Leonard J. Lamanna

Officer

Waterbury

End of Watch: 11/18/1961

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When a fire broke out at the Dora Drazen Dress Shop in downtown Waterbury, Patrolman Leonard LaManna, an 11-year veteran, responded to the scene. While directing traffic, he suffered a heart attack and collapsed in the street.

On Saturday, November 18, 1961 shortly after 5:00 PM , a fire broke out at the Dora Drazen Dress Shop at 11 Leavenworth Street, located in the heart of downtown Waterbury. Patrolman Leonard LaManna, an eleven-year veteran, responded to the scene along with four other officers for traffic control. While directing traffic, Patrolman LaManna suffered a heart attack and collapsed in the street. He was rushed to St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury where he was declared dead.