Background
John M. Falcone was born on January 21, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York to John and Margaret Falcone. Falcone was not married, lived in Marlboro, New York and grew up in Putnam County, New York where his parents still live.
John M. Falcone was born on January 21, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York to John and Margaret Falcone. Falcone was not married, lived in Marlboro, New York and grew up in Putnam County, New York where his parents still live.
He has one sister, Victoria Fiorisi. He worked 18 years for the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department and 20 years on the job. Roadway Renamed On February 21, 2012 the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York) (MTA) granted permission to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Benevolent Association to rename Railroad Avenue to Detective John Falcone Memorial Avenue.
The private roadway is owned and operated by the MTA and is the site where Falcone’s death occurred.
Highway Renamed On April 29, 2014 a 2-mile section of United States. Route 9 was approved legislation by The Senate Transportation Committee to be designated the Falcone Memorial Highway. The highway is a major thoroughfare in and out of the City of Poughkeepsie.
On August 1, 2014 the section of highway in Dutchess County, New York was officially named in honor of City of Poughkeepsie Police Officer John Falcone by New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. A portion of the roadway on United States. Route 9 was designated as the “Detective Falcone Memorial Highway” after Falcone, an 18-year police veteran was killed in the line of duty while trying to protect a three-year old girl in 2011.
Annual Detective Falcone Memorial Ride The New York State Supreme Court Officers Association as well as the City of Poughkeepsie Benevolent Association holds an annual memorial motorcycle ride in honor of the slain police officer
Each year hundreds of riders participate in the event including law enforcement, local riders and motorcycle clubs. The ride was created to honor a courageous man and local hero who made the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty while trying to save the life of a three-year old girl.