Roll Call: President Lou Barberini, Vice President Ryan Walsh, Secretary Mark J. McDonough, Treasurer Dean Taylor, Trustees Leroy Lindo, Ray Kane, and Administrative Assistant Sally Foster were present. Trustees Jim O’Meara, Maureen Leonard, and Rob Forneris were excused. Rob Forneris was contacted and voted yes to approving the May 2023 minutes, to reinstating the suspended members who paid their dues and fines, and to paying all our bills and beneficiary claims,
Approval of the Minutes: Vice President Ryan Walsh made a motion to accept the May 2023 minutes. Trustee Leroy Lindo seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Receiving Applications; Suspensions and Reinstatements: There are no new applications or suspensions for this month. The following Suspended Members paid their dues and fines. Trustee Leroy Lindo made a motion to reinstate the below named Suspended Members. Trustee Ray Kane made a 2nd motion on the floor. The motion passed. The following Suspended Members for 2023 are now reinstated and are in good standing in the WOAA: Keith Bartel, Robert Duffield, Tasawan Casey, Lisa Frazier, Greg Mar, Micah Norris, David On, Carlos Recinos, Hratch Sonny Sarkission, Hans Vigil, and Christipher Woon. Suspended Member Ray Fernandez terminated his membership in the WOAA.
Communications and Bills: Treasurer Dean Taylor read aloud the bills and beneficiary claims of recently deceased members, Susan Hernandez, Frank Gonzalez, Daniel Murphy, and Joseph Weatherman. Vice President Ryan Walsh made a motion to pay the bills and beneficiary claims. Trustee Ray Kane seconded the motion. The motion passed. The WOAA received generous donations in the name and honor of Andrea Olcomendy. Andrea lost a long and painful battle with Cancer. Andrea is the Widow to deceased San Francisco Police Officer Brian Olcomendy, and is a sibling of retired San Francisco Police Commander Michael Puccinelli. The donors are Debra Bidwell and Family, Fedrick J. Castaldo, John and Noreen Harrington, Larry and Jolina Hurley, Linda Di Matteo and Dennis Magri, Ms. Karen Mulligan, and Mrs. Ellen C. Brasiel-Rea. Thank you for donating to our organization and honoring the Olcomendy and the Puccinelli families.
Report of Visiting Committee: Trustee Leroy Lindo reported for Commander Kitt Crenshaw’s Memorial Service. Leroy stated that the San Francisco Police Department Command Staff attended the service as did approximately one hundred members of the current or past District Attorney’s Office and countless friends and Officers of the San Francisco Police Department, past and present. Leroy stated that the Traffic Solo escort to the Scottish Rites Temple was outstanding in tribute to Kitt and his family. Reverend Judy Ann Young was amazing with her spoken words. The escort passed the Hall of Justice and concluded at Momo’s for a reception in Kitt’s honor.
Report of Trustees: The WOAA Board received the sad news of our member(s) who have recently passed away:
Christopher Anderson, age 49: Christopher Anderson entered the San Francisco Police Department on October 4, 1999 and was assigned to Star #442. Christopher worked the Station (April 22, 2000), Park Police Station (October 14, 2000), Central Police Station (October 13, 2001), Special Investigations (December 12, 2009), Central Police Station (October 14, 2011), Tactical (October 15, 2011), Central Police Station (December 09, 2011), Airport (December 10, 2011), Central Police Station (February 25, 2012). Sadly, and tragically, Christopher R. Anderson passed away suddenly in his sleep on May 7, 2023.
Felix W. Buckley, age 97: Felix W. Buckley was born on June 25, 1925 in San Francisco, California. In 1942 at the age of 17, and having recently graduated from Balboa High School, Felix enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. Felix completed basic and advance training, Felix was sent to the Aleutian Islands, and later to the forbidden Hawaiian Island of Ni’hihau where he made several lifelong friends. After the War (WWII) ended, Felix returned to San Francisco. Felix’ prior employment to the San Francisco Police Department is listed as a “Splicer Helper”. Felix entered the San Franciso Police Department on July 30, 1947 at the age of 22. Felix was assigned Star #528, and worked the following assignments during his 31 year career: Ingleside Police Station (September 29, 1947), Southern Police Station (July 18, 1949, for
16 years), Mission Police Station (Promoted to the rank of Q50 Police Sergeant and transferred on July 9, 1975), City Prison (April 4, 1976), Operations (May 2, 1976), BCI (July 26, 1976), Patrol Bureau (October 10, 1976), Mission Police Station (March 2, 1977), and Southern Police Station for a second time (March 30, 1977). Felix retired with a Service Pension on June 29, 1978.
