"When a police officer is killed, it's not an agency that loses an officer, it's an entire nation." -Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder
Ricky Paul Del Fiorentino of Fort Bragg died on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in the line of duty as a Mendocino County Sheriff's deputy.
Born on May 28, 1965 at Napa, Calif., to Sharon Seigler and Henry Del Fiorentino, he was 48.
Ricky graduated from Napa High School, Oklahoma University (on a wrestling scholarship), and Napa Valley College Police Academy. He was a Northern California wrestling champion and was inducted into the Napa High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2003, he was a Police Olympics gold medalist in the Greco Roman and Freestyle Wrestling events.
After graduating from the police academy in 1988, Ricky moved to Fort Bragg where he began his career as a sheriff's deputy for the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. He worked there for two years before transferring to the Fort Bragg Police Department in 1991. During his 10 years with the police department he went from officer to detective. He was also a member of the SWAT team for both agencies.
During his tenure in law enforcement, Ricky was president of the Police Activities League where he always ensured that all children were included.
As a Field Training Officer, he was able to inspire and teach new officers. In May of 2000, Ricky returned to the Sheriff's Department where he worked until his passing.
Ricky was an avid hunter and fisher, an outdoorsman to the core. He was a wrestling coach at both the Fort Bragg Middle and High Schools. He loved spending time with his family, loved to cook and eat, and was a John Wayne fan. His proudest moments were the births of his children.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Marie Del Fiorentino. They were married for two and half of the six years they were together. He is also survived by his children, Hailey Elise Del Fiorentino (21), Timothy Harris Del Fiorentino (19), Parker Dahl Murray Del Fiorentino (18), Thomas Michael Walsh (29), Lexie Rose Valador-Del Fiorentino (6); grandchildren, Keagan EricPaul Del Fiorentino (5 mos.), Braxton Thomas Walsh (6), Ally Lynn Walsh (3); siblings, Peter Antone Del Fiorentino (46), Ann Marie Del Fiorentino-Gibson (43), Debra Irene Amaral (45), Jamie Howell Szuba (41), Mitchell Dee Seigler (50); his father, Henry Joseph Paul Del Fiorentino; his mom, Jacqueline Kay Del Fiorentino; his mother, Sharon Elizabeth Seigler; his pop, Garry Dee Seigler; grandmother, Edith Del Fiorentino; and aunt, Debra Del Fiorentino. Also surviving are his niece, Jessica Rose Tucker; and nephews, David Joseph Tucker and Austin Edward Mozingo.
He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Etalo Del Fiorentino and Harding Coolidge Warren; grandmother, June Maxine Warren; brother, John "Bubba" Edward Del Fiorentino; and sister, Deann Marie Castillo.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Julie Whipple, Sean Wristen, the law enforcement brotherhood of Mendocino County, especially the officers who have tirelessly protected them at the house, and the entire Fort Bragg community for taking care of them and loving Ricky so much!
Memorial donations can be made to the Ricky Del Fiorentino Memorial Fund, Savings Bank of Mendocino County, P.O. Box 3600, Ukiah, CA 95482.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cotton Auditorium, Fort Bragg. Arrangements were by Chapel by the Sea.
Published in The Mendocino Beacon on Mar. 27, 2014
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Mendocino County (CA) SO Deputy Ricky Fiorentino was shot and killed in an apparent ambush while inside his patrol car.
Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino, 48, was killed just before noon Wednesday in tiny Cleone, Calif. The shooting happened near Ward Ave. and Park Drive, three miles north of Fort Bragg.
Del Fiorentino earned the Distinguished Service Award for Heroism from the city of Fort Bragg after jumping into the Noyo River to save a mentally ill child who had jumped into the river fro the Noyo Bridge. He also earned the award for jumping into Pudding Creek to save four people who were swept into the water by a "freak" wave.
He was Fort Bragg Police Officer of the Year in 1991. He received letters of commendation for arresting a Kern County murder suspect, and for preventing serious damage or death of a coworker suffering from a heart attack.
He received a letter of appreciation from the chief of police with the Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Department for helping serve a search warrant.
He also received letters of appreciation for volunteering at the Dana Gray Ice Cream social, and one from a parent for "going above and beyond" in a coroner's case involving a drowning victim.
Deputy Fiorentino was a 26-year veteran of the Fort Bragg Police Department and Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
26 Mar 2014
The procession of law enforcement vehicles which began at the Ukiah Fairgrounds heads to Fort Bragg for a memorial service for Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino will begin at 10 a.m. The deputy was killed in the line of duty March 19. Hundreds are expected to fill Cotton Auditorium in Fort Bragg. Hundreds gathered along the route in the rain to pay tribute. On Tuesday night hundreds of people attended the candlelight vigil for Del Fiorentino in front of the Fort Bragg Courthouse.
