‘A True Leader’: Bergen County Mourns Sudden Passing of Englewood Police Sergeant, 46
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Englewood NJ, A profound wave of grief has struck the North Jersey law enforcement community following the sudden loss of a dedicated public servant, trusted friend, and devoted father of three.
Sgt. Matt DePetro of the Englewood Police Department passed away unexpectedly in his sleep last week following a sudden medical event. He was 46 years old.
As word of his passing spreads, colleagues, residents, and state officials are coming together to honor his impactful legacy and support the family he left behind.
Englewood Police Department Honors a Fallen Leader
Sgt. DePetro was widely recognized throughout Bergen County not just for his uniform, but for the genuine compassion and leadership he brought to the job every day.
In an emotional statement, the Englewood Police Department expressed the deep void his absence leaves behind:
“Sgt. Matt DePetro was a true leader who left an impact on every life he touched, personally and professionally. We were lucky to have called him one of our own. Rest in eternal peace. Please help us support his family as we grieve his sudden passing.”
Beyond his tactical responsibilities, DePetro was deeply committed to progressive, empathetic policing. He was a proud 2018 graduate of the Crisis Intervention Team of New Jersey (CIT-NJ). The state organization released a tribute honoring his dedication to mental health advocacy and community care:
“He was a compassionate public servant, and someone who embodied the very principles that Crisis Intervention Team training strives to promote.”
Community Rallies to Support a Father’s Legacy
While Sgt. DePetro took immense pride in protecting the streets of Englewood, those closest to him emphasize that his greatest joy was his family. As a father of three, his sudden passing has left his family completely heartbroken.
In response, a community fundraising campaign was quickly launched to provide financial stability and support for his children and loved ones during this unimaginably difficult transition.
The response from Bergen County and beyond has been overwhelming. Demonstrating the profound impact Sgt. DePetro had on the region, the memorial fundraiser rapidly surged past $75,000 within just days of going live.
How You Can Help
The Englewood law enforcement family is asking the public to keep the DePetro family in their thoughts and prayers. If you would like to contribute to the ongoing support fund for his three children, community members are encouraged to participate in the verified local fundraiser.
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