AWARDS: Sergeant Felix Buckley was awarded with a Bronze Medal of Valor (November 27, 1975) for services rendered on November 27, 1975. Sgt. Buckley, with Officers Terry Gregory, Steven Hansen, and Vladimir (Walt) Kovaleff at 0430 hours, observed smoke coming from 131 San Jose Avenue which turned out to be a working fire. They disregarded their own personal safety by entering the smoke-filled burning building, and with a concerted effort, led 60 victims to safety. Several occupants were elderly and small children. The Officers exhibited bravery and disregard for their own lives in helping to save the lives of the 60 victims. Not a single person was injured. Felix worked the majority of his career at Southern Police Station where he worked with many men who were good Officers and good friends including Bill Quartz, Norman Moore, Nick Marotta, and Jim “Ace” McCarthy. Felix was a wonderful speaker and Police Humorist and was tapped many times to emcee retirement functions. One of Felix’ most memorable emcee s was the retirement dinner of Eddie Cazzaza. Felix was also a charter member of the famous 2nd Platoon, who in the late 60’s was on the front lines of the San Francisco State University Protests/Riots. After retiring, Felix spent the next 45 years loving and spoiling his wife of 75 years, Josephine and his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Felix was a proud Irish-Italian San Franciscan and was proud of his years of service to the City and residents of San Francisco. Felix’s son Tom (SFPD retired), Nick M. Buckley (SFPD), and Ryan Buckley (SFPD), along with Son-in-Law John Bisordi (SFPD retired) are all members of the Buckley San Francisco Police Family. Felix lived a long, healthy, devout, and prosperous life. We should all be so blessed (submitted by Tom Buckley).
Kitt Edwin Crenshaw. age 66: Kitt Edwin Crenshaw was born on November 9, 1956 in San Francisco, California, to Annie Lee Brockett Crenshaw and Kitt Crenshaw. The youngest of five children, Kitt attended Middle and High School in Daly City, and graduated from Jefferson High School. As a teenager, Kitt was a Pitcher for the Bayview Gilman Giants. The Team was created by Community Leader Calvin Moore. The Players would address him as “Mr. Moore”, who helped to keep the young group out of mischief. Kitt was baptized at the Evergreen Baptist Church and accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age. Kitt met Reiko Merritt in 1986. They fell in love and were married the following year. Kitt always labored a love and respect for the law, and at the suggestion of his cousin Howard Jackson (retired S.F.P.D. Lieutenant) he became a Police Officer in 1978. During his storied career, Kitt traveled up the ranks from Officer to Sergeant, to Lieutenant, and finally to Commander of Police on the San Francisco Police Department Command Staff. Kitt worked in various assignments including Patrol, Narcotics, Housing Task Force, Traffic Company (Once a Solo, Always a Solo), Special Investigations Division, and ultimately overseeing the Field Operations Bureau. Kitt was a “Cop’s Cop” who was dedicated to Community Policing, keeping the neighborhoods safe, and mentoring others, especially young people. During Kitt’s time on the Housing Task Force, he developed a vital partnership between the community and the San Francisco Police Department. Out of this alliance the San Francisco Chapter of the Midnight Basketball League was created. This program offered jobs to young men with training and productive alternatives to what they might otherwise succumb to on the streets. Similarly, Operation Dream was born out of a need to improve the quality of life for the families in public housing. Operation Dream hosted job fairs, field trips, camping trips, Easter Egg Hunts, Christmas Toy Drives, and other community efforts. Kitt also provided private security for celebrities, dignitaries, and performers with a highlight being his service on Prince’s European Tour. In 2004, Kitt attended the 216th session of the FBI National Academy, shortly before he was promoted to the rank of Commander. Kitt retired in 2011 and moved to Las Vegas with Reiko. Kitt loved playing golf, and watching the San Francisco based professional sports teams of the Giants, Warriors, and the 49ers. He was a member of two golf Clubs, the “Loons Nest” (S.F.P.D.), and “the Cup” (Las Vegas). Kitt enjoyed movies and all sorts of music, from R & B and Jazz, to Rock and Easy Listening. He loved traveling the World