New Dorp on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Civil Service Memorial
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 16, 2008
1. Civil Service Memorial
For those civil servants who died in the line of duty
P.O. Thomas Schimenti, Jr.
1943-1979
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.
Location. 40° 34.817′ N, 74° 6.831′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in New Dorp. It is at the intersection of Richmond Road and Todt Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Richmond Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2181 Richmond Rd, Staten Island NY 10304, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Original Moravian Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); SSG Michael Ollis (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rose and Crown Tavern (approx. half a mile away); New Dorp, S.I. Honor Roll
this page online
Regarding Civil Service Memorial. Officer Schimenti's brother, Frank, erected the memorial on the grounds of property he owns.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The memorial plaque near the site of Patrolman Schimenti's death.
Also see . . . "Old English trim on Staten Island's Richmond Road". Staten Island Advance article, September 11, 2008 (Submitted on November 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by "Officer Down", Unknown
2. Ptl. Thomas Schimenti, NYPD
Killed in the line of duty, August 17, 1979.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 2, 2020
3. Civil Service Memorial site
2181 Richmond Road (foreground), intersection of Todt Hill Road
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
