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	Patrolman Eric J. Verteramo   11/24/1973 - 4/11/2004

Eric is the son of Anthony and Shirley Verteramo, and brother to Michael and T.J.
Eric and his family are lifelong residents of the City of Schenectady. Eric graduated from St. Anthony's Elementary School in 1988 and then attended Linton High School, graduating in 1992. He was a student at Schenectady County Community College and then attended the University of New Haven graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1997 with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Forensic Science. Throughout his scholastic years and beyond he was an avid athlete excelling in baseball. He began his baseball interest by playing four years at the Northside Little League and then on to Babe Ruth, Connie Mack, the Twilight League, Linton High School and Schenectady County Community College.

Eric became a sworn member of the Schenectady Police Department on September 13, 1998. He graduated from the Zone 5 Law Enforcement Academy in February 1999 and then served in various patrol and community policing assignments throughout the City. Eric was active in the Police Athletic League and served as a role model for the youth of the community.

On April 11th, 2004 while responding to a serious personal injury motorcycle crash, Eric's patrol unit struck a utility pole resulting in his untimely death in the line of duty.

Eric will always be remembered as a loving son and brother as well as a caring and compassionate relative and friend. He was a dedicated, courteous, respected and professional public servant who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community.
 

From left to right: Bob Hamilton (PBA President) Tony Verteramo (Eric's Dad), Victoria Russell (Scholarship Recipient), Police Chief Michael Geraci, and Shirley Verteramo (Eric's Mom)

Patrolman Eric J. Verteramo

Scholarship Presentation

The Schenectady Police Benevolent Association has awarded the third annual Ptl. Eric J. Verteramo Scholarship to Victoria Russell.

Each year, the PBA will award a $2,500 scholarship to a Schenectady High School senior student-athlete who will be majoring in a criminal justice related field at an accredited college or university. Due to successful fundraising efforts, including this golf classic the PBA has increased the award from $1,000 to $2,500.

Victoria, a varsity softball player, diver and cheerleader will attend Post University in Connecticut this fall. She said she remains undecided on what exactly she wants to do, but said she is leaning toward detective work with a goal to get into the FBI.