Ricky Paul Del Fiorentino of Fort Bragg died on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in the line of duty as a Mendocino County Sheriff's deputy.
Born on May 28, 1965 at Napa, Calif., to Sharon Seigler and Henry Del Fiorentino, he was 48.
Ricky graduated from Napa High School, Oklahoma University (on a wrestling scholarship), and Napa Valley College Police Academy. He was a Northern California wrestling champion and was inducted into the Napa High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2003, he was a Police Olympics gold medalist in the Greco Roman and Freestyle Wrestling events.
After graduating from the police academy in 1988, Ricky moved to Fort Bragg where he began his career as a sheriff's deputy for the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. He worked there for two years before transferring to the Fort Bragg Police Department in 1991. During his 10 years with the police department he went from officer to detective. He was also a member of the SWAT team for both agencies.
During his tenure in law enforcement, Ricky was president of the Police Activities League where he always ensured that all children were included.
As a Field Training Officer, he was able to inspire and teach new officers. In May of 2000, Ricky returned to the Sheriff's Department where he worked until his passing.
Ricky was an avid hunter and fisher, an outdoorsman to the core. He was a wrestling coach at both the Fort Bragg Middle and High Schools. He loved spending time with his family, loved to cook and eat, and was a John Wayne fan. His proudest moments were the births of his children.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Marie Del Fiorentino. They were married for two and half of the six years they were together. He is also survived by his children, Hailey Elise Del Fiorentino (21), Timothy Harris Del Fiorentino (19), Parker Dahl Murray Del Fiorentino (18), Thomas Michael Walsh (29), Lexie Rose Valador-Del Fiorentino (6); grandchildren, Keagan EricPaul Del Fiorentino (5 mos.), Braxton Thomas Walsh (6), Ally Lynn Walsh (3); siblings, Peter Antone Del Fiorentino (46), Ann Marie Del Fiorentino-Gibson (43), Debra Irene Amaral (45), Jamie Howell Szuba (41), Mitchell Dee Seigler (50); his father, Henry Joseph Paul Del Fiorentino; his mom, Jacqueline Kay Del Fiorentino; his mother, Sharon Elizabeth Seigler; his pop, Garry Dee Seigler; grandmother, Edith Del Fiorentino; and aunt, Debra Del Fiorentino. Also surviving are his niece, Jessica Rose Tucker; and nephews, David Joseph Tucker and Austin Edward Mozingo.
He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Etalo Del Fiorentino and Harding Coolidge Warren; grandmother, June Maxine Warren; brother, John "Bubba" Edward Del Fiorentino; and sister, Deann Marie Castillo.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Julie Whipple, Sean Wristen, the law enforcement brotherhood of Mendocino County, especially the officers who have tirelessly protected them at the house, and the entire Fort Bragg community for taking care of them and loving Ricky so much!
Memorial donations can be made to the Ricky Del Fiorentino Memorial Fund, Savings Bank of Mendocino County, P.O. Box 3600, Ukiah, CA 95482.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cotton Auditorium, Fort Bragg. Arrangements were by Chapel by the Sea.
Published in The Mendocino Beacon on Mar. 27, 2014
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Mendocino County (CA) SO Deputy Ricky Fiorentino was shot and killed in an apparent ambush while inside his patrol car.
Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino, 48, was killed just before noon Wednesday in tiny Cleone, Calif. The shooting happened near Ward Ave. and Park Drive, three miles north of Fort Bragg.
Del Fiorentino earned the Distinguished Service Award for Heroism from the city of Fort Bragg after jumping into the Noyo River to save a mentally ill child who had jumped into the river fro the Noyo Bridge. He also earned the award for jumping into Pudding Creek to save four people who were swept into the water by a "freak" wave.
He was Fort Bragg Police Officer of the Year in 1991. He received letters of commendation for arresting a Kern County murder suspect, and for preventing serious damage or death of a coworker suffering from a heart attack.
He received a letter of appreciation from the chief of police with the Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Department for helping serve a search warrant.
He also received letters of appreciation for volunteering at the Dana Gray Ice Cream social, and one from a parent for "going above and beyond" in a coroner's case involving a drowning victim.
Deputy Fiorentino was a 26-year veteran of the Fort Bragg Police Department and Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
26 Mar 2014
The procession of law enforcement vehicles which began at the Ukiah Fairgrounds heads to Fort Bragg for a memorial service for Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino will begin at 10 a.m. The deputy was killed in the line of duty March 19. Hundreds are expected to fill Cotton Auditorium in Fort Bragg. Hundreds gathered along the route in the rain to pay tribute. On Tuesday night hundreds of people attended the candlelight vigil for Del Fiorentino in front of the Fort Bragg Courthouse.
