The Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Association of the San Francisco Police Department held their monthly meeting at the Italian Athletic Club. The Italian Athletic Club is located at 1630 Stockton Street in San Francisco. The meeting commenced at 1700 hours.
Roll Call: President Leroy Lindo, Vice President Raymond Kane, Secretary Mark McDonough, Treasurer Dean Taylor, Trustees James O’Meara, Louis Barberini, Ryan Walsh, and Bookkeeper Sally Foster were present. Trustees Al Luenow and Rob Forneris were excused.
Approval of the Minutes: Trustee Jim O’Meara made a motion to approve the minutes from our September 2018 meeting. Vice President Ray Kane seconded the motion. The motion passed without objection.
Receiving Applications; Suspensions and Reinstatements: There were no Academy Class signups, and no Suspensions in the past 30 days. Trustee Lou Barberini made a motion to reinstate the following suspended member who paid their dues and fines: Catherine Schieffer. Trustee Jim O’Meara seconded the motion. The motion passed without objection. Catherine Schieffer is now a member in good standing.
Secretary Mark McDonough responded to Sigmund Stern Grove to address the class members of the San Francisco Police Retirement Seminar. McDonough reminded the class that their dues will no longer be paid by payroll deduction upon their retirement. All members must pay by check, by automatic payment through their financial institution, or by the PayPal option on our website at sfwidowsandorphans.org. Secretary McDonough provided the class with his contact number (415 681-3660), and his email address (markmac825@ comcast.net). McDonough encouraged the class to contact him to request their designated beneficiary, and to make any necessary changes.
Communications and Bills: Trustee Dean Taylor presented the monthly bills and paid death beneficiaries to the designated beneficiary (s) of the following recently passed members: Terry Gregory, John Jordan, Ernie McNett, and Norman Moore. Trustee Jim O’Meara made a motion to pay all bills and death beneficiaries. Trustee Ryan Walsh seconded the motion. The motion passed without objection.
Report of Visiting Committee: No report this month.
Report of Trustees: The WOAA Board received the sad news of the passing of our following members:
Clement DiAmicis, age 80: Clement D. DeAmicis was born on September 21, 1929 in San Francisco, California. He was a proud first generation Italian American who resided in San Francisco his entire life. He grew up at the foot of Crooked Hill better known as the crooked portion of Lombard Street. Clement was the older son of Giovanni and Amelia DeAmicis, immigrants from Fossa, Italy. Clem learned English from his schoolmates and delivered newspapers up and down the hills of North Beach. Clem served our Country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy Reserve. His service as a Military Police Officer in the Presidio solidified his interest in Law Enforcement. Clements’ prior occupation is listed as sales manager. He entered the San Francisco Police Department on May 9, 1952. Clement was assigned to star #1514. Clement graduated from the Police Academy on May 26, 1952. He worked the following assignments during his 28 year career: Potrero Police Station (May 26, 1952), Northern Police Station (February 2, 1953), The Flying Squad (January 1954), Crime Prevention (May 2, 1955), Northern Police Station F.P. (January 2, 1957), H.Q. BSS (April 11, 1960), Richmond Police Station (January 26, 1962, promoted to the rank of Q-50 Sergeant and transferred to Richmond Station), H.Q. BSS (February 26, 1964), Central Police Station (April 13, 1964), Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on July 1, 1967, HDQ Narco (March 1. 1970), Intelligence Unit (August 17, 1970, Central Police Station (February 1, 1971), HDQ Patrol Bureau (October 1, 1971),Chief’s Office (February 23, 1972), Richmond Police Station (June 17, 1973, promoted to the rank of Captain on February 7, 1973), Appointed to temporary Deputy Chief on April 21, 1976, Patrol Bureau (July 1, 1976, appointed to permanent rank of Deputy Chief), Investigations (February 3, 1977), Administration Headquarters (January 24, 1979), Personnel and Training (January 24, 1980. Clement retired with a service pension on February 14, 1980. During Clem’s career he investigated many of the City’s most notorious cases, including the Zodiac Murders, the Golden Dragon and Jonestown Massacres and the assassinations of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. While in the Police Department he earned a Master’s Degree in Criminology at San Francisco State University. After retiring from the S.F.P.D., he began a 21 year career in the banking industry, heading security and investigations for Fidelity Savings, Citibank California, and the Bay View Federal Bank. He worked as a Private Investigator for Pinkerton, became a paralegal and also taught at Skyline Community College. Clem served on San Francisco’s Civil Grand Jury and was a San Francisco Parole Commissioner, a Marriage Commissioner at City Hall, and an arbitrator for the State Bar. Clem was predeceased by his wife RoseAnne, and is survived by his brother John, children Nancy DeAmicis, David (Vera) DeAmicis, Amy (Doug) Wilton, and Tracy (Ian) McMahon, and grandchildren Luke, Milena Rita, Jane, Nikolay, and Anthony.
