The Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Association of the San Francisco Police Department held their monthly meeting at 1:00 pm on July 11, 2017 at the Hall of Justice.
Roll Call: President John Centurioni, Vice President Leroy Lindo, Secretary Mark McDonough, Treasurer Dean Taylor, and Trustees Ray Kane, James O’Meara, and John Keane were present. Trustees Al Luenow and Sally Foster were excused.
Approval of the Minutes: Trustee Ray Kane made a motion to approve the minutes from our June meeting. Trustee John Keane seconded the motion. The motion passed without objection.
Receiving Applications; Suspensions, and Reinstatements: There were no applications this month. We reported last month that we signed up the entire class of 34 from the 256th Recruit Class. The members of the 256th Recruit Class were approved as members after a motion and a vote. They will be full members when the pass their probationary period in the San Francisco Police Department.
Suspensions: We realize that 2017 has been a difficult transition regarding dues payments. We sent out letters to all retired members explaining that they must complete a new form with a signature to continue their SFPCU automatic payment. I have received numerous telephone calls regarding this transition. Many members have complained about the process involving the SFPCU. Additionally, Treasurer Dean Taylor receives a report of automatic payments from the SFPCU that often states that a payment was received by a member. However, the member’s name does not appear on the report, only an account number. Dean is forced to contact the SFPCU and ask for a representative to look up the account number and provide the member’s name. Dean has repeatedly attempted, unsuccessfully, to persuade the SFPCU to modify this process. We apologize if any of the below listed members have paid their dues and have fallen into a grey area of reporting.
We regrettably report the suspensions of the following sixty–eight (68) members for unpaid dues of 2017. Per Article III, Section 3 of our WOAA Constitution (Membership, Suspensions, and Reinstatement), the following members were placed on suspension following a motion, a second, and a vote:
Jeffrey Barry, John Broucaret ,Edward Cheung, Calvin Chow, Pamela Cunningham,
Thomas Deely, Emily Fields, Peter Fiori, Dennis Fitzsimmons, Charles Gale,
Stephen Gillis, Michael Glickman, Alexis Goldner, Clayton Goodwin, James Gratz,
Gregory Hicks, Eric Hipp, Rachel Karp, Randall Kocher, Peter Larsen,
Charles Limbert, Andrew Macilrath, Sonia Mariona, Alfred Matteoni, Lance Monteverdi,
Joseph Noto, Robert Pllio, Richard Randall, John Stephens, Daniel Tinney, Andrea Weyl,
Kevin Whalen.
A registered letter was sent to each member’s last known address. Any member who knows a member on this list, please call me at 415 681-3660 if you can provide contact information.
Communications and Bills: Treasurer Dean Taylor presented the regular monthly bills. Trustee John Keane made a motion to pay the bills. Trustee Jim O’Meara seconded the motion. The motion passed without objection.
Report of Visiting Committee: No report this month.
