Family remembers auxiliary JSO sergeant who died from COVID-19
A funeral was held for 71-year-old Sgt. Louis Livatino, as his family mourns his loss and asks others to take the pandemic seriously. Author: Troy Kless (First Coast News) Published: 5:49 PM EST February 5, 2021 Updated: 6:00 PM EST February 5, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sergeant who died from COVID-19 was given an honorable send-off on Friday morning.
The funeral for auxiliary Sgt. Louis Livatino, a 71-year-old New York native, Navy veteran and father, was held at North Jacksonville Baptist Church.
Dozens of officers from across the First Coast joined in the funeral service.
Community honors reserve police officer who died of COVID-19 complications
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Sgt. Louis “Lou” Livatino died last week at age 71
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Livatino, 71,
died Jan. 27 following a tough battle with COVID-19 complications, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Before the service began, his wife of 11 years, Sheryl Livatino stepped out of the church with a message to the community on COVID-19.
“He was a wonderful husband and many things to many people. Lou said he took all the necessary COVID precautions, so if it could happen to Lou, it could happen to anybody,” Mrs. Livatino said.
Livatino was described as a dedicated family man who volunteered his time on the JSO Honor Guard and countless assignments assisting patrol functions, sometimes working as much or more than full-time officers.