Awards: Clement and Officer William Daily were awarded Second Grade Medals of Valor for services rendered on June 17, 1953. On that day, Officers DeAmicis and Daily arrested an armed hold-up man who was in possession of a knife. The hold-up man resisted arrest forcing the Officers to use force to disarm him. Officer Daily sustained a 2 inch slash to his uniform coat. DeAmicis and Daily successfully disarmed the assailant and placed him in custody. For services rendered on January 9, 1955, Officer Clement DeAmicis and Officers Laurence Furlong, Walter Kracke, Milton Piro, Alan F. Larkin, and David G. Mayer were awarded First Grade Medals of Valor. The Officers apprehended three dangerous criminals who perpetrated three dangerous robberies of Service Stations in the City. Clement DeAmicis and Officer Albert Masio were awarded Second Grade Medals of Valor for services rendered on March 25, 1956. DeAmicis and Masio arrested an armed Suspect after he held up a Liquor Store. In making the arrest, it was necessary for the Officers to disarm the Suspect by force.
John Bagot, age, : John E. Bagot was born in San Francisco, California. John was listed as a student prior to entering Law Enforcement. John entered the San Francisco Police Department on April 24, 1947. John Bagot was assigned to star #677 and graduated from the Police Academy on May 12, 1947 and worked the followed assignments during his career: Richmond Police Station (Northern Police Station (July 4, 1948), Potrero Police Station (June 20, 1960), Ingleside Police Station (October 27, 1971), Mission Police Station (May 4, 1972), Southern Police Station (July 9, 1975), City Prison (January 21, 1976), and Richmond Police Station (June 23, 1976). Norman retired after 30 years with a service pension on March 7, 1977.
Steven Hutzler, age 64: Steven L. Hutzler was born in San Francisco, California on October 3, 1953. Steve passed away September 22, 2018 in Corvallis, Oregon. Steve was born to Louis and Norma Hutzler. Steve was a fourth generation San Franciscan. He graduated from Lincoln High School in San Francisco in 1971, where he was a standout player on the Football team. After a brief stint as a lineman for Pacific Bell, Steve followed in his father’s footsteps into the San Francisco Police Department. Steve entered the San Francisco Police Department on August 15, 1977. Steve was assigned to star #465 and graduated from the Police Academy on December 10, 1977. Steve worked the following assignments during his 28 year career: Northern Police Station (December 10. 1977), Taraval Police Station (March 19, 1978), Central Police Station (July 19, 1978), Narcotics Detail (December 16, 1981), Central Police Station (August 18, 1982), Field Operations (July 27, 1983), Central Police Station (May 5, 1986), Task Force (July 14, 1986), N.E.T. Golden Gate (August 3, 1987), N.E.T. Metro (August 5, 1987), Central Police Station (April 30, 1988), S.O.B. Task Force (May 27, 1989 ), Central Police Station (July 21, 1990), Tenderloin Task Force (March 30, 1991), C.S.U. (May 13, 1992), Central Police Station (January 16, 1993), Police Academy (November 8, 1993), Central Police Station (April 16, 1994), Police Academy (April 20, 1996), Traffic Solos (April 20, 1997). Steve Hutzler retired with a service pension on March 16, 2005 after serving the City for 28 years. After retirement Steve was granted with a Disability Retirement.
