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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