Law Enforcement
In loving memory of Charles Cato: Please help support his loving family
Law Enforcement
Catastrophic Loss
New York
Created December 8th, 2024

In the early morning hours of Friday, December 6, Charles tragically lost his life in a car accident while driving home from an overnight tour. Charles was a friend, a son, a husband to Angela, and father to Ben and Sara. He was also an exceptional Detective who worked tirelessly to support police officers during their most traumatic times. 

Charles joined the New York City Police Department in 2007 and was assigned to patrol in the 32 Precinct. In 2015 he transferred to the 113 Detective Squad and promoted to Detective in 2017. Since 2019, Charles was assigned to the Force Investigation Division where he was an integral part of officer-involved shooting investigations. 

Charles was a big presence in the lives of many. At home and at work, his shoes will be impossible to fill. When tragedy strikes, the financial burdens that come with it can be enormous. We are asking that you find it in your heart to donate whatever you can to support Charles’ family at this terrible time, and help ease the pain of this tragedy. Charles gave the last 17 years of his life to the NYPD and the people of New York City; the city is a better place because of him. Donations won’t bring Charles back, but it will show his family that they are not in this alone. Anything at all will go a long way. Thank you!

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Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
14 minutes ago
Viviana DURAND DE GEVIGNEY
Viviana DURAND DE GEVIGNEY donated $20

Praying to God and The Virgin Mary for Angie and her beautiful daughter and son🙏🙏🙏 Please God give them LOVE, extra LOVE!! And blessings!! Make this journey less hurtful for them🙏🙏🙏

2 hours ago
George Kurian
George Kurian donated $100
5 hours ago
Christopher Jennings
Christopher Jennings donated $100

Retired Det., Manhattan Robbery Squad.

5 hours ago
Olivia Wong
Olivia Wong donated $100
7 hours ago
Adam Acosta
Adam Acosta donated $50
8 hours ago
Kaitlin Fitzgerald
Kaitlin Fitzgerald donated $40
9 hours ago
Karen Taormina
Karen Taormina donated $100

Rest in peace Chuck and may God wrap his hands around your wife Angela and beautiful children Ben and Sara 💔

9 hours ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $100
9 hours ago
Salvatore Taormina
Salvatore Taormina donated $302

Bet that $2 on a first pitch strike like you always did. We will miss you Chuck. FID won’t be the same without you. ❤️

9 hours ago

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