with family and friends. Maui was his favorite place to relax. Kitt was preceded in death by his mother and father, sister Delphenia, and brother Charlie. He is survived by his wife Reiko, children Kitt Hr., Kristin, and Kiara Crenshaw; granddaughters Malia Jade-Elizabeth Crenshaw, and Kalei Amara Martinez; sister and brother-in-law Maxine and Joe Moore; brother and sister-in- law Tom and Melanie Crenshaw; brother-in-law Gary Merritt; and a long list of other relatives and friends. Career: Kitt was a Police Cadet in San Francisco prior to entering the San Francisco Police Department. Kitt joined the San Francisco Police Department on November 27, 1978 as a member of the 132nd Recruit Class. Kitt was assigned to Star #1038 and worked the following assignments during his 32 year career: Northern Police Station (April 1, 1979), Mission Police Station (July 4, 1979), Northern Police Station (June 19, 1983), Vice Crimes (May 1, 1984), Northern Police Station (August 8, 1984), Vice Crimes (December 26, 1984), Ingleside Police Station (August 5, 1985), Vice Crimes (promoted to the rank of Q-50 Sergeant and transferred on April 7, 1986), Net- Golden Gate Division (August 3, 1987), Potrero Police Station (August 30, 1987), Net Golden Gate Division (November 22, 1987), Northern Police Station (May 25, 1991), CPC Housing (October 9, 1993), Central Police Station (August 26, 1995), Kitt was promoted to the rank of Q-60 Police Lieutenant on January 20, 1996, Narcotics (February 24. 1996), Special Investigations Division (S.I.D.) (April 29, 2000), Traffic Solos (May 11, 2001), Investigations (May 12, 2001), S.I.D. (August 18, 2001), Traffic Solos (January 19, 2002), S.I.D. (August 3, 2002), Violent Crime Task Force (September 12, 2002), Traffic Solos (August 30, 2003), Promoted to the rank of Police Commander on November 14, 2009 and transferred to Operations. Kitt Edwin Crenshaw retired with a service pension on January 14, 2011. AWARDS: Officers Kitt Crenshaw and Bernard Sullivan each received a Silver Medal of Valor for services rendered on Thursday August 14, 1980. The Officers, at 0530 hours, responded to 78 Manchester on a call of “shots fired”. The suspect had barricaded himself in an upstairs bedroom and was firing shots indiscriminately into the street. The Officers proceeded to the upstairs bedroom and attempted to talk to the suspect asking him to surrender. The suspect responded by firing six rounds from his .357 magnum handgun through the bedroom door narrowly missing the Officers. During the barrage of gunfire, Officer Sullivan pulled Lt. Dave Christensen out of the line of fire. The Officers descended the stairs but realized another responding Officer was trapped on the Upper Floor. The Officers returned and threw a gas cannister into the bedroom and then fired rounds to cover the Officer who had entered the bedroom. The suspect still refused to surrender peacefully. The Officers and the suspect continued firing shots and the Officers fatally wounded the suspect. The Officers were awarded the Silver Medal of Valor for outstanding bravery under the most dangerous conditions possible. Lt. Dave Christiansen also received a Silver Medal of Valor. Officers Kitt Crenshaw, Francisco Mendez, Gerald D’Arcy, and John Kowal were awarded with Bronze Medals of Valor for services rendered on Tuesday March 29, 1983 at 0356 hours while on patrol in the area of 23rd Street and Douglas. The Officers heard an explosion and immediately responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they observed that a tremendous explosion had occurred at 95 Fountain Street where the walls were blown out of the residence with the roof collapsing. The explosion also created a major fire that spread to adjoining residences. After requesting for additional assistance, Officers D’Arcy and Kowal entered the building which was engulfed in flames, and led three injured and confused occupants to safety. At this time, the Officers observed a female trapped near the 2nd story window. D’Arcy and Kowal responded back into the building and persuaded the woman to jump. The woman jumped and was caught by the Officers who escorted her to safety. Officers Mendez and Crenshaw entered an adjacent building which was consumed in flames. The discovered a hysterical woman who refused to leave due to a trapped elderly handicapped woman on the 2nd floor. Crenshaw and Mendez, with great difficulty removed the female invalid and the hysterical woman to safety. D’Arcy, Kowal, Crenshaw