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.
Nassau County Sheriff s Office mourns loss of beloved deputy to COVID-19
The sheriff s office is asking the public to keep the family and friends of Deputy Jack Gwynes in your thoughts.
Credit: Nassau County Sheriff s Office Author: First Coast News Staff Published: 5:12 PM EST February 5, 2021 Updated: 5:12 PM EST February 5, 2021
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Deputy Bailiff Jack Gwynes who passed away due to complications from COVID-19.
Gwynes died on Feb. 3, according to the sheriff s office. He was lovingly called Grumpy by fellow deputies and started his law enforcement career with the Jacksonville Sheriff s Office in 1995.
private ceremony for his family and friends.
The Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police shared the news of Livatino s death on its Facebook page. Livatino was described as a dedicated family man and a man who served our community for free.
Livatino volunteered his time on the JSO Honor Guard, assisting patrol functions on countless assignments, according to FOP.
You can read Sheriff Williams full statement below: It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that early this morning, Police Auxiliary Sergeant Louis “Lou” Livatino (ID #70051) passed away following a tough battle of COVID-19 complications.
Lou, a United States Navy veteran, volunteered his time as a member of JSO’s Police Auxiliary Section for nearly 10 years. Additionally, he served on JSO’s Honor Guard, a position he cherished greatly.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A reserve officer of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has died, the Fraternal Order of Police announced Wednesday.
Auxiliary Sgt. Louis Livatino, 71, was described as a dedicated family man who volunteered his time on the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and countless assignments assisting patrol functions, sometimes working as much or more than full-time officers. According to JSO, he had volunteered with the police auxiliary for 10 years.
“Lou lived a life dedicated to service and was willing to help wherever he could. Everyone at JSO who had the opportunity to work with Lou is mourning his passing and praying for his wife, Sheryl, and their family,” Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams wrote in a statement.