New York City Police Department, New York • Line of Duty Death: August 31, 2017
Retired New York City Police Department (NYPD) Police Officer Anthony “Tony” D’Erasmo died on August 31, 2017 as a result of renal cell carcinoma, which he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. He was 56 years old at the time of his premature passing.
D’Erasmo joined the NYPD on July 16, 1984 and retired on July 31, 2004. He proudly served for 20 years. Upon his retirement, he moved to North Carolina and joined the Wilmington International Airport Police Department, where he served for 10 years. In addition to his service in law enforcement, D’Erasmo was also a United States Marine Corps veteran. He was the recipient of many awards throughout his career with law enforcement and the military. He was a man of service to his country and to his community.
NYPD Police Officer Anthony “Tony” D’Erasmo is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth “Beth,” his sons, Anthony and Christopher, his daughters, Jaclyn and Nicole, his mother, Ann, his brother, Frank, his sister, Sally Ann, and many other cherished family members and friends.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has provided the D’Erasmo family with a mortgage-free home through the Fallen First Responder Home Program.