Anthony Raspa - Law Enforcement Fatality - New Jersey State Trooper

Trooper Anthony Raspa, age 24, died in the line of duty on May 30, 2015, at a hospital in Freehold, New Jersey. 

Anthony Raspa

Trooper Raspa was a member of the New Jersey State Police. He had 1 year and 7 months of service. 

Just after midnight, Anthony was driving with another trooper on Interstate 195 in Monmouth County, when their patrol vehicle struck a deer.  The sudden impact caused the vehicle to run off the side of the road and veer into a tree. 

Both troopers were rushed to a nearby hospital where tragically Anthony succumbed to his injuries. 

The other trooper, Gene Hong, age 29, had lacerations and a neck injury. He will recover.

Anthony was a Middlesex County resident who graduated from the 152nd State Police Academy class in 2013.

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray for
Anthony and for those who
have lost him.

The New Jersey State Police are in mourning over the death of their young brother. He had a future in law enforcement. Anthony will be forever remembered.

Anthony's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was passionate about law enforcement. He was proud to be a New Jersey State Trooper. He was an incredible son and brother to his family members.  He had a heart of gold and was full of life. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Anthony is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Anthony. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die young. They barely had a chance to live.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye. 

Pray that Anthony is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.