Trooper Fabio Buttitta • Shield 1990 • 1966-1997
Trooper Fabio Buttitta, Shield 1990, was born on April 30, 1966 in Brooklyn, NY. His family later moved to Long Island, NY and he graduated from Nassau County Community College. Tpr. Buttitta became a New York State Trooper in 1994 and was first assigned to Troop K. Although not married, he later transferred to Troop L to be near his parents and siblings who he was very close with. His vibrant personality and positive attitude was infectious to all who has the pleasure of meeting him. Tpr. Buttitta’s life was taken by a drunk driver on Aug. 24, 1997 in Bay Shore, NY while on the way home from work after completing the night’s DWI patrol.