Press release
It is with the deepest regret and sorrow that the Genesee County Sheriff reports the line-of-duty death of Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello, age 54, who passed away on March 10, 2024, following his involvement in an incident while working a special assignment detail at Batavia Downs. The City of Batavia Police Department will be leading the investigation into this incident.
Sergeant Sanfratello served 32 years with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. He began his career as a Dispatcher on February 29, 1992, was appointed a Deputy Sheriff in 1996, and in 2007, Sanfratello was promoted to Sergeant.
Sergeant Sanfratello’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation for all the overwhelming support they have received from friends and fellow first responders.
Funeral arrangements are being completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. in Batavia.
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Law enforcement agencies from around New York are supporting the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department today.
Agencies from around the area were part of an escort for fallen Deputy Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello on Sunday afternoon.
VIDEO of escort-Law enforcement escort for fallen Genesee County Sheriff’s Deputy on Sunday afternoon on Clinton Street Road (Video submission Julie Carasone)
Love you brother! Roomates fir life!