Flags to be lowered on Saturday in honor of Genesee sergeant Thomas Sanfratella

Photo by Tom Rivers: The flag is lowered outside the Clifford Wise Intermediate School in medina on Monday in honor of fallen members of the New York National Guard, Casey Frankoski and John Grassia. Grassia also served as a New York State Trooper. The governor has directed flags to be lowered on Satuerday on all state buildings in honor of Thomas Sanfratella, a Genesee County sergeant who died in the line of duty on March 10 at Batavia Downs.

Posted 15 March 2024 at 12:17 pm

Press Release, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office

BATAVIA – Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on March 16 in honor of fallen Genesee County Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello.

Sergeant Sanfratello also served as a Board Member for the Town of Alexander. This memorial act is concurrent with the half-staff order already in place in honor of New York National Guard members Casey Frankoski and John Grassia, who died during a federal deployment at the southern boarder.

“From the Town Board to the Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello dedicated his life to improving the lives of his neighbors and protecting his community,” Governor Hochul said. “My heart goes out to Sergeant Sanfratello’s family and loved ones. May the courage he showed throughout a lifetime of service be a comfort to those he leaves behind.”

On March 10, Sergeant Sanfratello died in the line of duty in Batavia. Originally from Batavia, Sergeant Sanfratello served in law enforcement for more than two decades. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy; his children, Ian, Kyla and Alexis; and countless other family and friends.