Honoring Dedication & Bravery: Officer Jose Perez-Fonseca
We are beyond proud to honor Officer Jose Perez-Fonseca as Kearny’s Police Officer of the Year for 2023!
His pivotal role in the investigation of a missing teacher’s case and the swift resolution of a Quincy Avenue shooting are examples of his outstanding bravery and commitment to justice. Officer Perez-Fonseca joined the Kearny Police Department in 2015. His exceptional service, marked by an Exceptional Duty Medal and a Unit Citation, reflects his commitment to our community’s safety and well-being. Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, the Kearny Council, and the entire community in extending heartfelt congratulations to Officer Perez-Fonseca on this well-deserved recognition.
Photo 1: Police Officer of the Year (2023) Jose Perez-Fonseca and Mayor Carol Jean Doyle
Photo 2: Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro, Kearny Police Committee Member & Council Liaison, Kearny Police Lieutenant Paul Bershefski, Lyla De Castro, Aide to the Mayor, Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Police Officer of the Year Jose Perez-Fonseca.
Photo 3: Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro, Kearny Police Committee Member & Council Liaison, Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Police Officer of the Year (2023 ) Jose Perez-Fonseca, Councilman Gerald Ficeto and Kearny Police Committee Chairperson & Council Liaison, and Councilman Richard Konopka Police Committee Member & Council Liaison.
Photo 4: Councilman George A. Zapata, Councilwoman Eileen Eckel, Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro, Officer Jose Perez-Fonseca, Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Councilman Gerald Ficeto, Councilman Richard Konopka, Councilman Renato da Silva, and Councilman Stathis Theodoropoulos.
Photo 5: Zach Kuehne, President & CEO and Ronda Kuehne – Kuehne Company PBA 2023 Business of the Year.
