Lieutenant Carlos Ocasio, Jr. recently passed away on Nov. 21 in his Norwood home after over a yearlong battle with colon cancer. Ocasio was 49 years old.
As a resident of Norwood for 20 years, Ocasio was a volunteer coach for the Mosholu Montefiore Little League and a member of the Norwood Organic Food Cooperative. Ocasio was a member of the NYPD for over 24 years. His highest rank was Lieutenant Special Assignment.
Ocasio’s funeral was held at St. Ann’s Church on Nov. 25. The police department expressed their respects for Ocasio through an honor line that stretched for multiple blocks along Bainbridge Avenue. Ocasio is survived by his mother, two sisters, his wife and his two children.
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Rest in eternal peace my brother. As I worked with you in the 34, you always maintained your self a true professional. One of many that leaves a lasting good image. May God watch over you and your family.