Teaneck mourns police officer killed in crash

Teaneck Police Officer had served the force with valor and honor, making notable arrests and winning the respect of residents and fellow officers, over a 17-year career that ended tragically when his cruiser smashed into a utility pole near headquarters, killing him, before dawn today.

Jerry DeMarco

10/25/2010 9:10 p.m.

Teaneck P.O. John Abraham

Police said Abraham — an India native who grew up in Teaneck, was graduated from Teaneck High School, and is survived by a wife and an autistic son — helped save a man who was choking on dinner in a local restaurant just hours before the 2 a.m. crash.

Abraham, recently of Ringwood, died a few hours later at nearby Holy Name Hospital.

Visiting hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Volk-Leber Funeral Home, 789 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1200 River Road, Teaneck.

Donations to support Abraham’s son can be sent to:
The Jacob Abraham Fund, c/o Teaneck P.B.A. Local 215, P.O. Box 12, Teaneck, NJ, 07666.

PHOTO: Courtesy Officer Down Memorial Page

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