Awards: Steve was awarded with a Police Commission Commendation for services rendered on Saturday July 12, 1980. Steve and his partner Officer Jim Deely conferred with Homicide Inspectors regarding a Homicide that occurred at 1092 Union Street #1. Steve and Jim re-interviewed key witnesses in the case and developed a possible Suspect. Fingerprint analysis revealed the Suspect was linked to the scene. Steve and Jim located and arrested the Suspect for murder and robbery. Officers Hutzler and Deely were awarded with a Bronze Medal of Valor for services rendered on Sunday September 14, 1980. On that date at approximately 1436 hours, Hutzler and Deely were working the Central 36 car (plainclothes). Hutzler and Deely observed three Suspects in a blue van at Columbus and Bay Streets. The Officers observed the Suspects to be acting in a suspicious manner. Hutzler and Deely conducted a surveillance and shortly thereafter observed two of the suspects exit the van and commit an armed robbery with a gun, on the manager of Tower Records. Officer Deely broadcasted the armed robbery as Hutzler chased the Suspects on foot. The Suspects were able to escape in their van at a high rate of speed. Officers Hutzler and Deely combined their pursuit efforts with Housing Officers Al Hom and Harvey Iosua in capturing the Suspects. Hom and Iosua were awarded with Silver Medals of Valor. Officers Steve Hutzler and John Brandt were awarded Police Commission Commendations for services rendered on Friday August 27, 1982. On that date at approximately 0200 hours, Officers Hutzler and Brandt were conducting a Stake-out at Pine and Stockton Streets for seven consecutive nights when they apprehended a sexual assault Suspect who was responsible for 11 different serious sexual assault incidents. Officer Steve Hutzler, with Officers Mark Mino, Mike Block, and Tom Argo were awarded a Police Commission Commendation for services rendered on Friday December 6, 1985. The Officers arrested a rape Suspect who, between November 25th and December 4th of 1985 had kidnapped three women at knife-point. The Suspect would drive his victims to a remote area where he would rob them and brutally rape them. Officer Steve Hutzler, with Officers William Canning, John Brandt, James Speros, Thomas Heffernan, Francis Rivero and Police Reserve Officer S. Iote were awarded a Police Commission Commendations for services rendered on Tuesday February 28, 1989. Hutzler and Brandt were patrolling in the area of #1 Powell Street. A man stopped and told the Officers that a man pointed a gun at him, and then pointed to the two Suspects. The Officers broadcasted the information and gave chase. The Suspects crossed Market Street and one Suspect was caught and apprehended by John Brandt. The other Suspect drew his .38 caliber firearm and continued his flight. The armed Suspect was on a collision course with Officer Heffernan and pointed his gun at him (Heffernan). Officer Canning, believing the Suspect was going to shoot Officer Heffernan, fired his service weapon and struck the Suspect in the arm and abdomen. The Suspect lost control of his gun and was taken into custody. Steve Hutzler and several other San Francisco Police Officers were awarded with Bronze Medals of Valors (as well as Silver and Gold Medals of Valor) for their actions in the 101 California Street Hostage/Murder incident that occurred on March 4. 1994.
