Law Enforcement
In loving memory of Charles Cato: Please help support his loving family
Law Enforcement
Catastrophic Loss
United States
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 $100
1 year ago
Ron Martiny
Ron Martiny donated $113

Godspeed . Prayers for the Cato family in this difficult time .

1 year ago
Liz and Pedro Garcia
Liz and Pedro Garcia donated $100
1 year ago
Hannah Chatfield
Hannah Chatfield donated $50
1 year ago
Robert Palazzo
Robert Palazzo donated $25
1 year ago
Jennifer DAnna
Jennifer DAnna donated $20
1 year ago
Sandy Kyrkostas
Sandy Kyrkostas donated $100

Rest in Peace, my brother in blue. May the family find comfort and peace in the Lord. God speed!

1 year ago
Keith Walton
Keith Walton donated $500
1 year ago
Karyn Naylor-Brodzinski
Karyn Naylor-Brodzinski donated $100

Our thoughts n prayers are w the Family. Such a tragic loss.

1 year ago
Evan Johnson
Evan Johnson donated $100
1 year ago

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