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Chief Bob Nolan Ret.
June 22, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. A great man.
Mark Masotta
January 31, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Joseph Mongillo
June 27, 2021
It has been 2 years since you passed away and I want to say you will never be forgotten. You were a true leader. You would help anybody out at anytime. There should be more people like you in this world. Rest In Peace.
Former New Haven Police Officer
Joseph A. Mongillo
Coconut Creek, FL.
Leonard Gallo Chief of Police Retired EHPD/New Haven PD
June 23, 2021
Bill Farrell was an exceptional man and an excellent boss. He was also my very dear friend. Miss you Chief, think of you very often. Semper Fi.
David D'Agostino
July 4, 2017
Shannon, Petrice and Bill, I just heard the sad news of your dad's passing. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts are with you and your mom.
Gail Worthington
July 4, 2017
In honor of Chief William Farrell, my prayers are with you all.
Frank Cacioli
July 3, 2017
One of the best men I have known , worked for him for many years as did my brother john . God bless him and the U.S,MARINE CORPS,
Shannon Farrell
July 1, 2017
Shannon Farrell
July 1, 2017
Shannon Farrell
July 1, 2017
Shannon Farrell
July 1, 2017
June 30, 2017
i was on the new haven police dept.for 32 years and worked for many chief.chief farrell was the best person iworked for. my condolences for the family. mike giovanni detective retired.
June 30, 2017
My sympathy to the Farrell family on their loss of a great man. He was respected and loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
Ret NHPD Officer Richard D'Urso
Mike Hanlon
June 29, 2017
A great chief, a better man and one of a kind. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Prayers to Bill, Carla and all his family.
Chief Leonard Gallo
June 29, 2017
There has been many wonderful people who have made a positive impact on my career and life.Other than my lovely wife Barbara and my family ,nobody made a bigger impact on me then Chief Bill Farrell. I met him in 1970 when I was assigned to his squad on Sherman Ave. He took me under his guidance,as he did many other young police officers, and saw to making all of us professional and caring for the city and people we served. As the years go by, as they will,I had the privilage of assending in rank,and with that privilage comes the responsibility of command. I always knew what kind of "meeting" I would have with him when I would be summond to the Chiefs Office. When I heard him say send Len in,It would be cordial. When I heard send in the Commander,I knew it would be strict business. And on rare occassions,when I heard send in Gallo and close the door,I just put on my helmut and shut up to fix what went wrong.Bill always had an open door for everyone and every body got treated with fairness. He was a true professional, and a member of the best that the city has ever seen.I have been a lucky man to be his friend for almost fifty years.
Semper Fi my old friend,see you at the next roll call.
Chief Leonard L. Gallo (ret)
East Haven PD
Commander (ret)
New Haven PD
Eric Stolzman
June 29, 2017
There are certain moments in life that one always remembers which continues to impacts an individual throughout the years.
Although perhaps not so important to other's, I have never forgotten the day that I stood in the Chief's presence, raising my hand, and repeating my oath of office, to the City, and the New Haven Department of Police Services.
A natural leader in every respect, he will be sorely missed by the men and women whom he led, and will always continue to touch.
Retired Officer Eric Stolzman, Albany New York
Ronald Lankton
June 29, 2017
rip chief you will be missed by all condolences to the family Retired supt Ron Lankton
June 29, 2017
Chief William Farrell was a true leader. He would help anybody out at any time. My condolences to the Farrell Family.
Former New Haven Police Officer Joseph A. Mongillo
Coconut Creek, FL.
ron lankton
June 29, 2017
RIP chief you will be miss by all who work under your leadership condolences to family. Ron Lankton retired supt.
Joe "Duke" McAlpine
June 29, 2017
Rest easy my friend/Semper Fi
Bob Nolan
June 29, 2017
Chief Farrell was a great chief,great person,but most of all a great friend.He will be missed so much. My condolences to his family.
David Jalbert
June 29, 2017
Chief Farrell was the greatest Chief of Police that New Haven ever had. He was a caring, sincere person that held his personnel to that same level of professionalism. In my Law Enforcement career I have worked under the command of many Chief's, none could compare to the qualities of Chief Farrell. Rest in peace Chief knowing that you left this world a better place than you found it.
My condolences to the Farrell family.
Kevin Costin
June 29, 2017
Rest in Peace Chief and Semper Fi SIR !
Jay Reardon
June 29, 2017
The residents of New Haven owe Chief Farrell a big thank you for all the great work he did over many years. My condolences to his family and may he begin to enjoy the gift of eternal salvation. Jay Reardon; Chicago
John Dattilo
June 29, 2017
Chief Farrell was the greatest chief to ever serve the New Haven Police Department.
He always had the respect of his men & women. He was sorely missed after his retirement. It was an honor to serve under him. Deepest sympathy to the Farrell family. RIP.
John Dattilo, NHPD Ret. Ft. Myers, FL
Chief Lewis, Chief Farrell and Assistant Chief Brown
Roy Brown
June 29, 2017
Gail Worthington
June 28, 2017
"My prayers, and condolences to the Farrel family. I pray that the Lord gives you the strength you'll need during this very sad time. My mom worked under Chief Farrel for years, and had the utmost respect for him.
Mike Patten
June 28, 2017
Chief Farrell was a unique man. He and my father, Steve Patten, joined the NHPD at about the same time. I have known Chief Farrell for my entire personal and professional life. I remember him visiting my dad at Hospuce moments before his passing in 1995. Chief Farrell always condected himself with dignity and integrity. He was role model for many police officers, including me primarily because he put his officer's first. He will be missed. There are few of his kind left.
June 28, 2017
Condolences to the Farrel family from Sargent Felix Del Giudice.
Friend and Marine compatriot.
Goodbye Billy,
Semper Fi
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Mass of Christian Burial
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St. Michael Church
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Jun
30
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East Lawn Cemetery
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