Report of Trustees: We received the sad news of the passing of our following members:
Don Goad, age 82: Donald Goad was born in San Mateo, California on July 1, 1935. It is known that Don was a member of the United States Marine Corps and served his country in a time a war, and was honorably discharged. Don was listed as a Clerk prior to entering the San Francisco Police Department. Don entered the S.F.P.D. Academy on January 4, 1960 at age 24. Don was assigned to Star #648, and worked the following assignments during his 30 year career: Northern Police Station (April 11, 1960), Taraval Police Station (February 5, 1961), Park Police Station (February 13, 1962), Ingleside Police Station (promoted to Q-50 Sergeant and transferred to Ingleside Station on March 1, 1968), Mission Police Station (February 20, 1969), C.P. Tac (November 3, 1969), Potrero Police Station (December 5, 1971), Mission Police Station (May 4, 1972)Ingleside Police Station (May 28, 1972), Southern Police Station (promoted to Q-60 Lieutenant on March 19, 1975), CSTF (Crime Specific Task Force March 2, 1977), Muni (July 6, 1977), Taraval Police Station (July 13, 1982, promoted to Q-80 Captain on August 11, 1982), Patrol (November 13, 1988), K &TC (January 13, 1990), and finally to Investigations (July 1, 1990). Don Goad earned a Service Pension for a 30 year well-traveled career. Don received a Commendation for an investigation and arrest (February 14, 1964) of a suspect who was wanted for several rapes and hot prowls. Don received another Commendation for the arrest of three armed robbery suspects (May 26, 1964). Don received a 3rd Grade Meritorious Award for an arrest of armed robbery suspects on November20, 1964. Don disarmed the suspects during the process of subduing the suspects and making the arrest. Don received a Silver Medal of Valor on January 15, 1972. The Police Commission was unable to locate any information on the incident and award. Don passed away on July 17, 2017 while preparing his breakfast. Don was discovered by his long-time friend Hank Fikkers (retired S.F.P.D.). In the 1960’s Don walked a beat in the Haight-Ashbury (Park Police Station). Don and Sgt. Al Larkin started the Park and Beach Honda Unit in March 1970 while at Potrero Police Station. Don was assigned to the Original Tactical Squad and Bomb Unit. One of Don’s greatest achievements was, under Chief’s orders, piloting the Muni Transit Unit and developing the unit as the Commanding Officer. He was reportedly outwardly gruff but it was a façade for a kind and caring man who would often go to battle for his troops. Don enjoyed taking the family to Disneyland, and for 25 years, a yearly family trip to Lake Tahoe. Don had an insatiable thirst for History and Sunday Football. Don is survived by his partner of 27 years, Mary Wren, his daughter Donna Beard, his brother Roger Goad, and Roger’s children Laura Bumpus and Sheryl Goad.
Ed Nevin, age 103: Edward J. Nevin Jr. was born in San Francisco, California on August 26, 1914. Ed was a Postal Clerk prior to entering the San Francisco Police Department on July 13, 1942 at age 27. Ed left the Police Academy on August 18, 1942 and was assigned to the following units during his 32 year career: Richmond Police Station (August 18, 1942), HDQ (March 24, 1943), Northern Police Station (October 19, 1943), HDQ Chinatown (April 13, 1949), Central Police Station (August 8, 1955), HDQ BSS (February 16, 1956), and to HDQ Housing and named as the Director of BSS (February 11, 1970). Ed was listed as being on leave to Airport Command Chief of Security on August 1, 1972. Ed retired with a service pension after 32 years of service on October 22, 1974). Ed and his partner James L. Egan were awarded a Meritorious Award (no grade listed) for services performed on February 25, 1945. Ed and James apprehended an armed robbery suspect who was hiding on the roof of 956 Ellis Street. The suspect had committed an armed robbery and had also threatened to shoot the victim. The suspect was disarmed at the time of the arrest. Born and raised in San Francisco’s Mission District, Ed graduated from St. Joseph’s Grammar School, Sacred Heart High School, and St. Mary’s College (Moraga, CA). As a member of the San Francisco Police Department, Ed walked a beat in the Richmond District, followed by stints in the office of Mayor Elmer Robinson, head of the famed Chinatown Squad in the 1950’s, Director of Special Services (Vice Squad) in the 1960’s, Commander of the Housing Authority Police during Urban Renewal, and Chief of the Airport Police professionalizing the force before retiring in 1974. Ed was a contemporary of Mayor Joseph Alioto. They were classmates at Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s. Ed rose to the Command