Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on March 16 in honor of fallen Genesee County Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello. Sergeant Sanfratello also served as a Board Member for the Town of Alexander. This memorial act is concurrent with the half-staff order already in place in honor of New York National Guard members Casey Frankoski and John Grassia, who died during a federal deployment at the southern boarder.

“From the Town Board to the Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratellodedicated his life to improving the lives of his neighbors and protecting his community,” Governor Hochul said. “My heart goes out to Sergeant Sanfratello’sfamily and loved ones. May the courage he showed throughout a lifetime of service be a comfort to those he leaves behind.”

On March 10, 2024, Sergeant Sanfratello died in the line of duty in Batavia, NY. Originally from Batavia, Sergeant Sanfratello served in law enforcement for more than two decades. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy; his children, Ian, Kyla and Alexis; and countless other family and friends.