Torrington Police Officer Dies At 34, Mourned Across Connecticut

TORRINGTON, CT — The local community and beyond is mourning the death of Torrington Police Sgt. Nicholas Lettieri, 34, who died after a "courageous battle with pancreatic cancer."

He is survived by his wife Meghan and 2-year-old son Finn. The police department announced the news in a social media post stating "It is with extreme sadness and deep regret that I announce the passing of Torrington Police Sergeant Nicholas Lettieri, age 34. An 11-year veteran of the department. Sgt Lettieri passed away peacefully Saturday evening at Hartford Hospital after his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his family, loved ones, friends and members of his TPD and law enforcement family. He is survived by his wife Meghan and 2-year-old son Finn. No arrangements have been made at this time. Please keep the Lettieri family and Torrington PD officers in your thoughts and prayers. Our condolences go out to the entire Lettieri family during this extremely difficult time. Thank you. Chief Baldwin"

Police departments across the state expressed profound sadness over Lettieri's death.

"The Manchester Police Department sends our condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Sgt. Lettieri of the Torrington Police Department."

The Farmington CT Police Department said, "Our thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Lettieri’s family and all of the Torrington Police Department."

The Granby CT Police Department said, "We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and brothers and sisters of the Torrington Police Department as they mourn the tragic loss of Sergeant Nicholas Lettieri, who passed away far too soon at the age of 34.

"Sergeant Lettieri served his community with honor, integrity, and unwavering dedication. His commitment to protecting and serving the people of Torrington leaves behind a lasting legacy of courage and compassion.

"To lose a fellow officer is to lose a member of our extended family, and our hearts are heavy during this difficult time. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Torrington, and we hold all who knew and loved Sgt. Lettieri in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Sergeant Lettieri. Your service will never be forgotten. With Respect and Sympathy, All Personnel of the Granby Police Department."