Remembering Past Members & Friends

Remembering Past Members & Friends

In Memory of Joseph DiPalma

It is with deep regret and sorrow that the Metropolitan Security Council has to announce the tragic and unexpected passing of our friend and colleague Joseph DiPalma.

I write this with a heavy heart, as I have been a friend of Joe's for many years. Joe was a person of great character and class. He has left his mark on all of us and he will not be forgotten.

I know that I speak for everyone, when I say that we all share in this loss.

Joe began his career more than thirty years ago, as a Security Officer in the Suffolk County Department of Social Services. He continued serving our community as an NYPD officer. Upon retirement, Joe joined the private sector. He was also the Sgt.-at-Arms of the Long Island Chapter of ASIS International and attended many MSC meetings.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Debra, his daughters Jaimie and Brooke, his family and his friends.

Please take a moment and say a prayer for Joe's family.

Visiting hours are Monday, 7:00PM - 9:30PM and Tuesday, 2:00PM - 4:30PM, & 7:00PM - 9:30PM, at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Highway . The funeral is at 10:00AM on Wednesday, at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip , L.I.
Please do not send flowers. There is a scholarship fund being set up for Joe's daughters. Call the funeral home, at 631-661-5644, for details.

Phil DeGorter
President MSC

Norman was more then an instrumental component to the Metropolitan Security Council. He was a mentor and a business professional, but more importantly, a friend to us all.

Norman was an active officer of the Metropolitan Security Council for almost 40 years. Norman was elected as Treasurer in 1972, and has held this honorable position to this date. I personally had the pleasure to know Norman for over 20 years and can honestly say that he touched my life, as well as many others.

Norman selflessly gave his knowledge and life experiences to act as a mentor to many. He was a great motivator and changed the course of countless lives. The success of many people came from following Norman's directives.

Norman never sat idle and always had a thirst for learning, he even took classes on the computer to keep up to date with the times.
After leaving CDC, he donated his time utilizing his law degree for those in need. He was a true professional with a great heart.

Speaking on behalf of the MSC we send our thoughts and prayers to his wife Beverly, his family and his friends.

Norman touched so many lives in such a positive way.
I know that I speak for everyone when I say that Norman will be sorely missed and forever in our hearts.

Phil DeGorter
President MSC