medal of Valor for services rendered on June 3, 1973, and received a Meritorious Conduct Award for an outstanding investigation for services rendered on August 23, 1974, Details of the Awards and incidents were not available at the time of this report.
Samuel Russell Osborn, age 77: Samuel Russell Osborn was born in San Francisco, California on June 27, 1948. Sam, was a student prior to his Law Enforcement Career. Sam entered the San Francisco Police Department on July 28, 1975, and was assigned to Star #1152. Sam worked the following assignments during his 29-year career: Ingleside Police Station (December 28, 1975), Vice Crimes (March 7, 1979), Personnel & Training (April 12, 1982), Vice Crimes (October 25, 1082), Central Police Station (September 21, 1983), Vice Crimes (June 21, 1986), Central Police Station (July 31, 1993), Police Academy (October 11, 1999). Samuel Russell Osbourne retired with a Service Pension on July 14, 2006, AWARDS: Sam Osbourne was awarded with a Bronze Medal of Valor for services rendered on November 30, 1977. Details of the incident were not available at the time of this report.
Vincent J. Senatore, age 91: Vincent J. Senatore was born on December 26, 1934, in San Francisco, California. Vincent served his country with Military Service, and went on to Law Enforcement by entering the San Francisco Police Department April 4, 1962. Vicent was assigned to Star # 31, and worked the following assignments during his 24 plus year career: Southern Police Station (July 23, 1962), Park Police Station (March 2, 1964), Co. K E&I (March 30, 1964). Ingleside Police Station (Promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant and transferred on May 16, 1968), Co. K AIB (August 4, 1969), Taraval Police Station (Promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant and transferred on February 7, 1973), Co. K Traffic (June 17, 1973), Communications (Promoted to the rank of Captain and transferred on February 2, 1984), Co. K (January 25, 1986), FOB (August 30, 1986). Vincent J. Senatore retired with a service pension on December 29, 1986. Awards: Officers Vincent J. Senatore and Nicholas Marota were awarded with a 3rd grade Medal of Valor for services rendered on August 7, 1963. Senatore and Marota responded to a call of a man armed with a knife who was threatening pedestrians. Officers Senatore and Marota located the suspect and observed the knife in his right hand. Senatore and Marota approached the suspect who slashed his knife at the Officers. Senatore and Marota were able to grab the suspect and engaged in a struggle that led to all three hitting the pavement. Senatore and Marota overpowered the suspect and disarmed him. The suspect was placed in custody. Vincent’s life was marked by a deep commitment to service, education, and community. Vincent graduated from St. Cecilia’s Grammar School in 1949 in San Francisco, California. He moved forward by graduating from Archbishop Riordan High School in 1953. And the University of San Francisco in 1957. He later earned his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Northwestern University in 1974. Vincent was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1958 while serving four years of active duty as an Air Defense Artillery. He continued his military career in the Army Reserve and National Guard as a Military Police Officer, and retired with the rank of Colonel. Following active duty, Vincent joined the San Francisco Police Department where he served in a variety of roles. As a Lieutenant, he completed the prestigious 1973-1974 Police Administration Course at Northwestern University, graduating with honors. Among his many assignments, he especially enjoyed his time as a Motorcycle Officer. He retired at the rank of Police Captain of the San Francisco Police Department in1986. Vincent later worked as a Civilian Employee at the Presidio of San Francisco and went on to expand his business Senatore Collision Forensics. He also contributed his expertise as a volunteer with the California State Military Department. Vicent enjoyed time in his woodworking shop, and was an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants Baseball Team. He was also an avid HO gauge model railroad enthusiast. Vincent’s professional and civic affiliations included the San Francisco Police Officers Association, Veteran Police Officers Association, International Police Officers Association, Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Market Street Railway Association of the United States. He also served four years on the Fort Mason Officers Club Council and was a life member of the Reserve Officers Association of the United States including two years as President of the Presidio Chapter. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents Vincent Michael Senatore and Susan Helen Daly Senatore his first wife, Helen and his son, Vincent Glenn Senatore. He is survived by his loving wife Louise Creekmore, his daughter Holly, his son CDR Richard Senatore, USN, his daughter Dana, and his son Stephen Senatore. He leaves behind six cherished grandchildren, and many cousins.
Report of Special Committee: No Special committee at this time.
Old Business: KCM Schwab Investment Advisors attended our Zoom meeting. KCM addressed the WOAA Board and informed us that the WOAA is averaging approximately 10% a year on our investments. We have reached a higher level of success under KCM Schwab with Treasurer Dean Taylor’s guidance. KCM made themselves available to answer questions regarding our investments and portfolio, and presented an overview of our success over the past several years. Trustee Lou Barberini made a motion for KCM Schwab to provided our Board President to receive correspondence regarding our investments. President Ray Kane seconded the motion. The motion passed. Any WOAA Board member can log on to the KCM Schwab site and view our portfolio.
New Business: No report this month.
Good of the Order: No report this month.
Adjournment: President Ray Kane led the WOAA Board in a moment of silence for our recent and all past members who have passed away. President Kane adjourned the meeting and schedule our next meeting for Tuesday May 12, 2026, R 1100 hours.
To All Members: Member can access new beneficiary forms by accessing our website at sfwidowsandorphans.org. Click on RESOURCES on face page and follow the link. Complete the form with all required information and contact me at Widowsorphans825@gmail.com, or by cell phone at (415) 681-3660. We extend our thanks and gratitude to the following people who continue to assist us with bringing the best customer service possible: Retired San Francisco Police Captain and the continuing Defense Administrator of the San Francisco Police Officers Association (SFPOA), Paul Chignell; retired San Francisco Police Lieutenant and a Past WOAA President, Rene LaPrevotte; retired San Francisco Police Sergeant and the long-standing editor of the SFPOA Journal Newspaper, Ray Shine; Maggie Wong of San Francisco Personnel Office; and Stacy Youngblood and Kristine Sing of the Office of the San Francisco Police Commission.