Norwood Police Honor Retiring Patrolman David “Deke” DeCosta with Gala Celebration-November 2, 1977

Thirty-Four Years of Dedicated Service on the Norwood Police Force

After an exemplary career spanning more than 34 years protecting the town of Norwood, retired Patrolman David “Deke” DeCosta will be celebrated as the guest of honor at a grand retirement party. The celebratory evening is scheduled for November 17 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Concannon’s Village on Lenox Street.

Patrolman DeCosta officially retired from active duty on September 24, concluding a distinguished law enforcement career. Well-known and deeply respected throughout the community, DeCosta spent the latter years of his service patrolling the South Norwood district, where his steady presence and familiarity as a dedicated “beat cop” earned him the admiration of local residents and merchants alike.

Patrolman David “Deke” DeCosta Retirement Gala Details

Event Schedule & Location

Date: November 17
Time: 7:30 p.m. dinner, followed by dancing from 9:00 p.m. to midnight
Location: Concannon’s Village, Lenox Street, Norwood

Ticket Information

Tickets available directly at the Norwood police station
Available through any member of the Norwood police force

Community and Fellow Officers Gather to Celebrate

Organized by fellow members of the police department, the retirement celebration will kick off with a formal dinner at 7:30 p.m., transitioning into an evening of dancing from 9:00 p.m. until midnight.

Tickets for the gala are currently available for purchase directly at the Norwood police station or from any active member of the Norwood police force as colleagues, town officials, and friends come together to honor Officer DeCosta’s enduring legacy of service to the town.

Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger

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