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Ridgefield Park NJ, the remains of Steven Fernandez, a Ridgefield Park police officer, are escorted down Route 17 in Ridgewood on Tuesday afternoon, 02/04, en route to a funeral home in Ridgefield Park.  Officer Fernandez died on Saturday, 02/01, as a result of injuries he sustained in a tragic snowmobile accident that took place near Saranac Lake, New York. Firefighters and police officers from Ridgewood, along with paramedics and EMTs from The Valley Hospital, stood at attention on the shoulder of Route 17 as the three (3) minute long funeral procession passed.
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Ridgefield Park Police Department:
By now, the word has traveled throughout the State and beyond about the sudden passing of one of our own, Officer Steven Fernandez #164 who was involved in a tragic accident over the weekend. As the information traveled throughout our department, so did the raw emotions because such a loss is often too much to process.
The amount of love and support we have received from everyone is extraordinary. We have seen and appreciate all of the posts, messages, phone calls, texts, emails etc. Although we are all very much grieving and trying to come to terms with this new reality, it’s comforting to know that we have everyone’s support.
Steve was a great cop and an even better person. His strong ties to our small community where he grew up are unmatched. Besides being a Police Officer, he volunteered many years with the Ridgefield Park Fire Department and Ridgefield Park Ambulance Corp. He was also our current PBA President, LGBTQ+ department liaison, a Registered Nurse, Eagle Scout, and member of the Masonic Lodge. For some, it may seem like too much, but this is the person that Steve was. He was as intelligent and knowledgeable as he was caring. To many, he probably seemed reserved at times. However, once you got to know him you knew he was really the life of the party. He lived his life to the fullest and was just a person you wanted to surround yourself with. His energy was contagious.
As we continue to grieve, we also send our heartfelt condolences to his family, boyfriend, friends, former colleagues, and everyone else whose life he has touched upon. He was an unbelievable person, a great friend, a perfect worker and a kind soul who we will miss every single day. Steve would want us to celebrate his life and not mourn his death. We ask you to do the same. One final thought. Tell your people you love them because you never know when your day will come. Rest easy Steve. @ridgefieldparknj @ridgefieldparkfirenj @villageofrpnj @ridgefieldparkpba @ridgefieldpkvac #ridgefieldpark
The remains of Steven Fernandez, a Ridgefield Park police officer, are escorted down Route 17 in Ridgewood on Tuesday afternoon, 02/04, en route to a funeral home in Ridgefield Park.  Officer Fernandez died on Saturday, 02/01, as a result of injuries he sustained in a tragic snowmobile accident that took place near Saranac Lake, New York.  Firefighters and police officers from Ridgewood, along with paramedics and EMTs from The Valley Hospital, stood at attention on the shoulder of Route 17 as the three (3) minute long funeral procession passed.
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