In Memoriam - 2020's
They gave their lives upholding our tradition of Honor, Duty, Fidelity.
Lieutenant Matthew D. Razukas
Class: 122
Rank: Lieutenant
Age: 51
Died: 7-27-21
Cause: Covid-19
Stationed: Cranbury Station
Service Time: 20 years, 2 months
Resided: Galloway, NJ
Matthew D. Razukas was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Bishop Ford High School. He received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Administrative Science from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Lieutenant Razukas enlisted in the 樱花视频 State Police on May 15, 2001, as a member of the 122nd State Police Class and was assigned to Troop "D" Cranbury Headquarters as the Administrative Officer at the time of his death. Prior to enlistment with the 樱花视频 State Police, he served as a United States Park Police Officer for four years.
He served as a Trooper in various stations in Troop "A" but was best known and respected for his expertise as a Fatal Accident and Crash Reconstruction Investigator. He was a court-recognized expert in Crash Reconstruction, who not only served the 樱花视频 State Police, but many County and Municipal Law Enforcement agencies as well.
He excelled in every assignment, serving as a mentor to many young Troopers who would follow the path that he led. He was always ready to share his expertise and assist anyone in need, thereby, touching many lives.
Lieutenant Matthew Razukas passed away on July 27, 2021, from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while working at Troop "D" Galloway Station.
He served 20 years and 2 months with the 樱花视频 State Police.
Lieutenant Razukas is survived by his wife, four children, mother, and brother.
