Schoharie County mourns passing of former sheriff Tony Desmond
SCHOHARIE COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schoharie County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday that former sheriff Tony Desmond has passed away. He was 81.
Desmond was elected sheriff in 2010 after decades of prior law enforcement experience. He retired at the end of 2017 and was succeeded by his undersheriff and current Schoharie County Sheriff Ron Stevens.
The sheriff's office issued a statement on Desmond's passing, saying "His impact on the sheriff's office will undoubtedly be felt for years to come. His dedication was undeniable. We will miss his lighthearted demeanor and wit. He will be sorely missed by the Schoharie County community, but particularly in Sharon where he lived, served as Town Supervisor, and most recently continued to serve his community as Town Justice. We offer our condolences to his family and close friends. Rest easy Sheriff Desmond, we'll take it from here."
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of retired Schoharie County Sheriff, Tony Desmond, a dear friend and a dedicated public servant," said Montgomery County Sheriff Jeffery Smith. "Sheriff Desmond devoted his life to law enforcement and the safety of his community, not only in his professional role, but also as a committed volunteer firefighter. His dedication and the compassionate legacy he leaves behind will not be forgotten. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Rest in peace, Tony."
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