"When a police officer is killed, it's not an agency that loses an officer, it's an entire nation." -Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder
Ricky Paul Del Fiorentino of Fort Bragg died on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in the line of duty as a Mendocino County Sheriff's deputy.
Born on May 28, 1965 at Napa, Calif., to Sharon Seigler and Henry Del Fiorentino, he was 48.
Ricky graduated from Napa High School, Oklahoma University (on a wrestling scholarship), and Napa Valley College Police Academy. He was a Northern California wrestling champion and was inducted into the Napa High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2003, he was a Police Olympics gold medalist in the Greco Roman and Freestyle Wrestling events.
After graduating from the police academy in 1988, Ricky moved to Fort Bragg where he began his career as a sheriff's deputy for the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. He worked there for two years before transferring to the Fort Bragg Police Department in 1991. During his 10 years with the police department he went from officer to detective. He was also a member of the SWAT team for both agencies.
During his tenure in law enforcement, Ricky was president of the Police Activities League where he always ensured that all children were included.
As a Field Training Officer, he was able to inspire and teach new officers. In May of 2000, Ricky returned to the Sheriff's Department where he worked until his passing.
Ricky was an avid hunter and fisher, an outdoorsman to the core. He was a wrestling coach at both the Fort Bragg Middle and High Schools. He loved spending time with his family, loved to cook and eat, and was a John Wayne fan. His proudest moments were the births of his children.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Marie Del Fiorentino. They were married for two and half of the six years they were together. He is also survived by his children, Hailey Elise Del Fiorentino (21), Timothy Harris Del Fiorentino (19), Parker Dahl Murray Del Fiorentino (18), Thomas Michael Walsh (29), Lexie Rose Valador-Del Fiorentino (6); grandchildren, Keagan EricPaul Del Fiorentino (5 mos.), Braxton Thomas Walsh (6), Ally Lynn Walsh (3); siblings, Peter Antone Del Fiorentino (46), Ann Marie Del Fiorentino-Gibson (43), Debra Irene Amaral (45), Jamie Howell Szuba (41), Mitchell Dee Seigler (50); his father, Henry Joseph Paul Del Fiorentino; his mom, Jacqueline Kay Del Fiorentino; his mother, Sharon Elizabeth Seigler; his pop, Garry Dee Seigler; grandmother, Edith Del Fiorentino; and aunt, Debra Del Fiorentino. Also surviving are his niece, Jessica Rose Tucker; and nephews, David Joseph Tucker and Austin Edward Mozingo.
He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Etalo Del Fiorentino and Harding Coolidge Warren; grandmother, June Maxine Warren; brother, John "Bubba" Edward Del Fiorentino; and sister, Deann Marie Castillo.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Julie Whipple, Sean Wristen, the law enforcement brotherhood of Mendocino County, especially the officers who have tirelessly protected them at the house, and the entire Fort Bragg community for taking care of them and loving Ricky so much!
Memorial donations can be made to the Ricky Del Fiorentino Memorial Fund, Savings Bank of Mendocino County, P.O. Box 3600, Ukiah, CA 95482.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cotton Auditorium, Fort Bragg. Arrangements were by Chapel by the Sea.
Published in The Mendocino Beacon on Mar. 27, 2014
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Mendocino County (CA) SO Deputy Ricky Fiorentino was shot and killed in an apparent ambush while inside his patrol car.
Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino, 48, was killed just before noon Wednesday in tiny Cleone, Calif. The shooting happened near Ward Ave. and Park Drive, three miles north of Fort Bragg.
Del Fiorentino earned the Distinguished Service Award for Heroism from the city of Fort Bragg after jumping into the Noyo River to save a mentally ill child who had jumped into the river fro the Noyo Bridge. He also earned the award for jumping into Pudding Creek to save four people who were swept into the water by a "freak" wave.
He was Fort Bragg Police Officer of the Year in 1991. He received letters of commendation for arresting a Kern County murder suspect, and for preventing serious damage or death of a coworker suffering from a heart attack.
He received a letter of appreciation from the chief of police with the Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Department for helping serve a search warrant.
He also received letters of appreciation for volunteering at the Dana Gray Ice Cream social, and one from a parent for "going above and beyond" in a coroner's case involving a drowning victim.
Deputy Fiorentino was a 26-year veteran of the Fort Bragg Police Department and Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
26 Mar 2014
The procession of law enforcement vehicles which began at the Ukiah Fairgrounds heads to Fort Bragg for a memorial service for Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino will begin at 10 a.m. The deputy was killed in the line of duty March 19. Hundreds are expected to fill Cotton Auditorium in Fort Bragg. Hundreds gathered along the route in the rain to pay tribute. On Tuesday night hundreds of people attended the candlelight vigil for Del Fiorentino in front of the Fort Bragg Courthouse.