Staff of the S.F.P.D. and was often rumored to be the next Police Chief and/or Sheriff of San Francisco. After retiring Ed served as the President of the Council for Catholic Men. Ed Nevin was a familiar friend of the Communities of the Fillmore District and Chinatown, and was an early supporter of racial parity for the San Francisco Police Department and other key areas of civic life. Ed was a devout family man. He was the seventh son of seven children. He and his wife Mazie also had seven children: Virginia Radanovich, Edward Nevin III, the late Michael Nevin retired S.F.P.D. Inspector and Mayor of Daly City, and San Mateo County Supervisor, Katie Nevin, James Nevin, Margaret Mary Johnston, and Eileen Donohoe. In 1981 the Nevins made national headlines and Ed was profiled by Dan Rather on 60 Minutes when the family sued the U.S. Government for secretly conducting bacterial warfare tests on an unsuspecting San Francisco Public, killing Ed’s father, back in 1950 (although the Navy escaped liability, the suit brought by Edward Nevin III exposed one of the government’s darkest secrets. Ed and Mazie had met in high school. Ed went on to St. Mary’s and Mazie to nursing school. They later shared a street car ride and the rest is history. Ed, and Mazie Cecilia McDermott married on August 26th, both their birthdays, in 1939. On his 100th birthday in 2014, Ed was honored at the United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr, Mayor Ed Lee, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, and the Consul General of Ireland who said Ed Nevin exemplified the true spirit of Irish in America, working to make the wider community a safer, closer, and more welcoming place. Ed and Mazie’s dedication to others ran deep throughout their lives and was reflected in future generations as one son, two grandsons, and one granddaughter became decorated San Francisco Police Officers. Lt. Michael Nevin Jr is one of Ed’s grandsons, and the son of the late retired San Francisco Police Inspector Michael Nevin. For more Ed Nevin information, you can read the Duggan Serra Mortuary Obituary.
Thomas Pasquin, age 90: Thomas D. Pasquin was born in San Francisco, California on June 14, 1927. Thomas graduated from San Francisco’s Balboa High School and later married June Gury on February 16, 1947. Thomas was listed as a Salesman prior to entering the San Francisco Police Department on July 5, 1950. Thomas worked the following assignments during his 17 plus year career: Potrero Police Station (July 17, 1950), and Co. K- APB (February 24, 1958). Thomas retired with a Disability Pension on February 8, 1968. Thomas was assigned to Star #906. For services rendered on April 23, 1951 Thomas received a Commendation for assisting in the prevention of a suicide. Thomas had a long career in Real Estate, and had a passion for the San Francisco Forty-Niners, traveling, jogging (in his younger days), and renovating houses. He is survived by his wife June Pasquin, his daughter Claudia (Tom) Campanile, his son Mitchell (Arlene) Pasquin, and his grand-children.
Report of Special Committee: The WOAA Board will submit the new language of our proposed changes to our Constitution and By-Laws to an attorney for review. Upon receiving our review, we will discuss any proposed changes to finalize the proposal. We will then mail out the proposed changes to our membership.
Unfinished Business: No report this month.
New Business: No report this month.
Good of the Order: No report this month.
Adjournment: President Centurioni led the WOAA Board in a moment of silence for our fallen members. President Centurioni scheduled our next monthly meeting for Tuesday August 8, 2017. The meeting will be held at 850 Bryant Street, Room #150, in San Francisco at 1:00 pm.
To All Members: Please visit our website at sfwidowsandorphans.org. Beneficiary forms can be accessed on our website by clicking on the RESOURCES box on the upper right side of our face page. New beneficiary forms require a signature of a NOTARY or BOARD MEMBER. Please use our beneficiary form for any address or contact number changes. These changes do NOT require a signature of Notary or Board Member. Send the form to the address listed on the bottom of the page. We wish to express our thanks to the following people who assist us each month: Retired SFPD Captain and now POA Defense Administrator Paul Chignell, David Ng of Personnel, Sgt. Rachael Kilshaw and Risa Tom of the Office of the Police Commissioner, Ray Shine editor of the POA Journal, Retired Lieutenant Rene Laprevotte of the Gold Country Reaper Website, and the entire Traffic Solo Command and Officers who bestow their gracious generosity each month by providing us with a location for monthly meeting and file storage.