Courthouse dome to be lighted up in blue for Sgt. Sanfratella
Photo by Tom Rivers: The Orleans County Courthouse dome will illuminated in blue and yellow in this photo from March 18, 2022 in a show of support for the Ukrainian people who have been under attack since Russia invaded the country on Feb. 24.
Press Release, Orleans County Legislature
ALBION – The dome of the Orleans County Courthouse will be illuminated blue in memory of Genesee County Sheriff’s Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello, who died in the line of duty early Sunday morning during an incident at Batavia Downs.
“All of us mourn the death of Sgt. Sanfratello and this is our community’s way of recognizing his bravery and commitment to public safety during his 32 years of service,” said County Legislator Merle “Skip” Draper, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee.
The dome will be illuminated blue for one week, beginning tonight. Sgt. Sanfratello’s funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Call Arena at Genesee Community College.
“We send our deepest condolences to his family and to all his fellow law enforcement officials, especially those in the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, who are devastated by the loss of their colleague,” said Lynne Johnson, Chairman of the Orleans County Legislature.
