Peter James Gianatiempo, 61, of Cortlandt Manor, NY, died on September 21, 2025. A lifelong public servant, he joined the New York Police Department in 1989 and spent 26 years on the force, including 19 years with the Organized Crime Control Bureau. His duties included undercover narcotics work, and he was a first responder at the World Trade Center on September 11, earning multiple medals during his career.

After retiring in 2015, he worked with the SPCA of Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Division and stayed active in youth sports as a soccer and hockey coach and as Hockey Director at Ice Time Sports. He enjoyed fishing, bow hunting, playing adult league hockey and was known for a passionate, charitable nature and devotion to family.

Does anyone have information about Peter or his activities in Cortlandt Manor that could help clarify what happened?