and Mendez were awarded with the Bronze Medal of Valor for their risking their own lives and safety to save the lives of six building occupants. Officer Kitt Crenshaw, with Officers Michael Jamison, Anthony Johnson, Stephen Gillis, and John Kowal were each awarded with a Police Commission Commendation for services rendered on May 21, 1995. The above-named Officers were conducting a narcotics surveillance in the area of Jennings and Fitzgerald when they witnessed an armed robbery. The two suspects were known to the Officers and had extensive criminal records for crimes of violence and narcotics arrests. The suspects fled and an extensive search for them was negative. Parole Agent Leo Perini had assisted in the search by contacting confidential reliable sources by checking past addresses of the suspects. On June 3, 1995, Perini contacted Lt. Crenshaw with a possible location of the suspects. Lt. Crenshaw with Officers Jamison and Johnson responded to 90 Fell Street #1. Crenshaw rerouted traffic away from the location and requested assistance of Northern Police Station (the district station). Officers Kowal and Gillis responded and assisted Crenshaw and Officers Jamison and Johnson in establishing an inner perimeter to lock down the suspect. The suspect at this location had exchanged gunfire with Narcotics Officers at the scene of the initial incident, and had made it known to the community that he would not be taken alive. Crenshaw detained a female who exited the apartment. A quick interview verified that the suspect was present in the apartment. The female detainee was not sure if the suspect was armed. The Officers quickly responded to the apartment, gained entry, and arrested the suspect without further incident. Outstanding coordination the Officer resulted in an arrest of a dangerous suspect without endangering the community, or the Officers involved. Lt. Kitt Crenshaw, with Inspector Gary Delagnes, Sergeant Robert Clevidence, and Officers Daniel Perea, Robert Sanchez, John Keane, Ricardo Valdez, Michael McEachern, and Jose Jimenez were all awarded with a Meritorious Conduct Award which honors outstanding investigations resulting in arrest(s). Based on the investigation of early 1998, of the above-named Officers, Inspector, Sergeant, and Lieutenant led to the arrest of one of San Francisco’s largest cocaine dealers. Every Officer involved in this interagency case exhibited dedication to duty and professionalism. The case resulted in the largest cocaine seizure in almost 10 years by the San Francisco Police Department. Ten kilos (22 pounds) of cocaine with the street value of $1 million put a significant dent in the drug trade in San Francisco. Kitt’s next documented award does not have a date. Kitt was a Sergeant which indicates a time frame of April 7, 1986 to and January 20, 1996. Sergeant Kitt Crenshaw and Officer Julian Hill were each awarded with a Bronze Medal of Valor for services rendered on September 7 (no year given) at1100 hours. Crenshaw and Hill were working in an undercover capacity in the vicinity of Gilman and Hawes Streets. As the Officers were attempting a narcotics purchase, Officer Hill heard a loud argument between two men in the area. Officer Hill then observed an individual pointing an AK 47 rifle at another person. Hill immediately notified the members of his narcotics team. Hill then observed the suspect fire 3 rounds at the second person. Sergeant Crenshaw and Officer Hill immediately confronted the suspect from a distance of approximately 7 feet. Sergeant Crenshaw identified himself as a Police Officer and ordered the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspect turned quickly and pointed the AK 47 rifle at Crenshaw. Crenshaw fearing for his life, and the lives of others nearby, fired two rounds from his handgun at the suspect. The suspect was again ordered to drop his weapon but he refused and took cover behind a vehicle. Officer Hill fired his weapon at the suspect who opened a car door using it as his shield. The Officers began to converge on the suspect who then closed the door of the vehicle. The suspect moved toward the rear of the vehicle to get into position to engage with the Officers. The Officers surrounded the vehicle and ordered the suspect to drop his rifle and surrender. The suspect finally complied and was taken into custody and placed under arrest. The Officers seized the Ak 47 assault rifle loaded with a 23-round clip. The Officers were awarded with the Bronze Medal of Valor.