Ricky Paul Del Fiorentino of Fort Bragg died on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in the line of duty as a Mendocino County Sheriff's deputy.
Born on May 28, 1965 at Napa, Calif., to Sharon Seigler and Henry Del Fiorentino, he was 48.
Ricky graduated from Napa High School, Oklahoma University (on a wrestling scholarship), and Napa Valley College Police Academy. He was a Northern California wrestling champion and was inducted into the Napa High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2003, he was a Police Olympics gold medalist in the Greco Roman and Freestyle Wrestling events.
After graduating from the police academy in 1988, Ricky moved to Fort Bragg where he began his career as a sheriff's deputy for the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. He worked there for two years before transferring to the Fort Bragg Police Department in 1991. During his 10 years with the police department he went from officer to detective. He was also a member of the SWAT team for both agencies.
During his tenure in law enforcement, Ricky was president of the Police Activities League where he always ensured that all children were included.
As a Field Training Officer, he was able to inspire and teach new officers. In May of 2000, Ricky returned to the Sheriff's Department where he worked until his passing.
Ricky was an avid hunter and fisher, an outdoorsman to the core. He was a wrestling coach at both the Fort Bragg Middle and High Schools. He loved spending time with his family, loved to cook and eat, and was a John Wayne fan. His proudest moments were the births of his children.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Marie Del Fiorentino. They were married for two and half of the six years they were together. He is also survived by his children, Hailey Elise Del Fiorentino (21), Timothy Harris Del Fiorentino (19), Parker Dahl Murray Del Fiorentino (18), Thomas Michael Walsh (29), Lexie Rose Valador-Del Fiorentino (6); grandchildren, Keagan EricPaul Del Fiorentino (5 mos.), Braxton Thomas Walsh (6), Ally Lynn Walsh (3); siblings, Peter Antone Del Fiorentino (46), Ann Marie Del Fiorentino-Gibson (43), Debra Irene Amaral (45), Jamie Howell Szuba (41), Mitchell Dee Seigler (50); his father, Henry Joseph Paul Del Fiorentino; his mom, Jacqueline Kay Del Fiorentino; his mother, Sharon Elizabeth Seigler; his pop, Garry Dee Seigler; grandmother, Edith Del Fiorentino; and aunt, Debra Del Fiorentino. Also surviving are his niece, Jessica Rose Tucker; and nephews, David Joseph Tucker and Austin Edward Mozingo.
He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Etalo Del Fiorentino and Harding Coolidge Warren; grandmother, June Maxine Warren; brother, John "Bubba" Edward Del Fiorentino; and sister, Deann Marie Castillo.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Julie Whipple, Sean Wristen, the law enforcement brotherhood of Mendocino County, especially the officers who have tirelessly protected them at the house, and the entire Fort Bragg community for taking care of them and loving Ricky so much!
Memorial donations can be made to the Ricky Del Fiorentino Memorial Fund, Savings Bank of Mendocino County, P.O. Box 3600, Ukiah, CA 95482.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cotton Auditorium, Fort Bragg. Arrangements were by Chapel by the Sea.
Published in The Mendocino Beacon on Mar. 27, 2014
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Mendocino County (CA) SO Deputy Ricky Fiorentino was shot and killed in an apparent ambush while inside his patrol car.
Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino, 48, was killed just before noon Wednesday in tiny Cleone, Calif. The shooting happened near Ward Ave. and Park Drive, three miles north of Fort Bragg.
Del Fiorentino earned the Distinguished Service Award for Heroism from the city of Fort Bragg after jumping into the Noyo River to save a mentally ill child who had jumped into the river fro the Noyo Bridge. He also earned the award for jumping into Pudding Creek to save four people who were swept into the water by a "freak" wave.
He was Fort Bragg Police Officer of the Year in 1991. He received letters of commendation for arresting a Kern County murder suspect, and for preventing serious damage or death of a coworker suffering from a heart attack.
He received a letter of appreciation from the chief of police with the Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Department for helping serve a search warrant.
He also received letters of appreciation for volunteering at the Dana Gray Ice Cream social, and one from a parent for "going above and beyond" in a coroner's case involving a drowning victim.
Deputy Fiorentino was a 26-year veteran of the Fort Bragg Police Department and Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
26 Mar 2014
The procession of law enforcement vehicles which began at the Ukiah Fairgrounds heads to Fort Bragg for a memorial service for Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino will begin at 10 a.m. The deputy was killed in the line of duty March 19. Hundreds are expected to fill Cotton Auditorium in Fort Bragg. Hundreds gathered along the route in the rain to pay tribute. On Tuesday night hundreds of people attended the candlelight vigil for Del Fiorentino in front of the Fort Bragg Courthouse.
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