Man Loses Pulse in Madison Parking Lot, Brought Back to Life By Police

Madison Police made sure one local family would not have a tragic Thanksgiving holiday.

Four of Madison’s finest jumped into action on Wednesday, Nov. 25, when an older man collapsed at a Madison business parking lot and was found without a pulse, Acting Lt. John Miscia said.

The man, identified only as a 71-year-old, was lying on the ground unresponsive when police arrived just before 2 p.m., Miscia said.

Cpl. Vincent Dellavalle, Officers Kevin Marhefka and Joseph DiRocco, and special officer Adam Riley all responded along with Madison firefighters Brian Tappen and Thomas Boylen, Miscia said.

They observed the man and found no pulse, and immediately began CPR. Along with CPR, the officers administered an AED shock, which returned the pulse, Miscia said.

Madison Ambulance arrived and transported the man to Morristown Medical Center where he is recovering.

For Dellavalle and DiRocco, this is the second life-saving call in a matter of months, Miscia said.