Funeral held for Nassau officer who died from COVID-19
Police say Officer Charles “Chuck” Vroom contracted the virus while he was on duty.
News 12 Staff
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Sep 20, 2021, 12:04 PM
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Updated 948 days ago
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240ds agoFriends and
family said their final farewell to a Nassau officer who died from COVID-19.
A funeral was
held this morning for Officer Charles “Chuck” Vroom in Miller
Place.
Police say 52-year-old Officer
Vroom contracted the virus while he was on duty. He was a part of the
department’s 3rd Precinct for 17 years.
Officials say because of his
service to the community, Vroom was posthumously promoted to the rank of
detective.
Vroom is
survived by his son Sean.