After retirement, Steve moved his family to Corvallis, Orgeon. Steve embraved the Orgeon lifestyle enjoying a second career as a Kikram Yoga teacher and was loved and respected by his students and the community. Steve would take road trips with his best friends and travel to Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado. Steve felt alive when he was in nature and cherished being on the open road. His obituary stated that Steve was ever evolving and lived in accordance with one of his favorite quotes- “if you always do what you’ve done, you’ll always be what you’ve been”. His house was always open and he would make sure that the barbeque was always fired up and the scotch cabinet always full for family and friends. Steve was an avid reader and loved a soulful Vince Gill ballad. He made it a point to collect quotations and phrases that spoke to him. Steve is survived by his wife Molly and daughters Georgia and Kelcey, sisters Laurie Vogensen (Gary), and Janet Marcaletti (Larry), as well as 12 nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved greatly and without reserve.
Norman Moore, age 97: Norman W. Moore was born on January 23, 1921 in San Francisco, California. Norman is listed as a “Welder” for his previous occupation prior to entering into Law Enforcement. Norman Moore joined the San Francisco Police Department on September 1, 1948, and was assigned to star #1072. Norman worked at the following assignments during his 29 year career: Ingleside Police Station (September 16, 1948), and Southern Police Station (September 19, 1949). Norman retired on October 25, 1977 with a disability pension.
Awards: For services rendered on December 22, 1950. Norman rescued Frank McKeon from drowning in the Bay off Pier 50-D. Norman jumped into the Bay and remained there with Mr. McKeon for 30 minutes until they were assisted to safety. Norman was awarded a First Grade Medal of Valor. Norman was awarded with several Captain’s Commendations for his part in the arrests of Suspects in Burglaries and Robberies. In a Captain’s Commendation dated on July 24, 1969, the Robbery incident involved 3 fellow Officers being critically wounded.
Michael Paulsen, age 71: Michael Frederick Paulsen was born in San Francisco, California on March 30, 1947, Michael was born to Myra and George Paulsen. Mike was laid to rest on September 27, 2018 having lost a gallant battle with cancer. In his youth, Mike attended schools in South San Francisco and worked his way through Scouting and became an Eagle Scout. Mike honorably served in the United States Army in South Vietnam, and returned home where he began a stellar 33 year career with the San Francisco Police Department serving most of those years at Northern Police Station (Company E), and Central Police Station (Company A). He used his Veterans Benefits while working and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business at San Jose State. He was a member of the San Francisco Police Officer’s Association as well as being a long time member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mike joined the San Francisco Police Department on February 17, 1970. Mike graduated from the Police Academy on July 19, 1970, and was assigned to star # 231. Mike worked the following assignments during his 33 year career: Northern Police Station (July 19, 1970), Planning (no date given), and Central Police Station (May 18, 1996). Mike retired on January 17, 2003 after serving the City of San Francisco for 33 years.
Awards: Mike, with Officers Phillip Downs and John Flaherty, were awarded with Silver Medals of Valor for services rendered on Friday July 27, 1979. On that date at 1726 hours, Officers Michael Paulsen, Phillip Downs, and John Flaherty responded to St. Francis Hospital on a report of a “man with a gun”. The Officers obtained the Suspect’s description and located him. The Officers gave chase exiting the hospital. The Suspect ran into a parking garage at Bush and Hyde Streets and attempted to commandeer a car. The citizens quickly exited the vehicle by jumping out. The Suspect also jumped from the vehicle and took cover behind a parked car. The Suspect then began firing his gun at the Officers as they were assisting the citizens to safety. The Officers then positioned themselves around the Suspect. Officer Downs drew the Suspect’s attention while Officers Paulsen and Flaherty, endangering themselves, rushed the Suspect and engaged in a furious struggle. Paulsen and Flaherty were able to overpower the Suspect and disarm and arrest him. Following his retirement, Mike moved to Texas with his beloved wife, Laura, where through the Plano-Richardson Elks Lodge, he chaired their Veterans Committee. Mike also volunteered at the Dallas Veteran’s Hospital. He was a life-long 49ers fan and San Francisco Giants fan. Mike had a great sense of humor and an amazing gift for story-telling. Mike was predeceased by his parents George and Myra Paulsen, and is survived by his loving wife Laura, his brother Bob, his son Tim, his two standard Poodles Buster Posey and Willie Mays, and many more friends.
