05/22/2026
As part of National Public Works Week we want to honor and remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
1978 – Wally Cuhna Jr., Lexington, MA Public Works
2005 – Peter Brazil, Lexington, MA Public Works
2011 – Michael J. Garofano (Father) and Michael J. Garofano Jr. (Son), Rutland, VT Public Works
2012 – Carlos Tabares, New Bedford, MA Public Works
2014 – Michael McDaniel Jr., Natick, MA Public Works
2015 – David Ridzon, Tolland, CT Public Works
2017 – Robert Cabral, Newton, MA Public Works
2017 – Warren Cowles, Longmeadow, MA
2017 – David McAdams, Newton, MA Public Works
2017 – Robert Callery, Boston, MA Public Works
2017 – David Fiske, Plainville, MA Public Works
2018 – John Doherty, Melrose, MA Public Works
2018 – Angelo Turano, Westerly, RI Public Works
2019 – Richard Macensky, Westerly, RI Public Works
2020 – Marcos A. Ruiz-Rodriguez, Lawrence, MA Public Works
2021 – Billy Troiano, Westwood, MA Public Works
2021 – Fredric Joe Brooks Jr., Village of Poultney, VT Public Works
2023 – Richard Plescia, Falmouth, MA Public Works
2024 – Andrew DiDomenico, Connecticut Department of Transportation
2024 – David Sousa, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
2024 – Mark DeCouto, Easton, MA Public Works
2025 – Andrew Porter, Rockport, MA
2025 – Jamie Nickerson, Enfield, CT Public Works
If we have unintentionally omitted any individual who lost their life in the line of duty, we sincerely apologize.
Please email Molly at [email protected] to email our chapter administrator. Share their name, year, and department with us so we can update our records and ensure their legacy is recognized.