James Leo Griffin, age 89: Jim was born on August 28, 1933 in San Francisco, California, to Edna and Jack Griffin. Jim was predeceased by his parents, and his sisters Mary Ellis, Margaret Murray, and Dorothy Griffin, and by Lynn, his spouse and love of his life in August 2022. Jim is survived by his loving daughters Deborah Griffin, granddaughter Caitlin Steiner, grandson Dr. Troy Steiner and his wife Dr. Irene Steiner, and their daughter Gwendolyn, and his son Neal Griffin who is retired from the San Francisco Police Department. Jim would always say the most important day in his life was the day he married Lynn on June 16, 1956 and said all good things came to him on that day and forward. Jim was a veteran and was a member of the United States Army. Jim was a proud member of his local Veteran’s Association. Jim’s hobbies included Bowling, Golf, Chest Scrabble, and Bridge. Jim and Lynn enjoyed entertaining friends and family at their home in Forestville which they had for 39 years. They also enjoyed traveling which included 16 cruises and trips to Hawaii. Jim entered the San Francisco Police Department on June 17, 1963 after working as a Salesman. Jim was assigned to Star #1693 and worked the following assignments during his 30-year career: Central Police Station (September 8, 1963), Co. K Solos (October 28, 1968), Crime Specific Task Force (January 25, 1976), Co. K Solos (July 1, 1976), Richmond Police Station (July 19, 1978 and was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant on June 4, 1979), Youth Services/Juvenile (January 2, 1980), Traffic Solo’s (November 16, 1983). Jim retired with a service pension on November 30, 1993. Jim stated that his favorite assignment during his career was his time in the Solo Motorcycle Unit in the Traffic Division. AWARDS: Jim was awarded five times during his career with four Bronze Medals of Valor and one Silver Medal of Valor. The accounts of the incident, from the Office of the Police Commission, are brief in description Several decades ago the medals of valor were categorized high to low at First Grade (now titled a Gold Medal), Second Grade (now titled a Silver Medal), and Third Grade (now titled as a Bronze Medal). Officer James Griffin, with Officers Walter Braunschweig, and Gerald Evans were awarded Bronze Medals of Valor for services rendered on February 13, 1966. The named Officers responded to a call of an armed suspect threatening the lives of several occupants in a hotel room with a pistol. Griffin, Braunschweig, and Evans arrived and rushed the suspect. A physical struggle ensued with the Officers eventually disarming and arresting the suspect with no harm coming to themselves, the suspect, or the victim. Officers Jim Griffin and Gerald Evans, with Sergeant John Finn, and Lieutenant Charles Korelec were awarded with a Third Grade Medal of Valor for services rendered on July 27, 1966 for the arrest of a suspect who had committed an armed robbery of a hotel cafeteria, with two other suspects. The named Officers responded to the robbery call, and through their investigation were able to ascertain the identity and location of one suspect. The above Officers responded to the suspect’s location and placed the suspect in custody. During the course of the arrest, the suspect reached for a loaded firearm under his mattress but was stopped by the alertness of the Officers who were able to grab the suspect before he could seize his firearm. Officer Jim Griffin with Officer William Wilson and Sergeant Thomas Childs were awarded with a Third Grade Medal of Valor for services rendered on November 27, 1967 for pursuing an armed suspect on a downtown street. The suspect had fired seven shots and wounded two people on the street. Griffin, Williams, and Childs gave pursuit, located, disarmed and arrested the violent suspect. Officer Jim Griffin was awarded with a Second Grade Medal of Valor for services rendered on March 13, 1969. Officer Griffin confronted an armed suspect who had just shot a man, and then leveled his pistol at Officer Griffin. Jim Griffin, with concern for innocent bystanders, engaged in a tense confrontation with the suspect and was able to get the suspect to drop his pistol and surrender. Officer James Griffin with Officers Charles Brewster, John Macaulay, Michael Kemmitt, and Don Walden were awarded with Bronze Medals of Valor for services rendered on Monday January 24, 1972. The Officers, at 0032 hours, apprehended three suspects armed with a shotgun and a .32 caliber automatic pistol. The Officers confronted the three suspects and engaged in a violent struggle. The Officers eventually disarmed the suspects and placed them under arrest.
Stephen Rist, age 67: Steve Rist entered the San Francisco Police Department on December 8, 1980 and was assigned to Star #2137. Steve worked the following assignments during his 30-career: Northern Police Station (April 19, 1981), Taraval Police Station (November 4, 1981), Central Police Station (January 26, 1983), Traffic Solos (July 12, 2000), Airport (March 10, 2010). Steve retired shortly thereafter with a service pension. AWARDS: Officer Stephen Rist, with Inspectors Mark Gamble, David Shinn, David Seid, Steve Gudelj, Robert Sudano, and Dennis Maffei, and Officers Mark Porto, Neil Griffin, and Steve Quon were all awarded with a Meritorious Conduct Award for an outstanding Investigation and subsequent arrest. On June 15, 1992, a suspect committed an armed robbery near Stockton and Bay Streets, and a second robbery that day, and 2 more the following day. The above listed Inspectors and Officers conducted an undercover operation in the area but the suspect managed to evade the stake-outs. Over the next