Jeremiah Taylor, age 96: Jeremiah P. Taylor was born in San Francisco, California. Jeremiah was a “Seaman” prior to his Law Enforcement career. Jeremiah Taylor entered the San Francisco Police Academy on November 17, 1947 in an emergency status, and was entered as permanent status on September 1, 1948. Jeremiah was assigned to star #39, and worked the following assignments during his 32 year career: Park Police Station (December 1, 1947), Central Police Station (December 12, 1950), M/L (November 16, 1951), Company K (October 6, 1953), Central Police Station (December 14, 1953), Potrero Police Station (July 20, 1956 and promoted to the rank of Q-50 Police Sergeant on September 1, 1956), Mission Police Station (June 13, 1960), Richmond Police Station (June 18, 1962 and promoted to the rank of Q-60 Police Lieutenant on the same date), Northern Police Station (September 27, 1963), Company K Solos (February 4, 1966), Supervising Captain’s Office (March 12, 1969), Northern Police Station (promoted to the rank of Police Captain and transferred on July 16, 1969), Supervising Captain’s Office (appointed to Supervising Captain and transferred on February 9, 1970), Ingleside Police Station (April 8, 1976), Northern Police Station (July 20, 1977), P & R (August 18, 1977), Field Operations Bureau (appointed to the rank of Deputy Chief and transferred on September 8, 1977), Field Patrol (January 24, 1979), Investigations (January 24, 1979). Jeremiah P. Taylor retired with a service pension at the rank of Deputy Chief on January 15, 1980.
Awards: Jeremiah Taylor was awarded a 2nd grade Medal of Valor for services rendered on December 21, 1961. Sergeant Jeremiah Taylor and Officer David Connell responded to a call of an insane man with a gun who committed a robbery of a grocery store clerk. Sgt. Taylor and Officer Connell observed the Suspect and gave chase. The Officers fired a “warning shot” over the Suspect’s head. The Suspect was taken into custody and confessed to the robbery, and 3 additional robberies.
Report of Special Committee: Bookkeeper Sally Foster stated that membership vote for our By-Laws and Constitution re-write is only a few weeks from being mailed out. Please expect the ballot and proposed changes to be in your mailbox before December. The votes will be counted by a five member panel which will include Jim O’Meara, Ryan Walsh, and Ray Kane.
Old Business: See Report of Special Committee.
New Business: No report this month.
Good of the Order: No report this month.
Adjournment: President Lindo led the WOAA Board in a “moment of silence” for all our deceased members. President Lindo scheduled our next meeting for Tuesday November 13, 2018. The meeting will be held at the Hall of Justice located at 850 Bryant Street, room #150, at 1230 hours.
To All Members: Beneficiary changes can be made by printing out a form from our website at sfwidowsandorphans.org. Click on the Resources box on our face page. Click on the beneficiary form link, complete the form with current address and contact information and mail it to WOAA, P.O. Box 4247, San Rafael, CA 94913-4247. Beneficiary changes require a signature by a Notary or by one of our Board members. Please use the P.O. Box for dues payments each year, and for any correspondence. I can be contacted by cell phone at 415 681-9660, or by email at markmac825@comcast.net. The WOAA Board gives their thanks and gratitude each month to the following people who support our organization each month with their valuable assistance: retired San Francisco Police Department Captain and current POA Defense Administrator Paul Chignell, retired San Francisco Police Department Lieutenant and current host of his Gold country Reaper website, Rene LaPrevotte, Retired San Francisco Police Sergeant and the current POA Journal Editor, Ray Shine, David Ng of Personnel, Sergeant Rachael Kilshaw and Risa Tom of the Police Commission Office, and finally to the Command Staff and the Officers of the Traffic Solo Office for graciously affording us space each month for our meetings and our files.