09/11/2022
Rest in Peace Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Varvaro, E.O.W. 9/11/2022.
Police Officer Varvaro was struck and killed by a wrong-way driver early Sunday morning as he was reporting for a detail assignment at the World Trade Center 9/11 Ceremony. Port Authority PBA President Frank Conti said, in a statement released by the Port Authority PBA,
"The Port Authority PBA is shocked and saddened by the death of Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Varvaro, who was killed by a wrong-way driver while he was driving to his assignment as a member of the PAPD World Trade Center 9/11 Ceremony detail. Anthony’s life was taken from us as he prepared to honor the lives of the thirty-seven Port Authority police officers who perished on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center. Police Officer Anthony Varvaro will always be honored and never forgotten. Anthony’s wife and four children will remain in our hearts and will forever be a part of the PAPD Family.”
Prior to Anthony’s distinguished service to the people of New York, New Jersey and the millions using Port Authority facilities, he was a Major League Baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox.
Police Officer Varvaro served with the Port Authority Police Department for approximately six years. He was 37 years old and is survived by his wife and four children.
Anthony, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
Below is a link to a story about Police Officer Varvaro's baseball and PAPD journey.
https://apbweb.com/2022/03/from-the-bullpen/