four days, the suspect committed seven more armed robberies in the area. On June 23rd, Officer Porto contacted Inspector Gudelj to coordinate their efforts with a plan for a more comprehensive stake-out. The above Inspectors and Officers met, discussed the robberies, and formulated a plan. The team split up and went to their respective location to begin the stake-out. Several hours later, Inspector Gudelj spotted a possible suspect and vehicle matching the description of the suspect(s). Inspector Gudelj then coordinated the team to begin a mobile surveillance. Hours later the suspect was observed entering a doorway on Stockton Street. The team closed in on the suspect as he was completing his robbery. As the team approached, the suspect fled on foot but was tackled by Inspector Seid. The suspect jumped up and continued running while discarding his handgun. The suspect was then apprehended and placed into custody. The firearm was recovered. A lineup was subsequently held resulting in a positive identification. The suspect was charged with 11 robberies in the Central Police District and three more in other parts of San Francisco. For their investigation and actions, Steve Rist and the named Officers and Inspectors were awarded the Meritorious Conduct Award. Officer Stephen Rist was awarded with a Police Commission Commendation with Officers John Colla, Dwight Lee, and Robert Tayac. On December 20, 1993 at 1830 hours, a strongarm robbery occurred in the area of 404 Bay Street. The victim was approached from behind and pulled to the ground by the suspect. The suspect struggled with the victim to take his back pack. The suspect stabbed the victim several times. A passing motorist observed the robbery and stopped to aid the victim. In his efforts to help the victim, the good Samaritan witness was stabbed in the chest piercing his heart. The suspect was last seen entering the Bay Street Housing Projects. Officers Tayac and Rist obtained a complete description of the suspect and requested the assistance of Officers Colla and Lee. The Officers collected pieces of information from the public housing residents that led them to the identity of the suspect. The Officers responded to the suspect’s address and were Informed by the suspect’s mother that the suspect had left the residence. The Offices continued their search and located the suspect walking on Columbus Street from Francisco Street where he was apprehended after a short chase and struggle. All named Officers were awarded with a Police Commission Commendation. Officer Stephen Rist, with Sergeant Patrick Cadigan, Officer Lori Cadigan, and Officer Robert Velarde were awarded with The Life Saving Award. On Thursday July 7, 1994, Mr. Keith Noble, 42 years old, was approaching the “A” gate at Candlestick Park with his wife and their young daughter. Suddenly, Mr. Noble collapsed backwards striking his head. The fall was observed by Officers Cadigan and Rist. Mr. Noble was unconscious and bleeding from the back of his head. Mr. Noble stopped breathing and the Officers were unable to find a pulse. Cadigan and Rist immediately activated their Pic Radio, called for a code 3 ambulance. Sergeant Cadigan and Officer Velarde also working the Candlestick Detail, were close by and immediately responded to assist. Sergeant Cadigan was unable to find a pulse and observed the suspect was not breathing. Sergeant Cadigan started CPR on Mr. Noble while Officer Velarde searched for Mr. Noble’s breast bone and began administering chest compressions. Officer Cadigan assisted by relieving Officer Velarde with chest compressions. The Officers continued with CPR until the paramedics arrived. Mr. Noble was transported to Mission Emergency Hospital and was hospitalized in serious condition but eventually was able to breath without the assistance of a respirator. The nurses involved stated that the Officers saved the life of Mr. Noble.
Jerry Zacharatos, age 94: Jerry F. Zacharatos was born on December 25, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. Jerry was an Insurance Underwriter prior to his Law Enforcement employment. Jerry entered the San Francisco Police Department on January 4, 1960. Jerry was assigned to Star #977 and worked the following assignments during his three plus years: K-Trf Warrant Bureau (April 11, 1960), Park Police Station (November 23, 1962), Northern Police Station (November 20, 1963). Jerry separated from the San Francisco Police Department on August 24, 1964.
Report of Special Committee: The WOAA Board does not have a Special Committee at this time.
Old Business: No report this month.
New Business: No report this month.
Good of the Order: No report this month.
Adjournment: President Barberini led the WOAA Board in a moment of silence for our recently passed members, and for all our deceased members. President Barberini scheduled our next monthly meeting for Tuesday July 10, 2023 at 1130 hours, on Zoom technology.
To All Members: All members can obtain a new beneficiary form on our website sfwidowsandorphans.org. Click on Resources on our face page and follow the link. Each month we express our appreciation to the following people who assist our efforts in bringing you the best customer service possible: Retired San Francisco Police Department Captain and the long standing Administrator of Defense for the San Franciso Polie Officers Association (SFPOA), Paul Chignell, Retired San Francisco Police Lieutenant and the host of the Gold Country Reaper email, Rene LaPrevotte, Retired San Francisco Police Sergeant and the long standing editor of the SFPOA Journal Newspaper, Ray Shine, David Ng of Personnel and Kristine Singh of the Police Commission Office.
